Mayorga, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 6507 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 42.17 km2 (16.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 18,071 |
| Density (2020) | 429 / km2 (1,110 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 54' North, 125° 0' East (10.9028, 125.0059) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Mayorga is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 42.17 square kilometers or 16.28 square miles which constitutes 0.67% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,071. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.40% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 429 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,110 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mayorga has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Bonifacio | 11.39% | 2,059 | 1,131 | 82.05% | 13.44% |
| Burgos | 4.04% | 730 | 665 | 9.77% | 1.98% |
| Calipayan | 3.95% | 714 | 696 | 2.59% | 0.54% |
| Camansi | 2.84% | 513 | 520 | -1.35% | -0.28% |
| General Antonio Luna | 6.45% | 1,165 | 1,037 | 12.34% | 2.48% |
| Liberty | 6.61% | 1,194 | 1,144 | 4.37% | 0.90% |
| Mabini | 5.05% | 913 | 1,020 | -10.49% | -2.31% |
| Ormocay | 5.25% | 949 | 901 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| Poblacion Zone 1 | 6.53% | 1,180 | 1,254 | -5.90% | -1.27% |
| Poblacion Zone 2 | 7.10% | 1,283 | 1,287 | -0.31% | -0.07% |
| Poblacion Zone 3 | 5.08% | 918 | 963 | -4.67% | -1.00% |
| San Roque | 12.04% | 2,176 | 2,192 | -0.73% | -0.15% |
| Santa Cruz | 3.89% | 703 | 664 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| Talisay | 5.21% | 941 | 887 | 6.09% | 1.25% |
| Union | 10.67% | 1,929 | 2,097 | -8.01% | -1.74% |
| Wilson | 3.90% | 704 | 703 | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Mayorga Total | 18,071 | 17,161 | 5.30% | 1.09% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mayorga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱51,597,025.49.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 29,334,666.83 | – |
| 2010 | 30,735,596.66 | 4.78% |
| 2011 | 33,318,374.65 | 8.40% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 36,089,422.70 | – |
| 2014 | 41,769,811.11 | 15.74% |
| 2015 | 47,747,714.73 | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 51,597,025.49 | 8.06% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mayorga in the 2015 Census was 17,151 broken down into 4,236 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,526 | 2,105 | 5.00 | |
| 11,073 | 2,288 | 4.84 | |
| 12,646 | 2,616 | 4.83 | |
| 13,807 | 2,977 | 4.64 | |
| 14,694 | 3,197 | 4.60 | |
| 17,151 | 4,236 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mayorga is 5 to 9, with 2,203 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 115 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 412 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,747 | 10.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,203 | 12.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,070 | 12.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,797 | 10.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,467 | 8.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,248 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,056 | 6.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,000 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 833 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 785 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 693 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 540 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 415 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 378 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 245 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 157 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 115 | 0.67% |
| Total | 17,161 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mayorga grew from 8,386 in 1960 to 18,071 in 2020, an increase of 9,685 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.09%, or an increase of 910 people, from the previous population of 17,161 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,386 | – | |
| 8,729 | 0.39% | |
| 8,378 | -0.82% | |
| 9,750 | 3.08% | |
| 10,530 | 0.77% | |
| 11,073 | 0.95% | |
| 12,650 | 2.90% | |
| 13,807 | 1.21% | |
| 14,694 | 2.29% | |
| 17,161 | 3.00% | |
| 18,071 | 1.09% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mayorga for the year 2019 was 13,180, broken down into 6,728 males and 6,452 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mayorga is situated at approximately 10° 54' North, 125° 0' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Mayorga are Baybay, Leyte, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Borongan, Eastern Samar, and Catbalogan, Samar. The nearest municipalities are La Paz, Leyte, Dulag, Leyte, MacArthur, Leyte, Julita, Leyte, Javier, Leyte, and Burauen, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 597.92 kilometers (371.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- La Paz, Leyte, 5.44 kilometers (3.38 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Dulag, Leyte, 6.26 kilometers (3.89 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- MacArthur, Leyte, 7.61 kilometers (4.73 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Julita, Leyte, 9.11 kilometers (5.66 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Javier, Leyte, 14.24 kilometers (8.85 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Burauen, Leyte, 14.64 kilometers (9.09 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
Nearest cities
- Baybay, Leyte, 33.80 kilometers (21.00 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Tacloban, 37.74 kilometers (23.45 miles) to the North (N0°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 44.97 kilometers (27.95 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 87.09 kilometers (54.12 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 91.22 kilometers (56.68 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 97.44 kilometers (60.55 miles) to the North (N8°W)
Distance from Manila: 597.92 kilometers (371.53 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.