Pastrana, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 6514 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 86.35 km2 (33.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 19,359 |
| Density (2020) | 224 / km2 (581 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 8' North, 124° 53' East (11.1367, 124.8861) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.4 meters (126.1 feet) |
Pastrana is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 86.35 square kilometers or 33.34 square miles which constitutes 1.36% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,359. This represented 1.09% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.43% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 224 inhabitants per square kilometer or 581 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pastrana has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabunog | 1.66% | 322 | 345 | -6.67% | -1.44% |
| Aringit | 4.12% | 797 | 465 | 71.40% | 12.01% |
| Bahay | 2.66% | 515 | 592 | -13.01% | -2.89% |
| Cabaohan | 2.22% | 429 | 313 | 37.06% | 6.86% |
| Calsadahay | 4.98% | 965 | 789 | 22.31% | 4.33% |
| Cancaraja | 2.56% | 495 | 466 | 6.22% | 1.28% |
| Caninoan | 3.86% | 747 | 601 | 24.29% | 4.68% |
| Capilla | 1.33% | 257 | 207 | 24.15% | 4.66% |
| Colawen | 4.29% | 830 | 914 | -9.19% | -2.01% |
| District 1 | 1.85% | 359 | 399 | -10.03% | -2.20% |
| District 2 | 5.36% | 1,038 | 1,021 | 1.67% | 0.35% |
| District 3 | 3.13% | 605 | 675 | -10.37% | -2.28% |
| District 4 | 7.85% | 1,519 | 973 | 56.12% | 9.83% |
| Dumarag | 2.31% | 448 | 491 | -8.76% | -1.91% |
| Guindapunan | 2.53% | 490 | 556 | -11.87% | -2.62% |
| Halaba | 2.32% | 449 | 460 | -2.39% | -0.51% |
| Jones | 4.72% | 913 | 743 | 22.88% | 4.43% |
| Lanawan | 5.07% | 981 | 980 | 0.10% | 0.02% |
| Lima | 2.95% | 572 | 579 | -1.21% | -0.26% |
| Lourdes | 3.05% | 591 | 510 | 15.88% | 3.15% |
| Macalpiay | 2.20% | 425 | 449 | -5.35% | -1.15% |
| Malitbogay | 3.30% | 638 | 605 | 5.45% | 1.12% |
| Manaybanay | 5.63% | 1,090 | 1,002 | 8.78% | 1.79% |
| Maricum | 2.98% | 576 | 573 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Patong | 2.06% | 399 | 492 | -18.90% | -4.31% |
| Sapsap | 2.71% | 524 | 527 | -0.57% | -0.12% |
| Socsocon | 2.66% | 515 | 474 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| Tingib | 3.67% | 711 | 685 | 3.80% | 0.79% |
| Yapad | 5.99% | 1,159 | 1,116 | 3.85% | 0.80% |
| Pastrana Total | 19,359 | 18,002 | 7.54% | 1.54% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pastrana for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱60,685,314.39.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,148,952.38 | – |
| 2010 | 36,391,371.81 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 39,389,009.79 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 37,768,674.62 | -4.11% |
| 2013 | 42,736,840.91 | 13.15% |
| 2014 | 48,130,235.61 | 12.62% |
| 2015 | 54,753,975.53 | 13.76% |
| 2016 | 60,685,314.39 | 10.83% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pastrana in the 2015 Census was 17,997 broken down into 4,331 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,561 | 2,419 | 5.19 | |
| 14,433 | 2,642 | 5.46 | |
| 14,351 | 2,805 | 5.12 | |
| 16,004 | 3,248 | 4.93 | |
| 16,649 | 3,536 | 4.71 | |
| 17,997 | 4,331 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pastrana is 5 to 9, with 2,200 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 110 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 443 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,880 | 10.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,200 | 12.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,921 | 10.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,933 | 10.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,772 | 9.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,413 | 7.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,206 | 6.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,018 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 936 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 830 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 657 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 508 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 465 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 349 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 218 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 143 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 110 | 0.61% |
| Total | 18,002 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pastrana grew from 4,308 in 1903 to 19,359 in 2020, an increase of 15,051 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.54%, or an increase of 1,357 people, from the previous population of 18,002 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,308 | – | |
| 6,533 | 2.66% | |
| 8,078 | 1.07% | |
| 7,787 | -0.38% | |
| 8,794 | 1.08% | |
| 9,676 | 0.94% | |
| 10,746 | 2.13% | |
| 10,854 | 0.20% | |
| 12,565 | 1.47% | |
| 14,442 | 2.64% | |
| 14,351 | -0.14% | |
| 16,008 | 1.52% | |
| 16,649 | 1.44% | |
| 18,002 | 1.50% | |
| 19,359 | 1.54% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pastrana for the year 2019 was 13,212, broken down into 6,694 males and 6,518 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pastrana is situated at approximately 11° 8' North, 124° 53' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.4 meters or 126.1 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 Pastrana are Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, and Bogo, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Santa Fe, Leyte, Dagami, Leyte, Alangalang, Leyte, Palo, Leyte, Jaro, Leyte, and Tabontabon, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 570.71 kilometers (354.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Fe, Leyte, 6.30 kilometers (3.92 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Dagami, Leyte, 8.49 kilometers (5.28 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Alangalang, Leyte, 8.90 kilometers (5.53 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Palo, Leyte, 11.65 kilometers (7.24 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Jaro, Leyte, 12.72 kilometers (7.90 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Tabontabon, Leyte, 13.54 kilometers (8.41 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 17.56 kilometers (10.91 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 33.78 kilometers (20.99 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 51.74 kilometers (32.15 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 70.64 kilometers (43.89 miles) to the North (N0°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 79.52 kilometers (49.41 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 96.82 kilometers (60.16 miles) to the West (S84°W)
Distance from Manila: 570.71 kilometers (354.62 miles) to the Northwest (N47°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.