San Isidro, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 6535 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Visayan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 122.50 km2 (47.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 30,722 |
| Density (2020) | 251 / km2 (650 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 24' North, 124° 21' East (11.4054, 124.3523) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
San Isidro is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 122.50 square kilometers or 47.30 square miles which constitutes 1.93% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,722. This represented 1.73% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.68% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 251 inhabitants per square kilometer or 650 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Isidro has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banat-e | 8.19% | 2,516 | 2,944 | -14.54% | -3.25% |
| Basud | 8.16% | 2,508 | 2,571 | -2.45% | -0.52% |
| Bawod | 4.67% | 1,436 | 1,411 | 1.77% | 0.37% |
| Biasong | 8.97% | 2,756 | 2,918 | -5.55% | -1.20% |
| Bunacan | 3.01% | 924 | 1,015 | -8.97% | -1.96% |
| Busay | 5.77% | 1,774 | 1,898 | -6.53% | -1.41% |
| Cabungaan | 3.53% | 1,083 | 1,120 | -3.30% | -0.70% |
| Capiñahan | 6.47% | 1,987 | 2,368 | -16.09% | -3.63% |
| Crossing | 7.90% | 2,428 | 2,154 | 12.72% | 2.55% |
| Daja-daku | 5.94% | 1,824 | 1,896 | -3.80% | -0.81% |
| Daja-diot | 5.08% | 1,561 | 1,643 | -4.99% | -1.07% |
| Hacienda Maria | 6.61% | 2,030 | 2,032 | -0.10% | -0.02% |
| Linao | 5.55% | 1,706 | 1,503 | 13.51% | 2.70% |
| Matungao | 2.56% | 788 | 831 | -5.17% | -1.11% |
| Paril | 3.96% | 1,218 | 1,130 | 7.79% | 1.59% |
| San Jose | 3.20% | 984 | 1,138 | -13.53% | -3.01% |
| San Miguel | 3.01% | 926 | 811 | 14.18% | 2.83% |
| Taglawigan | 3.69% | 1,134 | 1,114 | 1.80% | 0.38% |
| Tinago | 3.71% | 1,139 | 1,144 | -0.44% | -0.09% |
| San Isidro Total | 30,722 | 31,641 | -2.90% | -0.62% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Isidro for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱82,802,224.58.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,886,119.89 | – |
| 2010 | 50,967,626.23 | 6.44% |
| 2011 | 56,078,496.66 | 10.03% |
| 2012 | 55,442,552.84 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 59,893,722.14 | 8.03% |
| 2014 | 67,812,447.42 | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 77,791,401.41 | 14.72% |
| 2016 | 82,802,224.58 | 6.44% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Isidro in the 2015 Census was 31,577 broken down into 7,882 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,435 | 5,355 | 4.56 | |
| 33,197 | 7,098 | 4.68 | |
| 29,388 | 6,611 | 4.45 | |
| 29,655 | 6,532 | 4.54 | |
| 28,554 | 6,963 | 4.10 | |
| 31,577 | 7,882 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Isidro is 5 to 9, with 3,665 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 378 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 657 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,831 | 8.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,665 | 11.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,455 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,137 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,555 | 8.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,138 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,830 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,647 | 5.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,690 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,585 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,539 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,391 | 4.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,185 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 798 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 677 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 483 | 1.53% |
| 80 and over | 378 | 1.19% |
| Total | 31,641 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Isidro grew from 4,665 in 1903 to 30,722 in 2020, an increase of 26,057 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.62%, or a decrease of 919 people, from the previous population of 31,641 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,665 | – | |
| 13,059 | 6.72% | |
| 30,063 | 4.26% | |
| 31,243 | 0.40% | |
| 25,017 | -1.94% | |
| 23,569 | -0.58% | |
| 23,926 | 0.30% | |
| 22,285 | -1.41% | |
| 24,442 | 0.93% | |
| 33,204 | 5.91% | |
| 29,410 | -2.57% | |
| 29,655 | 0.11% | |
| 28,554 | -1.37% | |
| 31,641 | 1.97% | |
| 30,722 | -0.62% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Isidro for the year 2019 was 22,367, broken down into 11,356 males and 11,011 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Isidro is situated at approximately 11° 24' North, 124° 21' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 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 San Isidro are Ormoc, Leyte, Bogo, Cebu, Catbalogan, Samar, Tacloban, Calbayog, Samar, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Calubian, Leyte, Tabango, Leyte, Biliran, Biliran, Leyte, Leyte, Naval, Biliran, and Villaba, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 507.92 kilometers (315.61 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calubian, Leyte, 9.40 kilometers (5.84 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Tabango, Leyte, 11.16 kilometers (6.93 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Biliran, Biliran, 15.02 kilometers (9.33 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Leyte, Leyte, 15.19 kilometers (9.44 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Naval, Biliran, 18.10 kilometers (11.25 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Villaba, Leyte, 21.75 kilometers (13.51 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
Nearest cities
- Ormoc, Leyte, 52.39 kilometers (32.55 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 54.57 kilometers (33.91 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 70.87 kilometers (44.04 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Tacloban, 73.41 kilometers (45.62 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 77.80 kilometers (48.34 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 94.10 kilometers (58.47 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
Distance from Manila: 507.92 kilometers (315.61 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.