Villaba, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 35 |
| Postal code | 6537 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2007) | 150.31 km2 (58.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 41,891 |
| Density (2015) | 279 / km2 (722 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 13' North, 124° 24' East (11.2130, 124.3932) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.8 meters (48.5 feet) |
Villaba is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 150.31 square kilometers or 58.04 square miles which constitutes 2.38% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 41,891. This represented 2.43% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.94% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 279 inhabitants per square kilometer or 722 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Villaba has 35 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abijao | 4.19% | 1,755 | 1,745 | 0.57% | 0.11% |
| Balite | 3.56% | 1,493 | 1,529 | -2.35% | -0.45% |
| Bangcal | 0.83% | 346 | 334 | 3.59% | 0.67% |
| Bugabuga | 1.20% | 502 | 443 | 13.32% | 2.41% |
| Cabunga‑an | 5.55% | 2,324 | 1,990 | 16.78% | 3.00% |
| Cabungahan | 2.68% | 1,121 | 991 | 13.12% | 2.37% |
| Cagnocot | 7.42% | 3,109 | 3,075 | 1.11% | 0.21% |
| Cahigan | 1.82% | 761 | 730 | 4.25% | 0.79% |
| Calbugos | 2.83% | 1,184 | 1,057 | 12.02% | 2.18% |
| Camporog | 1.11% | 464 | 409 | 13.45% | 2.43% |
| Canquiason | 1.60% | 671 | 536 | 25.19% | 4.37% |
| Capinyahan | 1.59% | 667 | 669 | -0.30% | -0.06% |
| Casili‑on | 3.36% | 1,408 | 1,293 | 8.89% | 1.64% |
| Catagbacan | 1.28% | 538 | 509 | 5.70% | 1.06% |
| Fatima | 3.76% | 1,575 | 1,249 | 26.10% | 4.51% |
| Hibulangan | 3.57% | 1,497 | 1,313 | 14.01% | 2.53% |
| Hinabuyan | 6.22% | 2,606 | 2,615 | -0.34% | -0.07% |
| Iligay | 1.35% | 564 | 529 | 6.62% | 1.23% |
| Jalas | 1.15% | 483 | 561 | -13.90% | -2.81% |
| Jordan | 2.19% | 919 | 912 | 0.77% | 0.15% |
| Libagong | 3.14% | 1,314 | 1,189 | 10.51% | 1.92% |
| New Balanac | 1.67% | 698 | 625 | 11.68% | 2.13% |
| Payao | 2.54% | 1,063 | 814 | 30.59% | 5.21% |
| Poblacion Norte | 2.50% | 1,049 | 1,012 | 3.66% | 0.69% |
| Poblacion Sur | 3.27% | 1,368 | 1,492 | -8.31% | -1.64% |
| Sambulawan | 2.29% | 958 | 690 | 38.84% | 6.45% |
| San Francisco | 0.88% | 368 | 473 | -22.20% | -4.67% |
| San Vicente | 0.81% | 338 | 297 | 13.80% | 2.49% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.76% | 1,156 | 1,070 | 8.04% | 1.48% |
| Silad | 3.73% | 1,562 | 1,351 | 15.62% | 2.80% |
| Suba | 5.61% | 2,349 | 2,145 | 9.51% | 1.74% |
| Sulpa | 1.97% | 824 | 673 | 22.44% | 3.93% |
| Tabunok | 3.70% | 1,549 | 1,325 | 16.91% | 3.02% |
| Tagbubunga | 6.29% | 2,635 | 2,571 | 2.49% | 0.47% |
| Tinghub | 1.61% | 673 | 603 | 11.61% | 2.11% |
| Villaba Total | 41,891 | 38,819 | 7.91% | 1.46% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Villaba for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱105,500,064.20.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57,575,665.71 | – |
| 2010 | 61,271,020.87 | 6.42% |
| 2011 | 67,628,503.01 | 10.38% |
| 2012 | 65,572,882.39 | -3.04% |
| 2013 | 72,469,478.65 | 10.52% |
| 2014 | 83,357,962.31 | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 96,313,209.60 | 15.54% |
| 2016 | 105,500,064.20 | 9.54% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villaba is 10 to 14, with 4,658 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 510 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 795 |
| 1 to 4 | 3,652 |
| 5 to 9 | 4,584 |
| 10 to 14 | 4,658 |
| 15 to 19 | 3,934 |
| 20 to 24 | 3,687 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,941 |
| 30 to 34 | 2,682 |
| 35 to 39 | 2,310 |
| 40 to 44 | 2,254 |
| 45 to 49 | 2,183 |
| 50 to 54 | 2,096 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,875 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,586 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,003 |
| 70 to 74 | 620 |
| 75 to 79 | 510 |
| 80 and over | 521 |
| Total | 41,891 |
Historical population
The population of Villaba grew from 24,844 in 1960 to 41,891 in 2015, an increase of 17,047 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.46%, or an increase of 3,072 people, from the previous population of 38,819 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24,844 | – | |
| 28,557 | 1.37% | |
| 29,144 | 0.41% | |
| 30,974 | 1.22% | |
| 32,339 | 0.43% | |
| 34,674 | 1.31% | |
| 36,042 | 0.83% | |
| 37,838 | 0.67% | |
| 38,819 | 0.94% | |
| 41,891 | 1.46% |
Location
The municipal center of Villaba is situated at approximately 11° 13' North, 124° 24' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.8 meters or 48.5 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 Villaba are Ormoc, Bogo, Tacloban, Baybay, Catbalogan, and Danao. The nearest municipalities are Tabango, Matag-ob, Palompon, Kananga, Leyte, and San Isidro. Its distance from the national capital is 526.12 kilometers (326.91 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tabango, Leyte, 10.59 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Matag-ob, Leyte, 11.40 kilometers (7.08 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Palompon, Leyte, 18.03 kilometers (11.20 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Kananga, Leyte, 18.54 kilometers (11.52 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Leyte, Leyte, 20.16 kilometers (12.53 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- San Isidro, Leyte, 21.75 kilometers (13.51 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
Nearest cities
- Ormoc, Leyte, 32.87 kilometers (20.43 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 45.35 kilometers (28.18 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Tacloban, 67.23 kilometers (41.78 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 73.91 kilometers (45.92 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 82.00 kilometers (50.95 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Danao, Cebu, 86.43 kilometers (53.71 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
Distance from Manila: 526.12 kilometers (326.91 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 41,891, ranked 602 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 58.04 square kilometers, ranked 718 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 279 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 708 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.46%, ranked 236 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.