Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 56 |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar, Batag |
| Area (2013) | 246.94 km2 (95.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 60,607 |
| Density (2020) | 245 / km2 (636 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 34' North, 125° 1' East (12.5685, 125.0153) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Laoang is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 246.94 square kilometers or 95.34 square miles which constitutes 6.68% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 60,607. This represented 9.48% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 1.33% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 245 inhabitants per square kilometer or 636 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Laoang has 56 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaton | 0.85% | 513 | 577 | -11.09% | -2.44% |
| Aguadahan | 2.08% | 1,262 | 730 | 72.88% | 12.21% |
| Aroganga | 1.04% | 632 | 797 | -20.70% | -4.77% |
| Atipolo | 1.01% | 614 | 755 | -18.68% | -4.26% |
| Bawang | 1.16% | 703 | 832 | -15.50% | -3.48% |
| Baybay | 2.18% | 1,323 | 1,536 | -13.87% | -3.09% |
| Binatiklan | 0.87% | 527 | 515 | 2.33% | 0.49% |
| Bobolosan | 2.55% | 1,548 | 1,470 | 5.31% | 1.09% |
| Bongliw | 1.19% | 723 | 741 | -2.43% | -0.52% |
| Burabud | 1.56% | 946 | 938 | 0.85% | 0.18% |
| Cabadiangan | 4.60% | 2,790 | 2,938 | -5.04% | -1.08% |
| Cabagngan | 0.88% | 534 | 508 | 5.12% | 1.06% |
| Cabago-an | 1.56% | 946 | 942 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Cabulaloan | 1.75% | 1,059 | 958 | 10.54% | 2.13% |
| Cagaasan | 1.04% | 632 | 593 | 6.58% | 1.35% |
| Cagdara-o | 1.00% | 607 | 596 | 1.85% | 0.39% |
| Cahayagan | 3.18% | 1,925 | 2,098 | -8.25% | -1.80% |
| Calintaan Poblacion | 1.91% | 1,160 | 1,397 | -16.96% | -3.84% |
| Calomotan | 2.08% | 1,261 | 1,142 | 10.42% | 2.11% |
| Candawid | 1.27% | 768 | 864 | -11.11% | -2.45% |
| Cangcahipos | 1.53% | 925 | 946 | -2.22% | -0.47% |
| Canyomanao | 0.88% | 531 | 507 | 4.73% | 0.98% |
| Catigbian | 1.44% | 875 | 873 | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| E. J. Dulay | 1.24% | 751 | 742 | 1.21% | 0.25% |
| G. B. Tan | 0.38% | 229 | 207 | 10.63% | 2.15% |
| Gibatangan | 0.84% | 510 | 552 | -7.61% | -1.65% |
| Guilaoangi | 3.98% | 2,415 | 2,514 | -3.94% | -0.84% |
| Inamlan | 1.50% | 909 | 848 | 7.19% | 1.47% |
| La Perla | 2.53% | 1,531 | 1,483 | 3.24% | 0.67% |
| Langob | 0.96% | 579 | 555 | 4.32% | 0.90% |
| Lawaan | 1.32% | 801 | 798 | 0.38% | 0.08% |
| Little Venice | 5.79% | 3,512 | 3,510 | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Magsaysay | 1.19% | 724 | 709 | 2.12% | 0.44% |
| Marubay | 2.12% | 1,286 | 1,442 | -10.82% | -2.38% |
| Mualbual | 0.96% | 580 | 574 | 1.05% | 0.22% |
| Napotiocan | 2.49% | 1,510 | 1,695 | -10.91% | -2.40% |
| Oleras | 3.27% | 1,981 | 1,924 | 2.96% | 0.62% |
| Onay | 1.92% | 1,161 | 1,043 | 11.31% | 2.28% |
| Palmera | 0.53% | 319 | 409 | -22.00% | -5.10% |
| Pangdan | 0.84% | 507 | 527 | -3.80% | -0.81% |
| Rawis | 7.77% | 4,711 | 4,610 | 2.19% | 0.46% |
| Rombang | 1.45% | 878 | 942 | -6.79% | -1.47% |
| San Antonio | 0.84% | 510 | 536 | -4.85% | -1.04% |
| San Miguel Heights | 4.71% | 2,856 | 2,837 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Sangcol | 0.82% | 498 | 462 | 7.79% | 1.59% |
| Sibunot | 0.75% | 452 | 471 | -4.03% | -0.86% |
| Simora | 1.31% | 795 | 826 | -3.75% | -0.80% |
| Suba | 1.12% | 677 | 691 | -2.03% | -0.43% |
| Talisay | 2.62% | 1,587 | 1,574 | 0.83% | 0.17% |
| Tan-awan | 1.27% | 771 | 644 | 19.72% | 3.86% |
| Tarusan | 0.62% | 374 | 430 | -13.02% | -2.89% |
| Tinoblan | 0.75% | 457 | 540 | -15.37% | -3.45% |
| Tumaguingting | 1.28% | 775 | 854 | -9.25% | -2.02% |
| Vigo | 3.42% | 2,075 | 2,041 | 1.67% | 0.35% |
| Yabyaban | 1.07% | 649 | 612 | 6.05% | 1.24% |
| Yapas | 0.71% | 433 | 504 | -14.09% | -3.15% |
| Laoang Total | 60,607 | 61,359 | -1.23% | -0.26% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Laoang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱140,791,218.01.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 77,770,415.60 | – |
| 2010 | 82,944,269.25 | 6.65% |
| 2011 | 90,318,696.22 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 89,243,903.86 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 99,474,018.57 | 11.46% |
| 2014 | 111,906,591.98 | 12.50% |
| 2015 | 128,226,243.40 | 14.58% |
| 2016 | 140,791,218.01 | 9.80% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Laoang in the 2015 Census was 61,212 broken down into 12,283 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,931 | 7,968 | 5.26 | |
| 47,388 | 9,020 | 5.25 | |
| 54,374 | 10,032 | 5.42 | |
| 56,088 | 10,650 | 5.27 | |
| 57,882 | 11,418 | 5.07 | |
| 61,212 | 12,283 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laoang is 10 to 14, with 8,248 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 569 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,222 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,788 | 9.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,512 | 12.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,248 | 13.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,239 | 11.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,085 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,760 | 6.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,511 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,368 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,235 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,812 | 4.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,312 | 3.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,972 | 3.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,679 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,321 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,056 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 670 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 569 | 0.93% |
| Total | 61,359 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laoang grew from 8,636 in 1903 to 60,607 in 2020, an increase of 51,971 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.26%, or a decrease of 752 people, from the previous population of 61,359 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,636 | – | |
| 11,508 | 1.83% | |
| 19,736 | 2.73% | |
| 29,748 | 4.30% | |
| 41,158 | 2.90% | |
| 37,382 | -0.94% | |
| 42,498 | 2.61% | |
| 46,545 | 1.84% | |
| 42,048 | -1.01% | |
| 47,438 | 2.29% | |
| 54,523 | 3.03% | |
| 56,196 | 0.42% | |
| 58,037 | 1.18% | |
| 61,359 | 1.07% | |
| 60,607 | -0.26% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Laoang for the year 2019 was 40,704, broken down into 20,553 males and 20,151 females.
Location
The municipal center of Laoang is situated at approximately 12° 34' North, 125° 1' East, in the island of Laoang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 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 Laoang are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Tacloban, and Legazpi, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Pambujan, Northern Samar, Palapag, Northern Samar, San Roque, Northern Samar, Catubig, Northern Samar, Las Navas, Northern Samar, and Mapanas, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 490.23 kilometers (304.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pambujan, Northern Samar, 9.27 kilometers (5.76 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Palapag, Northern Samar, 11.54 kilometers (7.17 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- San Roque, Northern Samar, 15.22 kilometers (9.46 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Catubig, Northern Samar, 18.32 kilometers (11.38 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Las Navas, Northern Samar, 25.65 kilometers (15.94 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Mapanas, Northern Samar, 28.37 kilometers (17.63 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 71.81 kilometers (44.62 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 89.04 kilometers (55.33 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 115.56 kilometers (71.80 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 117.92 kilometers (73.27 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Tacloban, 146.71 kilometers (91.16 miles) to the South (S0°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 152.25 kilometers (94.60 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
Distance from Manila: 490.23 kilometers (304.62 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°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.