Lapinig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 6423 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 57.30 km2 (22.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 11,844 |
| Density (2020) | 207 / km2 (535 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 19' North, 125° 18' East (12.3168, 125.3023) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.0 meters (13.0 feet) |
Lapinig is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 57.30 square kilometers or 22.12 square miles which constitutes 1.55% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,844. This represented 1.85% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.26% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 207 inhabitants per square kilometer or 535 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lapinig has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alang-alang | 4.47% | 530 | 534 | -0.75% | -0.16% |
| Bagacay | 3.08% | 365 | 498 | -26.71% | -6.33% |
| Cahagwayan | 5.16% | 611 | 689 | -11.32% | -2.50% |
| Can Maria | 5.42% | 642 | 698 | -8.02% | -1.74% |
| Can Omanio | 2.14% | 254 | 393 | -35.37% | -8.78% |
| Imelda | 5.40% | 639 | 672 | -4.91% | -1.05% |
| Lapinig del Norte | 20.46% | 2,423 | 2,587 | -6.34% | -1.37% |
| Lapinig del Sur | 11.87% | 1,406 | 1,617 | -13.05% | -2.90% |
| Lo-ok | 7.47% | 885 | 882 | 0.34% | 0.07% |
| Mabini | 5.38% | 637 | 746 | -14.61% | -3.27% |
| May-igot | 2.88% | 341 | 357 | -4.48% | -0.96% |
| Palanas | 2.23% | 264 | 253 | 4.35% | 0.90% |
| Pio del Pilar | 3.42% | 405 | 502 | -19.32% | -4.42% |
| Potong | 9.50% | 1,125 | 1,225 | -8.16% | -1.78% |
| Potong del Sur | 11.12% | 1,317 | 1,367 | -3.66% | -0.78% |
| Lapinig Total | 11,844 | 13,020 | -9.03% | -1.97% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lapinig for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱48,704,141.86.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 27,801,735.70 | – |
| 2010 | 29,403,921.15 | 5.76% |
| 2011 | 31,949,914.90 | 8.66% |
| 2012 | 30,922,695.68 | -3.22% |
| 2013 | 34,829,091.69 | 12.63% |
| 2014 | 38,821,150.52 | 11.46% |
| 2015 | 44,119,669.14 | 13.65% |
| 2016 | 48,704,141.86 | 10.39% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lapinig in the 2015 Census was 12,999 broken down into 2,483 households or an average of 5.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,229 | 1,396 | 5.89 | |
| 9,813 | 1,681 | 5.84 | |
| 10,798 | 1,872 | 5.77 | |
| 11,198 | 2,123 | 5.27 | |
| 11,742 | 2,256 | 5.20 | |
| 12,999 | 2,483 | 5.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lapinig is 10 to 14, with 1,605 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 138 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 244 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,223 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,479 | 11.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,605 | 12.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,585 | 12.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,255 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,045 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 802 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 737 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 676 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 481 | 3.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 457 | 3.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 384 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 313 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 245 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 205 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 146 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 138 | 1.06% |
| Total | 13,020 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lapinig grew from 7,610 in 1960 to 11,844 in 2020, an increase of 4,234 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.97%, or a decrease of 1,176 people, from the previous population of 13,020 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,610 | – | |
| 6,598 | -1.39% | |
| 7,426 | 2.40% | |
| 7,481 | 0.15% | |
| 8,232 | 0.96% | |
| 9,813 | 3.35% | |
| 10,798 | 2.07% | |
| 11,198 | 0.50% | |
| 11,744 | 1.75% | |
| 13,020 | 1.98% | |
| 11,844 | -1.97% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lapinig for the year 2019 was 8,603, broken down into 4,406 males and 4,197 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lapinig is situated at approximately 12° 19' North, 125° 18' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.0 meters or 13.0 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 Lapinig are Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Tacloban, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, and Ormoc, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Gamay, Northern Samar, Jipapad, Eastern Samar, Arteche, Eastern Samar, Mapanas, Northern Samar, Maslog, Eastern Samar, and Oras, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 531.16 kilometers (330.05 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gamay, Northern Samar, 7.58 kilometers (4.71 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Jipapad, Eastern Samar, 7.94 kilometers (4.93 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Arteche, Eastern Samar, 9.33 kilometers (5.79 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Mapanas, Northern Samar, 18.17 kilometers (11.29 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Maslog, Eastern Samar, 18.60 kilometers (11.56 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Oras, Eastern Samar, 24.76 kilometers (15.38 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 75.28 kilometers (46.78 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 79.41 kilometers (49.34 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 81.70 kilometers (50.76 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Tacloban, 123.05 kilometers (76.46 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 158.22 kilometers (98.31 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 163.74 kilometers (101.74 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
Distance from Manila: 531.16 kilometers (330.05 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°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.