Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 53 |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 282.61 km2 (109.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 36,621 |
| Density (2020) | 130 / km2 (336 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 20' North, 125° 2' East (12.3391, 125.0312) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.8 feet) |
Las Navas is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 282.61 square kilometers or 109.12 square miles which constitutes 7.65% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 36,621. This represented 5.73% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.81% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 130 inhabitants per square kilometer or 336 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Las Navas has 53 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balugo | 0.99% | 362 | 409 | -11.49% | -2.54% |
| Bugay | 2.02% | 741 | 773 | -4.14% | -0.89% |
| Bugtosan | 1.15% | 421 | 473 | -10.99% | -2.42% |
| Bukid | 2.69% | 986 | 1,051 | -6.18% | -1.33% |
| Bulao | 3.85% | 1,410 | 1,372 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Caputoan | 0.91% | 332 | 312 | 6.41% | 1.32% |
| Catoto-ogan | 0.91% | 334 | 307 | 8.79% | 1.79% |
| Cuenco | 0.85% | 311 | 340 | -8.53% | -1.86% |
| Dapdap | 3.87% | 1,419 | 1,665 | -14.77% | -3.31% |
| Del Pilar | 1.95% | 715 | 987 | -27.56% | -6.56% |
| Dolores | 1.03% | 379 | 227 | 66.96% | 11.39% |
| Epaw | 0.82% | 300 | 278 | 7.91% | 1.62% |
| Geguinta | 1.11% | 406 | 528 | -23.11% | -5.38% |
| Geracdo | 1.06% | 387 | 406 | -4.68% | -1.00% |
| Guyo | 1.04% | 381 | 385 | -1.04% | -0.22% |
| H. Jolejole | 1.11% | 406 | 487 | -16.63% | -3.76% |
| H. Jolejole District | 5.41% | 1,982 | 2,129 | -6.90% | -1.49% |
| Hangi | 1.03% | 376 | 446 | -15.70% | -3.53% |
| Imelda | 0.88% | 323 | 382 | -15.45% | -3.47% |
| L. Empon | 1.53% | 561 | 520 | 7.88% | 1.61% |
| Lakandula | 0.85% | 313 | 328 | -4.57% | -0.98% |
| Lourdes | 2.19% | 801 | 856 | -6.43% | -1.39% |
| Lumala-og | 1.81% | 664 | 514 | 29.18% | 5.54% |
| Mabini | 1.41% | 515 | 514 | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Macarthur | 0.83% | 304 | 326 | -6.75% | -1.46% |
| Magsaysay | 2.23% | 816 | 730 | 11.78% | 2.37% |
| Matelarag | 1.01% | 370 | 343 | 7.87% | 1.61% |
| Osmeña | 0.85% | 310 | 332 | -6.63% | -1.43% |
| Paco | 1.38% | 504 | 509 | -0.98% | -0.21% |
| Palanas | 1.55% | 566 | 350 | 61.71% | 10.65% |
| Perez | 1.19% | 437 | 450 | -2.89% | -0.62% |
| Poponton | 1.77% | 647 | 675 | -4.15% | -0.89% |
| Quezon | 0.85% | 312 | 304 | 2.63% | 0.55% |
| Quirino | 3.74% | 1,370 | 1,252 | 9.42% | 1.91% |
| Quirino District | 5.86% | 2,145 | 2,027 | 5.82% | 1.20% |
| Rebong | 2.02% | 738 | 764 | -3.40% | -0.73% |
| Rizal | 1.74% | 637 | 589 | 8.15% | 1.66% |
| Roxas | 1.92% | 703 | 843 | -16.61% | -3.75% |
| Rufino | 0.61% | 224 | 208 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Sag-od | 0.53% | 195 | 256 | -23.83% | -5.57% |
| San Andres | 1.36% | 497 | 552 | -9.96% | -2.18% |
| San Antonio | 1.05% | 385 | 319 | 20.69% | 4.04% |
| San Fernando | 3.58% | 1,312 | 1,156 | 13.49% | 2.70% |
| San Francisco | 1.79% | 654 | 761 | -14.06% | -3.14% |
| San Isidro | 7.01% | 2,567 | 2,913 | -11.88% | -2.63% |
| San Jorge | 3.07% | 1,125 | 1,200 | -6.25% | -1.35% |
| San Jose | 0.70% | 256 | 288 | -11.11% | -2.45% |
| San Miguel | 3.86% | 1,414 | 1,514 | -6.61% | -1.43% |
| Santo Tomas | 0.44% | 160 | 162 | -1.23% | -0.26% |
| Tagab-iran | 2.61% | 957 | 1,193 | -19.78% | -4.53% |
| Tagan-ayan | 0.92% | 338 | 293 | 15.36% | 3.05% |
| Taylor | 2.59% | 950 | 1,003 | -5.28% | -1.14% |
| Victory | 2.47% | 903 | 946 | -4.55% | -0.97% |
| Las Navas Total | 36,621 | 37,947 | -3.49% | -0.75% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Las Navas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱109,896,830.18.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 59,791,908.69 | – |
| 2010 | 62,840,245.25 | 5.10% |
| 2011 | 68,335,514.35 | 8.74% |
| 2012 | 66,397,596.44 | -2.84% |
| 2013 | 76,347,666.43 | 14.99% |
| 2014 | 86,917,819.19 | 13.84% |
| 2015 | 99,250,944.21 | 14.19% |
| 2016 | 109,896,830.18 | 10.73% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Las Navas in the 2015 Census was 37,896 broken down into 7,133 households or an average of 5.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,002 | 4,286 | 5.13 | |
| 25,031 | 5,031 | 4.98 | |
| 29,346 | 5,641 | 5.20 | |
| 32,197 | 6,062 | 5.31 | |
| 36,539 | 6,613 | 5.53 | |
| 37,896 | 7,133 | 5.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Las Navas is 10 to 14, with 5,311 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 234 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 946 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,951 | 10.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,183 | 13.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,311 | 14.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,549 | 11.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,318 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,489 | 6.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,128 | 5.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,913 | 5.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,822 | 4.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,552 | 4.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,199 | 3.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,048 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 863 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 633 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 505 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 303 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 234 | 0.62% |
| Total | 37,947 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Las Navas grew from 14,043 in 1960 to 36,621 in 2020, an increase of 22,578 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.75%, or a decrease of 1,326 people, from the previous population of 37,947 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 14,043 | – | |
| 19,925 | 3.48% | |
| 23,715 | 3.56% | |
| 21,216 | -2.20% | |
| 22,017 | 0.37% | |
| 25,031 | 2.43% | |
| 29,346 | 3.47% | |
| 32,197 | 1.29% | |
| 36,539 | 4.71% | |
| 37,947 | 0.72% | |
| 36,621 | -0.75% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Las Navas for the year 2019 was 25,319, broken down into 13,025 males and 12,294 females.
Location
The municipal center of Las Navas is situated at approximately 12° 20' North, 125° 2' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.8 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 Las Navas are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, and Ormoc, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Catubig, Northern Samar, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, Jipapad, Eastern Samar, Palapag, Northern Samar, Laoang, Northern Samar, and Matuguinao, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 504.43 kilometers (313.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Catubig, Northern Samar, 8.16 kilometers (5.07 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, 20.22 kilometers (12.57 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Jipapad, Eastern Samar, 22.95 kilometers (14.26 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Palapag, Northern Samar, 24.56 kilometers (15.26 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Laoang, Northern Samar, 25.65 kilometers (15.94 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Matuguinao, Samar, 26.80 kilometers (16.65 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 56.25 kilometers (34.95 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 64.43 kilometers (40.03 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 91.62 kilometers (56.93 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Tacloban, 121.18 kilometers (75.29 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 131.55 kilometers (81.74 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 154.70 kilometers (96.13 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
Distance from Manila: 504.43 kilometers (313.44 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°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.