Lavezares, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 6404 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea, San Bernardino Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 119.50 km2 (46.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,390 |
| Density (2020) | 246 / km2 (637 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 32' North, 124° 20' East (12.5349, 124.3302) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.5 meters (11.4 feet) |
Lavezares is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 119.50 square kilometers or 46.14 square miles which constitutes 3.23% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,390. This represented 4.60% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.65% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 246 inhabitants per square kilometer or 637 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lavezares has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balicuatro | 1.14% | 334 | 341 | -2.05% | -0.44% |
| Bani | 2.38% | 700 | 902 | -22.39% | -5.20% |
| Barobaybay | 4.24% | 1,246 | 1,294 | -3.71% | -0.79% |
| Caburihan | 5.63% | 1,654 | 1,552 | 6.57% | 1.35% |
| Caragas | 4.00% | 1,175 | 1,331 | -11.72% | -2.59% |
| Cataogan | 1.66% | 487 | 525 | -7.24% | -1.57% |
| Chansvilla | 0.17% | 50 | 107 | -53.27% | -14.80% |
| Datag | 0.83% | 245 | 383 | -36.03% | -8.98% |
| Enriqueta | 6.92% | 2,034 | 1,989 | 2.26% | 0.47% |
| Libas | 9.40% | 2,763 | 2,618 | 5.54% | 1.14% |
| Libertad | 5.64% | 1,658 | 1,306 | 26.95% | 5.15% |
| Macarthur | 6.03% | 1,773 | 1,604 | 10.54% | 2.13% |
| Magsaysay | 3.49% | 1,025 | 1,077 | -4.83% | -1.04% |
| Maravilla | 3.43% | 1,008 | 981 | 2.75% | 0.57% |
| Ocad | 3.76% | 1,104 | 998 | 10.62% | 2.15% |
| Sabong-Tabok | 6.04% | 1,776 | 1,803 | -1.50% | -0.32% |
| Salvacion | 1.72% | 506 | 507 | -0.20% | -0.04% |
| San Agustin | 2.13% | 627 | 554 | 13.18% | 2.64% |
| San Isidro | 1.27% | 374 | 429 | -12.82% | -2.85% |
| San Jose | 1.61% | 473 | 396 | 19.44% | 3.81% |
| San Juan | 4.35% | 1,277 | 1,261 | 1.27% | 0.27% |
| San Miguel | 4.90% | 1,439 | 1,336 | 7.71% | 1.58% |
| To-og | 1.98% | 583 | 601 | -3.00% | -0.64% |
| Urdaneta | 8.15% | 2,395 | 2,318 | 3.32% | 0.69% |
| Villa | 7.41% | 2,179 | 2,056 | 5.98% | 1.23% |
| Villahermosa | 1.72% | 505 | 501 | 0.80% | 0.17% |
| Lavezares Total | 29,390 | 28,770 | 2.16% | 0.45% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lavezares for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱78,916,935.70.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,735,950.45 | – |
| 2010 | 46,895,354.36 | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 50,461,528.80 | 7.60% |
| 2012 | 49,520,638.19 | -1.86% |
| 2013 | 55,637,089.90 | 12.35% |
| 2014 | 62,712,859.18 | 12.72% |
| 2015 | 71,477,429.17 | 13.98% |
| 2016 | 78,916,935.70 | 10.41% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lavezares in the 2015 Census was 28,742 broken down into 6,133 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,049 | 3,635 | 5.24 | |
| 20,475 | 4,100 | 4.99 | |
| 23,991 | 4,637 | 5.17 | |
| 26,068 | 5,175 | 5.04 | |
| 27,385 | 5,596 | 4.89 | |
| 28,742 | 6,133 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lavezares is 5 to 9, with 3,511 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 244 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 610 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,701 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,511 | 12.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,481 | 12.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,344 | 11.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,527 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,860 | 6.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,675 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,559 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,495 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,436 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,198 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 941 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 769 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 609 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 513 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 297 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 244 | 0.85% |
| Total | 28,770 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lavezares grew from 3,688 in 1903 to 29,390 in 2020, an increase of 25,702 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.45%, or an increase of 620 people, from the previous population of 28,770 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,688 | – | |
| 5,953 | 3.07% | |
| 9,501 | 2.36% | |
| 18,508 | 7.08% | |
| 15,186 | -1.72% | |
| 16,336 | 0.72% | |
| 20,251 | 4.41% | |
| 20,007 | -0.24% | |
| 19,058 | -0.48% | |
| 20,492 | 1.37% | |
| 23,991 | 3.44% | |
| 26,131 | 1.19% | |
| 27,464 | 1.83% | |
| 28,770 | 0.89% | |
| 29,390 | 0.45% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lavezares for the year 2019 was 22,144, broken down into 11,195 males and 10,949 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lavezares is situated at approximately 12° 32' North, 124° 20' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.5 meters or 11.4 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 Lavezares are Calbayog, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Masbate City, Masbate, Legazpi, Albay, Catbalogan, Samar, and Tabaco, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Allen, Northern Samar, Victoria, Northern Samar, Rosario, Northern Samar, San Antonio, Northern Samar, San Isidro, Northern Samar, and Biri, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 428.01 kilometers (265.96 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Allen, Northern Samar, 6.39 kilometers (3.97 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Victoria, Northern Samar, 9.96 kilometers (6.19 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S11°W)
- Rosario, Northern Samar, 10.35 kilometers (6.43 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- San Antonio, Northern Samar, 14.50 kilometers (9.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- San Isidro, Northern Samar, 16.48 kilometers (10.24 miles) to the South (S0°W)
- Biri, Northern Samar, 16.66 kilometers (10.35 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 59.22 kilometers (36.80 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 59.75 kilometers (37.13 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 79.29 kilometers (49.27 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 93.00 kilometers (57.78 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 103.34 kilometers (64.21 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 112.08 kilometers (69.64 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
Distance from Manila: 428.01 kilometers (265.96 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°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.