Mondragon, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 6417 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 288.90 km2 (111.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,415 |
| Density (2020) | 143 / km2 (371 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 31' North, 124° 45' East (12.5161, 124.7526) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.2 feet) |
Mondragon is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 288.90 square kilometers or 111.54 square miles which constitutes 7.82% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,415. This represented 6.48% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.91% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 143 inhabitants per square kilometer or 371 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mondragon has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagasbas | 3.51% | 1,453 | 1,336 | 8.76% | 1.78% |
| Bugko | 11.39% | 4,717 | 4,313 | 9.37% | 1.90% |
| Cablangan | 3.43% | 1,420 | 1,348 | 5.34% | 1.10% |
| Cagmanaba | 0.80% | 332 | 251 | 32.27% | 6.06% |
| Cahicsan | 2.15% | 889 | 832 | 6.85% | 1.40% |
| Chitongco | 9.35% | 3,871 | 3,671 | 5.45% | 1.12% |
| De Maria | 1.61% | 666 | 525 | 26.86% | 5.13% |
| Doña Lucia | 3.10% | 1,282 | 1,124 | 14.06% | 2.81% |
| Eco | 7.31% | 3,026 | 2,976 | 1.68% | 0.35% |
| Flormina | 1.30% | 539 | 512 | 5.27% | 1.09% |
| Hinabangan | 1.08% | 449 | 392 | 14.54% | 2.90% |
| Imelda | 8.48% | 3,511 | 3,248 | 8.10% | 1.65% |
| La Trinidad | 1.52% | 630 | 595 | 5.88% | 1.21% |
| Makiwalo | 13.59% | 5,630 | 5,459 | 3.13% | 0.65% |
| Mirador | 4.02% | 1,663 | 1,490 | 11.61% | 2.34% |
| Nenita | 8.47% | 3,506 | 3,470 | 1.04% | 0.22% |
| Roxas | 2.91% | 1,204 | 1,190 | 1.18% | 0.25% |
| San Agustin | 2.98% | 1,234 | 1,093 | 12.90% | 2.59% |
| San Antonio | 1.79% | 743 | 716 | 3.77% | 0.78% |
| San Isidro | 1.49% | 619 | 614 | 0.81% | 0.17% |
| San Jose | 2.58% | 1,068 | 1,072 | -0.37% | -0.08% |
| San Juan | 4.20% | 1,738 | 1,404 | 23.79% | 4.59% |
| Santa Catalina | 1.23% | 508 | 388 | 30.93% | 5.84% |
| Talolora | 1.73% | 717 | 707 | 1.41% | 0.30% |
| Mondragon Total | 41,415 | 38,726 | 6.94% | 1.42% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mondragon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱109,470,272.45.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 60,317,788.54 | – |
| 2010 | 63,947,207.43 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 69,212,100.99 | 8.23% |
| 2012 | 67,567,127.15 | -2.38% |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 86,716,536.58 | – |
| 2015 | 98,549,996.68 | 13.65% |
| 2016 | 109,470,272.45 | 11.08% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mondragon in the 2015 Census was 38,656 broken down into 7,593 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,362 | 3,987 | 5.36 | |
| 25,440 | 4,870 | 5.22 | |
| 28,078 | 5,252 | 5.35 | |
| 32,706 | 6,148 | 5.32 | |
| 35,281 | 6,632 | 5.32 | |
| 38,656 | 7,593 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mondragon is 5 to 9, with 5,155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 217 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 904 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,920 | 10.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,155 | 13.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,081 | 13.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,814 | 12.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,463 | 8.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,540 | 6.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,235 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,021 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,931 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,648 | 4.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,440 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,092 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 855 | 2.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 672 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 455 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 283 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 217 | 0.56% |
| Total | 38,726 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mondragon grew from 2,713 in 1903 to 41,415 in 2020, an increase of 38,702 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.42%, or an increase of 2,689 people, from the previous population of 38,726 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,713 | – | |
| 3,940 | 2.38% | |
| 7,369 | 3.18% | |
| 9,741 | 2.90% | |
| 12,302 | 2.07% | |
| 14,974 | 1.94% | |
| 15,834 | 1.13% | |
| 20,423 | 5.22% | |
| 21,399 | 0.47% | |
| 25,504 | 3.34% | |
| 28,098 | 2.10% | |
| 32,718 | 2.12% | |
| 35,318 | 2.82% | |
| 38,726 | 1.77% | |
| 41,415 | 1.42% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mondragon for the year 2019 was 27,256, broken down into 13,753 males and 13,503 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mondragon is situated at approximately 12° 31' North, 124° 45' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.2 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 Mondragon are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Masbate City, Masbate, and Legazpi, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Catarman, Northern Samar, San Roque, Northern Samar, Pambujan, Northern Samar, Bobon, Northern Samar, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, and Lope de Vega, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 468.33 kilometers (291.01 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Catarman, Northern Samar, 12.72 kilometers (7.90 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- San Roque, Northern Samar, 13.60 kilometers (8.45 miles) to the East (N80°E)
- Pambujan, Northern Samar, 19.65 kilometers (12.21 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Bobon, Northern Samar, 20.54 kilometers (12.76 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, 23.51 kilometers (14.61 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Lope de Vega, Northern Samar, 27.68 kilometers (17.20 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 52.64 kilometers (32.71 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 83.25 kilometers (51.73 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 95.40 kilometers (59.28 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 124.60 kilometers (77.42 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 124.12 kilometers (77.13 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 130.18 kilometers (80.89 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
Distance from Manila: 468.33 kilometers (291.01 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.