Pambujan, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 6413 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 163.90 km2 (63.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,532 |
| Density (2020) | 217 / km2 (562 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 34' North, 124° 56' East (12.5649, 124.9282) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.2 feet) |
Pambujan is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 163.90 square kilometers or 63.28 square miles which constitutes 4.44% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,532. This represented 5.56% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.78% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 217 inhabitants per square kilometer or 562 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pambujan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cababto-an | 6.90% | 2,450 | 2,116 | 15.78% | 3.13% |
| Cabari-an | 2.24% | 796 | 671 | 18.63% | 3.66% |
| Cagbigajo | 1.62% | 576 | 508 | 13.39% | 2.68% |
| Camparanga | 6.45% | 2,293 | 2,074 | 10.56% | 2.14% |
| Canjumadal | 1.87% | 663 | 604 | 9.77% | 1.98% |
| Doña Anecita | 2.74% | 974 | 819 | 18.93% | 3.72% |
| Ge-adgawan | 2.25% | 799 | 762 | 4.86% | 1.00% |
| Geparayan | 3.64% | 1,292 | 1,377 | -6.17% | -1.33% |
| Ginulgan | 6.24% | 2,217 | 2,145 | 3.36% | 0.70% |
| Igot | 2.30% | 819 | 766 | 6.92% | 1.42% |
| Inanahawan | 1.73% | 616 | 613 | 0.49% | 0.10% |
| Manahao | 1.21% | 429 | 421 | 1.90% | 0.40% |
| Paninirongan | 4.25% | 1,509 | 1,571 | -3.95% | -0.84% |
| Poblacion District 1 | 10.65% | 3,783 | 3,478 | 8.77% | 1.79% |
| Poblacion District 2 | 3.23% | 1,149 | 1,104 | 4.08% | 0.84% |
| Poblacion District 3 | 1.45% | 516 | 480 | 7.50% | 1.53% |
| Poblacion District 4 | 4.29% | 1,524 | 1,127 | 35.23% | 6.56% |
| Poblacion District 5 | 2.41% | 856 | 937 | -8.64% | -1.89% |
| Poblacion District 6 | 4.02% | 1,429 | 1,753 | -18.48% | -4.21% |
| Poblacion District 7 | 4.38% | 1,555 | 1,857 | -16.26% | -3.67% |
| Poblacion District 8 | 13.82% | 4,909 | 3,585 | 36.93% | 6.84% |
| San Ramon | 1.74% | 619 | 563 | 9.95% | 2.02% |
| Senonogan | 2.09% | 741 | 629 | 17.81% | 3.51% |
| Sixto T. Balanguit, Sr. | 1.04% | 369 | 341 | 8.21% | 1.67% |
| Tula | 4.90% | 1,741 | 1,729 | 0.69% | 0.15% |
| Ynaguingayan | 2.56% | 908 | 1,032 | -12.02% | -2.66% |
| Pambujan Total | 35,532 | 33,062 | 7.47% | 1.53% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pambujan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱88,808,593.64.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,221,744.19 | – |
| 2010 | 51,437,288.63 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 55,404,145.35 | 7.71% |
| 2012 | 54,094,055.72 | -2.36% |
| 2013 | 61,694,339.03 | 14.05% |
| 2014 | 70,781,547.53 | 14.73% |
| 2015 | 81,193,784.81 | 14.71% |
| 2016 | 88,808,593.64 | 9.38% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pambujan in the 2015 Census was 33,021 broken down into 6,115 households or an average of 5.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,380 | 3,349 | 5.49 | |
| 22,138 | 3,888 | 5.69 | |
| 25,394 | 4,432 | 5.73 | |
| 27,835 | 4,986 | 5.58 | |
| 31,040 | 5,387 | 5.76 | |
| 33,021 | 6,115 | 5.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pambujan is 10 to 14, with 4,543 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 213 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 833 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,477 | 10.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,358 | 13.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,543 | 13.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,063 | 12.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,873 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,081 | 6.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,849 | 5.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,633 | 4.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,577 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,440 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,130 | 3.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 923 | 2.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 756 | 2.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 606 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 421 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 286 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 213 | 0.64% |
| Total | 33,062 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pambujan grew from 6,439 in 1903 to 35,532 in 2020, an increase of 29,093 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.53%, or an increase of 2,470 people, from the previous population of 33,062 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,439 | – | |
| 9,120 | 2.22% | |
| 14,864 | 2.47% | |
| 21,183 | 3.70% | |
| 23,254 | 0.82% | |
| 12,803 | -5.67% | |
| 14,794 | 2.94% | |
| 17,208 | 3.07% | |
| 18,389 | 0.67% | |
| 22,152 | 3.55% | |
| 25,394 | 2.97% | |
| 27,837 | 1.27% | |
| 31,057 | 4.06% | |
| 33,062 | 1.20% | |
| 35,532 | 1.53% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pambujan for the year 2019 was 21,014, broken down into 10,607 males and 10,407 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pambujan is situated at approximately 12° 34' North, 124° 56' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.2 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 Pambujan are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Masbate City, Masbate, and Tacloban. The nearest municipalities are San Roque, Northern Samar, Laoang, Northern Samar, Mondragon, Northern Samar, Palapag, Northern Samar, Catubig, Northern Samar, and Las Navas, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 482.41 kilometers (299.76 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Roque, Northern Samar, 6.23 kilometers (3.87 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Laoang, Northern Samar, 9.27 kilometers (5.76 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Mondragon, Northern Samar, 19.65 kilometers (12.21 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Palapag, Northern Samar, 20.54 kilometers (12.76 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Catubig, Northern Samar, 21.87 kilometers (13.59 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Las Navas, Northern Samar, 27.31 kilometers (16.97 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 65.74 kilometers (40.85 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 87.32 kilometers (54.26 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 109.72 kilometers (68.18 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 118.88 kilometers (73.87 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 143.61 kilometers (89.24 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Tacloban, 146.21 kilometers (90.85 miles) to the South (S3°E)
Distance from Manila: 482.41 kilometers (299.76 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.