Silvino Lobos, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 6414 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 224.20 km2 (86.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,100 |
| Density (2020) | 67 / km2 (174 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 20' North, 124° 51' East (12.3252, 124.8458) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.9 meters (140.7 feet) |
Silvino Lobos is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 224.20 square kilometers or 86.56 square miles which constitutes 6.07% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,100. This represented 2.36% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.33% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 67 inhabitants per square kilometer or 174 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Silvino Lobos 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balud | 1.97% | 297 | 288 | 3.13% | 0.65% |
| Cababayogan | 5.06% | 764 | 745 | 2.55% | 0.53% |
| Cabunga-an | 9.27% | 1,400 | 1,261 | 11.02% | 2.23% |
| Cagda-o | 1.79% | 270 | 368 | -26.63% | -6.31% |
| Caghilot | 3.01% | 455 | 382 | 19.11% | 3.75% |
| Camanggaran | 1.28% | 193 | 181 | 6.63% | 1.36% |
| Camaya-an | 1.28% | 194 | 186 | 4.30% | 0.89% |
| Deit de Suba | 4.33% | 654 | 797 | -17.94% | -4.08% |
| Deit de Turag | 4.00% | 604 | 750 | -19.47% | -4.45% |
| Gebolwangan | 5.28% | 797 | 928 | -14.12% | -3.15% |
| Gebonawan | 1.64% | 248 | 315 | -21.27% | -4.91% |
| Gecbo-an | 3.09% | 467 | 465 | 0.43% | 0.09% |
| Genagasan | 5.07% | 766 | 722 | 6.09% | 1.25% |
| Geparayan de Turag | 5.68% | 858 | 1,158 | -25.91% | -6.12% |
| Giguimitan | 2.77% | 419 | 419 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Gusaran | 4.25% | 641 | 574 | 11.67% | 2.35% |
| Imelda | 1.39% | 210 | 291 | -27.84% | -6.64% |
| Montalban | 1.05% | 158 | 160 | -1.25% | -0.26% |
| Poblacion I | 10.44% | 1,577 | 1,309 | 20.47% | 4.00% |
| Poblacion II | 5.66% | 855 | 843 | 1.42% | 0.30% |
| San Antonio | 1.03% | 156 | 140 | 11.43% | 2.30% |
| San Isidro | 2.68% | 405 | 441 | -8.16% | -1.78% |
| Senonogan de Tubang | 2.15% | 324 | 372 | -12.90% | -2.87% |
| Suba | 11.28% | 1,703 | 1,497 | 13.76% | 2.75% |
| Tobgon | 0.83% | 125 | 121 | 3.31% | 0.69% |
| Victory | 3.71% | 560 | 586 | -4.44% | -0.95% |
| Silvino Lobos Total | 15,100 | 15,299 | -1.30% | -0.28% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Silvino Lobos for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱70,823,420.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,087,927.30 | – |
| 2010 | 42,408,164.68 | 5.79% |
| 2011 | 45,949,362.78 | 8.35% |
| 2012 | 44,562,517.01 | -3.02% |
| 2013 | 49,638,917.39 | 11.39% |
| 2014 | 56,237,150.02 | 13.29% |
| 2015 | 64,200,529.64 | 14.16% |
| 2016 | 70,823,420.37 | 10.32% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Silvino Lobos in the 2015 Census was 15,285 broken down into 2,735 households or an average of 5.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,055 | 1,601 | 5.66 | |
| 11,028 | 1,832 | 6.02 | |
| 12,645 | 2,009 | 6.29 | |
| 13,753 | 2,346 | 5.86 | |
| 14,298 | 2,400 | 5.96 | |
| 15,285 | 2,735 | 5.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silvino Lobos is 10 to 14, with 2,055 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 89 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 416 | 2.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,617 | 10.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,034 | 13.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,055 | 13.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,841 | 12.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,567 | 10.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,107 | 7.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 857 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 780 | 5.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 719 | 4.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 544 | 3.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 489 | 3.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 366 | 2.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 347 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 225 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 135 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 111 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 89 | 0.58% |
| Total | 15,299 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silvino Lobos grew from 6,497 in 1970 to 15,100 in 2020, an increase of 8,603 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.28%, or a decrease of 199 people, from the previous population of 15,299 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,497 | – | |
| 7,633 | 3.29% | |
| 7,245 | -1.04% | |
| 9,071 | 2.27% | |
| 11,028 | 3.73% | |
| 12,645 | 2.98% | |
| 13,761 | 1.17% | |
| 14,303 | 1.42% | |
| 15,299 | 1.29% | |
| 15,100 | -0.28% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Silvino Lobos for the year 2019 was 10,404, broken down into 5,445 males and 4,959 females.
Location
The municipal center of Silvino Lobos is situated at approximately 12° 20' North, 124° 51' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.9 meters or 140.7 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 Silvino Lobos are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Tacloban, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Matuguinao, Samar, Las Navas, Northern Samar, Mondragon, Northern Samar, San Roque, Northern Samar, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar, and Catubig, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 487.87 kilometers (303.15 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Matuguinao, Samar, 20.50 kilometers (12.74 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Las Navas, Northern Samar, 20.22 kilometers (12.57 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Mondragon, Northern Samar, 23.51 kilometers (14.61 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- San Roque, Northern Samar, 23.77 kilometers (14.77 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Lope de Vega, Northern Samar, 24.17 kilometers (15.02 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Catubig, Northern Samar, 24.40 kilometers (15.16 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 39.54 kilometers (24.57 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 60.97 kilometers (37.88 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 101.61 kilometers (63.14 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 115.92 kilometers (72.03 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
- Tacloban, 120.85 kilometers (75.09 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 133.35 kilometers (82.86 miles) to the West (N88°W)
Distance from Manila: 487.87 kilometers (303.15 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°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.