Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 69 |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 573.49 km2 (221.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,242 |
| Density (2020) | 61 / km2 (159 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 1' North, 124° 49' East (12.0132, 124.8114) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.1 feet) |
Gandara is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 573.49 square kilometers or 221.43 square miles which constitutes 9.48% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,242. This represented 4.44% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.78% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 61 inhabitants per square kilometer or 159 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Gandara has 69 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adela Heights | 4.16% | 1,467 | 1,303 | 12.59% | 2.53% |
| Arong | 0.93% | 327 | 206 | 58.74% | 10.21% |
| Balocawe | 1.02% | 358 | 334 | 7.19% | 1.47% |
| Bangahon | 0.76% | 268 | 241 | 11.20% | 2.26% |
| Beslig | 0.45% | 159 | 239 | -33.47% | -8.22% |
| Buao | 1.14% | 403 | 354 | 13.84% | 2.77% |
| Bunyagan | 1.11% | 392 | 408 | -3.92% | -0.84% |
| Burabod I | 0.52% | 184 | 144 | 27.78% | 5.29% |
| Burabod II | 3.04% | 1,072 | 1,035 | 3.57% | 0.74% |
| Calirocan | 1.42% | 501 | 410 | 22.20% | 4.31% |
| Canhumawid | 1.00% | 352 | 230 | 53.04% | 9.37% |
| Caparangasan | 1.27% | 447 | 454 | -1.54% | -0.33% |
| Caranas | 0.72% | 252 | 243 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Carmona | 0.85% | 300 | 258 | 16.28% | 3.23% |
| Casab-ahan | 2.73% | 962 | 1,132 | -15.02% | -3.37% |
| Casandig | 1.80% | 634 | 613 | 3.43% | 0.71% |
| Catorse de Agosto | 5.32% | 1,874 | 1,687 | 11.08% | 2.24% |
| Caugbusan | 0.83% | 291 | 341 | -14.66% | -3.28% |
| Concepcion | 3.59% | 1,266 | 1,280 | -1.09% | -0.23% |
| Diaz | 1.86% | 655 | 631 | 3.80% | 0.79% |
| Dumalo-ong | 1.45% | 510 | 692 | -26.30% | -6.22% |
| Elcano | 1.04% | 366 | 439 | -16.63% | -3.76% |
| Gerali | 1.18% | 417 | 413 | 0.97% | 0.20% |
| Gereganan | 0.68% | 240 | 233 | 3.00% | 0.62% |
| Giaboc | 0.59% | 208 | 249 | -16.47% | -3.72% |
| Hampton | 1.61% | 566 | 567 | -0.18% | -0.04% |
| Hetebac | 0.75% | 264 | 253 | 4.35% | 0.90% |
| Himamaloto | 0.35% | 124 | 175 | -29.14% | -6.99% |
| Hinayagan | 1.05% | 371 | 514 | -27.82% | -6.63% |
| Hinugacan | 0.96% | 340 | 304 | 11.84% | 2.38% |
| Hiparayan | 1.73% | 609 | 426 | 42.96% | 7.81% |
| Jasminez | 1.10% | 389 | 359 | 8.36% | 1.70% |
| Lungib | 0.97% | 342 | 362 | -5.52% | -1.19% |
| Mabuhay | 0.72% | 255 | 234 | 8.97% | 1.83% |
| Macugo | 1.11% | 392 | 381 | 2.89% | 0.60% |
| Malayog | 0.38% | 134 | 147 | -8.84% | -1.93% |
| Marcos | 0.41% | 143 | 139 | 2.88% | 0.60% |
| Minda | 4.29% | 1,511 | 1,485 | 1.75% | 0.37% |
| Nacube | 2.28% | 805 | 687 | 17.18% | 3.39% |
| Nalihugan | 0.91% | 321 | 293 | 9.56% | 1.94% |
| Napalisan | 2.37% | 835 | 748 | 11.63% | 2.34% |
| Natimonan | 1.96% | 692 | 723 | -4.29% | -0.92% |
| Ngoso | 1.10% | 388 | 421 | -7.84% | -1.70% |
| Palambrag | 0.72% | 253 | 358 | -29.33% | -7.05% |
| Palanas | 1.44% | 507 | 479 | 5.85% | 1.20% |
| Piñaplata | 1.84% | 650 | 503 | 29.22% | 5.54% |
| Pizarro | 1.26% | 443 | 454 | -2.42% | -0.51% |
| Pologon | 0.75% | 266 | 237 | 12.24% | 2.46% |
| Purog | 1.30% | 459 | 462 | -0.65% | -0.14% |
| Rawis | 1.79% | 631 | 627 | 0.64% | 0.13% |
| Rizal | 0.45% | 160 | 185 | -13.51% | -3.01% |
| Samoyao | 1.91% | 673 | 651 | 3.38% | 0.70% |
| San Agustin | 3.68% | 1,296 | 1,185 | 9.37% | 1.90% |
| San Antonio | 1.63% | 573 | 755 | -24.11% | -5.64% |
| San Enrique | 0.34% | 120 | 127 | -5.51% | -1.19% |
| San Francisco | 1.00% | 352 | 448 | -21.43% | -4.95% |
| San Isidro | 1.19% | 420 | 400 | 5.00% | 1.03% |
| San Jose | 3.02% | 1,065 | 990 | 7.58% | 1.55% |
| San Miguel | 1.09% | 384 | 359 | 6.96% | 1.43% |
| San Pelayo | 1.54% | 543 | 548 | -0.91% | -0.19% |
| San Ramon | 0.50% | 176 | 171 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Santa Elena | 1.00% | 352 | 304 | 15.79% | 3.13% |
| Santo Niño | 1.80% | 633 | 643 | -1.56% | -0.33% |
| Senibaran | 0.25% | 88 | 82 | 7.32% | 1.50% |
| Sidmon | 0.85% | 300 | 309 | -2.91% | -0.62% |
| Tagnao | 3.01% | 1,061 | 1,040 | 2.02% | 0.42% |
| Tambongan | 2.74% | 966 | 888 | 8.78% | 1.79% |
| Tawiran | 0.68% | 238 | 214 | 11.21% | 2.26% |
| Tigbawon | 0.70% | 247 | 228 | 8.33% | 1.70% |
| Gandara Total | 35,242 | 34,434 | 2.35% | 0.49% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Gandara for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱140,230,968.83.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 80,204,213.69 | – |
| 2010 | 84,086,346.66 | 4.84% |
| 2011 | 90,702,032.10 | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 89,252,846.32 | -1.60% |
| 2013 | 98,168,124.50 | 9.99% |
| 2014 | 111,415,002.18 | 13.49% |
| 2015 | 126,807,337.13 | 13.82% |
| 2016 | 140,230,968.83 | 10.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Gandara in the 2015 Census was 34,393 broken down into 7,121 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,642 | 4,551 | 5.19 | |
| 27,201 | 5,454 | 4.99 | |
| 28,775 | 5,588 | 5.15 | |
| 31,197 | 5,951 | 5.24 | |
| 31,889 | 6,342 | 5.03 | |
| 34,393 | 7,121 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gandara is 10 to 14, with 4,430 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 283 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 765 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,277 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,884 | 11.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,430 | 12.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,215 | 12.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,109 | 9.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,362 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,031 | 5.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,821 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,835 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,550 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,263 | 3.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,097 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 946 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 667 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 531 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 368 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 283 | 0.82% |
| Total | 34,434 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gandara grew from 12,014 in 1903 to 35,242 in 2020, an increase of 23,228 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.49%, or an increase of 808 people, from the previous population of 34,434 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,014 | – | |
| 14,320 | 1.11% | |
| 18,507 | 1.29% | |
| 25,048 | 3.15% | |
| 24,883 | -0.06% | |
| 28,307 | 1.27% | |
| 30,600 | 1.58% | |
| 24,764 | -4.14% | |
| 23,673 | -0.45% | |
| 27,263 | 2.68% | |
| 28,866 | 1.23% | |
| 31,222 | 1.09% | |
| 31,943 | 0.83% | |
| 34,434 | 1.44% | |
| 35,242 | 0.49% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Gandara for the year 2019 was 25,511, broken down into 12,902 males and 12,609 females.
Location
The municipal center of Gandara is situated at approximately 12° 1' North, 124° 49' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.1 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 Gandara are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are San Jorge, Samar, Pagsanghan, Samar, Tarangnan, Samar, Matuguinao, Samar, Santa Margarita, Samar, and San Jose de Buan, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 503.61 kilometers (312.93 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Jorge, Samar, 4.03 kilometers (2.50 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Pagsanghan, Samar, 11.16 kilometers (6.94 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Tarangnan, Samar, 14.26 kilometers (8.86 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Matuguinao, Samar, 16.55 kilometers (10.28 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Santa Margarita, Samar, 16.88 kilometers (10.49 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- San Jose de Buan, Samar, 23.77 kilometers (14.77 miles) to the East (N79°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 24.34 kilometers (15.13 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 27.45 kilometers (17.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 81.02 kilometers (50.35 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Tacloban, 87.66 kilometers (54.47 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 113.79 kilometers (70.70 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 135.44 kilometers (84.16 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
Distance from Manila: 503.61 kilometers (312.93 miles) to the Northwest (N55°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.