Marabut, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 6721 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 143.55 km2 (55.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,842 |
| Density (2020) | 124 / km2 (322 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 6' North, 125° 13' East (11.1075, 125.2125) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) |
Marabut is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 143.55 square kilometers or 55.42 square miles which constitutes 2.37% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,842. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.39% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 124 inhabitants per square kilometer or 322 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Marabut 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amambucale | 3.22% | 574 | 496 | 15.73% | 3.12% |
| Amantillo | 3.46% | 618 | 588 | 5.10% | 1.05% |
| Binukyahan | 2.82% | 504 | 525 | -4.00% | -0.86% |
| Caluwayan | 5.10% | 910 | 851 | 6.93% | 1.42% |
| Canyoyo | 3.39% | 604 | 558 | 8.24% | 1.68% |
| Catato Poblacion | 1.72% | 307 | 289 | 6.23% | 1.28% |
| Ferreras | 2.95% | 526 | 564 | -6.74% | -1.46% |
| Legaspi | 6.19% | 1,104 | 977 | 13.00% | 2.61% |
| Lipata | 4.46% | 795 | 737 | 7.87% | 1.61% |
| Logero | 2.91% | 519 | 505 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Mabuhay | 7.77% | 1,386 | 1,113 | 24.53% | 4.73% |
| Malobago | 2.91% | 520 | 482 | 7.88% | 1.61% |
| Odoc | 1.65% | 295 | 270 | 9.26% | 1.88% |
| Osmeña | 7.47% | 1,332 | 1,461 | -8.83% | -1.93% |
| Panan-awan | 2.13% | 380 | 341 | 11.44% | 2.31% |
| Pinalanga | 5.34% | 953 | 866 | 10.05% | 2.04% |
| Pinamitinan | 2.94% | 525 | 446 | 17.71% | 3.49% |
| Roño | 2.90% | 518 | 534 | -3.00% | -0.64% |
| San Roque | 5.95% | 1,062 | 1,009 | 5.25% | 1.08% |
| Santa Rita | 3.07% | 547 | 563 | -2.84% | -0.61% |
| Santo Niño Poblacion | 1.57% | 280 | 331 | -15.41% | -3.46% |
| Tagalag | 5.39% | 961 | 840 | 14.40% | 2.87% |
| Tinabanan | 11.25% | 2,008 | 1,842 | 9.01% | 1.83% |
| Veloso | 3.44% | 614 | 774 | -20.67% | -4.76% |
| Marabut Total | 17,842 | 16,962 | 5.19% | 1.07% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Marabut for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱63,826,054.48.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 35,965,275.79 | – |
| 2010 | 37,734,407.21 | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 41,157,709.50 | 9.07% |
| 2012 | 39,728,407.49 | -3.47% |
| 2013 | 44,915,851.74 | 13.06% |
| 2014 | 50,588,817.44 | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 58,124,889.76 | 14.90% |
| 2016 | 63,826,054.48 | 9.81% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Marabut in the 2015 Census was 16,930 broken down into 3,980 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,543 | 2,051 | 5.14 | |
| 10,317 | 2,040 | 5.06 | |
| 12,326 | 2,383 | 5.17 | |
| 13,741 | 2,749 | 5.00 | |
| 15,105 | 3,138 | 4.81 | |
| 16,930 | 3,980 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marabut is 5 to 9, with 2,072 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 157 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 408 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,671 | 9.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,072 | 12.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,060 | 12.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,907 | 11.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,412 | 8.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,150 | 6.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 985 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 847 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 882 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 822 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 710 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 565 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 445 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 360 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 302 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 207 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 157 | 0.93% |
| Total | 16,962 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marabut grew from 7,662 in 1960 to 17,842 in 2020, an increase of 10,180 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 880 people, from the previous population of 16,962 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,662 | – | |
| 10,167 | 2.81% | |
| 11,892 | 3.19% | |
| 13,288 | 2.24% | |
| 10,543 | -2.29% | |
| 10,355 | -0.34% | |
| 12,335 | 3.82% | |
| 13,745 | 1.50% | |
| 15,115 | 3.52% | |
| 16,962 | 2.22% | |
| 17,842 | 1.07% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Marabut for the year 2019 was 13,986, broken down into 7,270 males and 6,716 females.
Location
The municipal center of Marabut is situated at approximately 11° 6' North, 125° 13' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.8 meters or 12.5 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 Marabut are Tacloban, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Lawaan, Eastern Samar, Balangiga, Eastern Samar, Tolosa, Leyte, Tanauan, Leyte, Basey, Samar, and Palo, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 599.58 kilometers (372.56 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lawaan, Eastern Samar, 10.32 kilometers (6.41 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Balangiga, Eastern Samar, 19.01 kilometers (11.81 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Tolosa, Leyte, 19.81 kilometers (12.31 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Tanauan, Leyte, 20.97 kilometers (13.03 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Basey, Samar, 24.79 kilometers (15.40 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Palo, Leyte, 24.98 kilometers (15.52 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 27.27 kilometers (16.94 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 60.73 kilometers (37.74 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 65.76 kilometers (40.86 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 67.08 kilometers (41.68 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 82.16 kilometers (51.05 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 115.29 kilometers (71.64 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
Distance from Manila: 599.58 kilometers (372.56 miles) to the Northwest (N49°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.