Talalora, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 6719 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea, San Juanico Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 27.96 km2 (10.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 7,856 |
| Density (2020) | 281 / km2 (727 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 32' North, 124° 50' East (11.5284, 124.8362) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.8 feet) |
Talalora is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 27.96 square kilometers or 10.80 square miles which constitutes 0.46% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,856. This represented 0.99% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.17% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 281 inhabitants per square kilometer or 727 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Talalora has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo. Independencia | 8.31% | 653 | 716 | -8.80% | -1.92% |
| Malaguining | 6.15% | 483 | 474 | 1.90% | 0.40% |
| Mallorga | 5.38% | 423 | 423 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Navatas Daku | 6.33% | 497 | 514 | -3.31% | -0.71% |
| Navatas Guti | 7.23% | 568 | 597 | -4.86% | -1.04% |
| Placer | 9.84% | 773 | 715 | 8.11% | 1.66% |
| Poblacion Barangay 1 | 18.92% | 1,486 | 1,542 | -3.63% | -0.78% |
| Poblacion Barangay 2 | 15.68% | 1,232 | 1,121 | 9.90% | 2.01% |
| San Juan | 4.63% | 364 | 423 | -13.95% | -3.11% |
| Tatabunan | 14.12% | 1,109 | 1,217 | -8.87% | -1.94% |
| Victory | 3.41% | 268 | 315 | -14.92% | -3.34% |
| Talalora Total | 7,856 | 8,057 | -2.49% | -0.53% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Talalora for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱39,191,015.09.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 22,403,087.21 | – |
| 2010 | 23,748,482.28 | 6.01% |
| 2011 | 25,770,080.08 | 8.51% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | 35,687,715.54 | – |
| 2016 | 39,191,015.09 | 9.82% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Talalora in the 2015 Census was 8,053 broken down into 1,676 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,097 | 1,154 | 5.28 | |
| 6,549 | 1,250 | 5.24 | |
| 6,575 | 1,272 | 5.17 | |
| 7,530 | 1,418 | 5.31 | |
| 7,981 | 1,536 | 5.20 | |
| 8,053 | 1,676 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Talalora is 10 to 14, with 1,122 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 | 188 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 774 | 9.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,098 | 13.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,122 | 13.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 873 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 582 | 7.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 478 | 5.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 432 | 5.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 468 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 405 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 400 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 321 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 253 | 3.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 199 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 155 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 122 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 98 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 89 | 1.10% |
| Total | 8,057 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Talalora grew from 6,031 in 1948 to 7,856 in 2020, an increase of 1,825 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.53%, or a decrease of 201 people, from the previous population of 8,057 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,031 | – | |
| 5,830 | -0.30% | |
| 6,639 | 1.28% | |
| 6,873 | 0.70% | |
| 6,332 | -1.63% | |
| 6,112 | -0.35% | |
| 6,565 | 1.35% | |
| 6,580 | 0.05% | |
| 7,535 | 1.89% | |
| 7,983 | 2.12% | |
| 8,057 | 0.18% | |
| 7,856 | -0.53% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Talalora for the year 2019 was 6,831, broken down into 3,535 males and 3,296 females.
Location
The municipal center of Talalora is situated at approximately 11° 32' North, 124° 50' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.8 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 Talalora are Catbalogan, Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, Calbayog, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Villareal, Samar, Babatngon, Leyte, Zumarraga, Samar, Daram, Samar, Santa Rita, Samar, and Pinabacdao, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 538.15 kilometers (334.39 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Villareal, Samar, 10.84 kilometers (6.74 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Babatngon, Leyte, 11.78 kilometers (7.32 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Zumarraga, Samar, 12.12 kilometers (7.53 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Daram, Samar, 12.52 kilometers (7.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Santa Rita, Samar, 14.33 kilometers (8.90 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Pinabacdao, Samar, 18.65 kilometers (11.59 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 27.67 kilometers (17.19 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Tacloban, 36.51 kilometers (22.69 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 63.23 kilometers (39.29 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 65.04 kilometers (40.41 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 65.70 kilometers (40.83 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 94.36 kilometers (58.63 miles) to the South (S3°W)
Distance from Manila: 538.15 kilometers (334.39 miles) to the Northwest (N50°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.