Hinunangan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 40 |
| Postal code | 6608 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Surigao Strait [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 170.58 km2 (65.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,149 |
| Density (2020) | 171 / km2 (443 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 24' North, 125° 12' East (10.3946, 125.1985) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.8 feet) |
Hinunangan is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 170.58 square kilometers or 65.86 square miles which constitutes 9.47% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,149. This represented 6.79% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 0.64% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 171 inhabitants per square kilometer or 443 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Hinunangan has 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambacon | 2.11% | 615 | 678 | -9.29% | -2.03% |
| Badiangon | 2.34% | 681 | 641 | 6.24% | 1.28% |
| Bangcas A | 2.96% | 862 | 777 | 10.94% | 2.21% |
| Bangcas B | 3.13% | 913 | 982 | -7.03% | -1.52% |
| Biasong | 2.24% | 652 | 599 | 8.85% | 1.80% |
| Bugho | 3.93% | 1,147 | 1,061 | 8.11% | 1.65% |
| Calag-itan | 3.99% | 1,163 | 1,206 | -3.57% | -0.76% |
| Calayugan | 2.97% | 866 | 754 | 14.85% | 2.96% |
| Calinao | 0.75% | 218 | 261 | -16.48% | -3.72% |
| Canipaan | 5.53% | 1,611 | 1,635 | -1.47% | -0.31% |
| Catublian | 4.96% | 1,445 | 1,580 | -8.54% | -1.86% |
| Ilaya | 1.57% | 457 | 518 | -11.78% | -2.60% |
| Ingan | 3.21% | 937 | 1,049 | -10.68% | -2.35% |
| Labrador | 2.56% | 745 | 844 | -11.73% | -2.59% |
| Libas | 1.48% | 431 | 512 | -15.82% | -3.56% |
| Lumbog | 1.15% | 334 | 381 | -12.34% | -2.73% |
| Manalog | 2.68% | 781 | 754 | 3.58% | 0.74% |
| Manlico | 2.40% | 701 | 766 | -8.49% | -1.85% |
| Matin-ao | 1.89% | 551 | 547 | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| Nava | 6.60% | 1,924 | 1,946 | -1.13% | -0.24% |
| Nueva Esperanza | 2.48% | 724 | 683 | 6.00% | 1.23% |
| Otama | 1.73% | 504 | 531 | -5.08% | -1.09% |
| Palongpong | 1.67% | 488 | 533 | -8.44% | -1.84% |
| Panalaron | 2.71% | 790 | 753 | 4.91% | 1.01% |
| Patong | 2.52% | 735 | 718 | 2.37% | 0.49% |
| Poblacion | 2.19% | 638 | 923 | -30.88% | -7.48% |
| Pondol | 3.39% | 989 | 1,035 | -4.44% | -0.95% |
| Salog | 1.26% | 368 | 374 | -1.60% | -0.34% |
| Salvacion | 1.66% | 483 | 496 | -2.62% | -0.56% |
| San Pablo Island | 1.53% | 445 | 460 | -3.26% | -0.70% |
| San Pedro Island | 1.57% | 459 | 493 | -6.90% | -1.49% |
| Santo Niño I | 1.76% | 513 | 552 | -7.07% | -1.53% |
| Santo Niño II | 3.76% | 1,096 | 1,043 | 5.08% | 1.05% |
| Tahusan | 3.71% | 1,080 | 991 | 8.98% | 1.83% |
| Talisay | 2.27% | 663 | 693 | -4.33% | -0.93% |
| Tawog | 2.04% | 594 | 557 | 6.64% | 1.36% |
| Toptop | 1.41% | 411 | 443 | -7.22% | -1.57% |
| Tuburan | 2.01% | 587 | 635 | -7.56% | -1.64% |
| Union | 1.39% | 404 | 402 | 0.50% | 0.10% |
| Upper Bantawon | 0.49% | 144 | 170 | -15.29% | -3.43% |
| Hinunangan Total | 29,149 | 29,976 | -2.76% | -0.59% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Hinunangan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱95,473,099.97.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,106,503.24 | – |
| 2010 | 56,029,981.88 | 5.50% |
| 2011 | 61,438,171.94 | 9.65% |
| 2012 | 59,828,434.88 | -2.62% |
| 2013 | 66,127,427.04 | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 77,293,636.78 | 16.89% |
| 2015 | 86,593,490.67 | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 95,473,099.97 | 10.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Hinunangan in the 2015 Census was 29,928 broken down into 6,940 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,437 | 4,515 | 4.97 | |
| 22,166 | 4,851 | 4.57 | |
| 25,010 | 5,438 | 4.60 | |
| 27,708 | 6,129 | 4.52 | |
| 28,378 | 6,639 | 4.27 | |
| 29,928 | 6,940 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hinunangan is 10 to 14, with 3,248 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 407 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 476 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,319 | 7.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,105 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,248 | 10.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,087 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,436 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,050 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,912 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,877 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,775 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,690 | 5.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,442 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,267 | 4.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,000 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 796 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 640 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 449 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 407 | 1.36% |
| Total | 29,976 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hinunangan grew from 8,574 in 1903 to 29,149 in 2020, an increase of 20,575 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.59%, or a decrease of 827 people, from the previous population of 29,976 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,574 | – | |
| 11,491 | 1.87% | |
| 16,983 | 1.97% | |
| 17,556 | 0.34% | |
| 12,665 | -2.83% | |
| 16,142 | 2.40% | |
| 18,648 | 2.94% | |
| 20,568 | 1.98% | |
| 22,454 | 0.88% | |
| 22,170 | -0.24% | |
| 25,016 | 2.62% | |
| 27,712 | 1.42% | |
| 28,415 | 0.92% | |
| 29,976 | 1.02% | |
| 29,149 | -0.59% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Hinunangan for the year 2019 was 21,314, broken down into 10,750 males and 10,564 females.
Location
The municipal center of Hinunangan is situated at approximately 10° 24' North, 125° 12' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.8 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 Hinunangan are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Ormoc, Leyte, Tacloban, and Danao, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, San Juan, Southern Leyte, Anahawan, Southern Leyte, Silago, Southern Leyte, and Libagon, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 652.48 kilometers (405.43 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, 7.42 kilometers (4.61 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, 14.41 kilometers (8.96 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- San Juan, Southern Leyte, 14.79 kilometers (9.19 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Anahawan, Southern Leyte, 14.83 kilometers (9.21 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Silago, Southern Leyte, 15.22 kilometers (9.46 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Libagon, Southern Leyte, 19.60 kilometers (12.18 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 49.06 kilometers (30.48 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 53.98 kilometers (33.54 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 74.40 kilometers (46.23 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 93.50 kilometers (58.10 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Tacloban, 96.29 kilometers (59.83 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 129.17 kilometers (80.26 miles) to the West (N84°W)
Distance from Manila: 652.48 kilometers (405.43 miles) to the Northwest (N44°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.