Liloan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 6612 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sogod Bay [Bohol Sea], Surigao Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panaon, Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 50.30 km2 (19.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,800 |
| Density (2020) | 493 / km2 (1,277 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 9' North, 125° 8' East (10.1581, 125.1253) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.4 feet) |
Liloan is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 50.30 square kilometers or 19.42 square miles which constitutes 2.79% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,800. This represented 5.77% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 0.55% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 493 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,277 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Liloan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaga | 1.82% | 452 | 382 | 18.32% | 3.61% |
| Anilao | 4.56% | 1,131 | 1,085 | 4.24% | 0.88% |
| Bahay | 1.96% | 486 | 475 | 2.32% | 0.48% |
| Cagbungalon | 2.58% | 640 | 524 | 22.14% | 4.30% |
| Calian | 3.83% | 951 | 944 | 0.74% | 0.16% |
| Caligangan | 5.21% | 1,293 | 1,173 | 10.23% | 2.07% |
| Candayuman | 1.67% | 413 | 412 | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| Catig | 0.38% | 93 | 21 | 342.86% | 36.78% |
| Estela | 3.81% | 944 | 978 | -3.48% | -0.74% |
| Fatima | 3.79% | 939 | 1,057 | -11.16% | -2.46% |
| Gud-an | 1.47% | 365 | 353 | 3.40% | 0.71% |
| Guintoylan | 4.49% | 1,113 | 1,040 | 7.02% | 1.44% |
| Himayangan | 9.18% | 2,276 | 2,009 | 13.29% | 2.66% |
| Ilag | 5.69% | 1,410 | 1,359 | 3.75% | 0.78% |
| Magaupas | 3.89% | 965 | 859 | 12.34% | 2.48% |
| Malangsa | 1.96% | 486 | 563 | -13.68% | -3.05% |
| Molopolo | 3.67% | 910 | 878 | 3.64% | 0.76% |
| Pandan | 3.05% | 756 | 688 | 9.88% | 2.00% |
| Poblacion | 14.35% | 3,558 | 3,749 | -5.09% | -1.09% |
| Pres. Quezon | 3.27% | 810 | 763 | 6.16% | 1.27% |
| President Roxas | 2.90% | 719 | 657 | 9.44% | 1.92% |
| San Isidro | 3.71% | 919 | 990 | -7.17% | -1.55% |
| San Roque | 9.67% | 2,397 | 2,262 | 5.97% | 1.23% |
| Tabugon | 3.12% | 774 | 760 | 1.84% | 0.38% |
| Liloan Total | 24,800 | 23,981 | 3.42% | 0.71% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Liloan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱72,739,365.96.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 41,301,296.49 | – |
| 2010 | 45,120,631.92 | 9.25% |
| 2011 | 47,907,909.18 | 6.18% |
| 2012 | 45,990,958.67 | -4.00% |
| 2013 | 49,472,412.27 | 7.57% |
| 2014 | 55,662,988.74 | 12.51% |
| 2015 | 64,452,203.54 | 15.79% |
| 2016 | 72,739,365.96 | 12.86% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Liloan in the 2015 Census was 23,977 broken down into 5,090 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,373 | 3,575 | 5.14 | |
| 17,124 | 3,594 | 4.76 | |
| 19,818 | 4,135 | 4.79 | |
| 22,126 | 4,789 | 4.62 | |
| 22,809 | 5,105 | 4.47 | |
| 23,977 | 5,090 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liloan is 10 to 14, with 2,690 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 316 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 419 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,822 | 7.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,629 | 10.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,690 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,559 | 10.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,998 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,656 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,391 | 5.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,440 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,304 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,343 | 5.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,173 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 980 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 763 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 632 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 516 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 350 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 316 | 1.32% |
| Total | 23,981 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liloan grew from 4,319 in 1903 to 24,800 in 2020, an increase of 20,481 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.71%, or an increase of 819 people, from the previous population of 23,981 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,319 | – | |
| 11,496 | 6.38% | |
| 17,386 | 2.09% | |
| 19,233 | 1.04% | |
| 12,772 | -3.54% | |
| 13,882 | 0.82% | |
| 15,639 | 2.42% | |
| 16,923 | 1.59% | |
| 18,383 | 0.83% | |
| 17,160 | -1.28% | |
| 19,838 | 3.16% | |
| 22,203 | 1.57% | |
| 22,817 | 1.00% | |
| 23,981 | 0.95% | |
| 24,800 | 0.71% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Liloan for the year 2019 was 16,085, broken down into 8,000 males and 8,085 females.
Location
The municipal center of Liloan is situated at approximately 10° 9' North, 125° 8' East, in the island of Panaon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.0 meters or 52.4 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 Liloan are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Tacloban, and Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte. The nearest municipalities are San Francisco, Southern Leyte, Malitbog, Southern Leyte, San Juan, Southern Leyte, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, Libagon, Southern Leyte, and Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 666.01 kilometers (413.84 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Francisco, Southern Leyte, 11.35 kilometers (7.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Malitbog, Southern Leyte, 13.21 kilometers (8.21 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- San Juan, Southern Leyte, 13.37 kilometers (8.30 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, 13.99 kilometers (8.69 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Libagon, Southern Leyte, 17.51 kilometers (10.88 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, 17.84 kilometers (11.08 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 31.10 kilometers (19.32 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 57.38 kilometers (35.65 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 67.83 kilometers (42.14 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 109.55 kilometers (68.07 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Tacloban, 121.17 kilometers (75.29 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 122.80 kilometers (76.31 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
Distance from Manila: 666.01 kilometers (413.84 miles) to the Northwest (N42°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.