Limasawa, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 6 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Limasawa |
| Area (2013) | 6.98 km2 (2.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 6,191 |
| Density (2020) | 887 / km2 (2,301 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 55' North, 125° 4' East (9.9243, 125.0744) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.6 feet) |
Limasawa is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 6.98 square kilometers or 2.69 square miles which constitutes 0.39% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,191. This represented 1.44% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 0.14% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 887 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,301 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Limasawa has 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabulihan | 13.58% | 841 | 829 | 1.45% | 0.30% |
| Lugsongan | 19.42% | 1,202 | 1,216 | -1.15% | -0.24% |
| Magallanes | 29.27% | 1,812 | 1,645 | 10.15% | 2.06% |
| San Agustin | 9.68% | 599 | 625 | -4.16% | -0.89% |
| San Bernardo | 8.66% | 536 | 556 | -3.60% | -0.77% |
| Triana | 19.40% | 1,201 | 1,190 | 0.92% | 0.19% |
| Limasawa Total | 6,191 | 6,061 | 2.14% | 0.45% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Limasawa for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱34,514,380.48.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 19,832,751.02 | – |
| 2010 | 21,113,356.24 | 6.46% |
| 2011 | 22,644,509.78 | 7.25% |
| 2012 | 21,932,377.36 | -3.14% |
| 2013 | 23,955,829.64 | 9.23% |
| 2014 | 27,105,438.27 | 13.15% |
| 2015 | 30,997,133.01 | 14.36% |
| 2016 | 34,514,380.48 | 11.35% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Limasawa in the 2015 Census was 6,061 broken down into 1,366 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,519 | 890 | 5.08 | |
| 4,923 | 996 | 4.94 | |
| 5,148 | 1,108 | 4.65 | |
| 5,826 | 1,261 | 4.62 | |
| 5,821 | 1,341 | 4.34 | |
| 6,061 | 1,366 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Limasawa is 10 to 14, with 632 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 85 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 85 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 443 | 7.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 597 | 9.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 632 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 552 | 9.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 503 | 8.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 423 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 404 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 391 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 401 | 6.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 354 | 5.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 306 | 5.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 257 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 202 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 171 | 2.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 135 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 105 | 1.73% |
| 80 and over | 100 | 1.65% |
| Total | 6,061 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Limasawa grew from 4,519 in 1990 to 6,191 in 2020, an increase of 1,672 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.45%, or an increase of 130 people, from the previous population of 6,061 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 4,519 | – | |
| 4,927 | 1.63% | |
| 5,157 | 0.98% | |
| 5,831 | 1.71% | |
| 5,835 | 0.02% | |
| 6,061 | 0.73% | |
| 6,191 | 0.45% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Limasawa for the year 2019 was 4,452, broken down into 2,203 males and 2,249 females.
Location
The municipal center of Limasawa is situated at approximately 9° 55' North, 125° 4' East, in the island of Limasawa. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.6 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 Limasawa are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Baybay, Leyte, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Butuan, and Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, San Francisco, Southern Leyte, Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, San Ricardo, Southern Leyte, Macrohon, Southern Leyte, and Liloan, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 681.76 kilometers (423.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, 13.34 kilometers (8.29 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- San Francisco, Southern Leyte, 17.27 kilometers (10.73 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, 19.38 kilometers (12.04 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- San Ricardo, Southern Leyte, 22.22 kilometers (13.81 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Macrohon, Southern Leyte, 22.39 kilometers (13.91 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Liloan, Southern Leyte, 26.01 kilometers (16.16 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N11°E)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 34.64 kilometers (21.52 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 48.19 kilometers (29.94 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 88.63 kilometers (55.07 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 102.04 kilometers (63.40 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Butuan, 118.41 kilometers (73.58 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 121.67 kilometers (75.60 miles) to the South (S1°E)
Distance from Manila: 681.76 kilometers (423.62 miles) to the Northwest (N40°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