San Francisco, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 6613 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sogod Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panaon |
| Area (2013) | 68.60 km2 (26.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 13,436 |
| Density (2020) | 196 / km2 (507 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 3' North, 125° 9' East (10.0575, 125.1576) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
San Francisco is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 68.60 square kilometers or 26.49 square miles which constitutes 3.81% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,436. This represented 3.13% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 0.30% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 196 inhabitants per square kilometer or 507 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Francisco has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anislagon | 2.75% | 369 | 329 | 12.16% | 2.44% |
| Bongawisan | 2.46% | 331 | 322 | 2.80% | 0.58% |
| Bongbong | 5.66% | 761 | 750 | 1.47% | 0.31% |
| Cahayag | 2.52% | 339 | 353 | -3.97% | -0.85% |
| Causi | 2.57% | 345 | 311 | 10.93% | 2.21% |
| Central | 9.56% | 1,285 | 1,270 | 1.18% | 0.25% |
| Dakit | 7.55% | 1,015 | 1,003 | 1.20% | 0.25% |
| Gabi | 3.37% | 453 | 459 | -1.31% | -0.28% |
| Habay | 4.18% | 562 | 556 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| Malico | 2.40% | 323 | 303 | 6.60% | 1.35% |
| Marayag | 5.90% | 793 | 787 | 0.76% | 0.16% |
| Napantao | 7.32% | 984 | 982 | 0.20% | 0.04% |
| Pasanon | 3.31% | 445 | 406 | 9.61% | 1.95% |
| Pinamudlan | 5.49% | 737 | 737 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Punta | 0.74% | 99 | 379 | -73.88% | -24.61% |
| Santa Cruz | 4.74% | 637 | 539 | 18.18% | 3.58% |
| Santa Paz Norte | 5.40% | 725 | 714 | 1.54% | 0.32% |
| Santa Paz Sur | 3.36% | 451 | 443 | 1.81% | 0.38% |
| Sudmon | 4.62% | 621 | 619 | 0.32% | 0.07% |
| Tinaan | 3.91% | 525 | 519 | 1.16% | 0.24% |
| Tuno | 4.70% | 631 | 627 | 0.64% | 0.13% |
| Ubos | 7.48% | 1,005 | 994 | 1.11% | 0.23% |
| San Francisco Total | 13,436 | 13,402 | 0.25% | 0.05% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Francisco for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱52,853,305.33.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 29,844,960.30 | – |
| 2010 | 31,742,796.98 | 6.36% |
| 2011 | 34,722,159.62 | 9.39% |
| 2012 | 32,733,385.44 | -5.73% |
| 2013 | 36,948,668.42 | 12.88% |
| 2014 | 41,658,811.46 | 12.75% |
| 2015 | 47,324,246.65 | 13.60% |
| 2016 | 52,853,305.33 | 11.68% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Francisco in the 2015 Census was 13,402 broken down into 2,972 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,436 | 2,020 | 5.17 | |
| 9,542 | 2,098 | 4.55 | |
| 10,859 | 2,337 | 4.65 | |
| 12,073 | 2,666 | 4.53 | |
| 12,520 | 2,945 | 4.25 | |
| 13,402 | 2,972 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Francisco is 5 to 9, with 1,444 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 206 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 206 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,001 | 7.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,444 | 10.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,411 | 10.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,410 | 10.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,039 | 7.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 951 | 7.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 837 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 764 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 674 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 794 | 5.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 709 | 5.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 576 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 449 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 372 | 2.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 293 | 2.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 252 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 220 | 1.64% |
| Total | 13,402 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Francisco grew from 8,613 in 1960 to 13,436 in 2020, an increase of 4,823 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.05%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 13,402 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,613 | – | |
| 8,928 | 0.35% | |
| 9,456 | 1.16% | |
| 9,995 | 1.11% | |
| 10,438 | 0.43% | |
| 9,543 | -1.67% | |
| 10,869 | 2.83% | |
| 12,084 | 1.47% | |
| 12,528 | 1.32% | |
| 13,402 | 1.29% | |
| 13,436 | 0.05% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Francisco for the year 2019 was 9,318, broken down into 4,678 males and 4,640 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Francisco is situated at approximately 10° 3' North, 125° 9' East, in the island of Panaon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 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 San Francisco are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Baybay, Leyte, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Ormoc, Leyte, and Butuan. The nearest municipalities are Liloan, Southern Leyte, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, Limasawa, Southern Leyte, Malitbog, Southern Leyte, and San Ricardo, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 676.49 kilometers (420.35 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Liloan, Southern Leyte, 11.35 kilometers (7.05 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, 15.48 kilometers (9.62 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, 16.29 kilometers (10.12 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Limasawa, Southern Leyte, 17.27 kilometers (10.73 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Malitbog, Southern Leyte, 20.27 kilometers (12.59 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- San Ricardo, Southern Leyte, 20.83 kilometers (12.94 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 35.75 kilometers (22.21 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 47.40 kilometers (29.45 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 78.95 kilometers (49.06 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 111.46 kilometers (69.26 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 120.69 kilometers (74.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Butuan, 128.84 kilometers (80.06 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
Distance from Manila: 676.49 kilometers (420.35 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.