Calubian

Calubian, officially the Municipality of Calubian (Waray: Bungto han Calubian; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Calubian; Tagalog: Bayan ng Calubian), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,646 people.[3]

Calubian
Municipality
Municipality of Calubian
Hilltop view of Calubian
Hilltop view of Calubian
Flag of Calubian
Flag
Map of Leyte with Calubian highlighted
Map of Leyte with Calubian highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Calubian is located in Philippines
Calubian
Calubian
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°26′48″N 124°25′40″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionEastern Visayas
ProvinceLeyte
District 3rd district
Barangays53 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMarciano A. Batiancela Jr.
 • Vice MayorGilbert S. Ponce
 • RepresentativeVicente Sofronio E. Veloso III
 • Councilors
List
 • Electorate24,291 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total100.95 km2 (38.98 sq mi)
Elevation
82 m (269 ft)
Highest elevation
1,336 m (4,383 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total31,646
 • Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
 • Households
8,670
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
29.35
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 179.9 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 267.8 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 145.2 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 127.9 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLeyte 5 Electric Cooperative (LEYECO 5)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6534
PSGC
0803713000
IDD : area code +63 (0)53
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog

History

On January 8, 1919, Governor Charles E. Yeater issued Executive Order No. 4, creating the town of Calubian which is formerly a barrio of the Municipality of Leyte, Leyte. Originally, its name was Eulalia in honor of a prominent lady resident. Later it was changed to Calubian due to the vast coconut plantation of the place (Photo shown is the Eulalia Monument located at the foot of the Veloso hill on the way to the Municipal Hall).

The Local Government of Calubian was formerly organized on January 22, 1919, with Felix Garganera as its first town executive. In 1922, he was succeeded by Nepumoceno Torlao, a generous resident of the locality. Then Alejandro Baronda took the reign as Local Chief Executive from 1931 to 1934. From 1934 to 1937, Felix Lafuente became the Town Chief followed by Francisco Enage in 1938 to 1940 and later on Enrique Q. Enage led the town from 1941 to 1942. They were followed by Lorenzo Mendoza from 1942 to 1944. Honorato Agas Sr led his people from 1945 to April 15, 1986, except for one term 1952-1953 when he was defeated by Rosendo Eamiguel, a popular landlord of Barangay Villalon.

The popular EDSA Revolution on February 25, 1986, brought an end to Agas’ term and Victorio Loygos Sr was eventually appointed as the OIC Mayor from April 16, 1986, to May 1987. Engr. Rolando R. Amparado succeeded him by appointment from June 24, 1987, to November 30, 1987, followed by Marciano Batiancela Jr from December 1, 1987, until the newly elected Local Chief Executive in the person of Dr. Carlos C. Cotiangco Jr. assumed office on February 8, 1988. He has done tremendous accomplishment in the Metro-Calubian by accomplishing several infrastructure projects such as concreting of municipal and barangay roads, public markets, waiting sheds, completion of municipal hall, improvement of the drainage system, multi-purpose pavements and water works projects.[5]

Geography

Barangays

Calubian is politically subdivided into 53 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Abanilla
  • Anislagan
  • Bunacan
  • Cabalquinto
  • Herrera (Cabalhin)
  • Cabradilla
  • Caneja
  • Cantonghao
  • Caroyocan
  • Casiongan
  • Cristina
  • Dalumpines
  • Don Luis
  • Dulao
  • Efe (Ul-og)
  • Enage
  • Espinosa
  • Ferdinand E. Marcos
  • Garganera
  • Garrido
  • Guadalupe
  • Gutosan
  • Igang
  • Inalad
  • Jubay
  • Juson
  • Kawayan Bogtong
  • Kawayanan
  • Kokoy Romualdez
  • Labtic
  • Laray
  • Limite (Agas)
  • Manuel Veloso
  • Mahait
  • Malobago
  • Matagok
  • Nierras
  • Nipa
  • Obispo
  • Pagatpat
  • Pangpang
  • Patag
  • Pates
  • Pal-og
  • Padoga
  • Petrolio
  • Poblacion
  • Railes
  • Tabla
  • Tagharigue
  • Tuburan
  • Villahermosa
  • Villalon
  • Villanueva

Climate
Climate data for Calubian, Leyte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 73
(2.9)		 56
(2.2)		 75
(3.0)		 71
(2.8)		 114
(4.5)		 174
(6.9)		 172
(6.8)		 163
(6.4)		 167
(6.6)		 161
(6.3)		 158
(6.2)		 125
(4.9)		 1,509
(59.5)
Average rainy days 15.2 12.5 16.2 17.3 23.9 27.3 28.4 26.9 26.9 27.1 23.8 19.3 264.8
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[6]

Demographics
Population census of Calubian
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 14,027—    
1948 19,423+3.68%
1960 30,354+3.79%
1970 26,661−1.29%
1975 25,821−0.64%
1980 26,564+0.57%
1990 25,968−0.23%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 31,074+3.42%
2000 28,421−1.89%
2007 29,945+0.72%
2010 29,619−0.40%
2015 31,228+1.01%
2020 31,646+0.26%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7][8][9][10]

In the 2020 census, the population of Calubian, Leyte, was 31,646 people,[3] with a density of 310 inhabitants per square kilometre or 800 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Calubian
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12]
[13][14][15][16][17]
  • Municipal Hall
    Municipal Hall
  • View along the waterfront at Barangay Villalon
    View along the waterfront at Barangay Villalon
  • Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church
    Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church
  • Sunset view from Lotus Beach Resort at Barangay Abanilla. Biliran Island in the distance.
    Sunset view from Lotus Beach Resort at Barangay Abanilla. Biliran Island in the distance.
  • View of Calubian from approaching boat.
    View of Calubian from approaching boat.
  • View out over the pier area towards the mountains of Biliran Island
    View out over the pier area towards the mountains of Biliran Island

References
  1.  Municipality of Calubian | (DILG)
  2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "BRIEF HISTORY OF CALUBIAN". calubiansite.blogspot.com. 20 January 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  6. "Calubian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  7. Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  10. "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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