Calubian

Calubian
Calubian
Municipality
	Municipality of Calubian
	Hilltop view of Calubian
	Map of Leyte with Calubian highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Calubian Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 11°26′48″N 124°25′40″E / 11.4467°N 124.4278°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Eastern Visayas
Province	Leyte
District	3rd district of Leyte
Barangays	53 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Marciano A. Batiancela Jr.
• Vice Mayor	Gilbert S. Ponce
• Representative	Vicente Sofronio E. Veloso III
• Councilors	List
• Electorate	24,291 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	100.95 km2 (38.98 sq mi)
Elevation	82 m (269 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	31,646
• Density	310/km2 (810/sq mi)
• Households	8,670
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	40.48% (2015)
• Revenue	₱ 179.9 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 267.8 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 127.9 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 145.2 million (2020)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6534
PSGC	0803713000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)53
Native languages	Cebuano; Tagalog

Calubian, officially the Municipality of Calubian (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Calubian; Waray: Bungto han 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]

Barangays

Calubian is politically subdivided into 53 barangays.

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
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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.) ^[5]

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.^[6]

Demographics

Population census of Calubian

Year	Pop.	±% 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%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	25,968	−0.23%
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%

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.

Gallery

Municipal Hall
View along the waterfront at Barangay Villalon
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church
Sunset view from Lotus Beach Resort at Barangay Abanilla. Biliran Island in the distance.
View of Calubian from approaching boat.
View out over the pier area towards the mountains of Biliran Island

References

^ Municipality of Calubian | (DILG)
^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
^ ^a ^b ^c Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
^ "Calubian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
^ "BRIEF HISTORY OF CALUBIAN". calubiansite.blogspot.com. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ 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.
^ 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.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

External links

[1] Municipality of Calubian | (DILG)

[nscb-area-2] "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA20–08-3] 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 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

[met_norms-5] "Calubian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 February 2020.

[6] "BRIEF HISTORY OF CALUBIAN". calubiansite.blogspot.com. Retrieved January 15, 2019.

[PSA15–08-7] Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–08-8] 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.

[NSO07-08-9] 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.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[LWUA-PopulationData-10] "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

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v t e Province of Leyte
Tacloban (capital and largest city)
Municipalities	Abuyog Alangalang Albuera Babatngon Barugo Bato Burauen Calubian Capoocan Carigara Dagami Dulag Hilongos Hindang Inopacan Isabel Jaro Javier Julita Kananga La Paz Leyte MacArthur Mahaplag Matag-ob Matalom Mayorga Merida Palo Palompon Pastrana San Isidro San Miguel Santa Fe Tabango Tabontabon Tanauan Tolosa Tunga Villaba
Component city	Baybay
Independent component city	Ormoc (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Leyte by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)
Highly urbanized city	Tacloban (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Leyte by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)