Samboan, Province of Cebu
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Visayas |
Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
Province | Cebu |
Barangay count | 15 |
Postal code | 6027 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
Area (2013) | 45.16 km2 (17.44 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 20,373 |
Density (2020) | 451 / km2 (1,168 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 9° 32' North, 123° 19' East (9.5310, 123.3085) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.7 meters (162.9 feet) |
Samboan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 45.16 square kilometers or 17.44 square miles which constitutes 0.91% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,373. This represented 0.61% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.25% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 451 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,168 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Samboan has 15 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) |
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Basak | 5.60% | 1,141 | 1,064 | 7.24% | 1.48% |
Bonbon | 3.01% | 613 | 608 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
Bulangsuran | 5.17% | 1,054 | 1,121 | -5.98% | -1.29% |
Calatagan | 6.30% | 1,284 | 1,371 | -6.35% | -1.37% |
Cambigong | 4.34% | 884 | 782 | 13.04% | 2.61% |
Camburoy | 4.62% | 941 | 802 | 17.33% | 3.42% |
Canorong | 4.73% | 964 | 1,085 | -11.15% | -2.46% |
Colase | 5.41% | 1,103 | 1,086 | 1.57% | 0.33% |
Dalahikan | 6.68% | 1,360 | 1,379 | -1.38% | -0.29% |
Jumangpas | 6.33% | 1,290 | 1,517 | -14.96% | -3.35% |
Monteverde | 3.64% | 742 | 734 | 1.09% | 0.23% |
Poblacion | 19.08% | 3,887 | 3,928 | -1.04% | -0.22% |
San Sebastian | 10.10% | 2,058 | 2,197 | -6.33% | -1.37% |
Suba | 9.48% | 1,931 | 1,948 | -0.87% | -0.18% |
Tangbo | 5.50% | 1,121 | 1,262 | -11.17% | -2.46% |
Samboan Total | 20,373 | 20,884 | -2.45% | -0.52% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Samboan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱65,289,776.73.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 36,672,517.88 | – |
2010 | 37,429,893.80 | 2.07% |
2011 | 42,804,186.79 | 14.36% |
2012 | 41,461,330.52 | -3.14% |
2013 | 46,077,023.68 | 11.13% |
2014 | 52,834,378.37 | 14.67% |
2015 | 60,025,844.36 | 13.61% |
2016 | 65,289,776.73 | 8.77% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Samboan in the 2015 Census was 20,884 broken down into 4,510 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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14,998 | 2,983 | 5.03 | |
15,770 | 3,115 | 5.06 | |
16,657 | 3,617 | 4.61 | |
18,121 | 4,169 | 4.35 | |
18,613 | 4,456 | 4.18 | |
20,884 | 4,510 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Samboan is 5 to 9, with 2,245 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 370 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 396 | 1.90% |
1 to 4 | 1,699 | 8.14% |
5 to 9 | 2,245 | 10.75% |
10 to 14 | 2,137 | 10.23% |
15 to 19 | 2,009 | 9.62% |
20 to 24 | 1,854 | 8.88% |
25 to 29 | 1,565 | 7.49% |
30 to 34 | 1,295 | 6.20% |
35 to 39 | 1,189 | 5.69% |
40 to 44 | 1,109 | 5.31% |
45 to 49 | 1,090 | 5.22% |
50 to 54 | 951 | 4.55% |
55 to 59 | 836 | 4.00% |
60 to 64 | 726 | 3.48% |
65 to 69 | 544 | 2.60% |
70 to 74 | 472 | 2.26% |
75 to 79 | 370 | 1.77% |
80 and over | 397 | 1.90% |
Total | 20,884 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Samboan grew from 9,870 in 1903 to 20,373 in 2020, an increase of 10,503 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.52%, or a decrease of 511 people, from the previous population of 20,884 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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9,870 | – | |
12,039 | 1.26% | |
11,062 | -0.42% | |
11,050 | -0.01% | |
11,065 | 0.01% | |
11,804 | 0.63% | |
13,586 | 2.86% | |
14,798 | 1.72% | |
15,005 | 0.14% | |
15,770 | 0.94% | |
16,659 | 1.18% | |
18,140 | 1.18% | |
18,613 | 0.94% | |
20,884 | 2.22% | |
20,373 | -0.52% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Samboan for the year 2019 was 13,767, broken down into 6,801 males and 6,966 females.
Location
The municipal center of Samboan is situated at approximately 9° 32' North, 123° 19' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.7 meters or 162.9 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 Samboan are Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Bais, Negros Oriental, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Tagbilaran, Bohol, and Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Ginatilan, Cebu, Amlan, Negros Oriental, Santander, Cebu, Malabuyoc, Cebu, Oslob, Cebu, and San Jose, Negros Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 614.64 kilometers (381.92 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Ginatilan, Cebu, 4.64 kilometers (2.89 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Amlan, Negros Oriental, 11.54 kilometers (7.17 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Santander, Cebu, 12.60 kilometers (7.83 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Malabuyoc, Cebu, 13.83 kilometers (8.59 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Oslob, Cebu, 13.83 kilometers (8.59 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- San Jose, Negros Oriental, 14.49 kilometers (9.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
Nearest cities
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 16.44 kilometers (10.22 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 21.52 kilometers (13.37 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 24.61 kilometers (15.29 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 57.84 kilometers (35.94 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 61.64 kilometers (38.30 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 65.67 kilometers (40.80 miles) to the North (N3°W)
Distance from Manila: 614.64 kilometers (381.92 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.