Population growth rate decreased to 0.79 percent

The total population of Eastern Samar as of May 2000, was 375,822 persons, an increase of 13,498 persons over the 1995 Census of Population results. This translated to an annual growth rate of 0.79 percent, from 1.80 percent in 1995. A corresponding increase on the number of households was also recorded at 73,032 households, higher by 5,453 households over the 1995 figure. This resulted to an average household size of 5.14 persons, slightly lower than the average household size recorded in 1995 but higher than the national average of five persons.

Borongan (provincial capital) and Guiuan had the largest share in terms of population size

Borongan, the provincial capital, shared the largest population in Eastern Samar, contributing 14.67 percent. It was followed by Guiuan (10.30 percent), Dolores (8.73 percent), and Oras (8.33 percent). On the other hand, the least populous municipality was Maslog (1.07 percent). In terms of population growth rate, Llorente had the fastest growth rate among the 23 municipalities in Eastern Samar with 4.04 percent, while Mercedes registered a negative growth rate of 2.52 percent.

Eastern Samar ranked fourth in terms of population size in Eastern Visayas

While Eastern Samar ranked fourth in terms of population size from among the six provinces in Eastern Visayas, with 10.41 percent of the 3.6 million persons of the region, it had the lowest population growth rate. At the national level, the province contributed 0.49 percent to the total population of 76.5 million.

Eastern Samar had a median age of 18 years

Eastern Samar had a median age of 18 years. This meant that half of the population were below 18 years. In 1995, the median age was 19 years.

Sex ratio was recorded at 105.36

There were 192.8 thousand males and 183.0 thousand females in Eastern Samar. This gave a sex ratio of 105.36 males for every 100 females in 2000, slightly higher than the 1995 figure of 104.61. There were more males in the age group 0 to 59 years, while more females were in the 60 years and above age group.

Overall dependency ratio was 88 in 2000

The overall dependency ratio in 2000 was 87.66, higher than the 1995 ratio of 86.77. This meant that for every 100 persons aged 15 to 64 years, there were about 88 dependents, i.e., 77 young dependents and 11 old dependents.

Over 60 percent females were degree holders

Of the total household population of 5 years old and over, more than half of the population completed or attended elementary education (50.09 percent); 24.54 percent, high school; were college undergraduate, 8.30 percent; and 0.30 percent were academic degree holders. Males dominated the elementary level (53.49 percent). On the other hand, high school (51.51 percent), post-secondary college (52.07 percent), college undergraduate (51.48 percent), academic degree holders (63.91 percent) and those with post baccalaureate courses (56.80 percent) were predominantly females.

Nine in ten were Warays

Majority of the household population in Eastern Samar classified themselves as Warays (97.78 percent). Other ethnic groups included Kapampangan (0.55 percent), Bisaya/Binisaya (0.43 percent), Cebuano (0.18 percent) and Tagalog (0.17 percent).

Married persons down by 4.99 percentage points

About 43.52 percent of the total population 10 years old and over were single, while 42.63 percent were married. The remaining 13.85 percent were either widowed, divorced/separated, with other arrangements or with unknown marital status. Majority of the single persons were men (55.67 percent) while 44.33 percent were women. The proportion of widowed females was remarkably higher (71.7 percent) than males (28.3 percent).

Housing occupancy rate was almost 100 percent

Out of 72,657 housing units in Eastern Samar, 72,600 units (99.92 percent) were occupied by 73,032 households (375,124 persons). It recorded a ratio of 1.01 households for every occupied housing unit or 5.17 persons per occupied housing unit.

Proportion of occupied housing units with roof made of galvanized iron increased to 42.49 percent

The proportion of housing units with roof made of galvanized iron/aluminum had increased from 27.12 percent to 42.49 percent in 2000. The proportion of housing units with roof made of cogon/nipa/anahaw however was down by 16.87 percentage points from 68.94 percent in 1990 to 52.07 percent in 2000. As to construction materials of the walls, the proportion of housing units with walls made of concrete/brick/stone increased from 4.56 in 1990 to 14.22 in 2000. On the other hand, the proportion of housing units with walls made of bamboo/sawali/cogon/nipa declined from 62.27 percent to 47.23 percent in 2000.

EASTERN SAMAR Eastern Samar is a rough hilly province, which occupies the eastern portion of Samar Island.. On its north is Northern Samar; on the east, the Philippine Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean; on the west by Samar; and on the south by the Leyte Gulf. It is the first area in the Philippines sighted by Magellan on March 16, 1521. Magellan's crew called the islands, Zamal. The Spaniards anchored at the tiny island of Homonhon. The province was created in June 19, 1965 by virtue of R.A. No. 4221 dividing Samar Island into three provinces. The general populace speaks Waray, and growing of coconuts is the leading industry in the province. Others include cacao, rice, tobacco, root crops and corn. Fishing, cattle and poultry raising are also important industries. Tourist attractions include islands, caves, beaches and diverse historical and natural attractions. Guiguan has several offshore islands which has fine clear beaches and rich marine life, including the island of Homonhon. Source: Fast Facts About Philippine Provinces                By: Conrado M. Lancion, Jr.                (Tahanan Books, Manila)

 

(Sgd.) CARMELITA N. ERICTA Administrator

Table 1. Population Distribution of Top Five Municipalities by Sex: Eastern Samar, 2000

Municipalities	Total Population	Percent	Male	Female
Eastern Samar	375,822	100.00	192,820	183,002
Borongan (capital)	55,141	14.67	28,138	27,003
Guiuan	38,694	10.30	19,799	18,895
Dolores	32,812	8.73	16,766	16,046
Oras	31,315	8.33	16,082	15,233
Llorente	19,336	5.14	9,834	9,502
Other municipalities	198,524	52.82	102,201	96,323

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

Table 2. Total Population by Age Group, Sex and Sex Ratio: Eastern Samar, 2000

Age Group	Total Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio
Eastern Samar	375,822	192,820	183,002	105.36
Under 1	9,922	5,137	4,785	107.36
1 to 4	41,441	21,462	19,979	107.42
5 to 9	53,731	27,428	26,303	104.28
10 to 14	48,217	24,465	23,752	103.00
15 to 19	37,913	20,052	17,861	112.27
20 to 24	28,485	14,943	13,542	110.35
25 to 29	24,335	12,577	11,758	106.97
30 to 34	22,041	11,422	10,619	107.56
35 to 39	20,312	10,626	9,686	109.70
40 to 44	17,555	9,063	8,492	106.72
45 to 49	14,209	7,305	6,904	105.81
50 to 54	13,138	6,648	6,490	102.43
55 to 59	11,883	6,108	5,775	105.77
60 to 64	10,399	5,026	5,373	93.54
65 to 69	8,309	4,017	4,292	93.59
70 to 74	6,184	2,941	3,243	90.69
75 to 79	4,189	1,999	2,190	91.28
80 & Over	3,559	1,601	1,958	81.77

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

Table 3. Household Population 5 Years Old and Over by Highest Educational Attainment and Sex: Eastern Samar, 2000

Highest Educational Attainment	Household Population 5 Years Old & Over	Male	Female
Eastern Samar	323,782	165,687	158,095
No Grade Completed	24,877	13,851	11,026
Pre-School	7,354	3,706	3,648
Elementary	162,200	86,756	75,442
High School	79,454	38,526	40,928
Post Secondary	6,437	3,085	3,352
College Undergraduate	26,862	13,034	13,828
Academic Degree Holder	11,326	4,087	7,239
Post Baccalaureate	831	359	472
Not Stated	4,441	2,281	2,160

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

Table 4. Household Population by Ethnicity and Sex: Eastern Samar, 2000

Ethnicity	Both Sexes	Male	Female
Eastern Samar	375,124	192,274	182,850
Waray	366,787	188,006	178,781
Kapampangan	2,067	1,018	1,049
Bisaya/Binisaya	1,613	811	802
Cebuano	680	357	323
Tagalog	621	300	321
Others	2,510	1,307	1,203
Not Reported	846	475	371

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

Table 5. Total Population 10 Years Old and Over by Age Group and Marital Status: Eastern Samar, 2000

Age Group	Total Population 10 Yrs Old & Over	Single	Married	Widowed	Divorced/ Separated	Others	Unknown
Eastern Samar	270,728	117,813	115,406	13,128	2,670	20,602	1,109
Below 20	86,130	82,085	1,865	55	80	1,468	577
20 - 24	28,485	17,835	6,671	72	177	3,560	170
25 - 29	24,335	7,842	12,279	123	281	3,733	77
30 - 34	22,041	3,655	14,812	212	357	2,951	54
35 - 39	20,312	2,025	15,029	309	413	2,494	42
40 - 44	17,555	1,206	13,742	488	324	1,759	36
45 - 49	14,209	828	11,068	634	279	1,366	34
50 - 54	13,138	642	10,370	900	228	985	13
55 - 59	11,883	494	9,123	1,235	192	819	20
60 - 64	10,399	377	7,599	1,674	132	591	26
65 - 69	8,309	293	5,685	1,813	103	400	15
70 - 74	6,184	229	3,731	1,912	44	251	17
75 - 79	4,189	130	2,185	1,706	33	126	9
80 & Over	3,559	172	1,247	1,995	27	99	19

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

Table 6. Occupied Housing Units by Construction Materials of Outer Walls and Roof: Eastern Samar, 2000

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OF THE OUTER WALLS	Total Occupied Housing Units	CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OF THE ROOF
		Galvanized Iron/ Aluminum	Tile/ Concrete/ Clay Tile	Half Galvanized, Iron and Half Concrete	Cogon/ Nipa/ Anahaw	Wood	Makeshift/ Salvaged/ Improvised Materials	Asbestos/ Others/ Not Reported
Eastern Samar	72,600	30,849	245	2,076	37,800	633	107	890
Concrete/Brick/Stone	10,323	9,614	83	147	448	17	1	13
Wood	15,992	10,099	63	388	4,997	408	8	29
Half Concrete/        Brick/Stone        and Half Wood	9,377	7,158	40	1,079	1,027	47	3	23
Galvanized        Iron/Aluminum	483	246	5	54	160	15	2	1
Bamboo/Sawali/Nipa	34,286	3,200	-	374	30,515	131	29	37
Others/Not Reported	2,054	486	52	33	623	14	62	784
No Walls	85	46	2	1	30	1	2	3

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

TECHNICAL NOTES Average Household Size - average number of people who live in the household Growth Rate - the rate at which the population is increasing (or decreasing) in a given year due to natural increase and net migration, expressed as a percentage of the base population Median Age - the age at which exactly half of the population is young and half is old Sex Ratio - the ratio of males to females in a given population expressed as the number of males per 100 females Age-Dependency Ratio - the ratio of persons in the "dependent" ages (under 15 years and over 64 years) to those in the "economically productive" ages (15 to 64 years old) in the population Household - a social unit consisting of a person or a group of persons who sleep in the same housing unit and have common arrangements in the preparation and consumption of food The 2000 Census of Population and Housing (Census 2000) was undertaken by the National Statistics Office (NSO) in May 2000, as mandated by Commonwealth Act No. 591, Batas Pambansa Blg. 72 and Executive Order No. 121. It was the 11th census of population and 5th census of housing undertaken in this country since the first census in 1903. It was designed to take an inventory of the total population and housing units all over the Philippines and to collect information about their characteristics. Census day for the Census 2000 was May 1, 2000 (12:01 a.m.). Enumeration started on May 1, 2000 and lasted for about 30 days.