Julita, Leyte

Julita
Municipality

Map of Leyte with Julita highlighted
Julita

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 10°58′N 124°58′E / 10.967°N 124.967°E / 10.967; 124.967Coordinates: 10°58′N 124°58′E / 10.967°N 124.967°E / 10.967; 124.967
Country Philippines
Region Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Province Leyte
Congr. district 2nd district of Leyte
Barangays 26
Government[1]
 • Mayor Fiscal Percival Caña
Area[2]
 • Total 53.30 km2 (20.58 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 13,307
 • Density 250/km2 (650/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6506
Dialing code 53

Julita is a fifth class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 13,307 people.[3]

Julita is 47 kilometers from Tacloban, the capital city of Eastern Visayas. It is located between the municipalities of Dulag and Burauen.

The municipality of Julita was created through presidential executive order 278 under President Elpidio Quirino. Agriculture is the main industry in the area, especially rice and coconut production. About 70% of the working population is engaged in agriculture. Most live below the poverty line, and many lack basic necessities of life.

Barangays

Julita is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.[2]

  • Alegria
  • Anibong
  • Aslum
  • Balante
  • Bongdo
  • Bonifacio
  • Bugho
  • Calbasag
  • Caridad
  • Cuya-e
  • Dita
  • Gitabla
  • Hindang
  • Inawangan
  • Jurao
  • Poblacion District I
  • Poblacion District II
  • Poblacion District III
  • Poblacion District IV
  • San Andres
  • San Pablo
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santo Niño
  • Tagkip
  • Tolosahay
  • Villa Hermosa

Demographics

Population census of Julita
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 9,944—    
1995 11,671+3.05%
2000 12,096+0.77%
2007 12,310+0.24%
2010 13,307+2.87%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Leyte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
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