Categories in Borongan
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopBottled Water SupplierDigital Printing ServiceFarmingWholesalersClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreLaundry ServiceShoe storesWomen's clothingRadio BroadcasterAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChapelChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeLocal Government OfficeReligionComputer Repair ServiceElectronics StoreBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentPaint StoreCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolPrimary SchoolUniversityMuseumsPhotographerTourist AttractionBakeriesBarbecue RestaurantBar & GrillBars, pubs and taverns
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Borongan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Shopping | 39 |
| Education | 37 |
| Public administration | 32 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 23 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 20 |
| Finance other | 19 |
| Business services | 19 |
| Shopping other | 15 |
| Religion | 13 |
| Radio broadcasting | 12 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 12 |
| Other accommodation | 11 |
| Health and medical | 10 |
| Churches | 10 |
| Hardware store | 10 |
Borongan Facts
| Area | 318.4 km² |
| Population | 69,882 |
| Male Population | 35,848 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 34,034 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +720.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +72.6% |
| Median Age | 22.5 years (Male: 22.2, Female: 22.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Brgy. Songco, Saint Mary's College of Borongan |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.60806, 125.43194 |
| Zip Codes | 6800 |
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Borongan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,518 | 25,686 | 40,496 | 64,180 | 69,882 |
| Population Density | 26.8 / km² | 80.7 / km² | 127.2 / km² | 201.6 / km² | 219.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Borongan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 58.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borongan | +653.5% | +149.9% | +58.5% |
| Philippines | +146.5% | +63.3% | +29.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Borongan Median Age
Median Age: 22.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borongan | 22.5 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 22.2 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Borongan Population Density
Population Density: 220 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borongan | 69,882 | 318.4 km² | 220 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Borongan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Borongan
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Borongan
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Borongan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borongan | 69,142 tn | 0.99 tn | 217.2 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Borongan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 69,142 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 217.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (7.3) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18/19 | 4:39 AM | 4.6 | 20.3 km | 35,000 m | 16km E of Lalauigan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/19 | 3:01 AM | 4.6 | 16.7 km | 77,000 m | 13km ENE of Lalauigan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/19 | 5:37 AM | 6.4 | 27.7 km | 56,000 m | 20km W of Nena, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/18 | 8:46 AM | 4.7 | 27.6 km | 50,280 m | 2km ESE of Llorente, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/18 | 3:52 PM | 4.4 | 22.3 km | 35,000 m | 18km E of Lalauigan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/18 | 5:20 PM | 4.6 | 17.5 km | 38,060 m | 14km ENE of Maypangdan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/18 | 6:19 PM | 4.3 | 25 km | 130,080 m | 8km SW of Cabay, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/17 | 11:23 PM | 4.5 | 10.2 km | 35,000 m | 10km SW of Borongan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/17 | 10:55 AM | 4.6 | 10.9 km | 60,190 m | 3km NW of Maydolong, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/17 | 8:21 AM | 4.2 | 25.6 km | 10,000 m | 7km WSW of Llorente, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Borongan
Borongan, pronounced bo-róng-gan, officially the City of Borongan (Waray: Siyudad han Borongan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Borongan), is a component city and the provincial capital of the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. Its cityhood was settled by ..
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