Categories in Tacloban
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tacloban
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 759 | — |
| Shopping | 515 | — |
| Public administration | 282 | — |
| All membership organizations | 237 | — |
| Education | 206 | 25 years |
| Health and medical | 188 | — |
| Corporate management | 178 | — |
| Bakeries | 150 | — |
| Clothing stores | 143 | — |
Tacloban Facts
| Area | 95.9 km² |
| Population | 228,595 |
| Male Population | 114,103 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 114,492 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +268.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.1% |
| Median Age | 22.6 years (Male: 22.2, Female: 23) |
| Area Codes | 53 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown, Fatima Village, Barangay 77, Barangay 77, Marasbaras, Sagkahan |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.24333, 125.00472 |
| Zip Codes | 6500 |
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Tacloban Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,031 | 139,475 | 182,726 | 210,794 | 228,595 |
| Population Density | 647 / km² | 1,454.8 / km² | 1,905.9 / km² | 2,198.6 / km² | 2,384.3 / km² |
Tacloban Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacloban | +239.8% | +51.1% | +15.4% |
| Philippines | +146.5% | +63.3% | +29.5% |
Tacloban Median Age
Median Age: 22.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacloban | 22.6 yrs | 23 yrs | 22.2 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Tacloban Population Density
Population Density: 2,384 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacloban | 228,595 | 95.9 km² | 2,384 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Tacloban Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Tacloban
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tacloban
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tacloban
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tacloban
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Tacloban CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacloban | 242,197 tn | 1.06 tn | 2,526.2 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 242,197 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,526.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.8) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/19 | 11:01 AM | 4.5 | 43.9 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSW of San Pedro, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/19 | 2:44 AM | 4.3 | 38.1 km | 10,000 m | 4km SE of San Pedro, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/18 | 10:49 PM | 4.5 | 41.4 km | 81,250 m | 17km SW of Cabay, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/18 | 1:05 AM | 4.9 | 43.9 km | 84,260 m | 17km WNW of General MacArthur, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/18 | 5:00 PM | 4.5 | 30.6 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Barugo, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/17 | 7:39 AM | 4.7 | 35.1 km | 50,640 m | 1km WSW of Cabacungan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/17 | 1:41 AM | 5.8 | 37 km | 7,100 m | 5km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/17 | 10:31 AM | 4.6 | 2.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km ESE of Panalanoy, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/17 | 8:10 AM | 4.7 | 27 km | 10,000 m | 7km SE of Canhandugan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/17 | 8:05 AM | 5.3 | 41.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Tacloban
Tacloban (English: /tækˈloʊbən/ tak-LOH-ban; Waray-Waray and Filipino: [tɐkˈloban]) is a first income class highly urbanized city in the Philippines and the provincial capital of Leyte where it is geographically situated but governed administratively..
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