Tunga, Leyte Facts
| Area | 13.6 km² |
| Population | 6,896 |
| Male Population | 3,529 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 3,367 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +375.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.7% |
| Median Age | 22 years (Male: 21.3, Female: 22.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.24556, 124.75167 |
| Zip Codes | 6528 |
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Tunga, Leyte Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,451 | 3,636 | 4,702 | 6,346 | 6,896 |
| Population Density | 107 / km² | 268.1 / km² | 346.7 / km² | 467.9 / km² | 508.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tunga, Leyte Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 35% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunga, Leyte | +337.4% | +74.5% | +35% |
| Philippines | +146.5% | +63.3% | +29.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tunga, Leyte Median Age
Median Age: 22 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunga, Leyte | 22 yrs | 22.8 yrs | 21.3 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tunga, Leyte Population Density
Population Density: 509 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunga, Leyte | 6,896 | 13.6 km² | 509 / 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
Tunga, Leyte Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Tunga, Leyte
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
Tunga, Leyte CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunga, Leyte | 7,964 tn | 1.15 tn | 587.2 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
Tunga, Leyte CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,964 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 587.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 | 37.9 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSW of San Pedro, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/19 | 2:44 AM | 4.3 | 36.4 km | 10,000 m | 4km SE of San Pedro, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/18 | 5:00 PM | 4.5 | 7 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Barugo, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/17 | 7:39 AM | 4.7 | 42.2 km | 50,640 m | 1km WSW of Cabacungan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/17 | 10:26 PM | 5 | 32.6 km | 17,220 m | 0km ENE of Talisayan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/17 | 8:41 AM | 4.6 | 40.4 km | 10,000 m | 0km N of Libas, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/17 | 1:41 AM | 5.8 | 28.6 km | 7,100 m | 5km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/17 | 10:31 AM | 4.6 | 29.7 km | 10,000 m | 2km ESE of Panalanoy, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/17 | 8:10 AM | 4.7 | 20.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km SE of Canhandugan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/17 | 8:05 AM | 5.3 | 27.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tunga, Leyte
Tunga is a sixth class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 6,516 people. It is the smallest municipality in Leyte, both in population and area.
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