Maslog

Maslog
Municipality
Municipality of Maslog
Flag of Maslog
Flag
Map of Eastern Samar with Maslog highlighted
Map of Eastern Samar with Maslog highlighted
Interactive map of Maslog
Maslog is located in Philippines
Maslog
Maslog
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°09′33″N 125°14′49″E / 12.1592°N 125.2469°E / 12.1592; 125.2469
CountryPhilippines
RegionEastern Visayas
ProvinceEastern Samar
District Lone district
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorHeraclio C. Santiago
 • Vice MayorSeptemio Bok C. Santiago
 • RepresentativeMaria Fe R. Abunda
 • Councilors
List
 • Electorate3,669 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
249.8 km2 (96.4 sq mi)
Elevation
73 m (240 ft)
Highest elevation
329 m (1,079 ft)
Lowest elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
5,438
 • Density21.77/km2 (56.38/sq mi)
 • Households
1,148
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
45.67
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 125.9 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 375.6 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 112.6 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 91.86 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityEastern Samar Electric Cooperative (ESAMELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6820
PSGC
0802614000
IDD : area code +63 (0)55
Native languagesWaray
Tagalog
Websitewww.maslog-esamar.gov.ph

Maslog, officially the Municipality of Maslog (Waray: Bungto han Maslog; Tagalog: Bayan ng Maslog), is a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 5,438 people, making it the least populated town in the province and in the Visayas.

Geography

Barangays

Maslog is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.  Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for Maslog, Eastern Samar
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 29
(83)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 97
(3.8)		 64
(2.5)		 69
(2.7)		 58
(2.3)		 98
(3.9)		 161
(6.3)		 167
(6.6)		 140
(5.5)		 158
(6.2)		 171
(6.7)		 169
(6.7)		 154
(6.1)		 1,506
(59.3)
Average rainy days 17.1 13.4 14.8 15.2 21.1 25.2 26.8 25.4 25.5 26.5 23.0 20.3 254.3
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Maslog
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 408—    
1939 769+3.06%
1948 1,131+4.38%
1960 1,593+2.89%
1970 1,988+2.24%
1975 1,886−1.05%
1980 1,956+0.73%
1990 3,089+4.68%
1995 3,634+3.09%
2000 4,009+2.13%
2007 4,788+2.48%
2010 4,781−0.05%
2015 5,407+2.37%
2020 5,463+0.22%
2024 5,438−0.11%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

The population of Maslog in the 2024 census was 5,438 people, with a density of 220 inhabitants per square kilometre or 570 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Maslog (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
64.04
2003
44.74
2006
57.80
2009
60.16
2012
60.46
2015
68.25
2018
73.43
2021
50.10
2023
45.67

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Maslog | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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  6. ↑ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Maslog, Eastern Samar : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  22. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.