Esperanza, Agusan del Sur

Esperanza, the oldest town in northern Agusan del Sur, used to be the largest municipality in the province in terms of the land area until the late 20th century. However, several municipalities were established out of its territories, namely Las Nieves, San Luis, Sibagat, and Bayugan, which eventually became a city and have since surpassed Esperanza in terms of economy and population.

The land area of the municipality covers 1,355.48 square kilometers or 523.35 square miles, which makes up 13.57% of Agusan del Sur’s entire area. According to the 2020 Census, the population of the municipality was 59,353, comprising 8.03% of the total population of Agusan del Sur province, and 2.12% of the overall population of the Caraga region. With these statistics, the population density is estimated to be 44 inhabitants per square kilometer or 113 inhabitants per square mile.

Barangay count

8513

Postal code

1,355.48 km²

Land Area

59,353

Population (2020)

44 / km²

Density

8.6760, 125.6454

Coordinates

17.1 meters

Estimated elevation above sea level

Barangays

Esperanza has 47 barangays. The graph and table below show the population per barangay for the years 2015 and 2020.

Barangay	Population (2020)	Population (2015)
Agsabu	931	812
Aguinaldo	729	540
Anolingan	1,449	1,649
Bakingking	424	496
Balubo	913	816
Bentahon	1,078	1,084
Bunaguit	1,839	1,192
Catmonon	1,938	1,733
Cebulan	690	432
Concordia	811	935
Crossing Luna	1,441	1,381
Cubo	817	877
Dakutan	3,453	3,391
Duangan	1,658	1,610
Guadalupe	4,111	4,046
Guibonon	329	502
Hawilian	2,747	2,358
Kalabuan	326	283
Kinamaybay	885	683
Labao	980	930
Langag	1,125	1,197
Maasin	1,099	1,091
Mac-Arthur	222	200
Mahagcot	951	841
Maliwanag	262	296
Milagros	1,508	1,172
Nato	2,039	1,732
New Gingoog	503	495
Odiong	598	622
Oro	2,183	1,922
Piglawigan	2,055	1,882
Poblacion	5,219	4,778
Remedios	1,611	1,447
Salug	1,433	1,238
San Isidro	396	385
San Jose	197	150
San Toribio	2,103	2,424
San Vicente	388	765
Santa Fe	2,254	1,990
Segunda	342	293
Sinakungan	443	464
Tagabase	883	827
Taganahaw	402	382
Tagbalili	1,051	546
Tahina	1,226	769
Tandang Sora	854	768
Valentina	457	375

Economy

Fiscal Year	Annual Regular Income
2009	167,227,368.66
2010	179,714,722.59
2011	194,675,404.82
2012	192,976,051.01
2013	190,277,807.36
2014	220,839,585.43
2015	252,756,116.40
2016	279,583,540.42

End notes:

Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax Collection
Locally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises

Population

Census date	Population
1903	–
1918	–
1939	–
1948	–
1960	–
1970	37,816
1975	43,603
1980	56,367
1990	78,725
1995	89,999
2000	93,623
2007	95,032
2010	99,361
2015	103,202
2020	109,499

Esperanza’s population increased by 56,459 people over 102 years, rising from 2,894 individuals in 1918 to 59,353 in 2020. According to the latest census figures in 2020, there was a positive growth rate of 1.69%, resulting in an increase of 4,552 individuals from the previous population of 54,801 in 2015.

Location

Distances

Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Esperanza are Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, and Malaybalay, Bukidnon. The nearest municipalities are Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, and Magallanes, Agusan del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 828.64 kilometers (514.90 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.

Great-circle distance

Nearest towns

Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, 8.16 kilometers (5.07 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, 16.99 kilometers (10.56 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
San Luis, Agusan del Sur, 22.25 kilometers (13.82 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, 29.56 kilometers (18.37 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, 30.71 kilometers (19.08 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, 40.56 kilometers (25.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)

Nearest cities

Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 12.07 kilometers (7.50 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
Butuan, 33.25 kilometers (20.66 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 50.90 kilometers (31.63 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 61.85 kilometers (38.43 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 75.39 kilometers (46.85 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E
Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 80.83 kilometers (50.22 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)

Province of Agusan del Sur

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