Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Motiong, Samar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 46 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 25 |
Motiong, Samar Facts
| Area | 99.5 km² |
| Population | 24,202 |
| Male Population | 12,523 (51.7%) |
| Female Population | 11,679 (48.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +698.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +65.9% |
| Median Age | 19.5 years (Male: 19.3, Female: 19.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,730 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.78000, 124.99972 |
| Zip Codes | 6702 |
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Motiong, Samar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,030 | 9,201 | 14,591 | 23,538 | 24,202 | 26,047 | 27,680 |
| Population Density | 30.5 / km² | 92.5 / km² | 146.6 / km² | 236.6 / km² | 243.2 / km² | 261.8 / km² | 278.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMotiong, Samar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 65.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motiong, Samar | +698.7% | +163% | +65.9% |
| Philippines | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Motiong, Samar Median Age
Median Age: 19.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motiong, Samar | 19.5 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 19.3 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Motiong, Samar Population Density
Population Density: 243 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motiong, Samar | 24,202 | 99.5 km² | 243 / 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
Motiong, Samar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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.
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
Motiong, Samar Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,695 | $1,651 | $1,640 | $1,800 | $2,948 | $3,331 | $4,000 | $4,730 |
| Total GDP | $4.3M | $4.9M | $5.7M | $7.4M | $13.7M | $17.4M | $22.9M | $28M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Motiong, Samar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motiong, Samar | 25,167 tn | 1.04 tn | 252.9 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
Motiong, Samar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 25,167 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 252.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.4) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/27/19 | 12:52 AM | 4.6 | 16.6 km | 100,170 m | 13km SE of Tutubigan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/19 | 6:41 AM | 4.8 | 19.3 km | 56,610 m | 16km ESE of Wright, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/19 | 5:37 AM | 6.4 | 25.1 km | 56,000 m | 20km W of Nena, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/18 | 5:02 AM | 4.9 | 25.4 km | 62,910 m | 18km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/17 | 11:23 PM | 4.5 | 46.4 km | 35,000 m | 10km SW of Borongan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/17 | 9:17 AM | 4.7 | 43.7 km | 10,000 m | 7km NW of Taft, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/16 | 7:09 PM | 5 | 41.6 km | 65,480 m | 11km NNE of San Jose de Buan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/16 | 8:15 AM | 4.4 | 45.9 km | 48,700 m | 16km NNW of San Jose de Buan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/16 | 7:38 AM | 4.5 | 48.4 km | 48,410 m | 10km WNW of Maslog, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/16 | 12:39 PM | 4.4 | 39.4 km | 49,910 m | 12km ENE of Culaba, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Motiong, Samar
Motiong is a fourth class municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 14,829 people.
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