Calubian, officially the Municipality of Calubian (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 31,990 people.
History On January 8, 1919, Governor-General Charles E. Yeater issued Executive Order No. 4, creating the town of Calubian, which is formerly a barrio of the Municipality of Leyte, Leyte. Originally, its name was Eulalia in honor of a prominent lady resident. Later, it was changed to Calubian due to the vast coconut plantation of the place.
The Local Government of Calubian was formerly organized on January 22, 1919, with Felix Garganera as its first town executive. In 1922, he was succeeded by Nepumoceno Torlao, a generous resident of the locality. Then Alejandro Baronda took the reign as Local Chief Executive from 1931 to 1934. From 1934 to 1937, Felix Lafuente became the Town Chief followed by Francisco Enage in 1938 to 1940 and later on Enrique Q. Enage led the town from 1941 to 1942. They were followed by Lorenzo Mendoza from 1942 to 1944. Honorato Agas Sr led his people from 1945 to April 15, 1986, except for one term 1952-1953 when he was defeated by Rosendo Eamiguel, a popular landlord of Barangay Villalon.
The popular People Power Revolution on February 25, 1986 brought an end to Agas’ term and Victorio Loygos Sr. was eventually appointed as the OIC Mayor from April 16, 1986, to May 1987. Engr. Rolando R. Amparado succeeded him by appointment from June 24, 1987, to November 30, 1987, followed by Marciano Batiancela Jr from December 1, 1987, until the newly elected Local Chief Executive in the person of Dr. Carlos C. Cotiangco Jr. assumed office on February 8, 1988. He has done tremendous accomplishment in the Metro-Calubian by accomplishing several infrastructure projects such as concreting of municipal and barangay roads, public markets, waiting sheds, completion of municipal hall, improvement of the drainage system, multi-purpose pavements and water works projects.
Geography
Barangays Calubian is politically subdivided into 53 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Abanilla Anislagan Bunacan Cabalquinto Cabalhin Cabradilla Caneja Cantonghao Caroyocan Casiongan Cristina Dalumpines Don Luis Dulao Efe (Ul-og) Enage Espinosa Ferdinand E. Marcos Garganera Garrido Guadalupe Gutosan Igang Inalad Jubay Juson Kawayan Bogtong Kawayanan Kokoy Romualdez Labtic Laray Limite (Agas) Manuel Veloso Mahait Malobago Matagok Nierras Nipa Obispo Pagatpat Pangpang Patag Pates Pal-og Padoga Petrolio Poblacion Railes Tabla Tagharigue Tuburan Villahermosa Villalon Villanueva
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Calubian was 31,990 people, with a density of .
Economy
Local Government
+ 2025-2028 Calubian, Leyte OfficialsPosition Name Party Mayor Marciano A. Batiancela Jr Vice Mayor Anna Love O. Veloso Councilors Eduardo R. Omega Jullian Marc A. Batiancela Ralph Anthony George D. Martinez Noel G. Eamiguel Ester P. Lubiano Julia E. Halichic Eugenio A. Ching Jr. Ben Leo C. Ruña Ex Officio Municipal Council Members ABC President TBD SK Federation President TBD
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References
External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Official website of the Municipality of Calubian Local Governance Performance Management System