Tuba, Province of Benguet
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 2603 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 295.97 km2 (114.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 48,312 |
| Density (2020) | 163 / km2 (423 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 24' North, 120° 34' East (16.3927, 120.5622) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,337.1 meters (4,385.7 feet) |
Tuba is a municipality in the landlocked province of Benguet.
The municipality has a land area of 295.97 square kilometers or 114.27 square miles which constitutes 10.69% of Benguet's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 48,312. This represented 10.49% of the total population of Benguet province, or 2.69% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 163 inhabitants per square kilometer or 423 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tuba has 13 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansagan | 4.78% | 2,307 | 2,386 | -3.31% | -0.71% |
| Camp 3 | 16.33% | 7,890 | 10,033 | -21.36% | -4.93% |
| Camp 4 | 14.15% | 6,836 | 7,136 | -4.20% | -0.90% |
| Camp One | 3.35% | 1,619 | 1,773 | -8.69% | -1.89% |
| Nangalisan | 5.80% | 2,803 | 2,433 | 15.21% | 3.02% |
| Poblacion | 17.71% | 8,558 | 7,711 | 10.98% | 2.22% |
| San Pascual | 2.49% | 1,201 | 1,148 | 4.62% | 0.95% |
| Tabaan Norte | 2.67% | 1,292 | 1,422 | -9.14% | -2.00% |
| Tabaan Sur | 2.85% | 1,375 | 1,315 | 4.56% | 0.94% |
| Tadiangan | 17.30% | 8,358 | 6,721 | 24.36% | 4.70% |
| Taloy Norte | 3.08% | 1,490 | 1,396 | 6.73% | 1.38% |
| Taloy Sur | 7.29% | 3,522 | 2,990 | 17.79% | 3.51% |
| Twin Peaks | 2.20% | 1,061 | 1,184 | -10.39% | -2.28% |
| Tuba Total | 48,312 | 47,648 | 1.39% | 0.29% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tuba for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱160,532,737.71.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 100,691,130.88 | – |
| 2010 | 89,940,199.40 | -10.68% |
| 2011 | 111,150,743.11 | 23.58% |
| 2012 | 100,700,433.37 | -9.40% |
| 2013 | 119,701,522.73 | 18.87% |
| 2014 | 192,062,435.96 | 60.45% |
| 2015 | 172,182,748.58 | -10.35% |
| 2016 | 160,532,737.71 | -6.77% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tuba in the 2015 Census was 47,564 broken down into 11,152 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,627 | 7,635 | 5.19 | |
| 39,478 | 7,472 | 5.28 | |
| 38,366 | 7,210 | 5.32 | |
| 39,952 | 8,559 | 4.67 | |
| 42,839 | 9,646 | 4.44 | |
| 47,564 | 11,152 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tuba is 5 to 9, with 4,912 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 289 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 955 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,853 | 8.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,912 | 10.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,658 | 9.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,712 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,690 | 9.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,584 | 9.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,851 | 8.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,222 | 6.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,657 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,505 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,320 | 4.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,705 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,236 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 773 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 352 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 374 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 289 | 0.61% |
| Total | 47,648 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tuba grew from 2,764 in 1918 to 48,312 in 2020, an increase of 45,548 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.29%, or an increase of 664 people, from the previous population of 47,648 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,764 | – | |
| 5,936 | 3.90% | |
| 4,888 | -1.97% | |
| 9,307 | 5.83% | |
| 17,939 | 6.63% | |
| 25,304 | 7.15% | |
| 30,449 | 3.77% | |
| 39,635 | 2.67% | |
| 39,589 | -0.02% | |
| 38,366 | -0.67% | |
| 40,008 | 0.58% | |
| 42,874 | 2.55% | |
| 47,648 | 2.03% | |
| 48,312 | 0.29% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tuba for the year 2019 was 26,359, broken down into 13,530 males and 12,829 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tuba is situated at approximately 16° 24' North, 120° 34' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,337.1 meters or 4,385.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Tuba are Baguio, San Fernando, La Union, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are La Trinidad, Benguet, Tublay, Benguet, Pugo, La Union, Itogon, Benguet, Sablan, Benguet, and Tubao, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 204.38 kilometers (127.00 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- La Trinidad, Benguet, 8.14 kilometers (5.06 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Tublay, Benguet, 11.84 kilometers (7.36 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Pugo, La Union, 12.93 kilometers (8.03 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Itogon, Benguet, 12.83 kilometers (7.97 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- Sablan, Benguet, 13.90 kilometers (8.64 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Tubao, La Union, 16.76 kilometers (10.42 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 3.95 kilometers (2.45 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 36.05 kilometers (22.40 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 46.19 kilometers (28.70 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 45.81 kilometers (28.47 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 56.46 kilometers (35.09 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 67.46 kilometers (41.92 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
Distance from Manila: 204.38 kilometers (127.00 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.