Consolacion, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 6001 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 147.20 km2 (56.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 148,012 |
| Density (2020) | 1,006 / km2 (2,604 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 23' North, 123° 57' East (10.3765, 123.9572) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.2 meters (43.2 feet) |
Consolacion is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 147.20 square kilometers or 56.83 square miles which constitutes 2.98% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 148,012. This represented 4.45% of the total population of Cebu province, or 1.83% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,006 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,604 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Consolacion has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabangahan | 2.06% | 3,053 | 2,483 | 22.96% | 4.45% |
| Cansaga | 4.39% | 6,504 | 5,415 | 20.11% | 3.93% |
| Casili | 12.57% | 18,601 | 16,025 | 16.07% | 3.19% |
| Danglag | 3.05% | 4,513 | 4,235 | 6.56% | 1.35% |
| Garing | 2.32% | 3,431 | 2,615 | 31.20% | 5.88% |
| Jugan | 8.63% | 12,774 | 9,887 | 29.20% | 5.54% |
| Lamac | 7.58% | 11,221 | 9,458 | 18.64% | 3.66% |
| Lanipga | 0.61% | 902 | 855 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| Nangka | 8.79% | 13,013 | 13,327 | -2.36% | -0.50% |
| Panas | 0.91% | 1,341 | 1,323 | 1.36% | 0.28% |
| Panoypoy | 0.90% | 1,339 | 1,229 | 8.95% | 1.82% |
| Pitogo | 2.90% | 4,295 | 5,278 | -18.62% | -4.25% |
| Poblacion Occidental | 4.05% | 5,988 | 5,854 | 2.29% | 0.48% |
| Poblacion Oriental | 2.13% | 3,147 | 3,314 | -5.04% | -1.08% |
| Polog | 1.76% | 2,601 | 2,097 | 24.03% | 4.64% |
| Pulpogan | 9.93% | 14,700 | 13,123 | 12.02% | 2.42% |
| Sacsac | 1.67% | 2,468 | 1,861 | 32.62% | 6.12% |
| Tayud | 15.68% | 23,208 | 20,192 | 14.94% | 2.97% |
| Tilhaong | 1.47% | 2,171 | 1,337 | 62.38% | 10.74% |
| Tolotolo | 2.75% | 4,072 | 3,156 | 29.02% | 5.51% |
| Tugbongan | 5.86% | 8,670 | 8,464 | 2.43% | 0.51% |
| Consolacion Total | 148,012 | 131,528 | 12.53% | 2.52% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Consolacion for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱300,974,038.69.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 129,042,554.55 | – |
| 2010 | 137,733,452.96 | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 148,656,073.54 | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 159,962,405.74 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 200,301,213.91 | 25.22% |
| 2014 | 230,546,542.72 | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 271,902,825.70 | 17.94% |
| 2016 | 300,974,038.69 | 10.69% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Consolacion in the 2015 Census was 131,161 broken down into 30,625 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,237 | 7,912 | 5.21 | |
| 49,200 | 9,996 | 4.92 | |
| 62,192 | 12,837 | 4.84 | |
| 87,443 | 19,821 | 4.41 | |
| 106,569 | 23,819 | 4.47 | |
| 131,161 | 30,625 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Consolacion is 5 to 9, with 13,749 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 658 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,835 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 11,222 | 8.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 13,749 | 10.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 12,565 | 9.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 12,449 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 13,319 | 10.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 12,516 | 9.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 10,867 | 8.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 9,717 | 7.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 8,144 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,873 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,486 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,222 | 3.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,080 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,946 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,106 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 774 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 658 | 0.50% |
| Total | 131,528 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Consolacion grew from 5,511 in 1903 to 148,012 in 2020, an increase of 142,501 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.52%, or an increase of 16,484 people, from the previous population of 131,528 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,511 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 9,432 | 0.24% | |
| 12,410 | 2.44% | |
| 17,602 | 3.48% | |
| 20,444 | 3.05% | |
| 27,454 | 6.07% | |
| 41,270 | 4.16% | |
| 49,205 | 3.35% | |
| 62,298 | 5.19% | |
| 87,544 | 4.80% | |
| 106,649 | 7.45% | |
| 131,528 | 4.07% | |
| 148,012 | 2.52% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Consolacion for the year 2019 was 84,912, broken down into 40,942 males and 43,970 females.
Location
The municipal center of Consolacion is situated at approximately 10° 23' North, 123° 57' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.2 meters or 43.2 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 Consolacion are Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu City, Danao, Cebu, Talisay, Cebu, and Naga, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Liloan, Cebu, Compostela, Cebu, Cordova, Cebu, Minglanilla, Cebu, Carmen, Cebu, and Balamban, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 567.47 kilometers (352.61 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Liloan, Cebu, 5.30 kilometers (3.30 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Compostela, Cebu, 10.51 kilometers (6.53 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Cordova, Cebu, 13.85 kilometers (8.61 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Minglanilla, Cebu, 22.84 kilometers (14.19 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Carmen, Cebu, 24.17 kilometers (15.02 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Balamban, Cebu, 30.01 kilometers (18.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Nearest cities
- Mandaue, 5.96 kilometers (3.71 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 7.31 kilometers (4.54 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Cebu City, 11.14 kilometers (6.92 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 17.67 kilometers (10.98 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Talisay, Cebu, 18.91 kilometers (11.75 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Naga, Cebu, 28.63 kilometers (17.79 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
Distance from Manila: 567.47 kilometers (352.61 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
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.