Oslob, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 6025 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 134.75 km2 (52.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,264 |
| Density (2020) | 217 / km2 (562 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 31' North, 123° 26' East (9.5215, 123.4324) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.2 feet) |
Oslob is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 134.75 square kilometers or 52.03 square miles which constitutes 2.73% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,264. This represented 0.88% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.36% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 217 inhabitants per square kilometer or 562 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Oslob 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alo | 4.09% | 1,196 | 1,395 | -14.27% | -3.19% |
| Bangcogon | 4.21% | 1,231 | 1,108 | 11.10% | 2.24% |
| Bonbon | 5.31% | 1,555 | 1,303 | 19.34% | 3.79% |
| Calumpang | 3.50% | 1,024 | 1,080 | -5.19% | -1.11% |
| Cañang | 3.45% | 1,009 | 1,044 | -3.35% | -0.72% |
| Canangca-an | 1.64% | 481 | 591 | -18.61% | -4.24% |
| Cansalo-ay | 2.33% | 681 | 584 | 16.61% | 3.29% |
| Can-ukban | 2.00% | 584 | 522 | 11.88% | 2.39% |
| Daanlungsod | 5.93% | 1,736 | 1,612 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Gawi | 6.41% | 1,876 | 1,685 | 11.34% | 2.29% |
| Hagdan | 2.50% | 731 | 652 | 12.12% | 2.44% |
| Lagunde | 11.18% | 3,273 | 2,830 | 15.65% | 3.11% |
| Looc | 4.04% | 1,183 | 1,163 | 1.72% | 0.36% |
| Luka | 4.13% | 1,210 | 1,241 | -2.50% | -0.53% |
| Mainit | 4.58% | 1,339 | 1,394 | -3.95% | -0.84% |
| Manlum | 1.40% | 411 | 414 | -0.72% | -0.15% |
| Nueva Caceres | 4.06% | 1,189 | 1,129 | 5.31% | 1.10% |
| Poblacion | 15.19% | 4,446 | 4,224 | 5.26% | 1.08% |
| Pungtod | 5.35% | 1,567 | 1,555 | 0.77% | 0.16% |
| Tan-awan | 5.17% | 1,512 | 1,429 | 5.81% | 1.20% |
| Tumalog | 3.52% | 1,030 | 938 | 9.81% | 1.99% |
| Oslob Total | 29,264 | 27,893 | 4.92% | 1.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Oslob for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱188,164,597.56.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,522,172.60 | – |
| 2010 | 47,472,139.39 | 6.63% |
| 2011 | 52,374,353.95 | 10.33% |
| 2012 | 70,363,979.04 | 34.35% |
| 2013 | 87,124,640.76 | 23.82% |
| 2014 | 134,910,524.58 | 54.85% |
| 2015 | 148,275,669.11 | 9.91% |
| 2016 | 188,164,597.56 | 26.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Oslob in the 2015 Census was 27,889 broken down into 5,998 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,777 | 4,056 | 4.88 | |
| 21,680 | 4,162 | 5.21 | |
| 22,462 | 4,607 | 4.88 | |
| 22,710 | 4,965 | 4.57 | |
| 26,080 | 5,413 | 4.82 | |
| 27,889 | 5,998 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Oslob is 10 to 14, with 3,040 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 390 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 533 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,252 | 8.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,962 | 10.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,040 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,692 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,363 | 8.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,039 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,769 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,669 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,439 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,388 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,271 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,137 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,031 | 3.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 780 | 2.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 654 | 2.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 390 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 484 | 1.74% |
| Total | 27,893 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Oslob grew from 9,819 in 1903 to 29,264 in 2020, an increase of 19,445 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.02%, or an increase of 1,371 people, from the previous population of 27,893 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,819 | – | |
| 12,351 | 1.46% | |
| 13,473 | 0.44% | |
| 13,614 | 0.11% | |
| 14,497 | 0.55% | |
| 16,290 | 1.15% | |
| 18,799 | 2.92% | |
| 19,053 | 0.27% | |
| 19,782 | 0.38% | |
| 21,686 | 1.74% | |
| 22,472 | 0.77% | |
| 22,732 | 0.16% | |
| 26,116 | 5.18% | |
| 27,893 | 1.26% | |
| 29,264 | 1.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Oslob for the year 2019 was 20,707, broken down into 10,073 males and 10,634 females.
Location
The municipal center of Oslob is situated at approximately 9° 31' North, 123° 26' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.2 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 Oslob are Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Bais, Negros Oriental, Tagbilaran, Bohol, Carcar, Cebu, and Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Boljoon, Cebu, Samboan, Cebu, Ginatilan, Cebu, Santander, Cebu, Malabuyoc, Cebu, and Alcoy, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 621.05 kilometers (385.90 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Boljoon, Cebu, 12.70 kilometers (7.89 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Samboan, Cebu, 13.83 kilometers (8.59 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Ginatilan, Cebu, 14.06 kilometers (8.74 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Santander, Cebu, 15.87 kilometers (9.86 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Malabuyoc, Cebu, 18.61 kilometers (11.56 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Alcoy, Cebu, 22.29 kilometers (13.85 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
Nearest cities
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 27.53 kilometers (17.11 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 30.21 kilometers (18.77 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 35.02 kilometers (21.76 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 48.38 kilometers (30.06 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Carcar, Cebu, 68.28 kilometers (42.43 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 68.57 kilometers (42.61 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
Distance from Manila: 621.05 kilometers (385.90 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°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.