Tabuelan, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 6044 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 141.13 km2 (54.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 28,907 |
| Density (2020) | 205 / km2 (531 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 49' North, 123° 52' East (10.8230, 123.8697) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.4 feet) |
Tabuelan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 141.13 square kilometers or 54.49 square miles which constitutes 2.85% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 28,907. This represented 0.87% 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 205 inhabitants per square kilometer or 531 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tabuelan has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongon | 14.43% | 4,171 | 3,701 | 12.70% | 2.55% |
| Dalid | 5.99% | 1,732 | 1,318 | 31.41% | 5.92% |
| Kanlim-ao | 3.65% | 1,054 | 972 | 8.44% | 1.72% |
| Kanluhangon | 3.46% | 1,001 | 1,026 | -2.44% | -0.52% |
| Kantubaon | 6.81% | 1,970 | 1,709 | 15.27% | 3.04% |
| Mabunao | 3.57% | 1,033 | 947 | 9.08% | 1.85% |
| Maravilla | 9.97% | 2,881 | 2,573 | 11.97% | 2.41% |
| Olivo | 9.64% | 2,787 | 2,120 | 31.46% | 5.93% |
| Poblacion | 18.74% | 5,416 | 5,201 | 4.13% | 0.86% |
| Tabunok | 13.76% | 3,979 | 3,531 | 12.69% | 2.55% |
| Tigbawan | 7.74% | 2,237 | 2,073 | 7.91% | 1.62% |
| Villahermosa | 2.23% | 646 | 459 | 40.74% | 7.46% |
| Tabuelan Total | 28,907 | 25,630 | 12.79% | 2.57% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tabuelan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱85,901,394.94.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,640,970.07 | – |
| 2010 | 52,115,276.30 | 9.39% |
| 2011 | 54,791,459.96 | 5.14% |
| 2012 | 54,512,983.54 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 60,341,225.22 | 10.69% |
| 2014 | 67,438,623.59 | 11.76% |
| 2015 | 77,967,301.19 | 15.61% |
| 2016 | 85,901,394.94 | 10.18% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tabuelan in the 2015 Census was 25,623 broken down into 6,415 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,513 | 3,125 | 4.96 | |
| 16,931 | 3,654 | 4.63 | |
| 19,370 | 4,153 | 4.66 | |
| 21,399 | 5,035 | 4.25 | |
| 22,249 | 5,278 | 4.22 | |
| 25,623 | 6,415 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tabuelan is 5 to 9, with 2,971 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 360 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 548 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,357 | 9.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,971 | 11.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,722 | 10.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,486 | 9.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,269 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,884 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,684 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,533 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,351 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,179 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,129 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 992 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 805 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 591 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 408 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 361 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 360 | 1.40% |
| Total | 25,630 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tabuelan grew from 19,626 in 1960 to 28,907 in 2020, an increase of 9,281 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.56%, or an increase of 3,277 people, from the previous population of 25,630 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 19,626 | – | |
| 12,961 | -3.98% | |
| 13,890 | 1.40% | |
| 14,499 | 0.86% | |
| 15,515 | 0.68% | |
| 16,936 | 1.66% | |
| 19,373 | 2.92% | |
| 21,421 | 1.40% | |
| 22,292 | 1.46% | |
| 25,630 | 2.69% | |
| 28,907 | 2.56% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tabuelan for the year 2019 was 19,713, broken down into 9,970 males and 9,743 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tabuelan is situated at approximately 10° 49' North, 123° 52' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.4 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 Tabuelan are Bogo, Cebu, Danao, Cebu, Escalante, Negros Occidental, Sagay, Negros Occidental, Mandaue, and Toledo, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Tuburan, Cebu, Sogod, Cebu, Borbon, Cebu, Catmon, Cebu, Tabogon, Cebu, and San Remigio, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 521.72 kilometers (324.18 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tuburan, Cebu, 11.63 kilometers (7.22 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- Sogod, Cebu, 16.76 kilometers (10.41 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Borbon, Cebu, 17.28 kilometers (10.74 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Catmon, Cebu, 19.33 kilometers (12.01 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Tabogon, Cebu, 21.78 kilometers (13.53 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- San Remigio, Cebu, 29.46 kilometers (18.30 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
Nearest cities
- Bogo, Cebu, 29.23 kilometers (18.17 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Danao, Cebu, 37.63 kilometers (23.38 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Escalante, Negros Occidental, 40.56 kilometers (25.21 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 50.32 kilometers (31.27 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Mandaue, 55.72 kilometers (34.62 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Toledo, Cebu, 55.72 kilometers (34.62 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
Distance from Manila: 521.72 kilometers (324.18 miles) to the Northwest (N36°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.