Tanjay, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 6204 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 276.05 km2 (106.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 82,642 |
| Density (2020) | 299 / km2 (775 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 31' North, 123° 9' East (9.5162, 123.1573) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.2 feet) |
Tanjay is a coastal component city in the province of Negros Oriental.
The city has a land area of 276.05 square kilometers or 106.58 square miles which constitutes 5.09% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 82,642. This represented 5.77% of the total population of Negros Oriental province, or 1.02% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 299 inhabitants per square kilometer or 775 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tanjay has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azagra | 6.28% | 5,193 | 5,191 | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Bahi-an | 2.61% | 2,154 | 2,003 | 7.54% | 1.54% |
| Luca | 3.95% | 3,266 | 2,978 | 9.67% | 1.96% |
| Manipis | 2.83% | 2,338 | 2,245 | 4.14% | 0.86% |
| Novallas | 6.02% | 4,976 | 5,207 | -4.44% | -0.95% |
| Obogon | 4.55% | 3,763 | 3,458 | 8.82% | 1.80% |
| Pal-ew | 6.20% | 5,125 | 4,977 | 2.97% | 0.62% |
| Poblacion I | 2.29% | 1,892 | 2,034 | -6.98% | -1.51% |
| Poblacion II | 1.59% | 1,315 | 1,560 | -15.71% | -3.53% |
| Poblacion III | 2.42% | 2,001 | 1,974 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| Poblacion IV | 3.61% | 2,986 | 2,883 | 3.57% | 0.74% |
| Poblacion IX | 1.72% | 1,424 | 1,590 | -10.44% | -2.29% |
| Poblacion V | 1.24% | 1,022 | 1,069 | -4.40% | -0.94% |
| Poblacion VI | 3.91% | 3,233 | 3,172 | 1.92% | 0.40% |
| Poblacion VII | 1.42% | 1,177 | 1,433 | -17.86% | -4.06% |
| Poblacion VIII | 2.74% | 2,268 | 2,536 | -10.57% | -2.32% |
| Polo | 4.53% | 3,746 | 3,669 | 2.10% | 0.44% |
| San Isidro | 5.23% | 4,325 | 4,058 | 6.58% | 1.35% |
| San Jose | 5.04% | 4,166 | 4,115 | 1.24% | 0.26% |
| San Miguel | 4.05% | 3,345 | 2,574 | 29.95% | 5.67% |
| Santa Cruz Nuevo | 6.02% | 4,975 | 4,500 | 10.56% | 2.13% |
| Santa Cruz Viejo | 6.13% | 5,063 | 5,186 | -2.37% | -0.50% |
| Santo Niño | 8.25% | 6,816 | 6,577 | 3.63% | 0.75% |
| Tugas | 7.35% | 6,073 | 5,543 | 9.56% | 1.94% |
| Tanjay Total | 82,642 | 80,532 | 2.62% | 0.55% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tanjay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱480,946,201.04.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 315,016,454.64 | – |
| 2010 | 347,093,940.62 | 10.18% |
| 2011 | 374,730,043.59 | 7.96% |
| 2012 | 322,511,631.64 | -13.93% |
| 2013 | 340,969,377.31 | 5.72% |
| 2014 | 381,712,665.80 | 11.95% |
| 2015 | 434,451,993.99 | 13.82% |
| 2016 | 480,946,201.04 | 10.70% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tanjay in the 2015 Census was 80,418 broken down into 19,043 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62,625 | 11,747 | 5.33 | |
| 65,616 | 13,029 | 5.04 | |
| 70,167 | 14,156 | 4.96 | |
| 78,510 | 16,508 | 4.76 | |
| 78,983 | 17,888 | 4.42 | |
| 80,418 | 19,043 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tanjay is 10 to 14, with 8,194 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,101 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,442 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,179 | 7.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,779 | 9.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,194 | 10.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,790 | 9.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,913 | 8.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,784 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,711 | 5.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,888 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,802 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,693 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,323 | 5.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,695 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,248 | 4.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,181 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,487 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,322 | 1.64% |
| 80 and over | 1,101 | 1.37% |
| Total | 80,532 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tanjay grew from 11,894 in 1903 to 82,642 in 2020, an increase of 70,748 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.55%, or an increase of 2,110 people, from the previous population of 80,532 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,894 | – | |
| 15,089 | 1.51% | |
| 30,979 | 3.66% | |
| 33,064 | 0.67% | |
| 39,547 | 1.59% | |
| 51,458 | 2.61% | |
| 52,558 | 0.43% | |
| 57,299 | 1.74% | |
| 62,656 | 0.90% | |
| 65,634 | 0.87% | |
| 70,169 | 1.44% | |
| 78,539 | 1.57% | |
| 79,098 | 0.26% | |
| 80,532 | 0.34% | |
| 82,642 | 0.55% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tanjay for the year 2019 was 54,619, broken down into 27,174 males and 27,445 females.
Location
The city center of Tanjay is situated at approximately 9° 31' North, 123° 9' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.2 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 Tanjay are Bais, Negros Oriental, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, and Himamaylan, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Pamplona, Negros Oriental, Amlan, Negros Oriental, San Jose, Negros Oriental, Samboan, Cebu, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, and Ginatilan, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 609.32 kilometers (378.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pamplona, Negros Oriental, 6.39 kilometers (3.97 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
- Amlan, Negros Oriental, 9.19 kilometers (5.71 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- San Jose, Negros Oriental, 14.63 kilometers (9.09 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Samboan, Cebu, 16.44 kilometers (10.22 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, 18.16 kilometers (11.29 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Ginatilan, Cebu, 18.15 kilometers (11.28 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
Nearest cities
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 9.21 kilometers (5.72 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 28.59 kilometers (17.77 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 42.02 kilometers (26.11 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 64.42 kilometers (40.03 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 68.02 kilometers (42.26 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 71.85 kilometers (44.65 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
Distance from Manila: 609.32 kilometers (378.62 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.