Tayasan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 6211 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 154.20 km2 (59.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,159 |
| Density (2020) | 247 / km2 (641 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 55' North, 123° 10' East (9.9231, 123.1723) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.1 meters (46.2 feet) |
Tayasan is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 154.20 square kilometers or 59.54 square miles which constitutes 2.84% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,159. This represented 2.66% of the total population of Negros Oriental province, or 0.47% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 247 inhabitants per square kilometer or 641 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tayasan has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacong | 1.03% | 393 | 387 | 1.55% | 0.32% |
| Bago | 7.59% | 2,895 | 2,938 | -1.46% | -0.31% |
| Banga | 2.46% | 937 | 983 | -4.68% | -1.00% |
| Cabulotan | 2.30% | 876 | 936 | -6.41% | -1.38% |
| Cambaye | 3.21% | 1,224 | 1,026 | 19.30% | 3.78% |
| Dalaupon | 2.15% | 822 | 797 | 3.14% | 0.65% |
| Guincalaban | 5.74% | 2,190 | 2,154 | 1.67% | 0.35% |
| Ilaya-Tayasan | 2.36% | 899 | 879 | 2.28% | 0.47% |
| Jilabangan | 3.31% | 1,262 | 1,228 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Lag-it | 4.74% | 1,808 | 1,645 | 9.91% | 2.01% |
| Linao | 2.91% | 1,110 | 1,165 | -4.72% | -1.01% |
| Lutay | 3.16% | 1,207 | 1,106 | 9.13% | 1.86% |
| Maglihe | 1.61% | 613 | 578 | 6.06% | 1.25% |
| Magtuhao | 1.61% | 613 | 575 | 6.61% | 1.36% |
| Matauta | 1.82% | 694 | 613 | 13.21% | 2.65% |
| Matuog | 5.53% | 2,109 | 2,060 | 2.38% | 0.50% |
| Numnum | 1.22% | 466 | 451 | 3.33% | 0.69% |
| Palaslan | 5.35% | 2,041 | 1,762 | 15.83% | 3.14% |
| Pinalubngan | 2.86% | 1,090 | 916 | 19.00% | 3.73% |
| Pindahan | 6.10% | 2,329 | 2,104 | 10.69% | 2.16% |
| Pinocawan | 5.79% | 2,208 | 1,928 | 14.52% | 2.90% |
| Poblacion | 6.05% | 2,309 | 2,179 | 5.97% | 1.23% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.17% | 829 | 721 | 14.98% | 2.98% |
| Saying | 1.69% | 643 | 539 | 19.29% | 3.78% |
| Suquib | 1.80% | 688 | 757 | -9.11% | -1.99% |
| Tamao | 3.89% | 1,485 | 1,445 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Tambulan | 8.94% | 3,410 | 2,532 | 34.68% | 6.47% |
| Tanlad | 2.64% | 1,009 | 1,066 | -5.35% | -1.15% |
| Tayasan Total | 38,159 | 35,470 | 7.58% | 1.55% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tayasan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱95,941,141.00.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,837,583.81 | – |
| 2010 | 57,569,051.51 | 6.93% |
| 2011 | 62,218,042.12 | 8.08% |
| 2012 | 60,617,346.74 | -2.57% |
| 2013 | 68,834,354.60 | 13.56% |
| 2014 | 76,830,379.78 | 11.62% |
| 2015 | 87,367,774.64 | 13.72% |
| 2016 | 95,941,141.00 | 9.81% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tayasan in the 2015 Census was 35,465 broken down into 8,623 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,744 | 5,189 | 4.96 | |
| 31,549 | 6,105 | 5.17 | |
| 30,772 | 6,374 | 4.83 | |
| 32,383 | 7,140 | 4.54 | |
| 34,593 | 8,217 | 4.21 | |
| 35,465 | 8,623 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tayasan is 5 to 9, with 4,263 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 393 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 830 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,313 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,263 | 12.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,993 | 11.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,242 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,899 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,434 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,283 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,941 | 5.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,857 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,842 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,763 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,429 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,148 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 783 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 616 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 441 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 393 | 1.11% |
| Total | 35,470 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tayasan grew from 5,245 in 1903 to 38,159 in 2020, an increase of 32,914 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.55%, or an increase of 2,689 people, from the previous population of 35,470 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,245 | – | |
| 13,847 | 6.32% | |
| 12,814 | -0.39% | |
| 13,642 | 0.64% | |
| 19,579 | 3.23% | |
| 20,132 | 0.27% | |
| 21,034 | 0.88% | |
| 21,473 | 0.41% | |
| 25,749 | 1.83% | |
| 31,567 | 3.89% | |
| 30,795 | -0.53% | |
| 32,383 | 0.70% | |
| 34,609 | 2.45% | |
| 35,470 | 0.47% | |
| 38,159 | 1.55% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tayasan for the year 2019 was 23,900, broken down into 12,091 males and 11,809 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tayasan is situated at approximately 9° 55' North, 123° 10' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.2 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 Tayasan are Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Bais, Negros Oriental, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Tanjay, Negros Oriental, and Canlaon, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, Ayungon, Negros Oriental, La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Bindoy, Negros Oriental, Moalboal, Cebu, and Badian, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 568.74 kilometers (353.40 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, 6.91 kilometers (4.30 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Ayungon, Negros Oriental, 7.79 kilometers (4.84 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- La Libertad, Negros Oriental, 13.19 kilometers (8.20 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Bindoy, Negros Oriental, 18.55 kilometers (11.53 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Moalboal, Cebu, 24.23 kilometers (15.06 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Badian, Cebu, 25.59 kilometers (15.90 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
Nearest cities
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 24.41 kilometers (15.17 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 37.11 kilometers (23.06 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 38.49 kilometers (23.92 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 39.73 kilometers (24.69 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 45.04 kilometers (27.98 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 51.45 kilometers (31.97 miles) to the North (N6°E)
Distance from Manila: 568.74 kilometers (353.40 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.