Tomas Oppus, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 6605 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sogod Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 56.11 km2 (21.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 16,990 |
| Density (2020) | 303 / km2 (784 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 15' North, 124° 59' East (10.2548, 124.9856) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.6 meters (15.1 feet) |
Tomas Oppus is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 56.11 square kilometers or 21.66 square miles which constitutes 3.11% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,990. This represented 3.96% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 303 inhabitants per square kilometer or 784 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tomas Oppus has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anahawan | 2.50% | 425 | 436 | -2.52% | -0.54% |
| Banday | 3.34% | 568 | 560 | 1.43% | 0.30% |
| Biasong | 1.54% | 261 | 216 | 20.83% | 4.06% |
| Bogo | 6.02% | 1,022 | 910 | 12.31% | 2.47% |
| Cabascan | 2.18% | 371 | 364 | 1.92% | 0.40% |
| Camansi | 2.25% | 382 | 374 | 2.14% | 0.45% |
| Cambite | 4.83% | 821 | 812 | 1.11% | 0.23% |
| Canlupao | 4.09% | 695 | 683 | 1.76% | 0.37% |
| Carnaga | 2.63% | 446 | 436 | 2.29% | 0.48% |
| Cawayan | 4.68% | 795 | 789 | 0.76% | 0.16% |
| Higosoan | 2.03% | 345 | 312 | 10.58% | 2.14% |
| Hinagtikan | 2.32% | 394 | 387 | 1.81% | 0.38% |
| Hinapo | 3.67% | 623 | 594 | 4.88% | 1.01% |
| Hugpa | 1.99% | 338 | 331 | 2.11% | 0.44% |
| Iniguihan Poblacion | 2.60% | 441 | 433 | 1.85% | 0.39% |
| Looc | 5.54% | 942 | 937 | 0.53% | 0.11% |
| Luan | 1.09% | 186 | 261 | -28.74% | -6.88% |
| Maanyag | 3.40% | 578 | 469 | 23.24% | 4.50% |
| Mag-ata | 1.94% | 329 | 293 | 12.29% | 2.47% |
| Mapgap | 2.50% | 425 | 432 | -1.62% | -0.34% |
| Maslog | 5.25% | 892 | 887 | 0.56% | 0.12% |
| Ponong | 2.82% | 479 | 486 | -1.44% | -0.30% |
| Rizal | 4.40% | 748 | 752 | -0.53% | -0.11% |
| San Agustin | 3.67% | 623 | 672 | -7.29% | -1.58% |
| San Antonio | 3.56% | 604 | 581 | 3.96% | 0.82% |
| San Isidro | 7.57% | 1,286 | 1,227 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| San Miguel | 2.40% | 407 | 399 | 2.01% | 0.42% |
| San Roque | 2.02% | 343 | 500 | -31.40% | -7.63% |
| Tinago | 7.19% | 1,221 | 1,075 | 13.58% | 2.72% |
| Tomas Oppus Total | 16,990 | 16,608 | 2.30% | 0.48% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tomas Oppus for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱56,695,152.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 31,650,757.53 | – |
| 2010 | 33,623,917.77 | 6.23% |
| 2011 | 36,459,245.52 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 35,333,270.80 | -3.09% |
| 2013 | 39,956,728.82 | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 45,453,601.27 | 13.76% |
| 2015 | 51,662,608.08 | 13.66% |
| 2016 | 56,695,152.68 | 9.74% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tomas Oppus in the 2015 Census was 16,580 broken down into 3,691 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,178 | 2,514 | 5.24 | |
| 12,570 | 2,591 | 4.85 | |
| 14,924 | 2,855 | 5.23 | |
| 15,789 | 3,207 | 4.92 | |
| 15,805 | 3,548 | 4.45 | |
| 16,580 | 3,691 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tomas Oppus is 5 to 9, with 1,898 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 253 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 265 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,382 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,898 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,874 | 11.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,640 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,327 | 7.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,039 | 6.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 961 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,068 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 868 | 5.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 921 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 800 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 645 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 587 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 454 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 372 | 2.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 253 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 254 | 1.53% |
| Total | 16,608 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tomas Oppus grew from 10,335 in 1970 to 16,990 in 2020, an increase of 6,655 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.48%, or an increase of 382 people, from the previous population of 16,608 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 10,335 | – | |
| 11,790 | 2.68% | |
| 12,480 | 1.14% | |
| 13,192 | 0.56% | |
| 12,609 | -0.84% | |
| 14,930 | 3.69% | |
| 15,817 | 0.80% | |
| 15,807 | -0.02% | |
| 16,608 | 0.95% | |
| 16,990 | 0.48% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tomas Oppus for the year 2019 was 11,673, broken down into 5,861 males and 5,812 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tomas Oppus is situated at approximately 10° 15' North, 124° 59' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.6 meters or 15.1 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 Tomas Oppus are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Ormoc, Leyte, Tacloban, and Danao, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Bontoc, Southern Leyte, Libagon, Southern Leyte, Sogod, Southern Leyte, Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, and Bato, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 643.21 kilometers (399.67 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bontoc, Southern Leyte, 5.37 kilometers (3.33 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Libagon, Southern Leyte, 7.76 kilometers (4.82 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Sogod, Southern Leyte, 8.73 kilometers (5.42 miles) to the North (N0°W)
- Malitbog, Southern Leyte, 16.58 kilometers (10.30 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, 17.47 kilometers (10.85 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Bato, Leyte, 21.19 kilometers (13.17 miles) to the West (N83°W)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 24.74 kilometers (15.37 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 45.64 kilometers (28.36 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 80.16 kilometers (49.81 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 87.33 kilometers (54.27 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Tacloban, 103.71 kilometers (64.44 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Danao, Cebu, 107.11 kilometers (66.56 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
Distance from Manila: 643.21 kilometers (399.67 miles) to the Northwest (N42°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.