Tolega Sur, Municipality of Moncada, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Moncada |
| Postal code | 2308 |
| Population (2020) | 1,557 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7339, 120.5931 (15° 44' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.5 meters (67.3 feet) |
Tolega Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Moncada, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,557. This represented 2.48% of the total population of Moncada.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tolega Sur in the 2015 Census was 1,300 broken down into 292 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 826 | 156 | 5.29 | |
| 914 | 174 | 5.25 | |
| 875 | 185 | 4.73 | |
| 1,170 | 241 | 4.85 | |
| 1,282 | 272 | 4.71 | |
| 1,300 | 292 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tolega Sur is 5 to 9, with 148 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 9.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 11.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 139 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 139 | 10.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 104 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 5.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 6.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.08% |
| Total | 1,300 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tolega Sur grew from 826 in 1990 to 1,557 in 2020, an increase of 731 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.87%, or an increase of 257 people, from the previous population of 1,300 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 826 | – | |
| 914 | 1.91% | |
| 875 | -0.93% | |
| 1,170 | 4.09% | |
| 1,282 | 3.38% | |
| 1,300 | 0.27% | |
| 1,557 | 3.87% |
Location
Tolega Sur is situated at approximately 15.7339, 120.5931, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.5 meters or 67.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tolega Sur shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.