Toboso, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 5125 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 117.33 km2 (45.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 43,445 |
| Density (2020) | 370 / km2 (959 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 43' North, 123° 31' East (10.7155, 123.5172) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Toboso is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 117.33 square kilometers or 45.30 square miles which constitutes 1.50% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 43,445. This represented 1.66% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 0.55% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 370 inhabitants per square kilometer or 959 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Toboso has 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandila | 6.59% | 2,861 | 3,303 | -13.38% | -2.98% |
| Bug-ang | 15.48% | 6,727 | 6,295 | 6.86% | 1.41% |
| General Luna | 11.29% | 4,904 | 4,702 | 4.30% | 0.89% |
| Magticol | 6.33% | 2,749 | 2,702 | 1.74% | 0.36% |
| Poblacion | 18.38% | 7,986 | 7,965 | 0.26% | 0.06% |
| Salamanca | 12.71% | 5,520 | 4,897 | 12.72% | 2.55% |
| San Isidro | 13.03% | 5,660 | 5,837 | -3.03% | -0.65% |
| San Jose | 7.31% | 3,176 | 2,746 | 15.66% | 3.11% |
| Tabun-ac | 8.89% | 3,862 | 3,667 | 5.32% | 1.10% |
| Toboso Total | 43,445 | 42,114 | 3.16% | 0.66% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Toboso for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱104,245,474.48.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 59,039,273.83 | – |
| 2010 | 62,224,529.23 | 5.40% |
| 2011 | 67,247,861.33 | 8.07% |
| 2012 | 64,932,005.18 | -3.44% |
| 2013 | 73,164,748.96 | 12.68% |
| 2014 | 83,946,291.50 | 14.74% |
| 2015 | 94,852,606.65 | 12.99% |
| 2016 | 104,245,474.48 | 9.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Toboso in the 2015 Census was 42,089 broken down into 9,745 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,611 | 6,525 | 5.30 | |
| 38,588 | 7,371 | 5.24 | |
| 40,702 | 8,060 | 5.05 | |
| 41,358 | 8,457 | 4.89 | |
| 41,571 | 8,653 | 4.80 | |
| 42,089 | 9,745 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Toboso is 10 to 14, with 4,874 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 383 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 932 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,851 | 9.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,873 | 11.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,874 | 11.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,385 | 10.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,755 | 8.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,006 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,445 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,234 | 5.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,306 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,083 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,984 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,599 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,364 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 878 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 714 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 448 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 383 | 0.91% |
| Total | 42,114 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Toboso grew from 29,278 in 1948 to 43,445 in 2020, an increase of 14,167 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.66%, or an increase of 1,331 people, from the previous population of 42,114 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 29,278 | – | |
| 36,378 | 1.93% | |
| 28,358 | -2.41% | |
| 35,737 | 4.75% | |
| 36,415 | 0.38% | |
| 34,621 | -0.50% | |
| 38,623 | 2.07% | |
| 40,712 | 1.14% | |
| 41,358 | 0.22% | |
| 41,658 | 0.26% | |
| 42,114 | 0.21% | |
| 43,445 | 0.66% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Toboso for the year 2019 was 29,366, broken down into 14,808 males and 14,558 females.
Location
The municipal center of Toboso is situated at approximately 10° 43' North, 123° 31' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 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 Toboso are Escalante, Negros Occidental, Sagay, Negros Occidental, San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Toledo, Cebu, and Canlaon, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Asturias, Cebu, Balamban, Cebu, Tuburan, Cebu, Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, and Tabuelan, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 509.63 kilometers (316.67 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calatrava, Negros Occidental, 13.93 kilometers (8.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Asturias, Cebu, 27.17 kilometers (16.88 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Balamban, Cebu, 31.86 kilometers (19.80 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Tuburan, Cebu, 33.73 kilometers (20.96 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, 35.88 kilometers (22.29 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Tabuelan, Cebu, 40.35 kilometers (25.07 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
Nearest cities
- Escalante, Negros Occidental, 14.04 kilometers (8.73 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 22.86 kilometers (14.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- San Carlos, Negros Occidental, 27.96 kilometers (17.38 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 34.94 kilometers (21.71 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Toledo, Cebu, 39.79 kilometers (24.73 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 48.98 kilometers (30.43 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
Distance from Manila: 509.63 kilometers (316.67 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°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.