Fortaliza, Municipality of Tuburan, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Tuburan |
| Postal code | 6043 |
| Population (2020) | 1,347 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.6668, 123.7977 (10° 40' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.3 meters (96.1 feet) |
Fortaliza is a barangay in the municipality of Tuburan, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,347. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Tuburan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Fortaliza in the 2015 Census was 1,353 broken down into 338 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 656 | 125 | 5.25 | |
| 725 | 146 | 4.97 | |
| 870 | 178 | 4.89 | |
| 998 | 232 | 4.30 | |
| 1,161 | 279 | 4.16 | |
| 1,353 | 338 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Fortaliza is 5 to 9, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 3.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 10.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 128 | 9.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 8.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 9.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 109 | 8.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.74% |
| Total | 1,353 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Fortaliza grew from 656 in 1990 to 1,347 in 2020, an increase of 691 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.09%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 1,353 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 656 | – | |
| 725 | 1.89% | |
| 870 | 3.99% | |
| 998 | 1.91% | |
| 1,161 | 5.66% | |
| 1,353 | 2.96% | |
| 1,347 | -0.09% |
Location
Fortaliza is situated at approximately 10.6668, 123.7977, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.3 meters or 96.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Fortaliza 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.