Tabontabon, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 6504 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 24.18 km2 (9.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 11,902 |
| Density (2020) | 492 / km2 (1,274 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 3' North, 124° 58' East (11.0418, 124.9644) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.2 meters (63.0 feet) |
Tabontabon is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 24.18 square kilometers or 9.34 square miles which constitutes 0.38% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,902. This represented 0.67% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.26% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 492 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,274 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tabontabon has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amandangay | 6.58% | 783 | 658 | 19.00% | 3.73% |
| Aslum | 2.76% | 329 | 399 | -17.54% | -3.98% |
| Balingasag | 5.34% | 636 | 643 | -1.09% | -0.23% |
| Belisong | 5.09% | 606 | 514 | 17.90% | 3.53% |
| Cambucao | 2.26% | 269 | 228 | 17.98% | 3.54% |
| Capahuan | 9.22% | 1,097 | 1,023 | 7.23% | 1.48% |
| District I Poblacion | 7.83% | 932 | 889 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
| District II Poblacion | 5.70% | 678 | 678 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| District III Poblacion | 4.45% | 530 | 576 | -7.99% | -1.74% |
| District IV Poblacion | 6.67% | 794 | 801 | -0.87% | -0.18% |
| Guingawan | 5.82% | 693 | 580 | 19.48% | 3.82% |
| Jabong | 6.76% | 805 | 818 | -1.59% | -0.34% |
| Mercadohay | 7.43% | 884 | 799 | 10.64% | 2.15% |
| Mering | 10.57% | 1,258 | 1,180 | 6.61% | 1.36% |
| Mohon | 2.96% | 352 | 315 | 11.75% | 2.37% |
| San Pablo | 10.55% | 1,256 | 1,103 | 13.87% | 2.77% |
| Tabontabon Total | 11,902 | 11,204 | 6.23% | 1.28% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tabontabon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱42,389,773.11.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24,423,263.53 | – |
| 2010 | 26,257,007.62 | 7.51% |
| 2011 | 28,000,032.70 | 6.64% |
| 2012 | 27,099,449.04 | -3.22% |
| 2013 | 30,039,677.12 | 10.85% |
| 2014 | 34,183,669.93 | 13.80% |
| 2015 | 39,138,936.02 | 14.50% |
| 2016 | 42,389,773.11 | 8.31% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tabontabon in the 2015 Census was 11,159 broken down into 2,780 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,177 | 1,436 | 5.00 | |
| 7,547 | 1,547 | 4.88 | |
| 8,372 | 1,692 | 4.95 | |
| 9,470 | 2,000 | 4.74 | |
| 9,837 | 2,167 | 4.54 | |
| 11,159 | 2,780 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tabontabon is 5 to 9, with 1,369 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 78 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 314 | 2.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,118 | 9.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,369 | 12.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,263 | 11.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,169 | 10.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 992 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 826 | 7.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 705 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 660 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 584 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 496 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 439 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 380 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 268 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 263 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 180 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 100 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 78 | 0.70% |
| Total | 11,204 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tabontabon grew from 2,765 in 1903 to 11,902 in 2020, an increase of 9,137 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 698 people, from the previous population of 11,204 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,765 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,522 | – | |
| 5,077 | -0.82% | |
| 6,250 | 4.26% | |
| 6,468 | 0.69% | |
| 7,183 | 1.05% | |
| 7,547 | 0.93% | |
| 8,372 | 2.25% | |
| 9,518 | 1.79% | |
| 9,838 | 1.21% | |
| 11,204 | 2.51% | |
| 11,902 | 1.28% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tabontabon for the year 2019 was 8,838, broken down into 4,502 males and 4,336 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tabontabon is situated at approximately 11° 3' North, 124° 58' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.2 meters or 63.0 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 Tabontabon are Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Dagami, Leyte, Julita, Leyte, Tolosa, Leyte, Tanauan, Leyte, Burauen, Leyte, and Dulag, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 584.11 kilometers (362.95 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dagami, Leyte, 7.10 kilometers (4.41 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Julita, Leyte, 7.63 kilometers (4.74 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Tolosa, Leyte, 8.25 kilometers (5.13 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Tanauan, Leyte, 9.68 kilometers (6.01 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Burauen, Leyte, 10.81 kilometers (6.72 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Dulag, Leyte, 12.38 kilometers (7.69 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 22.79 kilometers (14.16 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 39.22 kilometers (24.37 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 44.27 kilometers (27.51 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 81.17 kilometers (50.44 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 81.62 kilometers (50.72 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 101.46 kilometers (63.04 miles) to the South (S8°W)
Distance from Manila: 584.11 kilometers (362.95 miles) to the Northwest (N47°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.