Tanghas, Municipality of Tolosa, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tolosa |
| Postal code | 6503 |
| Population (2020) | 2,235 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0485, 125.0351 (11° 3' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Tanghas is a barangay in the municipality of Tolosa, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,235. This represented 10.79% of the total population of Tolosa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tanghas in the 2015 Census was 1,426 broken down into 373 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 634 | 133 | 4.77 | |
| 758 | 175 | 4.33 | |
| 328 | 70 | 4.69 | |
| 847 | 203 | 4.17 | |
| 958 | 227 | 4.22 | |
| 1,426 | 373 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Tanghas are in the ranges 10 to 14, 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 3.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 8.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 10.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 146 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 146 | 10.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 108 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.47% |
| Total | 1,426 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tanghas grew from 634 in 1990 to 2,235 in 2020, an increase of 1,601 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 9.92%, or an increase of 809 people, from the previous population of 1,426 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 634 | – | |
| 758 | 3.40% | |
| 328 | -16.44% | |
| 847 | 13.98% | |
| 967 | 4.94% | |
| 1,426 | 7.68% | |
| 2,235 | 9.92% |
Location
Tanghas is situated at approximately 11.0485, 125.0351, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tanghas 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.