Toboso, Negros Occidental
Toboso | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Toboso | |
 Map of Negros Occidental with Toboso highlighted | |
.svg)  Toboso Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°43′N 123°31′E / 10.72°N 123.52°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 1st district of Negros Occidental |
| Barangays | 9 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Richard M. Jaojoco |
| • Vice Mayor | Edgar V. Bartolome |
| • Congressman | Gerardo P. Valmayor Jr. |
| • Electorate | 31,371 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 117.33 km2 (45.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 43,445 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 26.59% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue (₱) | ₱ 159.8 million (2020) |
| • Assets (₱) | ₱ 523.3 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities (₱) | ₱ 158.1 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure (₱) | ₱ 139.6 million (2020) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6125 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog Cebuano |
| Website | municipalityoftoboso |
Toboso, officially the Municipality of Toboso, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,445 people.[3]
Etymology
The word "Toboso" was mentioned by Spanish Explorer to be a group of early American Indians living in Texas and Monterey, Mexico. Probably, Spanish Colonizer in the Philippines named this Town. Philippine history books also mentioned Spanish Colonizers naming Filipinos as "Indio" (East Indies, Indies, or Indians).
Economy
Economic progress in Toboso is very slow due to the limited number of business establishments. It is commonly called "the municipality with the highest poverty incidence" in Negros Occidental. Since its municipality recognition on July 1, 1948, the town struggled to be at par with its neighboring cities like Escalante, Sagay, San Carlos and the town of Calatrava.[5]
Economy depends on sugarcane plantation, farming (livestocks and poultry/game fowl) and fishing. Inhabitants often find work in neighboring provinces (engage in shipbuilding). Others worked as Overseas Filipino Workers, others engage in handicraft business. Some choose food preparations and forming of local, small businesses.
People
The town is generally peaceful with friendly inhabitants. A townhouse is situated in barangay Poblacion and is accessible by land and smaller boats for sea travel.
The inhabitants speak two languages: Cebuano followed by Ilonggo and of course, Filipino and English which were taught in schools.
The prominent families who have ruled this town are the Bedonia, De la Cruz, Baynosa and Valencia. The current mayor is Richard M. Jaojoco.
Barangays
Toboso is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.
- Bandila
- Bug-ang
- General Luna
- Magticol
- Poblacion
- Salamanca
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- Tabun-ac
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 29,278 | — |
| 1960 | 36,378 | +1.83% |
| 1970 | 28,358 | −2.46% |
| 1975 | 35,737 | +4.75% |
| 1980 | 36,415 | +0.38% |
| 1990 | 34,621 | −0.50% |
| 1995 | 38,623 | +2.07% |
| 2000 | 40,712 | +1.14% |
| 2007 | 41,358 | +0.22% |
| 2010 | 41,658 | +0.26% |
| 2015 | 42,114 | +0.21% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9] | ||
References
- ^ Municipality of Toboso | (DILG)
- ^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- ^ Philippine Philippine Statistics Authority
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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