Toboso, Negros Occidental
| Toboso | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Negros Occidental with Toboso highlighted |
|
.svg)
 Toboso
|
|
| Coordinates: Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Congr. district | 1st district of Negros Occidental |
| Barangays | 9 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Richard M. Jaojoco |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 117.33 km2 (45.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 41,658 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6125 |
| Dialing code | 34 |
| Languages | Cebuano, Hiligaynon (Ilonggo), Tagalog, English |
Toboso is a third class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 41,658 people.[3] The prominent families who have ruled this town are the Bedonia, De la Cruz, Baynosa and Valencia. The current mayor is Richard M. Jaojoco.
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 ‘’poorest municipality‘’ in Negros Occidental. Since its municipality recognition on July 1, 1948, the town struggle to be at par with its neighboring towns like Escalante, Sagay, Calatrava and San Carlos.[4]
Economy depends on Sugar 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.
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.
Inhabitants speaks both language/dialects common to Cebu province (Cebuano) and Iloilo province (Ilonggo/Hiligaynon).
Barangays
Toboso is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]
- Bandila
- Bug-ang
- General Luna
- Magticol
- Poblacion
- Salamanca
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- Tabun-ac
Demographics
| Population census of Toboso | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 34,621 | — |
| 1995 | 38,623 | +2.07% |
| 2000 | 40,712 | +1.14% |
| 2007 | 41,358 | +0.22% |
| 2010 | 41,658 | +0.26% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
Cite error: Invalid <references> tag; parameter "group" is allowed only.
<references />, or <references group="..." />External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
 |
Escalante | |
||
| Sagay |  |
Tañon Strait | ||
|
||||
 |
||||
| Calatrava |
 Province of Negros Occidental |
|
|---|---|
|
Bacolod (capital)
|
|
| Municipalities | |
| Component cities | |
| Highly urbanized city |
|
<templatestyles src="Asbox/styles.css"></templatestyles>
 |
This article about a Philippine location is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Philippine National Statistics Office
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
