Tubay, officially the Municipality of Tubay (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Tubay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tubay), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,785 people.[3]

Tubay
Municipality of Tubay
Municipal Hall
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Flag of Tubay
Official seal of Tubay
Map of Agusan del Norte with Tubay highlighted
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Tubay is located in Philippines
Tubay
Tubay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°10′N 125°31′E / 9.16°N 125.52°E / 9.16; 125.52
CountryPhilippines
RegionCaraga
ProvinceAgusan del Norte
District 2nd district
Barangays13 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEngr Jimmy Luison Beray.
 • Vice MayorRaquim D. Cuyos
 • RepresentativeDale B. Corvera
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate22,625 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total138.09 km2 (53.32 sq mi)
Elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Highest elevation
457 m (1,499 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total25,785
 • Density190/km2 (480/sq mi)
 • Households
6,070
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
28.84
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 143.8 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 234.8 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 130.7 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 31.45 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAgusan del Norte Electric Cooperative (ANECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8606
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)85
Native languagesAgusan
Butuanon
Cebuano
Higaonon
Tagalog
Websitetubayagusan.wordpress.com

It was created from the barrios of Tubay, La Fraternidad, Tinigbasan, Cabayawa, Victory, Santa Ana, and Tagmamarcay of the municipality of Cabadbaran in 1947, through Republic Act No. 188.[5]

History edit

The town of Tubay is named after its legendary founder Datu Tabay, and lays claim to being the second Spanish Settlement in Agusan and was known as a pueblo as early as 1751. Formerly, the people settled in the wilderness of Ilihan, then transferred to sitio Malabog and later to Tubay-Tubay and Sabang near the mouth of the Jabonga River. However, the danger of constant inundation and Moro attacks convinced the succeeding leader of the place to move the pueblo to Daang Lungsod where the massive magkuno post of once spacious and strongly built church now stand. It was here where the settlement firmly took place.

Since 1898, Tubay was a prosperous town. But when the Americans visited Tubay and Cabadbaran, they were convinced that the latter was the better place for the seat of government. Therefore, in 1903, Tubay was reduced to a barrio to give way to its equally thriving neighbor, Cabadbaran. Although reduced to a barrio status, it still remained the center of commercial activity due to the presence of Chinese merchants. Booming business in Tubay was still noticeable until the fabulous 20's when the navigable Jabonga River was the chief artery of its copra and hemp traffic. However, when the road connecting Tubay-Santiago and Cabadbaran was finished, business in Tubay began to decline and trade through the Jabonga River disappeared.

On June 22, 1947, Tubay officially became a municipality when the Congress of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 188 which separated the barrios of Tubay, La Fraternidad, Tinigbasan, Cabayawa, Victory, Santa Ana, and Tagmamarcay, all from Cabadbaran, and constituted into the newly created town.[5] By virtue of said law, President Manuel Roxas issued Presidential Proclamation No. 44 on October 20, 1947, thus making Tubay regain its township status.[6][7]

Geography edit

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 138.09 square kilometres (53.32 sq mi)[8] constituting 5.06% of the 2,730.24-square-kilometre- (1,054.15 sq mi) total area of Agusan del Norte.

Climate edit

Climate data for Tubay, Agusan del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)
28
(82)
28
(82)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
28
(82)
29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 210
(8.3)
161
(6.3)
123
(4.8)
85
(3.3)
148
(5.8)
186
(7.3)
164
(6.5)
157
(6.2)
141
(5.6)
190
(7.5)
223
(8.8)
200
(7.9)
1,988
(78.3)
Average rainy days 21.0 16.8 18.5 18.2 24.9 27.7 28.4 27.0 26.1 27.6 24.6 22.0 282.8
Source: Meteoblue[9]

Barangays edit

Tubay is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.[10] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[11]
160211001 Binuangan 5.3% 1,372 1,139 1.88%
160211002 Cabayawa 5.4% 1,391 1,335 0.41%
160211003 Doña Rosario 10.7% 2,750 2,331 1.67%
160211013 Doña Telesfora 13.1% 3,380 2,470 3.19%
160211004 La Fraternidad 12.3% 3,183 1,933 5.11%
160211005 Lawigan 2.6% 666 520 2.51%
160211006 Poblacion 1 6.7% 1,725 1,647 0.46%
160211007 Poblacion 2 11.2% 2,879 2,501 1.42%
160211008 Santa Ana 12.1% 3,111 2,501 2.21%
160211009 Tagmamarkay 7.1% 1,825 1,845 −0.11%
160211010 Tagpangahoy 2.0% 519 434 1.80%
160211011 Tinigbasan 3.9% 1,001 796 2.32%
160211012 Victory 4.4% 1,130 974 1.50%
Total 25,785 20,426 2.36%

Demographics edit

Population census of Tubay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 747—    
1948 4,119+3.87%
1960 7,133+4.68%
1970 10,067+3.50%
1975 11,673+3.01%
1980 12,095+0.71%
1990 15,248+2.34%
1995 16,672+1.69%
2000 17,668+1.25%
2007 18,674+0.77%
2010 20,426+3.32%
2015 24,932+3.87%
2020 25,785+0.66%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][11][13][14]

In the 2020 census, Tubay had a population of 25,785.[3] The population density was 190 inhabitants per square kilometre (490/sq mi).

Economy edit

 
The Municipality located at the National Highway


References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of Tubay | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Republic Act No. 188; An Act Creating the Municipality of Tubay, Province of Agusan". The Corpus Juris. June 22, 1947. Archived from the original on October 17, 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  6. ^ "Proclamation No. 44; Organizing the Municipality of Tubay, Province of Agusan". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Malacañang, Manila, Philippines. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  7. ^ Municipality of Tubay (January 11, 2010). "History Of Tubay". Retrieved September 15, 2010.
  8. ^ "Province: Agusan del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  9. ^ "Tubay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  10. ^ "Municipal: Tubay". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  11. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  12. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  13. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". 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)
  14. ^ "Province of Agusan del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  15. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  16. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  17. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  18. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  19. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  20. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.

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