Demographics

Tolosa, Leyte, is a community with a population of 841 as of the 2020 census, representing 4.06% of Tolosa’s total population. Geographically, it’s situated on Leyte Island within the Eastern Visayas region, with coordinates at 11.0620° N, 125.0369° E and an estimated elevation of 7.5 meters. Demographically, the barangay has experienced a population decline, dropping from 1,182 in 1990 to 841 in 2020, with a notable decrease of 3.90% between 2015 and 2020. Household data from 2015 indicates an average of 5.49 members per household, though this average has fluctuated over the years. The age distribution in Poblacion, based on the 2015 census, shows a median age of 26, with the 15-19 age group being the largest and the 70-74 age group being the smallest. The population is characterized by a youth dependency ratio of 47.08, an old-age dependency ratio of 13.43, and a total dependency ratio of 60.51, suggesting a relatively balanced dependency load. The barangay has seen a consistent decrease in population over the last 30 years.

Religion

In Tolosa, Leyte, approximately 90% of the population adheres to the Roman Catholic Church, establishing it as the dominant religion within the municipality. While Roman Catholicism holds a prominent position, traditional folk beliefs and superstitions also influence the lives of some residents. Situated in the province of Leyte, Tolosa’s historical roots trace back to Spanish influence, as the town was named after a town in the Basque Country, Spain. The town further solidified its religious identity by becoming a parish on February 12, 1863.