Alcantara, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 5509 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Area (2013) | 60.12 km2 (23.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,171 |
| Density (2020) | 286 / km2 (740 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 16' North, 122° 3' East (12.2589, 122.0534) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Alcantara is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 60.12 square kilometers or 23.21 square miles which constitutes 3.92% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,171. This represented 5.56% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.53% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 286 inhabitants per square kilometer or 740 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Alcantara has 12 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagsik | 6.23% | 1,070 | 986 | 8.52% | 1.74% |
| Bonlao | 7.84% | 1,346 | 1,239 | 8.64% | 1.76% |
| Calagonsao | 7.29% | 1,252 | 1,236 | 1.29% | 0.27% |
| Camili | 10.67% | 1,833 | 1,623 | 12.94% | 2.59% |
| Camod-om | 5.38% | 924 | 937 | -1.39% | -0.29% |
| Gui-ob | 8.78% | 1,508 | 1,439 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| Lawan | 4.56% | 783 | 697 | 12.34% | 2.48% |
| Madalag | 8.16% | 1,402 | 1,313 | 6.78% | 1.39% |
| Poblacion | 12.34% | 2,119 | 2,108 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| San Isidro | 6.38% | 1,096 | 1,061 | 3.30% | 0.69% |
| San Roque | 6.16% | 1,058 | 1,000 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| Tugdan | 16.19% | 2,780 | 2,712 | 2.51% | 0.52% |
| Alcantara Total | 17,171 | 16,351 | 5.01% | 1.04% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Alcantara for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱55,058,183.75.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 31,049,229.79 | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | 8,923,603.38 | – |
| 2012 | 35,447,017.95 | 297.23% |
| 2013 | 38,720,882.26 | 9.24% |
| 2014 | 43,677,671.43 | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 50,095,991.00 | 14.69% |
| 2016 | 55,058,183.75 | 9.91% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Alcantara in the 2015 Census was 16,343 broken down into 3,673 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,029 | 2,202 | 5.01 | |
| 12,241 | 2,459 | 4.98 | |
| 14,122 | 2,905 | 4.86 | |
| 15,370 | 3,061 | 5.02 | |
| 15,428 | 3,394 | 4.55 | |
| 16,343 | 3,673 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alcantara is 5 to 9, with 1,891 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 198 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 348 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,287 | 7.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,891 | 11.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,803 | 11.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,843 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,453 | 8.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,097 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,035 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 907 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 908 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 808 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 733 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 652 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 473 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 392 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 308 | 1.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 215 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 198 | 1.21% |
| Total | 16,351 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alcantara grew from 7,991 in 1970 to 17,171 in 2020, an increase of 9,180 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 820 people, from the previous population of 16,351 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,991 | – | |
| 8,749 | 1.84% | |
| 9,351 | 1.34% | |
| 11,061 | 1.69% | |
| 12,246 | 1.92% | |
| 14,144 | 3.14% | |
| 15,370 | 1.15% | |
| 15,428 | 0.14% | |
| 16,351 | 1.11% | |
| 17,171 | 1.04% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Alcantara for the year 2019 was 11,174, broken down into 5,433 males and 5,741 females.
Location
The municipal center of Alcantara is situated at approximately 12° 16' North, 122° 3' East, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Alcantara are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Masbate City, Masbate, Iloilo City, and Victorias, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Looc, Romblon, Santa Fe, Romblon, Ferrol, Romblon, Santa Maria, Romblon, Odiongan, Romblon, and San Jose, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 282.95 kilometers (175.82 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Looc, Romblon, 6.49 kilometers (4.03 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Santa Fe, Romblon, 13.13 kilometers (8.16 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Ferrol, Romblon, 15.10 kilometers (9.38 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Santa Maria, Romblon, 15.56 kilometers (9.67 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Odiongan, Romblon, 17.41 kilometers (10.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- San Jose, Romblon, 24.18 kilometers (15.03 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 106.79 kilometers (66.35 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 142.28 kilometers (88.41 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 158.64 kilometers (98.57 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 170.89 kilometers (106.19 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Iloilo City, 181.13 kilometers (112.55 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 186.72 kilometers (116.02 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
Distance from Manila: 282.95 kilometers (175.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.