Banton, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 5515 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Banton |
| Area (2013) | 32.48 km2 (12.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 5,737 |
| Density (2020) | 177 / km2 (457 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 57' North, 122° 6' East (12.9464, 122.0945) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.4 meters (93.0 feet) |
Banton, formerly known as Jones, is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 32.48 square kilometers or 12.54 square miles which constitutes 2.12% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,737. This represented 1.86% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.18% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 177 inhabitants per square kilometer or 457 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Banton has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balogo | 6.99% | 401 | 450 | -10.89% | -2.40% |
| Banice | 5.98% | 343 | 382 | -10.21% | -2.24% |
| Hambi-an | 4.44% | 255 | 291 | -12.37% | -2.74% |
| Lagang | 1.76% | 101 | 65 | 55.38% | 9.72% |
| Libtong | 3.45% | 198 | 239 | -17.15% | -3.88% |
| Mainit | 6.29% | 361 | 342 | 5.56% | 1.14% |
| Nabalay | 1.64% | 94 | 83 | 13.25% | 2.65% |
| Nasunogan | 4.99% | 286 | 320 | -10.63% | -2.34% |
| Poblacion | 23.29% | 1,336 | 1,173 | 13.90% | 2.78% |
| Sibay | 5.84% | 335 | 367 | -8.72% | -1.90% |
| Tan-ag | 5.82% | 334 | 278 | 20.14% | 3.94% |
| Toctoc | 3.19% | 183 | 135 | 35.56% | 6.61% |
| Togbongan | 1.81% | 104 | 67 | 55.22% | 9.70% |
| Togong | 6.47% | 371 | 362 | 2.49% | 0.52% |
| Tumalum | 6.12% | 351 | 322 | 9.01% | 1.83% |
| Tungonan | 6.41% | 368 | 333 | 10.51% | 2.13% |
| Yabawon | 5.51% | 316 | 327 | -3.36% | -0.72% |
| Banton Total | 5,737 | 5,536 | 3.63% | 0.75% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Banton for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱38,607,448.18.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6,275,245.02 | – |
| 2010 | 26,002,050.63 | 314.36% |
| 2011 | 27,865,147.30 | 7.17% |
| 2012 | 26,992,270.40 | -3.13% |
| 2013 | 29,502,160.96 | 9.30% |
| 2014 | 31,039,752.13 | 5.21% |
| 2015 | 35,132,365.80 | 13.19% |
| 2016 | 38,607,448.18 | 9.89% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Banton in the 2015 Census was 5,531 broken down into 1,420 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,071 | 1,392 | 5.08 | |
| 6,067 | 1,456 | 4.17 | |
| 6,765 | 1,489 | 4.54 | |
| 6,798 | 1,400 | 4.86 | |
| 5,962 | 1,495 | 3.99 | |
| 5,531 | 1,420 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banton is 10 to 14, with 589 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 71 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 71 | 1.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 381 | 6.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 521 | 9.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 589 | 10.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 536 | 9.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 420 | 7.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 309 | 5.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 280 | 5.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 284 | 5.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 323 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 323 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 310 | 5.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 278 | 5.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 231 | 4.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 225 | 4.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 186 | 3.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 150 | 2.71% |
| 80 and over | 119 | 2.15% |
| Total | 5,536 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banton grew from 4,043 in 1903 to 5,737 in 2020, an increase of 1,694 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.75%, or an increase of 201 people, from the previous population of 5,536 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,043 | – | |
| 6,060 | 2.59% | |
| 4,972 | -0.98% | |
| 5,542 | 1.12% | |
| 6,155 | 0.93% | |
| 6,447 | 0.45% | |
| 7,545 | 3.21% | |
| 7,362 | -0.49% | |
| 7,077 | -0.39% | |
| 6,069 | -2.84% | |
| 6,769 | 2.37% | |
| 6,799 | 0.06% | |
| 5,963 | -4.66% | |
| 5,536 | -1.40% | |
| 5,737 | 0.75% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Banton for the year 2019 was 3,990, broken down into 1,948 males and 2,042 females.
Location
The municipal center of Banton is situated at approximately 12° 57' North, 122° 6' East, in the island of Banton. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.4 meters or 93.0 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 Banton are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, Naga, Camarines Sur, Batangas City, Batangas, and San Pablo, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Corcuera, Romblon, Calatrava, Romblon, Buenavista, Marinduque, Torrijos, Marinduque, Concepcion, Romblon, and San Agustin, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 218.22 kilometers (135.59 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Corcuera, Romblon, 18.66 kilometers (11.59 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Calatrava, Romblon, 36.29 kilometers (22.55 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Buenavista, Marinduque, 37.83 kilometers (23.51 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Torrijos, Marinduque, 41.28 kilometers (25.65 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Concepcion, Romblon, 40.73 kilometers (25.31 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- San Agustin, Romblon, 42.05 kilometers (26.13 miles) to the South (S6°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 111.68 kilometers (69.39 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Lucena, 121.19 kilometers (75.31 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 131.29 kilometers (81.58 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 140.04 kilometers (87.01 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 143.66 kilometers (89.27 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 149.61 kilometers (92.96 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N34°W)
Distance from Manila: 218.22 kilometers (135.59 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°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.