Bantay, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 34 |
| Postal code | 2727 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 76.60 km2 (29.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 37,118 |
| Density (2020) | 485 / km2 (1,255 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 35' North, 120° 23' East (17.5818, 120.3865) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.3 meters (37.2 feet) |
Bantay is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 76.60 square kilometers or 29.58 square miles which constitutes 2.95% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,118. This represented 5.26% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.70% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 485 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,255 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bantay has 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggay | 2.06% | 764 | 733 | 4.23% | 0.88% |
| An-annam | 3.79% | 1,405 | 1,495 | -6.02% | -1.30% |
| Balaleng | 8.13% | 3,016 | 2,481 | 21.56% | 4.20% |
| Banaoang | 1.22% | 451 | 458 | -1.53% | -0.32% |
| Barangay 1 | 1.81% | 672 | 595 | 12.94% | 2.59% |
| Barangay 2 | 1.37% | 508 | 660 | -23.03% | -5.36% |
| Barangay 3 | 2.83% | 1,051 | 920 | 14.24% | 2.84% |
| Barangay 4 | 2.14% | 795 | 970 | -18.04% | -4.10% |
| Barangay 5 | 1.79% | 664 | 690 | -3.77% | -0.81% |
| Barangay 6 | 1.32% | 491 | 429 | 14.45% | 2.88% |
| Bulag | 7.45% | 2,765 | 2,568 | 7.67% | 1.57% |
| Buquig | 2.49% | 923 | 939 | -1.70% | -0.36% |
| Cabalanggan | 1.57% | 584 | 745 | -21.61% | -5.00% |
| Cabaroan | 2.54% | 941 | 819 | 14.90% | 2.97% |
| Cabusligan | 2.11% | 785 | 720 | 9.03% | 1.84% |
| Capangdanan | 2.71% | 1,005 | 923 | 8.88% | 1.81% |
| Guimod | 3.01% | 1,118 | 1,106 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| Lingsat | 2.81% | 1,042 | 1,151 | -9.47% | -2.07% |
| Malingeb | 3.59% | 1,332 | 1,427 | -6.66% | -1.44% |
| Mira | 2.41% | 896 | 568 | 57.75% | 10.07% |
| Naguiddayan | 2.07% | 767 | 668 | 14.82% | 2.95% |
| Ora | 6.16% | 2,285 | 2,135 | 7.03% | 1.44% |
| Paing | 4.38% | 1,625 | 1,542 | 5.38% | 1.11% |
| Puspus | 1.22% | 453 | 534 | -15.17% | -3.40% |
| Quimmarayan | 1.57% | 583 | 577 | 1.04% | 0.22% |
| Sagneb | 1.08% | 400 | 363 | 10.19% | 2.06% |
| Sagpat | 2.23% | 826 | 766 | 7.83% | 1.60% |
| San Isidro | 2.65% | 983 | 841 | 16.88% | 3.34% |
| San Julian | 2.62% | 972 | 961 | 1.14% | 0.24% |
| San Mariano | 0.96% | 358 | 371 | -3.50% | -0.75% |
| Sinabaan | 1.98% | 734 | 680 | 7.94% | 1.62% |
| Taguiporo | 3.71% | 1,376 | 1,349 | 2.00% | 0.42% |
| Taleb | 5.26% | 1,953 | 1,938 | 0.77% | 0.16% |
| Tay-ac | 6.99% | 2,595 | 2,609 | -0.54% | -0.11% |
| Bantay Total | 37,118 | 35,731 | 3.88% | 0.81% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bantay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱145,487,137.92.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61,394,733.32 | – |
| 2010 | 84,129,064.13 | 37.03% |
| 2011 | 90,975,315.08 | 8.14% |
| 2012 | 88,580,902.72 | -2.63% |
| 2013 | 97,336,530.91 | 9.88% |
| 2014 | 87,521,420.01 | -10.08% |
| 2015 | 115,862,364.39 | 32.38% |
| 2016 | 145,487,137.92 | 25.57% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bantay in the 2015 Census was 35,501 broken down into 8,229 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,996 | 4,870 | 5.34 | |
| 28,128 | 5,497 | 5.12 | |
| 30,497 | 6,107 | 4.99 | |
| 33,060 | 7,088 | 4.66 | |
| 34,195 | 7,660 | 4.46 | |
| 35,501 | 8,229 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bantay is 10 to 14, with 3,274 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 487 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 646 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,509 | 7.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,158 | 8.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,274 | 9.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,248 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,147 | 8.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,905 | 8.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,861 | 8.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,649 | 7.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,198 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,041 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,841 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,459 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,215 | 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 860 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 637 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 487 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 596 | 1.67% |
| Total | 35,731 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bantay grew from 7,020 in 1903 to 37,118 in 2020, an increase of 30,098 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 1,387 people, from the previous population of 35,731 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,020 | – | |
| 9,573 | 1.98% | |
| 12,105 | 1.18% | |
| 12,714 | 0.50% | |
| 15,833 | 1.95% | |
| 19,164 | 1.89% | |
| 20,666 | 1.53% | |
| 22,282 | 1.52% | |
| 26,024 | 1.56% | |
| 28,128 | 1.47% | |
| 30,519 | 1.76% | |
| 33,174 | 1.16% | |
| 34,323 | 1.25% | |
| 35,731 | 0.77% | |
| 37,118 | 0.80% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bantay for the year 2019 was 21,406, broken down into 10,825 males and 10,581 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bantay is situated at approximately 17° 35' North, 120° 23' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.3 meters or 37.2 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 Bantay are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, San Fernando, La Union, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, and Santa, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 337.04 kilometers (209.43 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, 1.98 kilometers (1.23 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, 2.57 kilometers (1.60 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, 3.79 kilometers (2.35 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, 4.82 kilometers (3.00 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, 6.69 kilometers (4.16 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Santa, Ilocos Sur, 11.76 kilometers (7.31 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 0.99 kilometers (0.61 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 43.90 kilometers (27.28 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 55.81 kilometers (34.68 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 71.57 kilometers (44.47 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 107.08 kilometers (66.53 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 115.33 kilometers (71.67 miles) to the East (S84°E)
Distance from Manila: 337.04 kilometers (209.43 miles) to the South (S11°E)
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.