Batan, Province of Aklan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 5615 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 79.22 km2 (30.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,484 |
| Density (2020) | 423 / km2 (1,095 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 35' North, 122° 30' East (11.5869, 122.4962) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.5 feet) |
Batan is a coastal municipality in the province of Aklan.
The municipality has a land area of 79.22 square kilometers or 30.59 square miles which constitutes 4.50% of Aklan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,484. This represented 5.44% of the total population of Aklan province, or 0.42% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 423 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,095 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Batan has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambolong | 6.97% | 2,333 | 2,302 | 1.35% | 0.28% |
| Angas | 4.64% | 1,553 | 1,577 | -1.52% | -0.32% |
| Bay-ang | 6.55% | 2,192 | 2,120 | 3.40% | 0.71% |
| Cabugao | 7.73% | 2,589 | 2,408 | 7.52% | 1.54% |
| Caiyang | 3.01% | 1,008 | 941 | 7.12% | 1.46% |
| Camaligan | 9.63% | 3,223 | 2,821 | 14.25% | 2.84% |
| Camanci | 7.89% | 2,643 | 2,628 | 0.57% | 0.12% |
| Ipil | 1.67% | 558 | 484 | 15.29% | 3.04% |
| Lalab | 9.48% | 3,174 | 2,990 | 6.15% | 1.26% |
| Lupit | 4.94% | 1,654 | 1,562 | 5.89% | 1.21% |
| Magpag-ong | 3.97% | 1,329 | 1,359 | -2.21% | -0.47% |
| Magubahay | 1.50% | 501 | 550 | -8.91% | -1.94% |
| Mambuquiao | 4.93% | 1,650 | 1,442 | 14.42% | 2.88% |
| Mandong | 5.29% | 1,771 | 1,701 | 4.12% | 0.85% |
| Man-up | 3.29% | 1,101 | 972 | 13.27% | 2.66% |
| Napti | 3.31% | 1,109 | 1,120 | -0.98% | -0.21% |
| Palay | 4.36% | 1,460 | 1,371 | 6.49% | 1.33% |
| Poblacion | 4.43% | 1,484 | 1,611 | -7.88% | -1.71% |
| Songcolan | 3.67% | 1,228 | 1,160 | 5.86% | 1.21% |
| Tabon | 2.76% | 924 | 913 | 1.20% | 0.25% |
| Batan Total | 33,484 | 32,032 | 4.53% | 0.94% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Batan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱82,214,293.84.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,298,361.32 | – |
| 2010 | 48,821,412.83 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 52,630,174.14 | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 51,424,546.37 | -2.29% |
| 2013 | 56,612,549.04 | 10.09% |
| 2014 | 66,396,616.23 | 17.28% |
| 2015 | 74,229,652.43 | 11.80% |
| 2016 | 82,214,293.84 | 10.76% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Batan in the 2015 Census was 32,029 broken down into 7,967 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,698 | 4,972 | 5.17 | |
| 26,410 | 5,345 | 4.94 | |
| 27,885 | 5,874 | 4.75 | |
| 29,239 | 6,422 | 4.55 | |
| 30,309 | 6,936 | 4.37 | |
| 32,029 | 7,967 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batan is 10 to 14, with 3,422 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 550 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 561 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,463 | 7.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,331 | 10.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,422 | 10.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,229 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,628 | 8.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,139 | 6.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,969 | 6.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,914 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,767 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,678 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,592 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,452 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,185 | 3.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 893 | 2.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 646 | 2.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 550 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 613 | 1.91% |
| Total | 32,032 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batan grew from 14,315 in 1903 to 33,484 in 2020, an increase of 19,169 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.94%, or an increase of 1,452 people, from the previous population of 32,032 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14,315 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 14,714 | 2.14% | |
| 17,466 | 1.52% | |
| 20,025 | 1.35% | |
| 21,248 | 1.20% | |
| 23,393 | 1.94% | |
| 25,710 | 0.95% | |
| 26,415 | 0.51% | |
| 27,889 | 1.17% | |
| 29,243 | 0.66% | |
| 30,312 | 1.32% | |
| 32,032 | 1.06% | |
| 33,484 | 0.94% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Batan for the year 2019 was 23,729, broken down into 11,889 males and 11,840 females.
Location
The municipal center of Batan is situated at approximately 11° 35' North, 122° 30' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.5 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 Batan are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Altavas, Aklan, New Washington, Aklan, Balete, Aklan, Sapian, Capiz, Banga, Aklan, and Jamindan, Capiz. Its distance from the national capital is 370.75 kilometers (230.38 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Altavas, Aklan, 5.56 kilometers (3.45 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- New Washington, Aklan, 9.40 kilometers (5.84 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Balete, Aklan, 13.15 kilometers (8.17 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Sapian, Capiz, 15.60 kilometers (9.69 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Banga, Aklan, 18.76 kilometers (11.66 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Jamindan, Capiz, 19.75 kilometers (12.27 miles) to the South (S5°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 28.03 kilometers (17.42 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 55.02 kilometers (34.19 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Iloilo City, 98.16 kilometers (61.00 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 98.43 kilometers (61.16 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 101.65 kilometers (63.16 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 107.15 kilometers (66.58 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
Distance from Manila: 370.75 kilometers (230.38 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.