Caluya, Province of Antique
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 5711 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sibay, Caluya, Semirara |
| Area (2013) | 136.81 km2 (52.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,908 |
| Density (2020) | 284 / km2 (737 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 56' North, 121° 33' East (11.9324, 121.5475) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Caluya is a coastal municipality in the province of Antique.
The municipality has a land area of 136.81 square kilometers or 52.82 square miles which constitutes 5.01% of Antique's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,908. This represented 6.35% of the total population of Antique province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 284 inhabitants per square kilometer or 737 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Caluya has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 7.82% | 3,041 | 2,468 | 23.22% | 4.49% |
| Bacong | 1.67% | 650 | 640 | 1.56% | 0.33% |
| Banago | 3.00% | 1,169 | 1,155 | 1.21% | 0.25% |
| Bonbon | 1.90% | 739 | 662 | 11.63% | 2.34% |
| Dawis | 2.16% | 842 | 785 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| Dionela | 0.93% | 363 | 316 | 14.87% | 2.96% |
| Harigue | 7.77% | 3,022 | 3,292 | -8.20% | -1.79% |
| Hininga-an | 3.79% | 1,476 | 1,350 | 9.33% | 1.90% |
| Imba | 3.79% | 1,476 | 1,385 | 6.57% | 1.35% |
| Masanag | 3.28% | 1,277 | 1,169 | 9.24% | 1.88% |
| Poblacion | 5.04% | 1,960 | 1,856 | 5.60% | 1.15% |
| Sabang | 2.68% | 1,044 | 873 | 19.59% | 3.84% |
| Salamento | 3.07% | 1,196 | 1,122 | 6.60% | 1.35% |
| Semirara | 34.97% | 13,605 | 12,434 | 9.42% | 1.91% |
| Sibato | 3.24% | 1,262 | 1,164 | 8.42% | 1.72% |
| Sibay | 2.58% | 1,005 | 916 | 9.72% | 1.97% |
| Sibolo | 3.84% | 1,493 | 1,323 | 12.85% | 2.58% |
| Tinogboc | 8.45% | 3,288 | 2,586 | 27.15% | 5.19% |
| Caluya Total | 38,908 | 35,496 | 9.61% | 1.95% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Caluya for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱436,739,727.61.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 84,671,965.40 | – |
| 2010 | 106,968,292.83 | 26.33% |
| 2011 | 145,507,168.51 | 36.03% |
| 2012 | 345,841,763.73 | 137.68% |
| 2013 | 325,401,435.06 | -5.91% |
| 2014 | 332,612,957.82 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 405,142,765.49 | 21.81% |
| 2016 | 436,739,727.61 | 7.80% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Caluya in the 2015 Census was 35,393 broken down into 8,024 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,174 | 3,201 | 5.05 | |
| 16,843 | 3,221 | 5.23 | |
| 20,022 | 3,942 | 5.08 | |
| 25,503 | 5,174 | 4.93 | |
| 30,017 | 6,570 | 4.57 | |
| 35,393 | 8,024 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caluya is 5 to 9, with 4,702 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 159 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 979 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,962 | 11.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,702 | 13.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,081 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,317 | 9.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,073 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,012 | 8.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,700 | 7.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,268 | 6.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,863 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,578 | 4.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,236 | 3.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 973 | 2.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 634 | 1.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 489 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 297 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 173 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 159 | 0.45% |
| Total | 35,496 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caluya grew from 2,911 in 1918 to 38,908 in 2020, an increase of 35,997 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.95%, or an increase of 3,412 people, from the previous population of 35,496 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,911 | – | |
| 3,947 | 1.53% | |
| 4,779 | 1.98% | |
| 5,993 | 2.01% | |
| 7,932 | 2.78% | |
| 8,870 | 2.27% | |
| 10,901 | 4.21% | |
| 16,243 | 4.07% | |
| 17,101 | 0.97% | |
| 20,049 | 3.47% | |
| 25,526 | 3.39% | |
| 30,046 | 6.11% | |
| 35,496 | 3.22% | |
| 38,908 | 1.95% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Caluya for the year 2019 was 22,322, broken down into 12,081 males and 10,241 females.
Location
The municipal center of Caluya is situated at approximately 11° 56' North, 121° 33' East, in the island of Caluya. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 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 Caluya are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Iloilo City, Silay, Negros Occidental, and Victorias, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Buruanga, Aklan, Malay, Aklan, Libertad, Antique, San Jose, Romblon, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, and Santa Fe, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 300.45 kilometers (186.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Buruanga, Aklan, 38.40 kilometers (23.86 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Malay, Aklan, 39.65 kilometers (24.64 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Libertad, Antique, 44.25 kilometers (27.50 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- San Jose, Romblon, 47.02 kilometers (29.22 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, 48.95 kilometers (30.41 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Santa Fe, Romblon, 54.60 kilometers (33.93 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 136.99 kilometers (85.12 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 149.99 kilometers (93.20 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 168.00 kilometers (104.39 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Iloilo City, 175.92 kilometers (109.31 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 199.91 kilometers (124.22 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 201.64 kilometers (125.29 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
Distance from Manila: 300.45 kilometers (186.69 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°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.