Culasi, Province of Antique
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Barangay count | 44 |
| Postal code | 5708 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 228.56 km2 (88.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 44,494 |
| Density (2020) | 195 / km2 (504 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 26' North, 122° 3' East (11.4257, 122.0561) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.9 meters (16.1 feet) |
Culasi is a coastal municipality in the province of Antique.
The municipality has a land area of 228.56 square kilometers or 88.25 square miles which constitutes 8.37% of Antique's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 44,494. This represented 7.26% of the total population of Antique province, or 0.56% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 195 inhabitants per square kilometer or 504 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Culasi has 44 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alojipan | 1.13% | 501 | 462 | 8.44% | 1.72% |
| Bagacay | 3.50% | 1,558 | 1,480 | 5.27% | 1.09% |
| Balac-balac | 1.71% | 760 | 660 | 15.15% | 3.01% |
| Batbatan Island | 7.24% | 3,221 | 2,851 | 12.98% | 2.60% |
| Batonan Norte | 1.43% | 635 | 620 | 2.42% | 0.50% |
| Batonan Sur | 1.68% | 749 | 749 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Bita | 0.97% | 433 | 431 | 0.46% | 0.10% |
| Bitadton Norte | 1.45% | 644 | 788 | -18.27% | -4.16% |
| Bitadton Sur | 4.81% | 2,139 | 2,166 | -1.25% | -0.26% |
| Buenavista | 1.68% | 748 | 726 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Buhi | 1.47% | 654 | 619 | 5.65% | 1.16% |
| Camancijan | 4.49% | 1,998 | 1,938 | 3.10% | 0.64% |
| Caridad | 2.01% | 895 | 882 | 1.47% | 0.31% |
| Carit-an | 1.43% | 638 | 628 | 1.59% | 0.33% |
| Centro Norte | 4.78% | 2,125 | 2,114 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Centro Poblacion | 4.90% | 2,178 | 2,477 | -12.07% | -2.67% |
| Centro Sur | 3.67% | 1,632 | 1,654 | -1.33% | -0.28% |
| Condes | 0.96% | 425 | 420 | 1.19% | 0.25% |
| Esperanza | 5.17% | 2,300 | 1,132 | 103.18% | 16.09% |
| Fe | 1.77% | 789 | 770 | 2.47% | 0.51% |
| Flores | 2.10% | 933 | 822 | 13.50% | 2.70% |
| Jalandoni | 3.27% | 1,453 | 1,485 | -2.15% | -0.46% |
| Janlagasi | 0.47% | 208 | 215 | -3.26% | -0.69% |
| Lamputong | 1.29% | 576 | 628 | -8.28% | -1.80% |
| Lipata | 6.76% | 3,008 | 1,962 | 53.31% | 9.41% |
| Magsaysay | 1.48% | 659 | 578 | 14.01% | 2.80% |
| Malacañang | 3.69% | 1,644 | 1,572 | 4.58% | 0.95% |
| Malalison Island | 1.77% | 789 | 649 | 21.57% | 4.20% |
| Maniguin | 1.70% | 756 | 719 | 5.15% | 1.06% |
| Naba | 3.67% | 1,633 | 1,628 | 0.31% | 0.06% |
| Osorio | 1.38% | 612 | 524 | 16.79% | 3.32% |
| Paningayan | 0.74% | 331 | 354 | -6.50% | -1.40% |
| Salde | 0.31% | 136 | 203 | -33.00% | -8.09% |
| San Antonio | 2.14% | 950 | 962 | -1.25% | -0.26% |
| San Gregorio | 1.07% | 475 | 476 | -0.21% | -0.04% |
| San Juan | 1.83% | 815 | 751 | 8.52% | 1.74% |
| San Luis | 1.79% | 795 | 715 | 11.19% | 2.26% |
| San Pascual | 1.05% | 467 | 416 | 12.26% | 2.46% |
| San Vicente | 1.13% | 501 | 396 | 26.52% | 5.08% |
| Simbola | 0.39% | 173 | 229 | -24.45% | -5.73% |
| Tigbobolo | 1.00% | 446 | 460 | -3.04% | -0.65% |
| Tinabusan | 0.43% | 191 | 177 | 7.91% | 1.62% |
| Tomao | 1.72% | 765 | 751 | 1.86% | 0.39% |
| Valderama | 2.60% | 1,156 | 989 | 16.89% | 3.34% |
| Culasi Total | 44,494 | 41,228 | 7.92% | 1.62% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Culasi for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱115,224,267.25.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 62,886,444.34 | – |
| 2010 | 66,841,655.52 | 6.29% |
| 2011 | 74,201,272.94 | 11.01% |
| 2012 | 72,813,882.68 | -1.87% |
| 2013 | 82,586,647.40 | 13.42% |
| 2014 | 93,993,860.25 | 13.81% |
| 2015 | 106,098,520.22 | 12.88% |
| 2016 | 115,224,267.25 | 8.60% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Culasi in the 2015 Census was 41,081 broken down into 9,689 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,707 | 5,718 | 5.20 | |
| 30,414 | 6,049 | 5.03 | |
| 34,727 | 6,753 | 5.14 | |
| 37,013 | 7,755 | 4.77 | |
| 38,989 | 8,154 | 4.78 | |
| 41,081 | 9,689 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Culasi is 10 to 14, with 4,764 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 514 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 843 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,574 | 8.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,608 | 11.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,764 | 11.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,298 | 10.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,446 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,778 | 6.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,575 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,397 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,265 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,043 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,949 | 4.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,622 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,230 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,010 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 737 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 575 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 514 | 1.25% |
| Total | 41,228 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Culasi grew from 10,966 in 1903 to 44,494 in 2020, an increase of 33,528 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.62%, or an increase of 3,266 people, from the previous population of 41,228 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,966 | – | |
| 15,790 | 2.33% | |
| 19,019 | 0.93% | |
| 20,601 | 0.82% | |
| 23,923 | 1.32% | |
| 22,621 | -0.55% | |
| 23,584 | 0.84% | |
| 25,674 | 1.71% | |
| 29,719 | 1.47% | |
| 30,431 | 0.44% | |
| 34,732 | 2.88% | |
| 37,100 | 0.91% | |
| 39,086 | 1.92% | |
| 41,228 | 1.02% | |
| 44,494 | 1.62% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Culasi for the year 2019 was 27,538, broken down into 13,666 males and 13,872 females.
Location
The municipal center of Culasi is situated at approximately 11° 26' North, 122° 3' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.1 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 Culasi are Passi, Iloilo, Roxas City, Capiz, Iloilo City, Silay, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Victorias, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Tibiao, Antique, Sebaste, Antique, Barbaza, Antique, Libacao, Aklan, Madalag, Aklan, and Laua-an, Antique. Its distance from the national capital is 369.08 kilometers (229.34 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tibiao, Antique, 15.35 kilometers (9.54 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Sebaste, Antique, 18.66 kilometers (11.59 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Barbaza, Antique, 25.50 kilometers (15.85 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Libacao, Aklan, 27.55 kilometers (17.12 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Madalag, Aklan, 29.51 kilometers (18.33 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Laua-an, Antique, 31.32 kilometers (19.46 miles) to the South (S3°W)
Nearest cities
- Passi, Iloilo, 72.76 kilometers (45.21 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 78.01 kilometers (48.48 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Iloilo City, 97.68 kilometers (60.70 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 121.90 kilometers (75.74 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 125.34 kilometers (77.89 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 125.14 kilometers (77.76 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
Distance from Manila: 369.08 kilometers (229.34 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°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.