Patnongon, Province of Antique
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 5702 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Area (2007) | 167.92 km2 (64.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 37,176 |
| Density (2015) | 221 / km2 (573 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 55' North, 121° 60' East (10.9133, 121.9950) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.4 meters (50.6 feet) |
Patnongon is a coastal municipality in the province of Antique.
The municipality has a land area of 167.92 square kilometers or 64.83 square miles which constitutes 6.15% of Antique's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 37,176. This represented 6.39% 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 221 inhabitants per square kilometer or 573 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Patnongon has 36 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvañiz | 0.69% | 257 | 212 | 21.23% | 3.73% |
| Amparo | 1.95% | 725 | 676 | 7.25% | 1.34% |
| Apgahan | 4.49% | 1,671 | 1,573 | 6.23% | 1.16% |
| Aureliana | 6.86% | 2,551 | 2,272 | 12.28% | 2.23% |
| Badiangan | 1.95% | 725 | 685 | 5.84% | 1.09% |
| Bernaldo A. Julagting | 2.11% | 786 | 749 | 4.94% | 0.92% |
| Carit‑an | 5.43% | 2,018 | 1,912 | 5.54% | 1.03% |
| Cuyapiao | 2.82% | 1,050 | 1,020 | 2.94% | 0.55% |
| Gella | 1.12% | 416 | 388 | 7.22% | 1.34% |
| Igbarawan | 4.21% | 1,565 | 1,418 | 10.37% | 1.90% |
| Igbobon | 2.00% | 742 | 597 | 24.29% | 4.23% |
| Igburi | 3.39% | 1,260 | 998 | 26.25% | 4.54% |
| La Rioja | 6.13% | 2,278 | 2,266 | 0.53% | 0.10% |
| Mabasa | 3.10% | 1,151 | 1,032 | 11.53% | 2.10% |
| Macarina | 1.85% | 689 | 659 | 4.55% | 0.85% |
| Magarang | 1.19% | 441 | 355 | 24.23% | 4.22% |
| Magsaysay | 4.12% | 1,533 | 1,457 | 5.22% | 0.97% |
| Padang | 4.47% | 1,663 | 1,576 | 5.52% | 1.03% |
| Pandanan | 2.56% | 953 | 911 | 4.61% | 0.86% |
| Patlabawon | 1.33% | 494 | 453 | 9.05% | 1.66% |
| Poblacion | 16.26% | 6,044 | 5,701 | 6.02% | 1.12% |
| Quezon | 0.93% | 346 | 314 | 10.19% | 1.86% |
| Salaguiawan | 1.45% | 539 | 468 | 15.17% | 2.73% |
| Samalague | 2.61% | 970 | 1,541 | -37.05% | -8.44% |
| San Rafael | 2.23% | 829 | 803 | 3.24% | 0.61% |
| Tamayoc | 3.58% | 1,330 | 1,304 | 1.99% | 0.38% |
| Tigbalogo | 1.53% | 570 | 541 | 5.36% | 1.00% |
| Tobias Fornier | 1.19% | 441 | 411 | 7.30% | 1.35% |
| Villa Crespo | 1.25% | 463 | 413 | 12.11% | 2.20% |
| Villa Cruz | 1.46% | 543 | 446 | 21.75% | 3.82% |
| Villa Elio | 1.15% | 429 | 386 | 11.14% | 2.03% |
| Villa Flores | 0.51% | 191 | 175 | 9.14% | 1.68% |
| Villa Laua‑an | 0.91% | 340 | 306 | 11.11% | 2.03% |
| Villa Sal | 0.73% | 271 | 236 | 14.83% | 2.67% |
| Villa Salomon | 1.14% | 423 | 390 | 8.46% | 1.56% |
| Vista Alegre | 1.29% | 479 | 458 | 4.59% | 0.86% |
| Patnongon Total | 37,176 | 35,102 | 5.91% | 1.10% | |
Historical population
The population of Patnongon grew from 23,207 in 1960 to 37,176 in 2015, an increase of 13,969 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 2,074 people, from the previous population of 35,102 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 23,207 | – | |
| 22,443 | -0.33% | |
| 22,643 | 0.18% | |
| 24,262 | 1.39% | |
| 27,376 | 1.22% | |
| 29,235 | 1.24% | |
| 31,555 | 1.65% | |
| 33,694 | 0.91% | |
| 35,102 | 1.50% | |
| 37,176 | 1.10% |
Location
The municipal center of Patnongon is situated at approximately 10° 55' North, 121° 60' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.4 meters or 50.6 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 Patnongon are Iloilo City, Passi, Bago, Silay, Bacolod, and Talisay. The nearest municipalities are Belison, San Remigio, Sibalom, Bugasong, Valderrama, and San Jose de Buenavista. Its distance from the national capital is 421.48 kilometers (261.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Belison, Antique, 9.13 kilometers (5.68 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- San Remigio, Antique, 13.65 kilometers (8.48 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Sibalom, Antique, 13.98 kilometers (8.69 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Bugasong, Antique, 16.35 kilometers (10.16 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Valderrama, Antique, 17.65 kilometers (10.97 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, 19.67 kilometers (12.23 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 66.97 kilometers (41.61 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 73.89 kilometers (45.91 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 100.95 kilometers (62.73 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 107.70 kilometers (66.92 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Bacolod, 107.82 kilometers (67.00 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 108.09 kilometers (67.17 miles) to the East (S80°E)
Distance from Manila: 421.48 kilometers (261.89 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 37,176, ranked 752 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 64.83 square kilometers, ranked 674 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 221 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 904 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.10%, ranked 995 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal codes are from the Philippine Postal Corporation.