Cuartero, Province of Capiz
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 5811 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 106.58 km2 (41.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,993 |
| Density (2020) | 263 / km2 (680 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 20' North, 122° 40' East (11.3411, 122.6694) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.1 meters (72.5 feet) |
Cuartero is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Capiz.
The municipality has a land area of 106.58 square kilometers or 41.15 square miles which constitutes 4.11% of Capiz's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,993. This represented 3.48% of the total population of Capiz province, or 0.35% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 263 inhabitants per square kilometer or 680 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cuartero has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agcabugao | 3.02% | 845 | 842 | 0.36% | 0.07% |
| Agdahon | 8.09% | 2,264 | 2,145 | 5.55% | 1.14% |
| Agnaga | 3.43% | 961 | 831 | 15.64% | 3.11% |
| Angub | 4.80% | 1,344 | 1,294 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Balingasag | 3.45% | 967 | 937 | 3.20% | 0.67% |
| Bito-on Ilawod | 3.90% | 1,093 | 1,092 | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Bito-on Ilaya | 4.43% | 1,239 | 1,121 | 10.53% | 2.13% |
| Bun-od | 2.52% | 706 | 706 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Carataya | 6.04% | 1,690 | 1,682 | 0.48% | 0.10% |
| Lunayan | 2.77% | 775 | 736 | 5.30% | 1.09% |
| Mahabang Sapa | 2.55% | 713 | 714 | -0.14% | -0.03% |
| Mahunodhunod | 5.25% | 1,471 | 1,588 | -7.37% | -1.60% |
| Maindang | 4.74% | 1,327 | 1,332 | -0.38% | -0.08% |
| Mainit | 4.51% | 1,262 | 1,222 | 3.27% | 0.68% |
| Malagab-i | 6.12% | 1,712 | 1,640 | 4.39% | 0.91% |
| Nagba | 5.99% | 1,676 | 1,682 | -0.36% | -0.08% |
| Poblacion Ilawod | 4.29% | 1,201 | 1,144 | 4.98% | 1.03% |
| Poblacion Ilaya | 3.67% | 1,027 | 1,029 | -0.19% | -0.04% |
| Poblacion Takas | 6.21% | 1,737 | 1,722 | 0.87% | 0.18% |
| Puti-an | 4.24% | 1,186 | 1,168 | 1.54% | 0.32% |
| San Antonio | 6.09% | 1,706 | 1,699 | 0.41% | 0.09% |
| Sinabsaban | 3.90% | 1,091 | 1,082 | 0.83% | 0.17% |
| Cuartero Total | 27,993 | 27,408 | 2.13% | 0.45% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cuartero for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱81,105,318.34.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,751,364.84 | – |
| 2010 | 48,757,187.68 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 52,837,016.47 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 51,807,633.93 | -1.95% |
| 2013 | 57,296,623.73 | 10.59% |
| 2014 | 64,264,438.56 | 12.16% |
| 2015 | 73,506,071.00 | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 81,105,318.34 | 10.34% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cuartero in the 2015 Census was 27,408 broken down into 6,446 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,592 | 4,032 | 5.60 | |
| 26,477 | 4,699 | 5.63 | |
| 24,280 | 4,681 | 5.19 | |
| 25,300 | 5,329 | 4.75 | |
| 25,456 | 5,702 | 4.46 | |
| 27,408 | 6,446 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cuartero is 15 to 19, with 2,756 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 372 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 464 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,091 | 7.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,706 | 9.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,659 | 9.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,756 | 10.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,603 | 9.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,180 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,847 | 6.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,722 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,540 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,511 | 5.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,369 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,118 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 909 | 3.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 708 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 472 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 381 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 372 | 1.36% |
| Total | 27,408 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cuartero grew from 3,613 in 1903 to 27,993 in 2020, an increase of 24,380 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.45%, or an increase of 585 people, from the previous population of 27,408 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,613 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 9,985 | -0.78% | |
| 11,534 | 1.28% | |
| 14,497 | 2.26% | |
| 17,665 | 4.05% | |
| 18,513 | 0.94% | |
| 22,597 | 2.01% | |
| 26,477 | 3.01% | |
| 24,286 | -1.83% | |
| 25,306 | 0.57% | |
| 25,456 | 0.22% | |
| 27,408 | 1.42% | |
| 27,993 | 0.45% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cuartero for the year 2019 was 19,544, broken down into 9,935 males and 9,609 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cuartero is situated at approximately 11° 20' North, 122° 40' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.1 meters or 72.5 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 Cuartero are Passi, Iloilo, Roxas City, Capiz, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Dao, Capiz, Dumalag, Capiz, Dumarao, Capiz, Sigma, Capiz, Mambusao, Capiz, and Maayon, Capiz. Its distance from the national capital is 403.52 kilometers (250.74 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dao, Capiz, 6.08 kilometers (3.78 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Dumalag, Capiz, 6.64 kilometers (4.13 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Dumarao, Capiz, 8.83 kilometers (5.49 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Sigma, Capiz, 8.86 kilometers (5.50 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Mambusao, Capiz, 12.52 kilometers (7.78 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Maayon, Capiz, 13.22 kilometers (8.22 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
Nearest cities
- Passi, Iloilo, 25.70 kilometers (15.97 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 28.27 kilometers (17.56 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 65.50 kilometers (40.70 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 68.65 kilometers (42.66 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Iloilo City, 71.50 kilometers (44.43 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 74.31 kilometers (46.17 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
Distance from Manila: 403.52 kilometers (250.74 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°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.