Barotac Nuevo, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 5007 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 94.49 km2 (36.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 58,176 |
| Density (2020) | 616 / km2 (1,595 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 54' North, 122° 42' East (10.8951, 122.7041) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.0 meters (42.7 feet) |
Barotac Nuevo is a coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 94.49 square kilometers or 36.48 square miles which constitutes 1.89% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 58,176. This represented 2.84% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.73% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 616 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,595 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Barotac Nuevo has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acuit | 4.84% | 2,814 | 2,510 | 12.11% | 2.44% |
| Agcuyawan Calsada | 3.61% | 2,099 | 2,099 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Agcuyawan Pulo | 2.49% | 1,447 | 1,351 | 7.11% | 1.46% |
| Bagongbong | 2.01% | 1,170 | 1,029 | 13.70% | 2.74% |
| Baras | 2.14% | 1,244 | 858 | 44.99% | 8.13% |
| Bungca | 4.08% | 2,374 | 2,293 | 3.53% | 0.73% |
| Cabilauan | 5.21% | 3,033 | 2,808 | 8.01% | 1.64% |
| Cruz | 2.21% | 1,283 | 1,226 | 4.65% | 0.96% |
| Guintas | 4.05% | 2,357 | 2,326 | 1.33% | 0.28% |
| Igbong | 1.54% | 895 | 867 | 3.23% | 0.67% |
| Ilaud Poblacion | 3.36% | 1,956 | 2,296 | -14.81% | -3.32% |
| Ilaya Poblacion | 2.27% | 1,321 | 1,532 | -13.77% | -3.07% |
| Jalaud | 4.90% | 2,850 | 2,523 | 12.96% | 2.60% |
| Lagubang | 4.85% | 2,821 | 2,709 | 4.13% | 0.86% |
| Lanas | 2.68% | 1,558 | 1,463 | 6.49% | 1.33% |
| Lico-an | 3.95% | 2,296 | 1,956 | 17.38% | 3.43% |
| Linao | 0.96% | 561 | 482 | 16.39% | 3.25% |
| Monpon | 4.44% | 2,582 | 2,281 | 13.20% | 2.64% |
| Palaciawan | 3.41% | 1,986 | 1,802 | 10.21% | 2.07% |
| Patag | 2.82% | 1,642 | 1,483 | 10.72% | 2.17% |
| Salihid | 3.94% | 2,294 | 2,119 | 8.26% | 1.68% |
| Sohoton | 2.78% | 1,616 | 1,446 | 11.76% | 2.37% |
| So-ol | 2.83% | 1,649 | 1,458 | 13.10% | 2.63% |
| Tabucan | 6.44% | 3,746 | 3,498 | 7.09% | 1.45% |
| Tabuc-Suba | 3.63% | 2,113 | 1,967 | 7.42% | 1.52% |
| Talisay | 3.42% | 1,987 | 1,882 | 5.58% | 1.15% |
| Tinorian | 3.65% | 2,122 | 1,958 | 8.38% | 1.71% |
| Tiwi | 4.54% | 2,641 | 2,420 | 9.13% | 1.86% |
| Tubungan | 2.95% | 1,719 | 1,504 | 14.30% | 2.85% |
| Barotac Nuevo Total | 58,176 | 54,146 | 7.44% | 1.52% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Barotac Nuevo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱127,638,307.70.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69,483,686.50 | – |
| 2010 | 73,451,429.71 | 5.71% |
| 2011 | 80,990,211.74 | 10.26% |
| 2012 | 79,282,917.69 | -2.11% |
| 2013 | 88,533,793.86 | 11.67% |
| 2014 | 102,738,434.22 | 16.04% |
| 2015 | 112,021,459.95 | 9.04% |
| 2016 | 127,638,307.70 | 13.94% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Barotac Nuevo in the 2015 Census was 54,118 broken down into 11,991 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,706 | 7,121 | 5.58 | |
| 40,947 | 7,800 | 5.25 | |
| 45,743 | 8,757 | 5.22 | |
| 49,457 | 10,129 | 4.88 | |
| 51,847 | 11,034 | 4.70 | |
| 54,118 | 11,991 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barotac Nuevo is 5 to 9, with 5,786 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 763 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,040 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,363 | 8.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,786 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,549 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,149 | 9.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,489 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,947 | 7.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,688 | 6.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,393 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,064 | 5.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,089 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,616 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,210 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,759 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,386 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,048 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 807 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 763 | 1.41% |
| Total | 54,146 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barotac Nuevo grew from 9,904 in 1903 to 58,176 in 2020, an increase of 48,272 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.52%, or an increase of 4,030 people, from the previous population of 54,146 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,904 | – | |
| 13,299 | 1.88% | |
| 20,572 | 2.20% | |
| 21,860 | 0.62% | |
| 23,164 | 0.51% | |
| 30,131 | 2.61% | |
| 33,443 | 2.11% | |
| 34,276 | 0.49% | |
| 39,757 | 1.49% | |
| 40,968 | 0.56% | |
| 45,804 | 2.42% | |
| 49,515 | 1.08% | |
| 51,867 | 1.70% | |
| 54,146 | 0.82% | |
| 58,176 | 1.52% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Barotac Nuevo for the year 2019 was 37,049, broken down into 18,091 males and 18,958 females.
Location
The municipal center of Barotac Nuevo is situated at approximately 10° 54' North, 122° 42' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.0 meters or 42.7 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 Barotac Nuevo are Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Silay, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, and Victorias, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Dumangas, Iloilo, Pototan, Iloilo, Anilao, Iloilo, New Lucena, Iloilo, Dingle, Iloilo, and Zarraga, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 449.65 kilometers (279.40 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dumangas, Iloilo, 8.20 kilometers (5.10 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Pototan, Iloilo, 9.10 kilometers (5.65 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Anilao, Iloilo, 10.60 kilometers (6.59 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- New Lucena, Iloilo, 11.90 kilometers (7.39 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Dingle, Iloilo, 12.13 kilometers (7.54 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Zarraga, Iloilo, 12.99 kilometers (8.07 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
Nearest cities
- Passi, Iloilo, 24.80 kilometers (15.41 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Iloilo City, 25.94 kilometers (16.12 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 31.31 kilometers (19.46 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 33.67 kilometers (20.92 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Bacolod, 36.29 kilometers (22.55 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 40.18 kilometers (24.97 miles) to the East (N89°E)
Distance from Manila: 449.65 kilometers (279.40 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.