Batad, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 5016 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Visayan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 53.10 km2 (20.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 22,157 |
| Density (2020) | 417 / km2 (1,081 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 25' North, 123° 7' East (11.4173, 123.1098) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.2 meters (85.8 feet) |
Batad is a coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 53.10 square kilometers or 20.50 square miles which constitutes 1.06% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 22,157. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.28% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 417 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,081 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Batad has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alapasco | 2.51% | 556 | 575 | -3.30% | -0.70% |
| Alinsolong | 5.93% | 1,315 | 1,285 | 2.33% | 0.49% |
| Banban | 1.72% | 382 | 332 | 15.06% | 3.00% |
| Batad Viejo | 5.37% | 1,189 | 1,069 | 11.23% | 2.26% |
| Binon-an | 15.53% | 3,442 | 3,262 | 5.52% | 1.14% |
| Bolhog | 3.03% | 672 | 658 | 2.13% | 0.44% |
| Bulak Norte | 2.16% | 478 | 430 | 11.16% | 2.25% |
| Bulak Sur | 5.75% | 1,273 | 1,243 | 2.41% | 0.50% |
| Cabagohan | 3.86% | 856 | 874 | -2.06% | -0.44% |
| Calangag | 3.72% | 825 | 841 | -1.90% | -0.40% |
| Caw-i | 4.03% | 892 | 797 | 11.92% | 2.40% |
| Drancalan | 1.94% | 430 | 416 | 3.37% | 0.70% |
| Embarcadero | 3.75% | 831 | 899 | -7.56% | -1.64% |
| Hamod | 3.34% | 741 | 512 | 44.73% | 8.09% |
| Malico | 2.06% | 456 | 451 | 1.11% | 0.23% |
| Nangka | 1.93% | 428 | 436 | -1.83% | -0.39% |
| Pasayan | 3.05% | 676 | 666 | 1.50% | 0.31% |
| Poblacion | 7.80% | 1,728 | 1,849 | -6.54% | -1.41% |
| Quiazan Florete | 2.07% | 458 | 407 | 12.53% | 2.52% |
| Quiazan Lopez | 1.86% | 413 | 379 | 8.97% | 1.82% |
| Salong | 2.02% | 447 | 436 | 2.52% | 0.53% |
| Santa Ana | 3.09% | 685 | 707 | -3.11% | -0.66% |
| Tanao | 9.15% | 2,028 | 1,946 | 4.21% | 0.87% |
| Tapi-an | 4.31% | 956 | 828 | 15.46% | 3.07% |
| Batad Total | 22,157 | 21,298 | 4.03% | 0.84% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Batad for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱60,639,876.52.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,715,181.44 | – |
| 2010 | 35,621,130.17 | 5.65% |
| 2011 | 38,919,939.08 | 9.26% |
| 2012 | 38,018,497.14 | -2.32% |
| 2013 | 41,727,216.76 | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 48,612,602.69 | 16.50% |
| 2015 | 54,830,724.12 | 12.79% |
| 2016 | 60,639,876.52 | 10.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Batad in the 2015 Census was 21,298 broken down into 5,154 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,327 | 2,523 | 5.68 | |
| 15,343 | 2,967 | 5.17 | |
| 17,006 | 3,254 | 5.23 | |
| 18,295 | 3,747 | 4.88 | |
| 19,385 | 4,126 | 4.70 | |
| 21,298 | 5,154 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batad is 5 to 9, with 2,505 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 213 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 406 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,869 | 8.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,505 | 11.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,473 | 11.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,187 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,851 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,521 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,356 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,323 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,124 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,100 | 5.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 935 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 811 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 630 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 463 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 309 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 222 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 213 | 1.00% |
| Total | 21,298 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batad grew from 2,133 in 1903 to 22,157 in 2020, an increase of 20,024 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.84%, or an increase of 859 people, from the previous population of 21,298 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,133 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,712 | – | |
| 9,372 | 1.93% | |
| 9,819 | 0.94% | |
| 11,790 | 3.73% | |
| 14,337 | 1.98% | |
| 15,345 | 1.28% | |
| 17,009 | 2.23% | |
| 18,298 | 1.01% | |
| 19,385 | 2.12% | |
| 21,298 | 1.81% | |
| 22,157 | 0.84% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Batad for the year 2019 was 14,886, broken down into 7,460 males and 7,426 females.
Location
The municipal center of Batad is situated at approximately 11° 25' North, 123° 7' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.2 meters or 85.8 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 Batad are Roxas City, Capiz, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Passi, Iloilo, Sagay, Negros Occidental, and Silay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Estancia, Iloilo, Balasan, Iloilo, Pilar, Capiz, San Dionisio, Iloilo, Carles, Iloilo, and President Roxas, Capiz. Its distance from the national capital is 420.26 kilometers (261.14 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Estancia, Iloilo, 6.22 kilometers (3.86 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Balasan, Iloilo, 6.57 kilometers (4.08 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Pilar, Capiz, 14.54 kilometers (9.03 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- San Dionisio, Iloilo, 16.37 kilometers (10.17 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Carles, Iloilo, 17.22 kilometers (10.70 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- President Roxas, Capiz, 20.07 kilometers (12.47 miles) to the West (N86°W)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 43.00 kilometers (26.72 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 55.54 kilometers (34.51 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 57.16 kilometers (35.52 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 61.42 kilometers (38.16 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S56°W)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 66.63 kilometers (41.40 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 70.15 kilometers (43.59 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
Distance from Manila: 420.26 kilometers (261.14 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°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.