Concepcion, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 5013 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Visayan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tagubanhan, Panay, Pan de Azucar |
| Area (2013) | 86.12 km2 (33.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 44,633 |
| Density (2020) | 518 / km2 (1,342 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 13' North, 123° 6' East (11.2148, 123.1082) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.1 feet) |
Concepcion is a coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 86.12 square kilometers or 33.25 square miles which constitutes 1.72% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 44,633. This represented 2.18% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.56% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 518 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,342 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Concepcion has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aglosong | 3.67% | 1,639 | 1,628 | 0.68% | 0.14% |
| Agnaga | 2.66% | 1,189 | 1,254 | -5.18% | -1.11% |
| Bacjawan Norte | 3.70% | 1,650 | 899 | 83.54% | 13.63% |
| Bacjawan Sur | 8.35% | 3,729 | 1,583 | 135.57% | 19.76% |
| Bagongon | 3.06% | 1,365 | 1,649 | -17.22% | -3.90% |
| Batiti | 2.25% | 1,006 | 981 | 2.55% | 0.53% |
| Botlog | 1.03% | 458 | 479 | -4.38% | -0.94% |
| Calamigan | 2.46% | 1,097 | 1,095 | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Dungon | 1.04% | 465 | 488 | -4.71% | -1.01% |
| Igbon | 5.53% | 2,469 | 2,740 | -9.89% | -2.17% |
| Jamul-awon | 2.38% | 1,061 | 1,095 | -3.11% | -0.66% |
| Lo-ong | 8.63% | 3,852 | 3,506 | 9.87% | 2.00% |
| Macalbang | 4.54% | 2,027 | 2,044 | -0.83% | -0.18% |
| Macatunao | 3.23% | 1,443 | 1,592 | -9.36% | -2.05% |
| Malangabang | 7.35% | 3,281 | 3,350 | -2.06% | -0.44% |
| Maliogliog | 0.90% | 402 | 510 | -21.18% | -4.89% |
| Niño | 0.87% | 387 | 351 | 10.26% | 2.08% |
| Nipa | 3.28% | 1,465 | 1,429 | 2.52% | 0.53% |
| Plandico | 1.51% | 672 | 695 | -3.31% | -0.71% |
| Poblacion | 10.66% | 4,760 | 4,957 | -3.97% | -0.85% |
| Polopina | 8.03% | 3,582 | 3,771 | -5.01% | -1.08% |
| Salvacion | 1.43% | 638 | 621 | 2.74% | 0.57% |
| Talotu-an | 5.50% | 2,457 | 2,771 | -11.33% | -2.50% |
| Tambaliza | 6.88% | 3,070 | 3,139 | -2.20% | -0.47% |
| Tamis-ac | 1.05% | 469 | 532 | -11.84% | -2.62% |
| Concepcion Total | 44,633 | 43,159 | 3.42% | 0.71% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Concepcion for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱112,289,550.51.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,617,180.75 | – |
| 2010 | 59,355,618.30 | 10.70% |
| 2011 | 67,835,481.09 | 14.29% |
| 2012 | 72,868,298.13 | 7.42% |
| 2013 | 79,386,768.17 | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 85,219,063.52 | 7.35% |
| 2015 | 93,941,902.25 | 10.24% |
| 2016 | 112,289,550.51 | 19.53% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Concepcion in the 2015 Census was 43,110 broken down into 10,202 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,347 | 5,189 | 5.46 | |
| 30,106 | 5,746 | 5.24 | |
| 34,234 | 6,435 | 5.32 | |
| 36,875 | 7,464 | 4.94 | |
| 39,617 | 8,272 | 4.79 | |
| 43,110 | 10,202 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Concepcion is 10 to 14, with 4,979 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 427 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 896 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,655 | 8.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,849 | 11.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,979 | 11.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,702 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,078 | 9.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,267 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,841 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,621 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,263 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,058 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,860 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,597 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,184 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 850 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 571 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 461 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 427 | 0.99% |
| Total | 43,159 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Concepcion grew from 4,565 in 1903 to 44,633 in 2020, an increase of 40,068 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.71%, or an increase of 1,474 people, from the previous population of 43,159 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,565 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 9,184 | 0.86% | |
| 11,183 | 1.75% | |
| 15,743 | 3.40% | |
| 18,554 | 3.35% | |
| 21,121 | 2.62% | |
| 28,355 | 2.99% | |
| 30,111 | 1.13% | |
| 34,240 | 2.79% | |
| 36,881 | 1.03% | |
| 39,617 | 2.64% | |
| 43,159 | 1.64% | |
| 44,633 | 0.71% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Concepcion for the year 2019 was 26,783, broken down into 13,468 males and 13,315 females.
Location
The municipal center of Concepcion is situated at approximately 11° 13' North, 123° 6' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.1 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 Concepcion are Victorias, Negros Occidental, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Sagay, Negros Occidental, Passi, Iloilo, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are San Dionisio, Iloilo, Ajuy, Iloilo, Sara, Iloilo, Lemery, Iloilo, Batad, Iloilo, and Estancia, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 439.10 kilometers (272.84 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Dionisio, Iloilo, 6.31 kilometers (3.92 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Ajuy, Iloilo, 10.78 kilometers (6.70 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Sara, Iloilo, 11.49 kilometers (7.14 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Lemery, Iloilo, 19.78 kilometers (12.29 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Batad, Iloilo, 22.40 kilometers (13.92 miles) to the North (N0°E)
- Estancia, Iloilo, 27.09 kilometers (16.83 miles) to the North (N10°E)
Nearest cities
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 34.84 kilometers (21.65 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 36.14 kilometers (22.46 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 48.45 kilometers (30.10 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 48.69 kilometers (30.25 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 52.32 kilometers (32.51 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 55.03 kilometers (34.19 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
Distance from Manila: 439.10 kilometers (272.84 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°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.