Dingle, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 5035 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 98.37 km2 (37.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 45,965 |
| Density (2020) | 467 / km2 (1,210 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 0' North, 122° 40' East (11.0000, 122.6717) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.0 meters (98.4 feet) |
Dingle is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 98.37 square kilometers or 37.98 square miles which constitutes 1.97% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 45,965. This represented 2.24% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.58% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 467 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,210 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dingle has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abangay | 5.34% | 2,455 | 2,428 | 1.11% | 0.23% |
| Agsalanan | 2.26% | 1,038 | 979 | 6.03% | 1.24% |
| Agtatacay | 3.00% | 1,381 | 1,272 | 8.57% | 1.75% |
| Alegria | 0.89% | 411 | 413 | -0.48% | -0.10% |
| Bongloy | 2.33% | 1,071 | 1,050 | 2.00% | 0.42% |
| Buenavista | 2.08% | 954 | 941 | 1.38% | 0.29% |
| Caguyuman | 2.85% | 1,309 | 1,213 | 7.91% | 1.62% |
| Calicuang | 3.67% | 1,689 | 1,723 | -1.97% | -0.42% |
| Camambugan | 3.48% | 1,598 | 1,541 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Dawis | 2.16% | 992 | 982 | 1.02% | 0.21% |
| Ginalinan Nuevo | 1.89% | 868 | 836 | 3.83% | 0.79% |
| Ginalinan Viejo | 0.77% | 353 | 330 | 6.97% | 1.43% |
| Gutao | 1.79% | 823 | 744 | 10.62% | 2.15% |
| Ilajas | 2.73% | 1,257 | 1,205 | 4.32% | 0.89% |
| Libo-o | 3.61% | 1,660 | 1,591 | 4.34% | 0.90% |
| Licu-an | 4.26% | 1,958 | 1,882 | 4.04% | 0.84% |
| Lincud | 3.89% | 1,788 | 1,693 | 5.61% | 1.16% |
| Matangharon | 1.40% | 642 | 645 | -0.47% | -0.10% |
| Moroboro | 3.39% | 1,557 | 1,596 | -2.44% | -0.52% |
| Namatay | 3.11% | 1,429 | 1,376 | 3.85% | 0.80% |
| Nazuni | 2.87% | 1,318 | 1,368 | -3.65% | -0.78% |
| Pandan | 3.50% | 1,611 | 1,623 | -0.74% | -0.16% |
| Poblacion | 4.05% | 1,861 | 2,005 | -7.18% | -1.56% |
| Potolan | 1.53% | 701 | 649 | 8.01% | 1.64% |
| San Jose | 5.11% | 2,347 | 2,409 | -2.57% | -0.55% |
| San Matias | 4.47% | 2,055 | 2,038 | 0.83% | 0.18% |
| Siniba-an | 5.35% | 2,460 | 2,402 | 2.41% | 0.50% |
| Tabugon | 4.04% | 1,858 | 1,786 | 4.03% | 0.84% |
| Tambunac | 1.35% | 622 | 650 | -4.31% | -0.92% |
| Tanghawan | 4.09% | 1,880 | 1,965 | -4.33% | -0.93% |
| Tiguib | 1.30% | 597 | 575 | 3.83% | 0.79% |
| Tinocuan | 3.84% | 1,765 | 1,701 | 3.76% | 0.78% |
| Tulatula-an | 3.60% | 1,657 | 1,724 | -3.89% | -0.83% |
| Dingle Total | 45,965 | 45,335 | 1.39% | 0.29% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dingle for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱123,694,999.35.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 62,201,879.52 | – |
| 2010 | 66,004,067.69 | 6.11% |
| 2011 | 74,655,064.64 | 13.11% |
| 2012 | 74,463,600.77 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 84,149,650.26 | 13.01% |
| 2014 | 96,967,497.19 | 15.23% |
| 2015 | 112,808,600.73 | 16.34% |
| 2016 | 123,694,999.35 | 9.65% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dingle in the 2015 Census was 45,318 broken down into 10,414 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,405 | 6,625 | 5.34 | |
| 35,616 | 6,956 | 5.12 | |
| 38,287 | 7,529 | 5.09 | |
| 40,765 | 8,626 | 4.73 | |
| 43,192 | 9,263 | 4.66 | |
| 45,318 | 10,414 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dingle is 5 to 9, with 4,604 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 747 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 760 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,635 | 8.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,604 | 10.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,341 | 9.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,013 | 8.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,666 | 8.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,609 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,244 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,905 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,559 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,429 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,183 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,924 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,624 | 3.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,312 | 2.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 945 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 747 | 1.65% |
| 80 and over | 835 | 1.84% |
| Total | 45,335 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dingle grew from 12,129 in 1903 to 45,965 in 2020, an increase of 33,836 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.29%, or an increase of 630 people, from the previous population of 45,335 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,129 | – | |
| 13,333 | 0.60% | |
| 16,698 | 1.13% | |
| 18,475 | 1.04% | |
| 19,748 | 0.59% | |
| 23,375 | 1.66% | |
| 26,368 | 2.45% | |
| 29,179 | 2.05% | |
| 35,415 | 1.96% | |
| 35,639 | 0.12% | |
| 38,311 | 1.56% | |
| 40,828 | 0.88% | |
| 43,290 | 2.15% | |
| 45,335 | 0.88% | |
| 45,965 | 0.29% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dingle for the year 2019 was 27,376, broken down into 13,334 males and 14,042 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dingle is situated at approximately 11° 0' North, 122° 40' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.0 meters or 98.4 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 Dingle are Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Silay, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, and Bacolod. The nearest municipalities are Pototan, Iloilo, San Enrique, Iloilo, Anilao, Iloilo, Dueñas, Iloilo, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, and Mina, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 437.62 kilometers (271.93 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pototan, Iloilo, 7.51 kilometers (4.67 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- San Enrique, Iloilo, 8.19 kilometers (5.09 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Anilao, Iloilo, 8.99 kilometers (5.58 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Dueñas, Iloilo, 9.36 kilometers (5.82 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, 12.13 kilometers (7.54 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Mina, Iloilo, 13.17 kilometers (8.19 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
Nearest cities
- Passi, Iloilo, 12.67 kilometers (7.88 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Iloilo City, 34.78 kilometers (21.61 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 39.82 kilometers (24.74 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 43.47 kilometers (27.01 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 45.04 kilometers (27.99 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Bacolod, 47.09 kilometers (29.26 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
Distance from Manila: 437.62 kilometers (271.93 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.