Guimbal, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 5022 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Panay Gulf [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 44.63 km2 (17.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,022 |
| Density (2020) | 785 / km2 (2,033 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 40' North, 122° 19' East (10.6615, 122.3228) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.0 meters (36.2 feet) |
Guimbal is a coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 44.63 square kilometers or 17.23 square miles which constitutes 0.89% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,022. This represented 1.71% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.44% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 785 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,033 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Guimbal 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anono-o | 2.58% | 904 | 869 | 4.03% | 0.83% |
| Bacong | 1.42% | 497 | 426 | 16.67% | 3.30% |
| Bagumbayan Poblacion | 1.29% | 451 | 419 | 7.64% | 1.56% |
| Balantad-Carlos Fruto | 3.97% | 1,390 | 1,300 | 6.92% | 1.42% |
| Baras | 3.57% | 1,252 | 1,189 | 5.30% | 1.09% |
| Binanua-an | 1.54% | 539 | 574 | -6.10% | -1.32% |
| Bongol San Miguel | 1.07% | 374 | 411 | -9.00% | -1.97% |
| Bongol San Vicente | 6.23% | 2,181 | 2,091 | 4.30% | 0.89% |
| Bulad | 2.22% | 776 | 783 | -0.89% | -0.19% |
| Buluangan | 2.15% | 754 | 733 | 2.86% | 0.60% |
| Burgos-Gengos | 1.60% | 559 | 666 | -16.07% | -3.62% |
| Cabasi | 3.11% | 1,088 | 1,011 | 7.62% | 1.56% |
| Cabubugan | 5.17% | 1,811 | 1,772 | 2.20% | 0.46% |
| Calampitao | 2.00% | 702 | 782 | -10.23% | -2.25% |
| Camangahan | 5.74% | 2,012 | 2,037 | -1.23% | -0.26% |
| Generosa-Cristobal Colon | 2.24% | 783 | 774 | 1.16% | 0.24% |
| Gerona-Gimeno | 1.79% | 626 | 627 | -0.16% | -0.03% |
| Girado-Magsaysay | 1.68% | 588 | 466 | 26.18% | 5.02% |
| Gotera | 0.33% | 116 | 137 | -15.33% | -3.44% |
| Igcocolo | 9.25% | 3,239 | 3,199 | 1.25% | 0.26% |
| Iyasan | 1.66% | 582 | 426 | 36.62% | 6.79% |
| Libo-on Gonzales | 1.18% | 415 | 308 | 34.74% | 6.48% |
| Lubacan | 1.80% | 631 | 583 | 8.23% | 1.68% |
| Nahapay | 4.09% | 1,433 | 1,414 | 1.34% | 0.28% |
| Nalundan | 5.14% | 1,799 | 1,762 | 2.10% | 0.44% |
| Nanga | 5.18% | 1,815 | 1,696 | 7.02% | 1.44% |
| Nito-an Lupsag | 2.00% | 702 | 639 | 9.86% | 2.00% |
| Particion | 4.03% | 1,410 | 1,442 | -2.22% | -0.47% |
| Pescadores | 2.23% | 782 | 720 | 8.61% | 1.75% |
| Rizal-Tuguisan | 4.78% | 1,673 | 1,712 | -2.28% | -0.48% |
| Santa Rosa-Laguna | 5.39% | 1,889 | 1,699 | 11.18% | 2.26% |
| Sipitan-Badiang | 2.22% | 777 | 730 | 6.44% | 1.32% |
| Torreblanca-Blumentritt | 1.35% | 472 | 423 | 11.58% | 2.33% |
| Guimbal Total | 35,022 | 33,820 | 3.55% | 0.74% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Guimbal for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱80,622,274.83.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 50,657,526.13 | – |
| 2010 | 48,263,487.57 | -4.73% |
| 2011 | 52,488,159.62 | 8.75% |
| 2012 | 52,332,623.15 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 59,612,688.96 | 13.91% |
| 2014 | 65,109,278.03 | 9.22% |
| 2015 | 76,955,468.58 | 18.19% |
| 2016 | 80,622,274.83 | 4.76% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Guimbal in the 2015 Census was 33,755 broken down into 7,470 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,470 | 4,238 | 5.54 | |
| 26,304 | 4,761 | 5.52 | |
| 27,698 | 5,310 | 5.22 | |
| 29,697 | 6,351 | 4.68 | |
| 32,284 | 6,804 | 4.74 | |
| 33,755 | 7,470 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guimbal is 5 to 9, with 3,109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 502 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 610 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,383 | 7.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,109 | 9.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,036 | 8.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,847 | 8.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,840 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,785 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,678 | 7.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,479 | 7.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,075 | 6.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,951 | 5.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,745 | 5.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,409 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,205 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 923 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 716 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 502 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 527 | 1.56% |
| Total | 33,820 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guimbal grew from 7,530 in 1903 to 35,022 in 2020, an increase of 27,492 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.74%, or an increase of 1,202 people, from the previous population of 33,820 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,530 | – | |
| 23,964 | 7.58% | |
| 11,128 | -3.76% | |
| 11,862 | 0.66% | |
| 13,487 | 1.14% | |
| 16,306 | 1.87% | |
| 18,041 | 2.05% | |
| 19,502 | 1.57% | |
| 23,478 | 1.87% | |
| 26,316 | 2.16% | |
| 27,707 | 1.11% | |
| 29,724 | 0.97% | |
| 32,325 | 3.10% | |
| 33,820 | 0.86% | |
| 35,022 | 0.74% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Guimbal for the year 2019 was 21,439, broken down into 10,031 males and 11,408 females.
Location
The municipal center of Guimbal is situated at approximately 10° 40' North, 122° 19' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.0 meters or 36.2 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 Guimbal are Iloilo City, Bago, Negros Occidental, Passi, Iloilo, Bacolod, La Carlota, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Tigbauan, Iloilo, Igbaras, Iloilo, Miagao, Iloilo, Tubungan, Iloilo, Leon, Iloilo, and Oton, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 458.49 kilometers (284.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tigbauan, Iloilo, 6.00 kilometers (3.73 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Igbaras, Iloilo, 8.80 kilometers (5.47 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Miagao, Iloilo, 9.82 kilometers (6.10 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Tubungan, Iloilo, 11.50 kilometers (7.15 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Leon, Iloilo, 14.98 kilometers (9.31 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Oton, Iloilo, 17.27 kilometers (10.73 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 27.31 kilometers (16.97 miles) to the East (N80°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 57.84 kilometers (35.94 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 60.64 kilometers (37.68 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Bacolod, 68.78 kilometers (42.74 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 70.64 kilometers (43.89 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 71.00 kilometers (44.12 miles) to the East (N83°E)
Distance from Manila: 458.49 kilometers (284.89 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°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.