Agutaya, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 5320 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Area (2013) | 37.31 km2 (14.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 12,867 |
| Density (2020) | 345 / km2 (893 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 9' North, 120° 56' East (11.1511, 120.9394) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Agutaya is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 37.31 square kilometers or 14.41 square miles which constitutes 0.25% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,867. This represented 1.37% of the total population of Palawan province, or 0.40% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 345 inhabitants per square kilometer or 893 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Agutaya has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abagat | 3.23% | 415 | 387 | 7.24% | 1.48% |
| Algeciras | 38.51% | 4,955 | 4,584 | 8.09% | 1.65% |
| Bangcal | 2.08% | 267 | 265 | 0.75% | 0.16% |
| Cambian | 3.23% | 415 | 397 | 4.53% | 0.94% |
| Concepcion | 26.67% | 3,431 | 3,813 | -10.02% | -2.20% |
| Diit | 9.57% | 1,231 | 1,064 | 15.70% | 3.12% |
| Maracanao | 2.42% | 312 | 309 | 0.97% | 0.20% |
| Matarawis | 2.79% | 359 | 349 | 2.87% | 0.60% |
| Villafria | 4.65% | 598 | 516 | 15.89% | 3.15% |
| Villasol | 6.87% | 884 | 861 | 2.67% | 0.56% |
| Agutaya Total | 12,867 | 12,545 | 2.57% | 0.54% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Agutaya for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱45,932,320.99.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 21,966,659.32 | – |
| 2010 | 30,845,040.00 | 40.42% |
| 2011 | 27,704,729.39 | -10.18% |
| 2012 | 29,332,517.35 | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 32,990,853.21 | 12.47% |
| 2014 | 37,141,389.79 | 12.58% |
| 2015 | 41,770,294.21 | 12.46% |
| 2016 | 45,932,320.99 | 9.96% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Agutaya in the 2015 Census was 12,492 broken down into 3,045 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,049 | 1,135 | 5.33 | |
| 7,250 | 1,332 | 5.44 | |
| 10,413 | 2,040 | 5.10 | |
| 10,426 | 2,111 | 4.94 | |
| 11,906 | 2,586 | 4.60 | |
| 12,492 | 3,045 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Agutaya is 5 to 9, with 1,641 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 75 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 304 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,304 | 10.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,641 | 13.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,514 | 12.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,144 | 9.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 964 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,014 | 8.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 917 | 7.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 790 | 6.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 769 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 552 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 465 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 375 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 233 | 1.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 222 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 159 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 103 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 75 | 0.60% |
| Total | 12,545 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Agutaya grew from 3,085 in 1918 to 12,867 in 2020, an increase of 9,782 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 322 people, from the previous population of 12,545 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,085 | – | |
| 3,866 | 1.13% | |
| 4,846 | 2.34% | |
| 4,334 | -0.98% | |
| 4,203 | -0.30% | |
| 4,397 | 0.91% | |
| 4,684 | 1.27% | |
| 6,052 | 2.60% | |
| 7,250 | 3.44% | |
| 10,422 | 8.09% | |
| 10,426 | 0.01% | |
| 11,906 | 4.95% | |
| 12,545 | 1.00% | |
| 12,867 | 0.53% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Agutaya for the year 2019 was 7,627, broken down into 4,003 males and 3,624 females.
Location
The municipal center of Agutaya is situated at approximately 11° 9' North, 120° 56' East, in the island of Agutaya. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 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 Agutaya are Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Roxas City, Capiz, Bago, Negros Occidental, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, and Silay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Cuyo, Palawan, Magsaysay, Palawan, Caluya, Antique, Belison, Antique, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, and Patnongon, Antique. Its distance from the national capital is 380.48 kilometers (236.42 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cuyo, Palawan, 33.83 kilometers (21.02 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Magsaysay, Palawan, 33.98 kilometers (21.11 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Caluya, Antique, 108.88 kilometers (67.65 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Belison, Antique, 117.01 kilometers (72.71 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, 118.39 kilometers (73.56 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Patnongon, Antique, 118.28 kilometers (73.50 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 184.90 kilometers (114.89 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 185.89 kilometers (115.51 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 203.60 kilometers (126.51 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 218.19 kilometers (135.58 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 223.09 kilometers (138.62 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 225.64 kilometers (140.21 miles) to the East (S80°E)
Distance from Manila: 380.48 kilometers (236.42 miles) to the North (N1°E)
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.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.