Odiongan, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 5505 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tablas Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Area (2013) | 185.67 km2 (71.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 49,284 |
| Density (2020) | 265 / km2 (687 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 24' North, 121° 59' East (12.4000, 121.9825) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Odiongan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 185.67 square kilometers or 71.69 square miles which constitutes 12.11% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 49,284. This represented 15.95% of the total population of Romblon province, or 1.53% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 265 inhabitants per square kilometer or 687 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Odiongan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amatong | 3.04% | 1,497 | 1,272 | 17.69% | 3.49% |
| Anahao | 4.44% | 2,186 | 1,997 | 9.46% | 1.92% |
| Bangon | 3.43% | 1,689 | 1,364 | 23.83% | 4.60% |
| Batiano | 4.56% | 2,246 | 2,008 | 11.85% | 2.39% |
| Budiong | 5.69% | 2,802 | 2,596 | 7.94% | 1.62% |
| Canduyong | 4.25% | 2,097 | 1,790 | 17.15% | 3.39% |
| Dapawan | 8.79% | 4,334 | 4,126 | 5.04% | 1.04% |
| Gabawan | 6.23% | 3,068 | 2,587 | 18.59% | 3.65% |
| Libertad | 5.12% | 2,522 | 2,347 | 7.46% | 1.53% |
| Ligaya | 2.17% | 1,069 | 1,035 | 3.29% | 0.68% |
| Liwanag | 1.10% | 540 | 1,047 | -48.42% | -13.01% |
| Liwayway | 0.96% | 475 | 729 | -34.84% | -8.62% |
| Malilico | 1.99% | 980 | 950 | 3.16% | 0.66% |
| Mayha | 2.96% | 1,458 | 1,181 | 23.45% | 4.53% |
| Panique | 5.94% | 2,929 | 2,713 | 7.96% | 1.63% |
| Pato-o | 6.33% | 3,119 | 2,862 | 8.98% | 1.83% |
| Poctoy | 4.97% | 2,450 | 2,370 | 3.38% | 0.70% |
| Progreso Este | 3.29% | 1,622 | 1,441 | 12.56% | 2.52% |
| Progreso Weste | 1.72% | 847 | 861 | -1.63% | -0.34% |
| Rizal | 4.02% | 1,981 | 1,715 | 15.51% | 3.08% |
| Tabing Dagat | 2.14% | 1,054 | 1,117 | -5.64% | -1.21% |
| Tabobo-an | 2.91% | 1,432 | 1,322 | 8.32% | 1.70% |
| Tuburan | 4.21% | 2,077 | 1,716 | 21.04% | 4.10% |
| Tulay | 4.83% | 2,378 | 1,999 | 18.96% | 3.72% |
| Tumingad | 4.93% | 2,432 | 2,222 | 9.45% | 1.92% |
| Odiongan Total | 49,284 | 45,367 | 8.63% | 1.76% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Odiongan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱139,117,003.31.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 72,683,016.84 | – |
| 2010 | 80,950,620.51 | 11.37% |
| 2011 | 89,478,833.74 | 10.54% |
| 2012 | 87,812,927.62 | -1.86% |
| 2013 | 96,722,149.22 | 10.15% |
| 2014 | 108,867,367.48 | 12.56% |
| 2015 | 126,661,256.00 | 16.34% |
| 2016 | 139,117,003.31 | 9.83% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Odiongan in the 2015 Census was 44,638 broken down into 11,460 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,473 | 6,845 | 4.74 | |
| 35,464 | 7,702 | 4.60 | |
| 39,042 | 8,624 | 4.53 | |
| 41,651 | 9,435 | 4.41 | |
| 43,513 | 10,317 | 4.22 | |
| 44,638 | 11,460 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Odiongan is 15 to 19, with 4,918 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 579 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 851 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,849 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,321 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,804 | 10.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,918 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,586 | 7.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,113 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,928 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,705 | 5.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,721 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,653 | 5.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,176 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,010 | 4.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,498 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,167 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 908 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 580 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 579 | 1.28% |
| Total | 45,367 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Odiongan grew from 8,323 in 1903 to 49,284 in 2020, an increase of 40,961 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.76%, or an increase of 3,917 people, from the previous population of 45,367 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,323 | – | |
| 13,366 | 3.04% | |
| 16,628 | 1.10% | |
| 18,401 | 1.04% | |
| 22,859 | 1.93% | |
| 28,501 | 2.18% | |
| 30,198 | 1.17% | |
| 27,188 | -2.08% | |
| 32,498 | 1.80% | |
| 35,527 | 1.68% | |
| 39,069 | 2.06% | |
| 42,062 | 1.02% | |
| 43,676 | 1.38% | |
| 45,367 | 0.73% | |
| 49,284 | 1.76% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Odiongan for the year 2019 was 29,211, broken down into 14,166 males and 15,045 females.
Location
The municipal center of Odiongan is situated at approximately 12° 24' North, 121° 59' East, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 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 Odiongan are Roxas City, Capiz, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Passi, Iloilo, Lucena, Masbate City, Masbate, and Batangas City, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Ferrol, Romblon, Santa Maria, Romblon, San Andres, Romblon, Looc, Romblon, Alcantara, Romblon, and San Agustin, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 265.55 kilometers (165.01 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Ferrol, Romblon, 8.31 kilometers (5.16 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S34°W)
- Santa Maria, Romblon, 12.12 kilometers (7.53 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- San Andres, Romblon, 13.70 kilometers (8.52 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Looc, Romblon, 15.53 kilometers (9.65 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Alcantara, Romblon, 17.41 kilometers (10.82 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- San Agustin, Romblon, 24.78 kilometers (15.40 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 123.35 kilometers (76.65 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 141.55 kilometers (87.96 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 159.68 kilometers (99.22 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Lucena, 174.50 kilometers (108.43 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 178.16 kilometers (110.70 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 180.46 kilometers (112.13 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
Distance from Manila: 265.55 kilometers (165.01 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.