Ibajay, Province of Aklan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Barangay count | 35 |
| Postal code | 5613 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 158.90 km2 (61.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 52,364 |
| Density (2020) | 330 / km2 (854 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 49' North, 122° 10' East (11.8184, 122.1649) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (22.8 feet) |
Ibajay is a coastal municipality in the province of Aklan.
The municipality has a land area of 158.90 square kilometers or 61.35 square miles which constitutes 9.03% of Aklan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 52,364. This represented 8.51% of the total population of Aklan province, or 0.66% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 330 inhabitants per square kilometer or 854 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ibajay has 35 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agbago | 4.04% | 2,114 | 1,826 | 15.77% | 3.13% |
| Agdugayan | 2.64% | 1,385 | 1,221 | 13.43% | 2.69% |
| Antipolo | 1.56% | 819 | 817 | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| Aparicio | 1.66% | 868 | 887 | -2.14% | -0.45% |
| Aquino | 6.49% | 3,400 | 3,095 | 9.85% | 2.00% |
| Aslum | 3.06% | 1,604 | 1,434 | 11.85% | 2.39% |
| Bagacay | 2.08% | 1,090 | 1,077 | 1.21% | 0.25% |
| Batuan | 2.35% | 1,228 | 1,186 | 3.54% | 0.74% |
| Buenavista | 1.03% | 540 | 485 | 11.34% | 2.29% |
| Bugtongbato | 3.26% | 1,708 | 1,577 | 8.31% | 1.69% |
| Cabugao | 0.51% | 266 | 225 | 18.22% | 3.59% |
| Capilijan | 2.07% | 1,082 | 1,060 | 2.08% | 0.43% |
| Colongcolong | 2.18% | 1,139 | 1,137 | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Laguinbanua | 6.17% | 3,233 | 3,226 | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Mabusao | 1.41% | 740 | 661 | 11.95% | 2.40% |
| Malindog | 0.54% | 284 | 198 | 43.43% | 7.89% |
| Maloco | 5.02% | 2,628 | 2,635 | -0.27% | -0.06% |
| Mina-a | 1.35% | 708 | 683 | 3.66% | 0.76% |
| Monlaque | 1.43% | 747 | 899 | -16.91% | -3.82% |
| Naile | 5.17% | 2,705 | 2,517 | 7.47% | 1.53% |
| Naisud | 6.12% | 3,205 | 3,055 | 4.91% | 1.01% |
| Naligusan | 1.70% | 891 | 833 | 6.96% | 1.43% |
| Ondoy | 5.14% | 2,692 | 2,484 | 8.37% | 1.71% |
| Poblacion | 5.81% | 3,041 | 2,944 | 3.29% | 0.68% |
| Polo | 2.39% | 1,250 | 1,095 | 14.16% | 2.83% |
| Regador | 4.21% | 2,205 | 1,998 | 10.36% | 2.10% |
| Rivera | 0.38% | 201 | 240 | -16.25% | -3.66% |
| Rizal | 2.76% | 1,445 | 1,307 | 10.56% | 2.14% |
| San Isidro | 3.79% | 1,982 | 1,704 | 16.31% | 3.23% |
| San Jose | 4.12% | 2,156 | 2,048 | 5.27% | 1.09% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.25% | 1,179 | 1,278 | -7.75% | -1.68% |
| Tagbaya | 3.22% | 1,688 | 1,761 | -4.15% | -0.89% |
| Tul-ang | 1.76% | 922 | 829 | 11.22% | 2.26% |
| Unat | 1.71% | 895 | 820 | 9.15% | 1.86% |
| Yawan | 0.62% | 324 | 322 | 0.62% | 0.13% |
| Ibajay Total | 52,364 | 49,564 | 5.65% | 1.16% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ibajay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱117,492,923.83.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 65,398,630.15 | – |
| 2010 | 69,299,298.52 | 5.96% |
| 2011 | 75,049,126.99 | 8.30% |
| 2012 | 74,678,533.60 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 84,198,697.86 | 12.75% |
| 2014 | 96,353,169.44 | 14.44% |
| 2015 | 106,722,424.37 | 10.76% |
| 2016 | 117,492,923.83 | 10.09% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ibajay in the 2015 Census was 49,527 broken down into 11,019 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,598 | 6,788 | 5.24 | |
| 36,146 | 7,379 | 4.90 | |
| 39,635 | 7,918 | 5.01 | |
| 42,735 | 9,098 | 4.70 | |
| 45,251 | 9,866 | 4.59 | |
| 49,527 | 11,019 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ibajay is 5 to 9, with 5,185 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 752 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 904 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,801 | 7.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,185 | 10.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,909 | 9.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,955 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,594 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,017 | 8.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,538 | 7.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,007 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,554 | 5.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,475 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,301 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,915 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,537 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,329 | 2.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,002 | 2.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 752 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 789 | 1.59% |
| Total | 49,564 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ibajay grew from 14,774 in 1903 to 52,364 in 2020, an increase of 37,590 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.16%, or an increase of 2,800 people, from the previous population of 49,564 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14,774 | – | |
| 17,542 | 1.09% | |
| 22,740 | 1.31% | |
| 24,086 | 0.59% | |
| 25,305 | 0.44% | |
| 27,129 | 0.68% | |
| 30,343 | 2.27% | |
| 31,214 | 0.57% | |
| 35,640 | 1.34% | |
| 36,184 | 0.28% | |
| 39,643 | 1.98% | |
| 42,742 | 1.04% | |
| 45,279 | 2.12% | |
| 49,564 | 1.74% | |
| 52,364 | 1.16% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ibajay for the year 2019 was 30,949, broken down into 15,377 males and 15,572 females.
Location
The municipal center of Ibajay is situated at approximately 11° 49' North, 122° 10' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 22.8 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 Ibajay are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Nabas, Aklan, Tangalan, Aklan, Pandan, Antique, Makato, Aklan, Numancia, Aklan, and Lezo, Aklan. Its distance from the national capital is 332.29 kilometers (206.48 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Nabas, Aklan, 7.42 kilometers (4.61 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Tangalan, Aklan, 11.95 kilometers (7.42 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Pandan, Antique, 13.10 kilometers (8.14 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Makato, Aklan, 18.64 kilometers (11.58 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Numancia, Aklan, 22.11 kilometers (13.74 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Lezo, Aklan, 24.77 kilometers (15.39 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 69.67 kilometers (43.29 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 94.26 kilometers (58.57 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S34°E)
- Iloilo City, 131.29 kilometers (81.58 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 142.03 kilometers (88.25 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 143.60 kilometers (89.23 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 148.56 kilometers (92.31 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
Distance from Manila: 332.29 kilometers (206.48 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°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.