Makato, Province of Aklan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 5611 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 103.45 km2 (39.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,717 |
| Density (2020) | 287 / km2 (744 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 43' North, 122° 18' East (11.7116, 122.2926) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.0 feet) |
Makato is a coastal municipality in the province of Aklan.
The municipality has a land area of 103.45 square kilometers or 39.94 square miles which constitutes 5.88% of Aklan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,717. This represented 4.83% of the total population of Aklan province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 287 inhabitants per square kilometer or 744 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Makato has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agbalogo | 4.02% | 1,196 | 1,127 | 6.12% | 1.26% |
| Aglucay | 1.99% | 590 | 557 | 5.92% | 1.22% |
| Alibagon | 2.36% | 700 | 641 | 9.20% | 1.87% |
| Bagong Barrio | 2.11% | 628 | 487 | 28.95% | 5.50% |
| Baybay | 7.75% | 2,302 | 2,077 | 10.83% | 2.19% |
| Cabatanga | 4.23% | 1,256 | 1,246 | 0.80% | 0.17% |
| Cajilo | 6.73% | 1,999 | 1,446 | 38.24% | 7.05% |
| Calangcang | 7.22% | 2,147 | 1,715 | 25.19% | 4.84% |
| Calimbajan | 6.98% | 2,075 | 2,068 | 0.34% | 0.07% |
| Castillo | 3.28% | 975 | 956 | 1.99% | 0.42% |
| Cayangwan | 6.96% | 2,069 | 2,125 | -2.64% | -0.56% |
| Dumga | 8.21% | 2,441 | 2,170 | 12.49% | 2.51% |
| Libang | 5.02% | 1,492 | 1,401 | 6.50% | 1.33% |
| Mantiguib | 6.70% | 1,990 | 1,921 | 3.59% | 0.75% |
| Poblacion | 11.25% | 3,342 | 3,288 | 1.64% | 0.34% |
| Tibiawan | 3.20% | 950 | 869 | 9.32% | 1.89% |
| Tina | 4.61% | 1,370 | 1,223 | 12.02% | 2.42% |
| Tugas | 7.39% | 2,195 | 1,945 | 12.85% | 2.58% |
| Makato Total | 29,717 | 27,262 | 9.01% | 1.83% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Makato for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱72,442,221.30.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,280,815.21 | – |
| 2010 | 45,575,345.52 | 5.30% |
| 2011 | 49,342,676.45 | 8.27% |
| 2012 | 52,375,038.95 | 6.15% |
| 2013 | 53,274,701.29 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 58,513,202.49 | 9.83% |
| 2015 | 65,429,824.66 | 11.82% |
| 2016 | 72,442,221.30 | 10.72% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Makato in the 2015 Census was 27,223 broken down into 6,581 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,228 | 3,567 | 5.39 | |
| 21,950 | 4,050 | 5.42 | |
| 22,777 | 4,342 | 5.25 | |
| 25,037 | 5,000 | 5.01 | |
| 25,426 | 5,552 | 4.58 | |
| 27,223 | 6,581 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Makato is 5 to 9, with 2,900 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 353 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 506 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,184 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,900 | 10.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,649 | 9.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,682 | 9.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,506 | 9.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,122 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,932 | 7.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,637 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,524 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,391 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,236 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,036 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 946 | 3.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 756 | 2.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 510 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 353 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 392 | 1.44% |
| Total | 27,262 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Makato grew from 5,289 in 1903 to 29,717 in 2020, an increase of 24,428 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.83%, or an increase of 2,455 people, from the previous population of 27,262 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,289 | – | |
| 11,661 | 5.12% | |
| 15,526 | 1.44% | |
| 9,939 | -4.47% | |
| 11,951 | 1.63% | |
| 13,287 | 1.04% | |
| 14,972 | 2.42% | |
| 16,732 | 2.25% | |
| 19,230 | 1.40% | |
| 21,955 | 2.51% | |
| 22,777 | 0.79% | |
| 25,043 | 1.32% | |
| 25,461 | 0.60% | |
| 27,262 | 1.31% | |
| 29,717 | 1.83% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Makato for the year 2019 was 20,063, broken down into 9,951 males and 10,112 females.
Location
The municipal center of Makato is situated at approximately 11° 43' North, 122° 18' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.0 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 Makato are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Numancia, Aklan, Lezo, Aklan, Malinao, Aklan, Tangalan, Aklan, Kalibo, Aklan, and Banga, Aklan. Its distance from the national capital is 348.85 kilometers (216.77 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Numancia, Aklan, 3.91 kilometers (2.43 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Lezo, Aklan, 6.23 kilometers (3.87 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Malinao, Aklan, 7.67 kilometers (4.76 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Tangalan, Aklan, 7.74 kilometers (4.81 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Kalibo, Aklan, 7.79 kilometers (4.84 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Banga, Aklan, 9.20 kilometers (5.71 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 52.20 kilometers (32.44 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 76.60 kilometers (47.59 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Iloilo City, 115.64 kilometers (71.86 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 123.51 kilometers (76.75 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 125.46 kilometers (77.95 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 130.56 kilometers (81.13 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
Distance from Manila: 348.85 kilometers (216.77 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.