New Washington, Province of Aklan
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Visayas |
Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
Province | Aklan |
Barangay count | 16 |
Postal code | 5610 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
Area (2013) | 66.69 km2 (25.75 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 47,955 |
Density (2020) | 719 / km2 (1,862 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 11° 39' North, 122° 26' East (11.6473, 122.4356) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.5 feet) |
New Washington is a coastal municipality in the province of Aklan.
The municipality has a land area of 66.69 square kilometers or 25.75 square miles which constitutes 3.79% of Aklan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 47,955. This represented 7.79% of the total population of Aklan province, or 0.60% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 719 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,862 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
New Washington has 16 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) |
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Candelaria | 3.86% | 1,850 | 1,708 | 8.31% | 1.70% |
Cawayan | 8.72% | 4,181 | 4,168 | 0.31% | 0.07% |
Dumaguit | 4.60% | 2,207 | 2,139 | 3.18% | 0.66% |
Fatima | 3.47% | 1,666 | 1,219 | 36.67% | 6.80% |
Guinbaliwan | 6.18% | 2,964 | 3,031 | -2.21% | -0.47% |
Jalas | 3.44% | 1,648 | 1,518 | 8.56% | 1.74% |
Jugas | 6.71% | 3,219 | 2,577 | 24.91% | 4.79% |
Lawa-an | 3.16% | 1,515 | 1,361 | 11.32% | 2.28% |
Mabilo | 8.42% | 4,036 | 3,552 | 13.63% | 2.73% |
Mataphao | 3.27% | 1,567 | 1,842 | -14.93% | -3.35% |
Ochando | 9.10% | 4,364 | 3,369 | 29.53% | 5.60% |
Pinamuk-an | 6.03% | 2,890 | 2,951 | -2.07% | -0.44% |
Poblacion | 12.73% | 6,103 | 5,974 | 2.16% | 0.45% |
Polo | 7.59% | 3,640 | 3,514 | 3.59% | 0.74% |
Puis | 5.55% | 2,661 | 2,675 | -0.52% | -0.11% |
Tambak | 7.18% | 3,444 | 3,409 | 1.03% | 0.22% |
New Washington Total | 47,955 | 45,007 | 6.55% | 1.34% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of New Washington for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱102,264,882.49.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 58,933,103.06 | – |
2010 | 62,619,324.36 | 6.25% |
2011 | 67,736,451.37 | 8.17% |
2012 | 66,433,042.98 | -1.92% |
2013 | 73,003,961.17 | 9.89% |
2014 | 81,661,380.90 | 11.86% |
2015 | 91,665,131.18 | 12.25% |
2016 | 102,264,882.49 | 11.56% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of New Washington in the 2015 Census was 44,904 broken down into 10,853 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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30,093 | 5,679 | 5.30 | |
31,838 | 6,098 | 5.22 | |
33,953 | 6,715 | 5.06 | |
39,597 | 8,141 | 4.86 | |
42,018 | 9,112 | 4.61 | |
44,904 | 10,853 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Washington is 5 to 9, with 4,600 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 568 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 806 | 1.79% |
1 to 4 | 3,594 | 7.99% |
5 to 9 | 4,600 | 10.22% |
10 to 14 | 4,265 | 9.48% |
15 to 19 | 4,441 | 9.87% |
20 to 24 | 4,193 | 9.32% |
25 to 29 | 3,677 | 8.17% |
30 to 34 | 3,239 | 7.20% |
35 to 39 | 2,839 | 6.31% |
40 to 44 | 2,478 | 5.51% |
45 to 49 | 2,426 | 5.39% |
50 to 54 | 2,130 | 4.73% |
55 to 59 | 1,760 | 3.91% |
60 to 64 | 1,494 | 3.32% |
65 to 69 | 1,127 | 2.50% |
70 to 74 | 776 | 1.72% |
75 to 79 | 594 | 1.32% |
80 and over | 568 | 1.26% |
Total | 45,007 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Washington grew from 24,453 in 1918 to 47,955 in 2020, an increase of 23,502 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.34%, or an increase of 2,948 people, from the previous population of 45,007 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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– | – | |
24,453 | – | |
12,192 | -3.42% | |
13,370 | 0.95% | |
15,966 | 1.57% | |
19,131 | 1.78% | |
22,131 | 2.97% | |
26,119 | 3.37% | |
30,147 | 1.44% | |
31,896 | 1.06% | |
33,981 | 1.37% | |
39,656 | 2.15% | |
42,112 | 2.21% | |
45,007 | 1.27% | |
47,955 | 1.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in New Washington for the year 2019 was 30,415, broken down into 14,871 males and 15,544 females.
Location
The municipal center of New Washington is situated at approximately 11° 39' North, 122° 26' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.5 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 New Washington are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Batan, Aklan, Kalibo, Aklan, Banga, Aklan, Balete, Aklan, Lezo, Aklan, and Altavas, Aklan. Its distance from the national capital is 361.85 kilometers (224.85 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Batan, Aklan, 9.40 kilometers (5.84 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Kalibo, Aklan, 10.36 kilometers (6.44 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Banga, Aklan, 11.32 kilometers (7.03 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Balete, Aklan, 11.76 kilometers (7.31 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Lezo, Aklan, 11.89 kilometers (7.39 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Altavas, Aklan, 13.45 kilometers (8.36 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 35.36 kilometers (21.97 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 63.47 kilometers (39.44 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Iloilo City, 105.53 kilometers (65.57 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 107.80 kilometers (66.98 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 110.80 kilometers (68.85 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 116.22 kilometers (72.22 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
Distance from Manila: 361.85 kilometers (224.85 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.