Numancia, Province of Aklan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 5604 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 28.84 km2 (11.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,693 |
| Density (2020) | 1,238 / km2 (3,204 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 42' North, 122° 20' East (11.7058, 122.3280) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.8 feet) |
Numancia is a coastal municipality in the province of Aklan.
The municipality has a land area of 28.84 square kilometers or 11.14 square miles which constitutes 1.64% of Aklan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,693. This represented 5.80% of the total population of Aklan province, or 0.45% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,238 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,204 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Numancia has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albasan | 4.49% | 1,603 | 1,526 | 5.05% | 1.04% |
| Aliputos | 7.18% | 2,564 | 2,493 | 2.85% | 0.59% |
| Badio | 5.24% | 1,872 | 1,551 | 20.70% | 4.04% |
| Bubog | 5.17% | 1,846 | 1,647 | 12.08% | 2.43% |
| Bulwang | 14.50% | 5,175 | 4,401 | 17.59% | 3.47% |
| Camanci Norte | 9.41% | 3,358 | 2,880 | 16.60% | 3.28% |
| Camanci Sur | 3.51% | 1,253 | 1,085 | 15.48% | 3.08% |
| Dongon East | 4.74% | 1,693 | 1,915 | -11.59% | -2.56% |
| Dongon West | 6.14% | 2,190 | 2,185 | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Joyao-joyao | 6.05% | 2,159 | 1,696 | 27.30% | 5.21% |
| Laguinbanua East | 7.48% | 2,669 | 2,354 | 13.38% | 2.68% |
| Laguinbanua West | 5.37% | 1,917 | 1,714 | 11.84% | 2.38% |
| Marianos | 3.29% | 1,174 | 1,052 | 11.60% | 2.34% |
| Navitas | 4.49% | 1,601 | 1,451 | 10.34% | 2.09% |
| Poblacion | 4.97% | 1,774 | 1,573 | 12.78% | 2.56% |
| Pusiw | 4.80% | 1,712 | 1,454 | 17.74% | 3.50% |
| Tabangka | 3.17% | 1,133 | 957 | 18.39% | 3.62% |
| Numancia Total | 35,693 | 31,934 | 11.77% | 2.37% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Numancia for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱78,128,701.39.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42,369,478.06 | – |
| 2010 | 45,947,578.35 | 8.44% |
| 2011 | 49,626,086.11 | 8.01% |
| 2012 | 48,541,737.98 | -2.19% |
| 2013 | 55,518,883.69 | 14.37% |
| 2014 | 62,811,451.52 | 13.14% |
| 2015 | 70,701,398.31 | 12.56% |
| 2016 | 78,128,701.39 | 10.51% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Numancia in the 2015 Census was 31,920 broken down into 7,433 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,887 | 3,772 | 5.27 | |
| 22,323 | 4,264 | 5.24 | |
| 24,607 | 4,892 | 5.03 | |
| 27,477 | 5,834 | 4.71 | |
| 29,849 | 6,462 | 4.62 | |
| 31,920 | 7,433 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Numancia is 5 to 9, with 3,179 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 369 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 565 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,348 | 7.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,179 | 9.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,920 | 9.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,933 | 9.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,776 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,688 | 8.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,576 | 8.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,153 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,933 | 6.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,694 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,542 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,382 | 4.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,125 | 3.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 809 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 553 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 389 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 369 | 1.16% |
| Total | 31,934 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Numancia grew from 6,548 in 1903 to 35,693 in 2020, an increase of 29,145 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.37%, or an increase of 3,759 people, from the previous population of 31,934 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,548 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 9,065 | -3.54% | |
| 10,194 | 1.04% | |
| 12,285 | 1.84% | |
| 13,764 | 2.31% | |
| 16,216 | 3.33% | |
| 19,899 | 2.07% | |
| 22,356 | 2.21% | |
| 24,614 | 2.08% | |
| 27,570 | 1.58% | |
| 29,862 | 2.95% | |
| 31,934 | 1.29% | |
| 35,693 | 2.37% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Numancia for the year 2019 was 22,781, broken down into 11,178 males and 11,603 females.
Location
The municipal center of Numancia is situated at approximately 11° 42' North, 122° 20' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.8 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 Numancia are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Makato, Aklan, Kalibo, Aklan, Lezo, Aklan, Malinao, Aklan, Banga, Aklan, and Tangalan, Aklan. Its distance from the national capital is 351.02 kilometers (218.11 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Makato, Aklan, 3.91 kilometers (2.43 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Kalibo, Aklan, 3.94 kilometers (2.45 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Lezo, Aklan, 4.19 kilometers (2.61 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Malinao, Aklan, 7.20 kilometers (4.47 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Banga, Aklan, 7.49 kilometers (4.66 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Tangalan, Aklan, 10.55 kilometers (6.55 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 48.32 kilometers (30.02 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 74.18 kilometers (46.10 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Iloilo City, 114.07 kilometers (70.88 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 120.41 kilometers (74.82 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 122.68 kilometers (76.23 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 127.88 kilometers (79.46 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
Distance from Manila: 351.02 kilometers (218.11 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.