Belison, Province of Antique
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 5701 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 19.78 km2 (7.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,129 |
| Density (2020) | 714 / km2 (1,849 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 50' North, 121° 58' East (10.8374, 121.9621) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.6 feet) |
Belison is a coastal municipality in the province of Antique.
The municipality has a land area of 19.78 square kilometers or 7.64 square miles which constitutes 0.72% of Antique's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,129. This represented 2.30% of the total population of Antique province, or 0.18% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 714 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,849 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Belison has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borocboroc | 9.08% | 1,283 | 1,261 | 1.74% | 0.36% |
| Buenavista | 4.26% | 602 | 504 | 19.44% | 3.81% |
| Concepcion | 9.02% | 1,275 | 1,263 | 0.95% | 0.20% |
| Delima | 5.61% | 793 | 790 | 0.38% | 0.08% |
| Ipil | 5.90% | 834 | 744 | 12.10% | 2.43% |
| Maradiona | 10.97% | 1,550 | 1,613 | -3.91% | -0.84% |
| Mojon | 4.51% | 637 | 461 | 38.18% | 7.04% |
| Poblacion | 31.88% | 4,504 | 4,503 | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| Rombang | 7.67% | 1,084 | 1,016 | 6.69% | 1.37% |
| Salvacion | 3.65% | 516 | 497 | 3.82% | 0.79% |
| Sinaja | 7.44% | 1,051 | 887 | 18.49% | 3.64% |
| Belison Total | 14,129 | 13,539 | 4.36% | 0.90% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Belison for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱47,414,092.02.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 27,581,214.51 | – |
| 2010 | 29,211,512.30 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 31,432,627.82 | 7.60% |
| 2012 | 30,423,332.36 | -3.21% |
| 2013 | 33,764,512.72 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 38,165,827.92 | 13.04% |
| 2015 | 42,944,286.01 | 12.52% |
| 2016 | 47,414,092.02 | 10.41% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Belison in the 2015 Census was 13,539 broken down into 3,083 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,090 | 2,071 | 4.87 | |
| 11,173 | 2,183 | 5.12 | |
| 11,618 | 2,355 | 4.93 | |
| 12,460 | 2,755 | 4.52 | |
| 12,807 | 2,893 | 4.43 | |
| 13,539 | 3,083 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Belison is 15 to 19, with 1,330 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 235 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 235 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,040 | 7.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,289 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,300 | 9.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,330 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,097 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 988 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 890 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 832 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 854 | 6.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 719 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 667 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 585 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 514 | 3.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 399 | 2.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 313 | 2.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 252 | 1.86% |
| 80 and over | 235 | 1.74% |
| Total | 13,539 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Belison grew from 7,189 in 1970 to 14,129 in 2020, an increase of 6,940 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.90%, or an increase of 590 people, from the previous population of 13,539 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,189 | – | |
| 7,627 | 1.19% | |
| 8,626 | 2.49% | |
| 10,095 | 1.59% | |
| 11,174 | 1.92% | |
| 11,621 | 0.84% | |
| 12,467 | 0.97% | |
| 12,807 | 0.98% | |
| 13,539 | 1.06% | |
| 14,129 | 0.90% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Belison for the year 2019 was 9,582, broken down into 4,569 males and 5,013 females.
Location
The municipal center of Belison is situated at approximately 10° 50' North, 121° 58' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.6 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 Belison are Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Bago, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Silay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sibalom, Antique, Patnongon, Antique, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, San Remigio, Antique, Hamtic, Antique, and Bugasong, Antique. Its distance from the national capital is 428.69 kilometers (266.38 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sibalom, Antique, 8.09 kilometers (5.03 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Patnongon, Antique, 9.13 kilometers (5.68 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, 10.63 kilometers (6.60 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- San Remigio, Antique, 13.81 kilometers (8.58 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Hamtic, Antique, 15.27 kilometers (9.49 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Bugasong, Antique, 25.46 kilometers (15.82 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 68.04 kilometers (42.28 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 80.12 kilometers (49.78 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 101.21 kilometers (62.89 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Bacolod, 109.65 kilometers (68.14 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 110.49 kilometers (68.66 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 110.63 kilometers (68.74 miles) to the East (S88°E)
Distance from Manila: 428.69 kilometers (266.38 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°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.