Pontevedra, Province of Capiz
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 5802 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 130.90 km2 (50.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 49,725 |
| Density (2020) | 380 / km2 (984 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 29' North, 122° 50' East (11.4818, 122.8327) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.7 feet) |
Pontevedra is a coastal municipality in the province of Capiz.
The municipality has a land area of 130.90 square kilometers or 50.54 square miles which constitutes 5.05% of Capiz's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 49,725. This represented 6.18% of the total population of Capiz province, or 0.63% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 380 inhabitants per square kilometer or 984 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pontevedra has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agbanog | 1.87% | 928 | 1,186 | -21.75% | -5.03% |
| Agdalipe | 1.22% | 605 | 543 | 11.42% | 2.30% |
| Ameligan | 2.69% | 1,337 | 1,433 | -6.70% | -1.45% |
| Bailan | 5.66% | 2,816 | 2,800 | 0.57% | 0.12% |
| Banate | 1.80% | 895 | 881 | 1.59% | 0.33% |
| Bantigue | 1.00% | 496 | 630 | -21.27% | -4.91% |
| Binuntucan | 10.51% | 5,228 | 4,737 | 10.37% | 2.10% |
| Cabugao | 0.91% | 454 | 472 | -3.81% | -0.82% |
| Gabuc | 1.25% | 623 | 521 | 19.58% | 3.84% |
| Guba | 1.62% | 806 | 632 | 27.53% | 5.25% |
| Hipona | 5.37% | 2,669 | 2,546 | 4.83% | 1.00% |
| Ilawod | 4.45% | 2,214 | 2,176 | 1.75% | 0.37% |
| Ilaya | 1.88% | 937 | 1,019 | -8.05% | -1.75% |
| Intungcan | 2.93% | 1,455 | 1,342 | 8.42% | 1.72% |
| Jolongajog | 4.42% | 2,198 | 2,056 | 6.91% | 1.42% |
| Lantangan | 4.72% | 2,347 | 2,279 | 2.98% | 0.62% |
| Linampongan | 2.97% | 1,475 | 1,414 | 4.31% | 0.89% |
| Malag-it | 4.48% | 2,230 | 2,293 | -2.75% | -0.58% |
| Manapao | 1.31% | 651 | 770 | -15.45% | -3.47% |
| Rizal | 8.62% | 4,285 | 2,478 | 72.92% | 12.22% |
| San Pedro | 2.90% | 1,442 | 1,293 | 11.52% | 2.32% |
| Solo | 2.19% | 1,087 | 926 | 17.39% | 3.43% |
| Sublangon | 5.13% | 2,552 | 2,124 | 20.15% | 3.94% |
| Tabuc | 7.68% | 3,821 | 3,725 | 2.58% | 0.54% |
| Tacas | 9.08% | 4,515 | 4,431 | 1.90% | 0.40% |
| Yatingan | 3.34% | 1,659 | 1,721 | -3.60% | -0.77% |
| Pontevedra Total | 49,725 | 46,428 | 7.10% | 1.45% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pontevedra for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱110,533,375.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54,882,099.40 | – |
| 2010 | 65,731,938.56 | 19.77% |
| 2011 | 70,924,242.74 | 7.90% |
| 2012 | 69,705,270.11 | -1.72% |
| 2013 | 77,968,327.11 | 11.85% |
| 2014 | 89,234,151.51 | 14.45% |
| 2015 | 98,908,456.82 | 10.84% |
| 2016 | 110,533,375.68 | 11.75% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pontevedra in the 2015 Census was 46,338 broken down into 11,298 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,730 | 6,392 | 5.75 | |
| 38,192 | 7,071 | 5.40 | |
| 40,103 | 7,673 | 5.23 | |
| 41,967 | 8,597 | 4.88 | |
| 43,508 | 9,470 | 4.59 | |
| 46,338 | 11,298 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pontevedra is 10 to 14, with 4,879 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 518 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 860 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,714 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,795 | 10.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,879 | 10.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,839 | 10.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,126 | 8.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,443 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,031 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,098 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,613 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,513 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,139 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,851 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,531 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,099 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 794 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 585 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 518 | 1.12% |
| Total | 46,428 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pontevedra grew from 9,937 in 1903 to 49,725 in 2020, an increase of 39,788 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 3,297 people, from the previous population of 46,428 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,937 | – | |
| 14,932 | 2.61% | |
| 23,241 | 2.24% | |
| 26,329 | 1.29% | |
| 20,965 | -1.98% | |
| 25,314 | 1.86% | |
| 27,266 | 1.50% | |
| 30,489 | 2.26% | |
| 36,748 | 1.89% | |
| 38,223 | 0.74% | |
| 40,103 | 1.03% | |
| 42,003 | 0.64% | |
| 43,525 | 1.30% | |
| 46,428 | 1.24% | |
| 49,725 | 1.45% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pontevedra for the year 2019 was 30,559, broken down into 14,875 males and 15,684 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pontevedra is situated at approximately 11° 29' North, 122° 50' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.7 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 Pontevedra are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Panitan, Capiz, Panay, Capiz, President Roxas, Capiz, Maayon, Capiz, Ivisan, Capiz, and Pilar, Capiz. Its distance from the national capital is 398.33 kilometers (247.51 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Panitan, Capiz, 7.28 kilometers (4.53 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Panay, Capiz, 9.24 kilometers (5.74 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- President Roxas, Capiz, 11.68 kilometers (7.26 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Maayon, Capiz, 11.86 kilometers (7.37 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Ivisan, Capiz, 16.09 kilometers (10.00 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Pilar, Capiz, 17.86 kilometers (11.10 miles) to the East (N88°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 14.15 kilometers (8.79 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 46.10 kilometers (28.64 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 69.25 kilometers (43.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 77.21 kilometers (47.98 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 78.10 kilometers (48.53 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 83.67 kilometers (51.99 miles) to the South (S10°E)
Distance from Manila: 398.33 kilometers (247.51 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°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.