Nueva Valencia, Province of Guimaras
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 5046 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Panay Gulf [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Area (2013) | 137.12 km2 (52.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 42,771 |
| Density (2020) | 312 / km2 (808 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 32' North, 122° 32' East (10.5265, 122.5396) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.0 meters (180.5 feet) |
Nueva Valencia is a coastal municipality in the island province of Guimaras.
The municipality has a land area of 137.12 square kilometers or 52.94 square miles which constitutes 22.41% of Guimaras's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 42,771. This represented 22.77% of the total population of Guimaras province, or 0.54% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 312 inhabitants per square kilometer or 808 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Nueva Valencia has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabalagnan | 4.61% | 1,972 | 1,849 | 6.65% | 1.36% |
| Calaya | 8.21% | 3,512 | 3,172 | 10.72% | 2.17% |
| Canhawan | 2.18% | 932 | 793 | 17.53% | 3.46% |
| Concordia Sur | 6.10% | 2,610 | 2,455 | 6.31% | 1.30% |
| Dolores | 4.47% | 1,913 | 1,946 | -1.70% | -0.36% |
| Guiwanon | 4.39% | 1,879 | 1,745 | 7.68% | 1.57% |
| Igang | 4.26% | 1,820 | 1,781 | 2.19% | 0.46% |
| Igdarapdap | 2.49% | 1,067 | 859 | 24.21% | 4.67% |
| La Paz | 5.15% | 2,204 | 1,921 | 14.73% | 2.93% |
| Lanipe | 6.75% | 2,889 | 2,969 | -2.69% | -0.57% |
| Lucmayan | 5.71% | 2,441 | 2,192 | 11.36% | 2.29% |
| Magamay | 3.00% | 1,281 | 1,043 | 22.82% | 4.42% |
| Napandong | 3.63% | 1,552 | 1,534 | 1.17% | 0.25% |
| Oracon Sur | 4.61% | 1,973 | 1,837 | 7.40% | 1.51% |
| Pandaraonan | 3.17% | 1,355 | 1,346 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Panobolon | 2.54% | 1,086 | 1,053 | 3.13% | 0.65% |
| Poblacion | 8.49% | 3,630 | 3,493 | 3.92% | 0.81% |
| Salvacion | 6.86% | 2,935 | 2,584 | 13.58% | 2.72% |
| San Antonio | 3.73% | 1,597 | 1,649 | -3.15% | -0.67% |
| San Roque | 4.18% | 1,789 | 1,731 | 3.35% | 0.70% |
| Santo Domingo | 2.63% | 1,127 | 895 | 25.92% | 4.97% |
| Tando | 2.82% | 1,207 | 963 | 25.34% | 4.87% |
| Nueva Valencia Total | 42,771 | 39,810 | 7.44% | 1.52% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Nueva Valencia for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱98,488,148.56.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56,081,004.72 | – |
| 2010 | 59,940,304.02 | 6.88% |
| 2011 | 64,477,995.02 | 7.57% |
| 2012 | 62,776,583.55 | -2.64% |
| 2013 | 70,245,469.86 | 11.90% |
| 2014 | 79,243,914.00 | 12.81% |
| 2015 | 89,822,039.50 | 13.35% |
| 2016 | 98,488,148.56 | 9.65% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Nueva Valencia in the 2015 Census was 39,776 broken down into 9,173 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,672 | 5,473 | 5.60 | |
| 27,152 | 5,124 | 5.30 | |
| 30,716 | 6,043 | 5.08 | |
| 34,972 | 7,544 | 4.64 | |
| 37,822 | 8,176 | 4.63 | |
| 39,776 | 9,173 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nueva Valencia is 5 to 9, with 4,147 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 553 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 703 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,266 | 8.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,147 | 10.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,918 | 9.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,729 | 9.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,642 | 9.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,191 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,857 | 7.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,486 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,195 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,037 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,821 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,649 | 4.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,354 | 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 987 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 686 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 589 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 553 | 1.39% |
| Total | 39,810 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nueva Valencia grew from 3,459 in 1903 to 42,771 in 2020, an increase of 39,312 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.52%, or an increase of 2,961 people, from the previous population of 39,810 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,459 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 9,472 | – | |
| 14,398 | 3.75% | |
| 19,306 | 2.91% | |
| 21,887 | 2.55% | |
| 24,447 | 2.24% | |
| 30,703 | 2.31% | |
| 27,158 | -2.27% | |
| 30,716 | 2.67% | |
| 35,026 | 1.83% | |
| 37,852 | 2.86% | |
| 39,810 | 0.96% | |
| 42,771 | 1.52% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Nueva Valencia for the year 2019 was 27,107, broken down into 13,483 males and 13,624 females.
Location
The municipal center of Nueva Valencia is situated at approximately 10° 32' North, 122° 32' East, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.0 meters or 180.5 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 Nueva Valencia are Iloilo City, Bago, Negros Occidental, La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Silay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sibunag, Guimaras, Jordan, Guimaras, San Lorenzo, Guimaras, Oton, Iloilo, Buenavista, Guimaras, and Tigbauan, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 480.47 kilometers (298.55 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sibunag, Guimaras, 10.28 kilometers (6.39 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Jordan, Guimaras, 15.91 kilometers (9.89 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- San Lorenzo, Guimaras, 18.01 kilometers (11.19 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Oton, Iloilo, 19.70 kilometers (12.24 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Buenavista, Guimaras, 22.27 kilometers (13.84 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Tigbauan, Iloilo, 24.24 kilometers (15.06 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 19.72 kilometers (12.25 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 32.54 kilometers (20.22 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 43.38 kilometers (26.95 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Bacolod, 48.00 kilometers (29.83 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 52.28 kilometers (32.49 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 56.11 kilometers (34.87 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
Distance from Manila: 480.47 kilometers (298.55 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°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.