Ajuy, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 34 |
| Postal code | 5012 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tagubanhan, Panay |
| Area (2013) | 175.57 km2 (67.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 53,462 |
| Density (2020) | 305 / km2 (789 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 10' North, 123° 1' East (11.1713, 123.0199) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.2 feet) |
Ajuy is a coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 175.57 square kilometers or 67.79 square miles which constitutes 3.51% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 53,462. This represented 2.61% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.67% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 305 inhabitants per square kilometer or 789 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ajuy has 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adcadarao | 1.11% | 596 | 533 | 11.82% | 2.38% |
| Agbobolo | 0.89% | 475 | 326 | 45.71% | 8.25% |
| Badiangan | 2.42% | 1,296 | 1,209 | 7.20% | 1.47% |
| Barrido | 5.47% | 2,927 | 1,612 | 81.58% | 13.38% |
| Bato Biasong | 1.67% | 895 | 970 | -7.73% | -1.68% |
| Bay-ang | 5.26% | 2,813 | 2,780 | 1.19% | 0.25% |
| Bucana Bunglas | 0.68% | 361 | 343 | 5.25% | 1.08% |
| Central | 2.58% | 1,378 | 1,883 | -26.82% | -6.36% |
| Culasi | 8.23% | 4,400 | 4,617 | -4.70% | -1.01% |
| Lanjagan | 1.93% | 1,032 | 1,160 | -11.03% | -2.43% |
| Luca | 5.71% | 3,055 | 3,113 | -1.86% | -0.40% |
| Malayu-an | 4.92% | 2,631 | 3,335 | -21.11% | -4.87% |
| Mangorocoro | 2.56% | 1,371 | 1,449 | -5.38% | -1.16% |
| Nasidman | 1.11% | 596 | 576 | 3.47% | 0.72% |
| Pantalan Nabaye | 1.77% | 944 | 1,350 | -30.07% | -7.25% |
| Pantalan Navarro | 0.98% | 525 | 489 | 7.36% | 1.51% |
| Pedada | 2.97% | 1,587 | 1,421 | 11.68% | 2.35% |
| Pili | 6.43% | 3,439 | 2,941 | 16.93% | 3.35% |
| Pinantan Diel | 1.55% | 830 | 612 | 35.62% | 6.62% |
| Pinantan Elizalde | 0.99% | 531 | 558 | -4.84% | -1.04% |
| Pinay Espinosa | 1.96% | 1,050 | 1,274 | -17.58% | -3.99% |
| Poblacion | 6.03% | 3,224 | 3,662 | -11.96% | -2.65% |
| Progreso | 3.25% | 1,735 | 1,625 | 6.77% | 1.39% |
| Puente Bunglas | 2.25% | 1,203 | 1,430 | -15.87% | -3.57% |
| Punta Buri | 2.47% | 1,318 | 1,479 | -10.89% | -2.40% |
| Rojas | 0.92% | 494 | 486 | 1.65% | 0.34% |
| San Antonio | 5.89% | 3,151 | 2,608 | 20.82% | 4.06% |
| Santo Rosario | 4.70% | 2,515 | 2,497 | 0.72% | 0.15% |
| Silagon | 1.79% | 955 | 912 | 4.71% | 0.97% |
| Tagubanhan | 1.73% | 926 | 939 | -1.38% | -0.29% |
| Taguhangin | 1.63% | 869 | 956 | -9.10% | -1.99% |
| Tanduyan | 1.39% | 741 | 780 | -5.00% | -1.07% |
| Tipacla | 5.58% | 2,983 | 1,645 | 81.34% | 13.35% |
| Tubogan | 1.15% | 616 | 698 | -11.75% | -2.60% |
| Ajuy Total | 53,462 | 52,268 | 2.28% | 0.48% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ajuy for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱114,631,989.82.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 66,303,811.81 | – |
| 2010 | 4,669,016.50 | -92.96% |
| 2011 | 78,236,300.00 | 1,575.65% |
| 2012 | 74,305,320.35 | -5.02% |
| 2013 | 81,244,888.02 | 9.34% |
| 2014 | 71,814,101.70 | -11.61% |
| 2015 | 104,376,888.19 | 45.34% |
| 2016 | 114,631,989.82 | 9.83% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ajuy in the 2015 Census was 52,084 broken down into 12,221 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38,108 | 6,886 | 5.53 | |
| 38,411 | 7,409 | 5.18 | |
| 45,191 | 8,312 | 5.44 | |
| 47,100 | 9,193 | 5.12 | |
| 47,248 | 9,920 | 4.76 | |
| 52,084 | 12,221 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ajuy is 5 to 9, with 5,689 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 555 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,011 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,515 | 8.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,689 | 10.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,526 | 10.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,373 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,934 | 9.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,055 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,524 | 6.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,233 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,770 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,555 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,288 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,075 | 3.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,672 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,142 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 788 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 563 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 555 | 1.06% |
| Total | 52,268 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ajuy grew from 7,854 in 1903 to 53,462 in 2020, an increase of 45,608 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.48%, or an increase of 1,194 people, from the previous population of 52,268 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,854 | – | |
| 11,981 | 2.70% | |
| 15,469 | 1.29% | |
| 17,448 | 1.24% | |
| 18,655 | 0.59% | |
| 21,770 | 1.52% | |
| 26,113 | 3.72% | |
| 30,397 | 3.08% | |
| 38,120 | 2.29% | |
| 38,415 | 0.14% | |
| 45,192 | 3.54% | |
| 47,113 | 0.58% | |
| 47,248 | 0.10% | |
| 52,268 | 1.94% | |
| 53,462 | 0.48% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ajuy for the year 2019 was 33,478, broken down into 16,639 males and 16,839 females.
Location
The municipal center of Ajuy is situated at approximately 11° 10' North, 123° 1' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.2 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 Ajuy are Victorias, Negros Occidental, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Passi, Iloilo, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Sagay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sara, Iloilo, Concepcion, Iloilo, Lemery, Iloilo, San Dionisio, Iloilo, San Rafael, Iloilo, and Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 438.29 kilometers (272.34 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sara, Iloilo, 9.70 kilometers (6.03 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Concepcion, Iloilo, 10.78 kilometers (6.70 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Lemery, Iloilo, 11.76 kilometers (7.31 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- San Dionisio, Iloilo, 13.61 kilometers (8.46 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- San Rafael, Iloilo, 20.90 kilometers (12.98 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, 23.40 kilometers (14.54 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
Nearest cities
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 30.33 kilometers (18.85 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 39.64 kilometers (24.63 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 41.64 kilometers (25.88 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 41.93 kilometers (26.06 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 48.36 kilometers (30.05 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 52.87 kilometers (32.85 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
Distance from Manila: 438.29 kilometers (272.34 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.