Banate, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 5010 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 73.48 km2 (28.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,376 |
| Density (2020) | 454 / km2 (1,176 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 0' North, 122° 49' East (11.0006, 122.8182) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.3 feet) |
Banate is a coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 73.48 square kilometers or 28.37 square miles which constitutes 1.47% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,376. This represented 1.63% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.42% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 454 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,176 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Banate has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alacaygan | 5.91% | 1,973 | 1,853 | 6.48% | 1.33% |
| Bariga | 6.09% | 2,034 | 1,976 | 2.94% | 0.61% |
| Belen | 3.30% | 1,101 | 1,044 | 5.46% | 1.13% |
| Bobon | 2.92% | 973 | 861 | 13.01% | 2.61% |
| Bularan | 3.20% | 1,068 | 1,296 | -17.59% | -3.99% |
| Carmelo | 11.36% | 3,793 | 3,741 | 1.39% | 0.29% |
| De La Paz | 8.30% | 2,769 | 2,589 | 6.95% | 1.42% |
| Dugwakan | 2.48% | 828 | 853 | -2.93% | -0.62% |
| Fuentes | 0.00% | 0 | 0 | NULL | NULL |
| Juanico | 3.49% | 1,165 | 1,139 | 2.28% | 0.48% |
| Libertad | 8.54% | 2,849 | 2,804 | 1.60% | 0.34% |
| Magdalo | 7.30% | 2,436 | 1,157 | 110.54% | 16.97% |
| Managopaya | 4.01% | 1,338 | 1,280 | 4.53% | 0.94% |
| Merced | 7.93% | 2,646 | 2,596 | 1.93% | 0.40% |
| Poblacion | 4.33% | 1,446 | 1,789 | -19.17% | -4.38% |
| San Salvador | 10.12% | 3,379 | 3,453 | -2.14% | -0.45% |
| Talokgangan | 7.09% | 2,365 | 2,742 | -13.75% | -3.07% |
| Zona Sur | 3.63% | 1,213 | 1,359 | -10.74% | -2.36% |
| Banate Total | 33,376 | 32,532 | 2.59% | 0.54% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Banate for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱86,704,022.88.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,530,792.88 | – |
| 2010 | 51,337,070.40 | 5.78% |
| 2011 | 55,647,840.57 | 8.40% |
| 2012 | 53,673,233.68 | -3.55% |
| 2013 | 60,028,403.19 | 11.84% |
| 2014 | 69,940,184.25 | 16.51% |
| 2015 | 77,545,185.22 | 10.87% |
| 2016 | 86,704,022.88 | 11.81% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Banate in the 2015 Census was 32,437 broken down into 7,993 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,360 | 4,247 | 5.50 | |
| 24,975 | 4,638 | 5.38 | |
| 27,248 | 5,279 | 5.16 | |
| 28,707 | 5,928 | 4.84 | |
| 29,543 | 6,348 | 4.65 | |
| 32,437 | 7,993 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banate is 5 to 9, with 3,490 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 342 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 667 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,960 | 9.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,490 | 10.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,256 | 10.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,007 | 9.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,826 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,725 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,324 | 7.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,069 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,799 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,727 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,478 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,255 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,013 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 728 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 509 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 342 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 357 | 1.10% |
| Total | 32,532 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banate grew from 5,272 in 1903 to 33,376 in 2020, an increase of 28,104 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.54%, or an increase of 844 people, from the previous population of 32,532 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,272 | – | |
| 8,871 | 3.34% | |
| 16,210 | 3.06% | |
| 10,932 | -3.96% | |
| 11,995 | 0.82% | |
| 14,179 | 1.65% | |
| 16,270 | 2.80% | |
| 17,710 | 1.71% | |
| 23,364 | 2.81% | |
| 24,976 | 1.26% | |
| 27,263 | 1.90% | |
| 28,714 | 0.72% | |
| 29,543 | 1.04% | |
| 32,532 | 1.85% | |
| 33,376 | 0.54% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Banate for the year 2019 was 22,087, broken down into 11,095 males and 10,992 females.
Location
The municipal center of Banate is situated at approximately 11° 0' North, 122° 49' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.3 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 Banate are Passi, Iloilo, Silay, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, and Iloilo City. The nearest municipalities are Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, Anilao, Iloilo, Dingle, Iloilo, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, San Enrique, Iloilo, and San Rafael, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 444.39 kilometers (276.13 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, 5.64 kilometers (3.50 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Anilao, Iloilo, 7.82 kilometers (4.86 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Dingle, Iloilo, 16.08 kilometers (9.99 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, 17.21 kilometers (10.69 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- San Enrique, Iloilo, 19.45 kilometers (12.09 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- San Rafael, Iloilo, 19.76 kilometers (12.28 miles) to the North (N3°E)
Nearest cities
- Passi, Iloilo, 22.85 kilometers (14.20 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 28.17 kilometers (17.50 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 29.76 kilometers (18.49 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 33.46 kilometers (20.79 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Bacolod, 38.81 kilometers (24.12 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Iloilo City, 42.92 kilometers (26.67 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
Distance from Manila: 444.39 kilometers (276.13 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.