Barotac Viejo, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 5011 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 185.78 km2 (71.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 48,614 |
| Density (2020) | 262 / km2 (678 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 3' North, 122° 51' East (11.0419, 122.8505) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.9 meters (29.3 feet) |
Barotac Viejo is a coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 185.78 square kilometers or 71.73 square miles which constitutes 3.72% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 48,614. This represented 2.37% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.61% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 262 inhabitants per square kilometer or 678 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Barotac Viejo 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugnay | 1.60% | 776 | 679 | 14.29% | 2.85% |
| California | 1.90% | 923 | 861 | 7.20% | 1.47% |
| De la Peña | 2.47% | 1,199 | 1,064 | 12.69% | 2.55% |
| Del Pilar | 1.53% | 742 | 734 | 1.09% | 0.23% |
| General Luna | 3.73% | 1,812 | 1,797 | 0.83% | 0.18% |
| La Fortuna | 2.94% | 1,431 | 1,448 | -1.17% | -0.25% |
| Lipata | 4.67% | 2,270 | 2,019 | 12.43% | 2.50% |
| Natividad | 4.69% | 2,278 | 2,218 | 2.71% | 0.56% |
| Nueva Invencion | 4.17% | 2,028 | 1,897 | 6.91% | 1.42% |
| Nueva Sevilla | 4.10% | 1,995 | 2,103 | -5.14% | -1.10% |
| Poblacion | 10.18% | 4,951 | 4,824 | 2.63% | 0.55% |
| Puerto Princesa | 2.28% | 1,109 | 1,060 | 4.62% | 0.96% |
| Rizal | 2.74% | 1,331 | 1,266 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| San Antonio | 4.49% | 2,185 | 2,076 | 5.25% | 1.08% |
| San Fernando | 3.40% | 1,654 | 1,505 | 9.90% | 2.01% |
| San Francisco | 1.75% | 853 | 895 | -4.69% | -1.01% |
| San Geronimo | 2.62% | 1,276 | 1,295 | -1.47% | -0.31% |
| San Juan | 3.97% | 1,929 | 1,909 | 1.05% | 0.22% |
| San Lucas | 9.28% | 4,511 | 4,519 | -0.18% | -0.04% |
| San Miguel | 3.20% | 1,557 | 1,467 | 6.13% | 1.26% |
| San Roque | 2.98% | 1,448 | 1,384 | 4.62% | 0.96% |
| Santiago | 4.98% | 2,419 | 2,366 | 2.24% | 0.47% |
| Santo Domingo | 2.62% | 1,272 | 1,257 | 1.19% | 0.25% |
| Santo Tomas | 2.97% | 1,446 | 1,504 | -3.86% | -0.82% |
| Ugasan | 2.79% | 1,357 | 1,221 | 11.14% | 2.25% |
| Vista Alegre | 7.94% | 3,862 | 2,440 | 58.28% | 10.15% |
| Barotac Viejo Total | 48,614 | 45,808 | 6.13% | 1.26% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Barotac Viejo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱111,313,244.53.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 65,229,722.03 | – |
| 2010 | 69,282,889.34 | 6.21% |
| 2011 | 75,681,804.85 | 9.24% |
| 2012 | 71,879,468.82 | -5.02% |
| 2013 | 78,585,078.06 | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 90,838,731.94 | 15.59% |
| 2015 | 101,806,349.11 | 12.07% |
| 2016 | 111,313,244.53 | 9.34% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Barotac Viejo in the 2015 Census was 45,500 broken down into 11,091 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31,651 | 5,645 | 5.61 | |
| 33,647 | 6,183 | 5.44 | |
| 36,262 | 6,979 | 5.20 | |
| 39,202 | 8,137 | 4.82 | |
| 41,297 | 8,906 | 4.64 | |
| 45,500 | 11,091 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barotac Viejo is 5 to 9, with 4,926 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 480 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 920 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,976 | 8.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,926 | 10.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,739 | 10.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,514 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,061 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,698 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,131 | 6.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,911 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,536 | 5.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,388 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,071 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,761 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,432 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,000 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 728 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 536 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 480 | 1.05% |
| Total | 45,808 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barotac Viejo grew from 5,339 in 1903 to 48,614 in 2020, an increase of 43,275 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.26%, or an increase of 2,806 people, from the previous population of 45,808 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,339 | – | |
| 7,254 | 1.95% | |
| 13,542 | 3.17% | |
| 16,732 | 2.19% | |
| 26,051 | 3.97% | |
| 14,655 | -5.47% | |
| 20,169 | 6.62% | |
| 24,135 | 3.65% | |
| 31,660 | 2.75% | |
| 33,652 | 1.15% | |
| 36,314 | 1.65% | |
| 39,326 | 1.10% | |
| 41,470 | 1.95% | |
| 45,808 | 1.91% | |
| 48,614 | 1.26% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Barotac Viejo for the year 2019 was 30,654, broken down into 15,433 males and 15,221 females.
Location
The municipal center of Barotac Viejo is situated at approximately 11° 3' North, 122° 51' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.9 meters or 29.3 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 Barotac Viejo are Passi, Iloilo, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, and Iloilo City. The nearest municipalities are Banate, Iloilo, Anilao, Iloilo, San Rafael, Iloilo, Dingle, Iloilo, San Enrique, Iloilo, and Lemery, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 441.99 kilometers (274.64 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Banate, Iloilo, 5.64 kilometers (3.50 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Anilao, Iloilo, 12.91 kilometers (8.02 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
- San Rafael, Iloilo, 15.47 kilometers (9.61 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Dingle, Iloilo, 20.08 kilometers (12.48 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- San Enrique, Iloilo, 21.54 kilometers (13.38 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Lemery, Iloilo, 22.01 kilometers (13.68 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
Nearest cities
- Passi, Iloilo, 24.11 kilometers (14.98 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 28.70 kilometers (17.83 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 30.15 kilometers (18.73 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 36.04 kilometers (22.40 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Bacolod, 41.93 kilometers (26.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Iloilo City, 48.55 kilometers (30.17 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
Distance from Manila: 441.99 kilometers (274.64 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°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.