Dueñas, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 47 |
| Postal code | 5038 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2007) | 90.52 km2 (34.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 34,242 |
| Density (2015) | 378 / km2 (980 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 4' North, 122° 37' East (11.0662, 122.6183) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 52.0 meters (170.4 feet) |
Dueñas is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 90.52 square kilometers or 34.95 square miles which constitutes 1.81% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 34,242. This represented 1.77% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.45% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 378 inhabitants per square kilometer or 980 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dueñas has 47 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agutayan | 0.46% | 157 | 159 | -1.26% | -0.24% |
| Angare | 1.21% | 415 | 408 | 1.72% | 0.32% |
| Anjawan | 3.20% | 1,097 | 1,059 | 3.59% | 0.67% |
| Baac | 1.83% | 626 | 582 | 7.56% | 1.40% |
| Bagongbong | 3.06% | 1,047 | 951 | 10.09% | 1.85% |
| Balangigan | 1.96% | 670 | 657 | 1.98% | 0.37% |
| Balingasag | 1.52% | 522 | 564 | -7.45% | -1.46% |
| Banugan | 2.02% | 690 | 681 | 1.32% | 0.25% |
| Batuan | 4.21% | 1,442 | 1,402 | 2.85% | 0.54% |
| Bita | 1.59% | 543 | 636 | -14.62% | -2.97% |
| Buenavista | 1.50% | 514 | 526 | -2.28% | -0.44% |
| Bugtongan | 2.52% | 864 | 889 | -2.81% | -0.54% |
| Cabudian | 3.79% | 1,298 | 1,292 | 0.46% | 0.09% |
| Calaca‑an | 1.73% | 593 | 658 | -9.88% | -1.96% |
| Calang | 2.20% | 753 | 786 | -4.20% | -0.81% |
| Calawinan | 0.86% | 293 | 314 | -6.69% | -1.31% |
| Capaycapay | 0.81% | 276 | 318 | -13.21% | -2.66% |
| Capuling | 5.14% | 1,761 | 1,771 | -0.56% | -0.11% |
| Catig | 0.81% | 279 | 310 | -10.00% | -1.99% |
| Dila‑an | 2.25% | 772 | 740 | 4.32% | 0.81% |
| Fundacion | 1.15% | 395 | 389 | 1.54% | 0.29% |
| Inadlawan | 1.15% | 395 | 407 | -2.95% | -0.57% |
| Jagdong | 1.25% | 427 | 425 | 0.47% | 0.09% |
| Jaguimit | 1.64% | 562 | 540 | 4.07% | 0.76% |
| Lacadon | 1.75% | 598 | 688 | -13.08% | -2.63% |
| Luag | 1.20% | 412 | 434 | -5.07% | -0.99% |
| Malusgod | 1.74% | 595 | 558 | 6.63% | 1.23% |
| Maribuyong | 1.84% | 631 | 773 | -18.37% | -3.79% |
| Minanga | 2.21% | 757 | 736 | 2.85% | 0.54% |
| Monpon | 1.48% | 508 | 484 | 4.96% | 0.93% |
| Navalas | 1.89% | 648 | 610 | 6.23% | 1.16% |
| Pader | 1.02% | 350 | 371 | -5.66% | -1.10% |
| Pandan | 3.50% | 1,198 | 1,164 | 2.92% | 0.55% |
| Poblacion A | 4.20% | 1,439 | 1,241 | 15.95% | 2.86% |
| Poblacion B | 2.20% | 755 | 720 | 4.86% | 0.91% |
| Poblacion C | 3.30% | 1,130 | 1,063 | 6.30% | 1.17% |
| Poblacion D | 3.47% | 1,187 | 1,069 | 11.04% | 2.01% |
| Ponong Grande | 6.47% | 2,216 | 2,043 | 8.47% | 1.56% |
| Ponong Pequeño | 1.58% | 540 | 605 | -10.74% | -2.14% |
| Purog | 1.85% | 633 | 615 | 2.93% | 0.55% |
| Romblon | 1.95% | 667 | 644 | 3.57% | 0.67% |
| San Isidro | 1.55% | 532 | 494 | 7.69% | 1.42% |
| Santo Niño | 1.82% | 624 | 626 | -0.32% | -0.06% |
| Sawe | 1.45% | 495 | 486 | 1.85% | 0.35% |
| Taminla | 2.84% | 974 | 824 | 18.20% | 3.24% |
| Tinocuan | 1.40% | 478 | 459 | 4.14% | 0.78% |
| Tipolo | 1.41% | 484 | 500 | -3.20% | -0.62% |
| Dueñas Total | 34,242 | 33,671 | 1.70% | 0.32% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Dueñas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱88,459,579.17.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 49,722,464.18 | – |
| 2010 | 52,759,562.23 | 6.11% |
| 2011 | 57,587,835.89 | 9.15% |
| 2012 | 56,486,727.75 | -1.91% |
| 2013 | 62,836,289.92 | 11.24% |
| 2014 | 72,606,422.16 | 15.55% |
| 2015 | 79,503,869.38 | 9.50% |
| 2016 | 88,459,579.17 | 11.26% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dueñas is 5 to 9, with 3,605 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 581 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 631 |
| 1 to 4 | 2,889 |
| 5 to 9 | 3,605 |
| 10 to 14 | 3,423 |
| 15 to 19 | 3,042 |
| 20 to 24 | 2,786 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,555 |
| 30 to 34 | 2,343 |
| 35 to 39 | 2,079 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,893 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,784 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,643 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,405 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,196 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,025 |
| 70 to 74 | 720 |
| 75 to 79 | 581 |
| 80 and over | 642 |
| Total | 34,242 |
Historical population
The population of Dueñas grew from 19,004 in 1960 to 34,242 in 2015, an increase of 15,238 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 0.32%, or an increase of 571 people, from the previous population of 33,671 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 19,004 | – | |
| 19,866 | 0.43% | |
| 23,028 | 3.01% | |
| 23,962 | 0.80% | |
| 28,472 | 1.74% | |
| 28,954 | 0.31% | |
| 30,882 | 1.39% | |
| 32,149 | 0.56% | |
| 33,671 | 1.70% | |
| 34,242 | 0.32% |
Location
The municipal center of Dueñas is situated at approximately 11° 4' North, 122° 37' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 52.0 meters or 170.4 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 Dueñas are Passi, Iloilo City, Silay, Talisay, Victorias, and Bacolod. The nearest municipalities are San Enrique, Dingle, Calinog, Badiangan, Pototan, and Mina. Its distance from the national capital is 428.54 kilometers (266.28 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Enrique, Iloilo, 4.15 kilometers (2.58 miles) to the East (N80°E)
- Dingle, Iloilo, 9.36 kilometers (5.82 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Calinog, Iloilo, 10.76 kilometers (6.69 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Badiangan, Iloilo, 12.55 kilometers (7.80 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Pototan, Iloilo, 13.86 kilometers (8.61 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Mina, Iloilo, 15.82 kilometers (9.83 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
Nearest cities
- Passi, Iloilo, 5.49 kilometers (3.41 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Iloilo City, 40.60 kilometers (25.23 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 48.84 kilometers (30.35 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 52.73 kilometers (32.76 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 53.09 kilometers (32.99 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
- Bacolod, 56.45 kilometers (35.08 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
Distance from Manila: 428.54 kilometers (266.28 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 34,242, ranked 798 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 34.95 square kilometers, ranked 1,082 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 378 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 520 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 0.32%, ranked 982 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.