Leganes, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 5003 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iloilo Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 32.20 km2 (12.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,725 |
| Density (2020) | 1,078 / km2 (2,794 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 47' North, 122° 35' East (10.7863, 122.5892) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Leganes is a coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 32.20 square kilometers or 12.43 square miles which constitutes 0.64% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,725. This represented 1.69% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.44% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,078 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,794 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Leganes 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigke | 2.06% | 714 | 745 | -4.16% | -0.89% |
| Buntatala | 5.94% | 2,061 | 1,640 | 25.67% | 4.93% |
| Cagamutan Norte | 7.25% | 2,517 | 2,572 | -2.14% | -0.45% |
| Cagamutan Sur | 5.74% | 1,992 | 2,187 | -8.92% | -1.95% |
| Calaboa | 4.60% | 1,597 | 1,499 | 6.54% | 1.34% |
| Camangay | 2.27% | 788 | 552 | 42.75% | 7.78% |
| Cari Mayor | 4.87% | 1,690 | 1,547 | 9.24% | 1.88% |
| Cari Minor | 3.39% | 1,176 | 933 | 26.05% | 4.99% |
| Gua-an | 3.69% | 1,280 | 1,231 | 3.98% | 0.82% |
| Guihaman | 6.59% | 2,290 | 2,283 | 0.31% | 0.06% |
| Guinobatan | 6.91% | 2,399 | 2,545 | -5.74% | -1.24% |
| Guintas | 6.23% | 2,164 | 1,498 | 44.46% | 8.05% |
| Lapayon | 7.78% | 2,700 | 2,410 | 12.03% | 2.42% |
| M. V. Hechanova | 2.75% | 955 | 709 | 34.70% | 6.47% |
| Nabitasan | 9.31% | 3,233 | 3,044 | 6.21% | 1.28% |
| Napnud | 5.85% | 2,030 | 2,036 | -0.29% | -0.06% |
| Poblacion | 9.75% | 3,385 | 3,278 | 3.26% | 0.68% |
| San Vicente | 5.05% | 1,754 | 1,771 | -0.96% | -0.20% |
| Leganes Total | 34,725 | 32,480 | 6.91% | 1.42% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Leganes for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱87,111,715.55.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,620,976.35 | – |
| 2010 | 59,195,609.89 | 21.75% |
| 2011 | 55,292,516.96 | -6.59% |
| 2012 | 55,025,478.30 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 60,397,615.07 | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 77,043,392.88 | 27.56% |
| 2015 | 78,943,680.57 | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 87,111,715.55 | 10.35% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Leganes in the 2015 Census was 32,377 broken down into 7,033 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,501 | 3,237 | 5.72 | |
| 19,232 | 3,635 | 5.29 | |
| 23,473 | 4,533 | 5.18 | |
| 27,299 | 5,535 | 4.93 | |
| 29,435 | 6,225 | 4.73 | |
| 32,377 | 7,033 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Leganes is 5 to 9, with 3,225 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 347 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 616 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,568 | 7.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,225 | 9.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,078 | 9.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,028 | 9.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,052 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,677 | 8.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,383 | 7.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,287 | 7.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,977 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,756 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,577 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,278 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,010 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 728 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 520 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 347 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 373 | 1.15% |
| Total | 32,480 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Leganes grew from 3,827 in 1903 to 34,725 in 2020, an increase of 30,898 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.42%, or an increase of 2,245 people, from the previous population of 32,480 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,827 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 7,447 | – | |
| 9,244 | 1.92% | |
| 11,480 | 2.14% | |
| 12,328 | 1.44% | |
| 14,285 | 2.99% | |
| 18,505 | 2.62% | |
| 19,235 | 0.73% | |
| 23,475 | 4.36% | |
| 27,357 | 2.13% | |
| 29,438 | 2.70% | |
| 32,480 | 1.89% | |
| 34,725 | 1.42% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Leganes for the year 2019 was 22,804, broken down into 11,191 males and 11,613 females.
Location
The municipal center of Leganes is situated at approximately 10° 47' North, 122° 35' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 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 Leganes are Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Bago, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Silay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Zarraga, Iloilo, Pavia, Iloilo, Santa Barbara, Iloilo, New Lucena, Iloilo, Buenavista, Guimaras, and San Miguel, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 455.71 kilometers (283.16 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Zarraga, Iloilo, 4.71 kilometers (2.92 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Pavia, Iloilo, 5.33 kilometers (3.31 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Santa Barbara, Iloilo, 7.77 kilometers (4.83 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- New Lucena, Iloilo, 10.13 kilometers (6.30 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Buenavista, Guimaras, 11.78 kilometers (7.32 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- San Miguel, Iloilo, 13.60 kilometers (8.45 miles) to the West (S87°W)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 9.54 kilometers (5.93 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 36.31 kilometers (22.56 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 38.49 kilometers (23.92 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Bacolod, 41.44 kilometers (25.75 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 41.71 kilometers (25.92 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 41.99 kilometers (26.09 miles) to the East (N88°E)
Distance from Manila: 455.71 kilometers (283.16 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°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.