Pototan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 50 |
| Postal code | 5008 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2007) | 97.10 km2 (37.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 75,070 |
| Density (2015) | 773 / km2 (2,002 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 57' North, 122° 38' East (10.9421, 122.6358) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.1 meters (89.0 feet) |
Pototan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 97.10 square kilometers or 37.49 square miles which constitutes 1.94% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 75,070. This represented 3.88% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 1.00% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 773 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,002 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pototan has 50 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abangay | 1.15% | 865 | 835 | 3.59% | 0.67% |
| Amamaros | 2.32% | 1,739 | 1,599 | 8.76% | 1.61% |
| Bagacay | 2.32% | 1,740 | 1,642 | 5.97% | 1.11% |
| Barasan | 2.85% | 2,137 | 2,022 | 5.69% | 1.06% |
| Batuan | 2.02% | 1,517 | 1,508 | 0.60% | 0.11% |
| Bongco | 2.06% | 1,546 | 1,374 | 12.52% | 2.27% |
| Cahaguichican | 2.52% | 1,895 | 1,670 | 13.47% | 2.44% |
| Callan | 0.78% | 582 | 570 | 2.11% | 0.40% |
| Cansilayan | 1.88% | 1,413 | 1,341 | 5.37% | 1.00% |
| Casalsagan | 1.58% | 1,186 | 1,127 | 5.24% | 0.98% |
| Cato‑ogan | 2.82% | 2,118 | 2,013 | 5.22% | 0.97% |
| Cau‑ayan | 3.91% | 2,934 | 2,502 | 17.27% | 3.08% |
| Culob | 0.73% | 546 | 504 | 8.33% | 1.54% |
| Danao | 1.38% | 1,034 | 889 | 16.31% | 2.92% |
| Dapitan | 2.74% | 2,058 | 2,038 | 0.98% | 0.19% |
| Dawis | 1.41% | 1,060 | 998 | 6.21% | 1.15% |
| Dongsol | 1.85% | 1,392 | 1,345 | 3.49% | 0.66% |
| Fernando Parcon Ward | 2.37% | 1,779 | 1,852 | -3.94% | -0.76% |
| Fundacion | 0.31% | 234 | 233 | 0.43% | 0.08% |
| Guibuangan | 1.04% | 779 | 772 | 0.91% | 0.17% |
| Guinacas | 2.10% | 1,577 | 1,564 | 0.83% | 0.16% |
| Igang | 4.97% | 3,732 | 3,684 | 1.30% | 0.25% |
| Intaluan | 0.77% | 577 | 567 | 1.76% | 0.33% |
| Iwa Ilaud | 1.19% | 891 | 894 | -0.34% | -0.06% |
| Iwa Ilaya | 1.35% | 1,017 | 938 | 8.42% | 1.55% |
| Jamabalud | 3.86% | 2,897 | 2,766 | 4.74% | 0.88% |
| Jebioc | 0.98% | 732 | 696 | 5.17% | 0.96% |
| Lay‑Ahan | 1.73% | 1,296 | 1,284 | 0.93% | 0.18% |
| Lopez Jaena Ward | 2.00% | 1,503 | 1,492 | 0.74% | 0.14% |
| Lumbo | 1.95% | 1,463 | 1,423 | 2.81% | 0.53% |
| Macatol | 1.50% | 1,124 | 1,024 | 9.77% | 1.79% |
| Malusgod | 3.59% | 2,694 | 2,140 | 25.89% | 4.48% |
| Nabitasan | 1.14% | 854 | 838 | 1.91% | 0.36% |
| Naga | 2.07% | 1,557 | 1,352 | 15.16% | 2.72% |
| Nanga | 2.90% | 2,180 | 2,221 | -1.85% | -0.35% |
| Naslo | 2.03% | 1,525 | 1,466 | 4.02% | 0.75% |
| Pajo | 0.77% | 576 | 544 | 5.88% | 1.09% |
| Palanguia | 2.34% | 1,756 | 1,651 | 6.36% | 1.18% |
| Pitogo | 0.89% | 665 | 666 | -0.15% | -0.03% |
| Polot‑an | 1.80% | 1,348 | 1,321 | 2.04% | 0.39% |
| Primitivo Ledesma Ward | 2.92% | 2,190 | 2,154 | 1.67% | 0.32% |
| Purog | 2.11% | 1,581 | 1,447 | 9.26% | 1.70% |
| Rumbang | 3.45% | 2,591 | 2,188 | 18.42% | 3.27% |
| San Jose Ward | 2.44% | 1,831 | 1,738 | 5.35% | 1.00% |
| Sinuagan | 1.52% | 1,140 | 1,073 | 6.24% | 1.16% |
| Tuburan | 2.76% | 2,072 | 2,089 | -0.81% | -0.16% |
| Tumcon Ilaud | 3.17% | 2,379 | 2,203 | 7.99% | 1.47% |
| Tumcon Ilaya | 1.14% | 856 | 841 | 1.78% | 0.34% |
| Ubang | 1.05% | 788 | 776 | 1.55% | 0.29% |
| Zarrague | 1.50% | 1,124 | 1,081 | 3.98% | 0.75% |
| Pototan Total | 75,070 | 70,955 | 5.80% | 1.08% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Pototan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱157,882,222.82.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 87,925,692.47 | – |
| 2010 | 94,451,345.75 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 102,341,557.80 | 8.35% |
| 2012 | 99,483,473.41 | -2.79% |
| 2013 | 112,816,928.26 | 13.40% |
| 2014 | 123,841,678.87 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 144,339,166.03 | 16.55% |
| 2016 | 157,882,222.82 | 9.38% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pototan is 5 to 9, with 7,441 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1,094 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,336 |
| 1 to 4 | 5,971 |
| 5 to 9 | 7,441 |
| 10 to 14 | 7,291 |
| 15 to 19 | 7,053 |
| 20 to 24 | 6,673 |
| 25 to 29 | 6,029 |
| 30 to 34 | 5,353 |
| 35 to 39 | 4,755 |
| 40 to 44 | 4,321 |
| 45 to 49 | 4,055 |
| 50 to 54 | 3,671 |
| 55 to 59 | 3,137 |
| 60 to 64 | 2,429 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,914 |
| 70 to 74 | 1,417 |
| 75 to 79 | 1,094 |
| 80 and over | 1,130 |
| Total | 75,070 |
Historical population
The population of Pototan grew from 37,231 in 1960 to 75,070 in 2015, an increase of 37,839 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 4,115 people, from the previous population of 70,955 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 37,231 | – | |
| 37,250 | 0.00% | |
| 41,363 | 2.12% | |
| 44,624 | 1.53% | |
| 54,035 | 1.93% | |
| 56,340 | 0.79% | |
| 61,206 | 1.79% | |
| 67,626 | 1.39% | |
| 70,955 | 1.76% | |
| 75,070 | 1.08% |
Location
The municipal center of Pototan is situated at approximately 10° 57' North, 122° 38' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.1 meters or 89.0 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 Pototan are Passi, Iloilo City, Silay, Talisay, Bacolod, and Victorias. The nearest municipalities are Mina, Dingle, New Lucena, Barotac Nuevo, Badiangan, and Anilao. Its distance from the national capital is 441.85 kilometers (274.55 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mina, Iloilo, 6.87 kilometers (4.27 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S79°W)
- Dingle, Iloilo, 7.51 kilometers (4.67 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- New Lucena, Iloilo, 8.32 kilometers (5.17 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, 9.10 kilometers (5.65 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Badiangan, Iloilo, 11.88 kilometers (7.38 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Anilao, Iloilo, 13.24 kilometers (8.23 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
Nearest cities
- Passi, Iloilo, 18.64 kilometers (11.58 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Iloilo City, 27.50 kilometers (17.09 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 40.18 kilometers (24.97 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 42.75 kilometers (26.56 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Bacolod, 45.34 kilometers (28.17 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 48.02 kilometers (29.84 miles) to the East (S84°E)
Distance from Manila: 441.85 kilometers (274.55 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 75,070, ranked 270 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 37.49 square kilometers, ranked 1,033 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 773 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 229 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.08%, ranked 1,010 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.