Zarraga, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 5004 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iloilo Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 54.48 km2 (21.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,305 |
| Density (2020) | 501 / km2 (1,298 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 49' North, 122° 37' East (10.8236, 122.6099) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.6 meters (34.8 feet) |
Zarraga is a coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 54.48 square kilometers or 21.03 square miles which constitutes 1.09% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,305. This represented 1.33% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.34% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 501 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,298 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Zarraga has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balud I | 3.66% | 998 | 981 | 1.73% | 0.36% |
| Balud II | 3.33% | 908 | 857 | 5.95% | 1.22% |
| Balud Lilo-an | 2.38% | 649 | 638 | 1.72% | 0.36% |
| Dawis Centro | 0.93% | 253 | 217 | 16.59% | 3.28% |
| Dawis Norte | 1.03% | 280 | 332 | -15.66% | -3.52% |
| Dawis Sur | 3.01% | 821 | 725 | 13.24% | 2.65% |
| Gines | 4.85% | 1,324 | 998 | 32.67% | 6.13% |
| Ilawod Poblacion | 9.80% | 2,676 | 2,497 | 7.17% | 1.47% |
| Ilaya Poblacion | 6.48% | 1,769 | 2,092 | -15.44% | -3.47% |
| Inagdangan Centro | 3.01% | 823 | 720 | 14.31% | 2.85% |
| Inagdangan Norte | 3.59% | 981 | 1,059 | -7.37% | -1.60% |
| Inagdangan Sur | 3.04% | 829 | 760 | 9.08% | 1.85% |
| Jalaud Norte | 8.88% | 2,424 | 2,058 | 17.78% | 3.51% |
| Jalaud Sur | 2.99% | 816 | 979 | -16.65% | -3.76% |
| Libongcogon | 3.59% | 980 | 1,018 | -3.73% | -0.80% |
| Malunang | 5.34% | 1,457 | 1,319 | 10.46% | 2.12% |
| Pajo | 4.61% | 1,260 | 1,133 | 11.21% | 2.26% |
| Sambag | 9.12% | 2,489 | 2,345 | 6.14% | 1.26% |
| Sigangao | 3.48% | 949 | 1,034 | -8.22% | -1.79% |
| Talauguis | 3.16% | 863 | 708 | 21.89% | 4.26% |
| Talibong | 4.38% | 1,195 | 1,037 | 15.24% | 3.03% |
| Tubigan | 3.17% | 866 | 775 | 11.74% | 2.36% |
| Tuburan | 1.40% | 382 | 411 | -7.06% | -1.53% |
| Tuburan Sulbod | 4.81% | 1,313 | 912 | 43.97% | 7.97% |
| Zarraga Total | 27,305 | 25,605 | 6.64% | 1.36% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Zarraga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱73,992,735.07.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 39,677,626.49 | – |
| 2010 | 42,543,482.48 | 7.22% |
| 2011 | 45,979,626.07 | 8.08% |
| 2012 | 45,014,437.57 | -2.10% |
| 2013 | 51,745,454.94 | 14.95% |
| 2014 | 58,983,887.91 | 13.99% |
| 2015 | 66,247,165.22 | 12.31% |
| 2016 | 73,992,735.07 | 11.69% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Zarraga in the 2015 Census was 25,476 broken down into 5,853 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,471 | 2,832 | 5.46 | |
| 17,507 | 3,261 | 5.37 | |
| 18,243 | 3,507 | 5.20 | |
| 21,320 | 4,480 | 4.76 | |
| 23,550 | 5,053 | 4.66 | |
| 25,476 | 5,853 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zarraga is 5 to 9, with 2,600 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 313 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 478 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,985 | 7.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,600 | 10.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,472 | 9.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,453 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,249 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,049 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,837 | 7.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,776 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,596 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,461 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,230 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,029 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 789 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 577 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 398 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 313 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 313 | 1.22% |
| Total | 25,605 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zarraga grew from 6,583 in 1903 to 27,305 in 2020, an increase of 20,722 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.36%, or an increase of 1,700 people, from the previous population of 25,605 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,583 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 7,943 | – | |
| 8,666 | 0.77% | |
| 10,410 | 1.81% | |
| 11,449 | 1.93% | |
| 12,673 | 2.05% | |
| 15,483 | 2.02% | |
| 17,519 | 2.34% | |
| 18,252 | 0.88% | |
| 21,458 | 2.26% | |
| 23,693 | 3.67% | |
| 25,605 | 1.49% | |
| 27,305 | 1.36% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Zarraga for the year 2019 was 17,370, broken down into 8,348 males and 9,022 females.
Location
The municipal center of Zarraga is situated at approximately 10° 49' North, 122° 37' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.6 meters or 34.8 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 Zarraga are Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Bago, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Bacolod. The nearest municipalities are Leganes, Iloilo, New Lucena, Iloilo, Santa Barbara, Iloilo, Pavia, Iloilo, Dumangas, Iloilo, and Mina, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 452.77 kilometers (281.34 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Leganes, Iloilo, 4.71 kilometers (2.92 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- New Lucena, Iloilo, 6.15 kilometers (3.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Santa Barbara, Iloilo, 8.59 kilometers (5.34 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Pavia, Iloilo, 9.19 kilometers (5.71 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Dumangas, Iloilo, 11.19 kilometers (6.95 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Mina, Iloilo, 12.40 kilometers (7.70 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 14.13 kilometers (8.78 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 31.92 kilometers (19.83 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 40.09 kilometers (24.91 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 39.81 kilometers (24.74 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 40.24 kilometers (25.00 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Bacolod, 40.75 kilometers (25.32 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
Distance from Manila: 452.77 kilometers (281.34 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.