Altavas
Altavas | |
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Municipality | |
Municipality of Altavas | |
Altavas Cave | |
Map of Aklan with Altavas highlighted | |
Altavas Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 11°32′N 122°29′E / 11.53°N 122.48°ECoordinates: 11°32′N 122°29′E / 11.53°N 122.48°E | |
Country |
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Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
Province | Aklan |
District | Lone District |
Barangays | 14 (see Barangays) |
Government [1] | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Denny D. Refol |
• Electorate | 15,750 voters (2016) |
Area [2] | |
• Total | 109.05 km2 (42.10 sq mi) |
Population (2015 census)[3] | |
• Total | 24,619 |
• Density | 230/km2 (580/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 5616 |
PSGC | 060401000 |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
Climate type | Tropical climate |
Income class | 4th municipal income class |
Revenue (₱) | 82,033,208.74 (2016) |
Native languages |
Aklan language Capiznon Tagalog |
Altavas, officially the Municipality of Altavas, (Aklanon: Banwa it Altavas; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Altavas; Filipino: Bayan ng Altavas), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 24,619 people.[3]
Geography
Altavas is located at 11°32′N 122°29′E / 11.53°N 122.48°E. It is 41 kilometres (25 mi) from the provincial capital of Kalibo and 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Roxas City.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 109.05 square kilometres (42.10 sq mi) [2] constituting 5.99% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Barangays
Altavas is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[4]
PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
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2015[3] | 2010[5] | |||||
060401001 | Cabangila | 6.9% | 1,705 | 1,705 | 0.00% | |
060401002 | Cabugao | 8.0% | 1,964 | 1,708 | 2.69% | |
060401003 | Catmon | 4.9% | 1,208 | 1,504 | −4.09% | |
060401004 | Dalipdip | 3.1% | 772 | 698 | 1.94% | |
060401005 | Ginictan | 6.2% | 1,521 | 1,527 | −0.07% | |
060401006 | Linayasan | 7.6% | 1,872 | 1,860 | 0.12% | |
060401007 | Lumaynay | 6.5% | 1,593 | 1,585 | 0.10% | |
060401008 | Lupo | 8.6% | 2,127 | 2,251 | −1.07% | |
060401009 | Man-up | 4.5% | 1,112 | 2,360 | −13.35% | |
060401010 | Odiong | 12.3% | 3,028 | 2,961 | 0.43% | |
060401011 | Poblacion | 17.9% | 4,406 | 2,465 | 11.69% | |
060401012 | Quinasay-an | 2.0% | 491 | 459 | 1.29% | |
060401013 | Talon | 6.5% | 1,589 | 1,587 | 0.02% | |
060401014 | Tibiao | 5.0% | 1,231 | 1,249 | −0.28% | |
Total | 24,619 | 23,919 | 0.55% |
Demographics
Population census of Altavas | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
1903 | 4,636 | — |
1918 | 6,046 | +1.79% |
1939 | 8,882 | +1.85% |
1948 | 10,238 | +1.59% |
1960 | 13,325 | +2.22% |
1970 | 14,519 | +0.86% |
1975 | 16,855 | +3.04% |
1980 | 17,443 | +0.69% |
1990 | 20,531 | +1.64% |
1995 | 21,475 | +0.85% |
2000 | 22,496 | +1.00% |
2007 | 23,692 | +0.72% |
2010 | 23,919 | +0.35% |
2015 | 24,619 | +0.55% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3] [5] [6] [7] |
In the 2015 census, Altavas had a population of 24,619.[3] The population density was 230 inhabitants per square kilometre (600/sq mi).
Aklanon is the main dialect of Altavas while Hiligaynon is also spoken and understood by the residents. Capiznon, on the other hand, is also used due to its border with Capiz.
Education
Elementary schools
- Altavas Elementary School
- Cabangila Elementary School
- Cabugao Elementary School
- Catmon Elementary School
- Dalipdip Primary School
- Dina-ut Primary School
- Eahog Primary School
- Ginictan Elementary School
- Guisi Elementary School
- Hongoton Primary School
- Linayasan Elementary School
- Lumaynay Elementary School
- Lumaynay Elementary School (Sangay Annex)
- Lupo Elementary School
- Odiong Elementary School
- Quinasayan Primary School
- Sapa Primary School
- Talon Elementary School
- Tibiao Elementary School
- Echelon Development School
Secondary schools
- Altavas National School
- Altavas National School (Lupo Extension)
- Justicia Morales - Young Memorial national High School
- Linayasan National High School
College
- Altavas College
References
- ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ↑ "Municipal: Altavas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ↑ "Province of Aklan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Altavas. |