Makato

Makato, officially the Municipality of Makato (Aklanon: Banwa it Makato; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Makato; Tagalog: Bayan ng Makato), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 27,262 people.[4]

Makato

Blooming Makato
Municipality
Municipality of Makato
Governor Augusto Legaspi Sr. Monument
Seal
Motto(s): 
Hala Bira sa Progreso
Map of Aklan with Makato highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Makato
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°42′43″N 122°17′32″E
Country Philippines
RegionWestern Visayas (Region VI)
ProvinceAklan
District2nd district of Aklan
Barangays18 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAbencio T. Torres
 • Vice MayorRamon Anselmo Martin D. Legaspi III
 • CongressmanTeodorico T. Haresco Jr.
 • GovernorFlorencio T. Miraflores
 • Electorate20,063 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total64.60 km2 (24.94 sq mi)
Elevation9.8 m (32.2 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[4]
 • Total27,262
 • Density420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
 • Households
6,538
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence20.08% (2015)[5]
 • Revenue (₱)72,442,221.30 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5611
PSGC
060411000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesAklan language
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Patron saintSto. Nino
Websitewww.makato.gov.ph

In 1948, the arrabal of Tangalan, comprising the barrios of Tondog, Jawili, Dumatad, Afga, Baybay, Dapdap, Pudyot, Tagas, Tamalagon, Panayakan, Vivo, Lanipga, Napatag and Tamoko, was separated from Makato to form the municipality of Tangalan.[6]

Geography

Makato is located at 11°42′43″N 122°17′32″E. It is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Kalibo, the provincial capital.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 64.60 square kilometres (24.94 sq mi) [2] constituting 3.55% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.

Climate
Climate data for Makato, Aklan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 47
(1.9)		 33
(1.3)		 39
(1.5)		 48
(1.9)		 98
(3.9)		 150
(5.9)		 169
(6.7)		 147
(5.8)		 163
(6.4)		 172
(6.8)		 118
(4.6)		 80
(3.1)		 1,264
(49.8)
Average rainy days 11.4 8.2 9.3 9.7 19.1 25.6 27.4 25.5 25.5 25.2 18.5 14.5 219.9
Source: Meteoblue [7]

Barangays

Makato is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[8]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[4] 2010[9]
060411001 Agbalogo 4.1% 1,127 990 ▴ 2.50%
060411002 Aglucay 2.0% 557 521 ▴ 1.28%
060411003 Alibagon 2.4% 641 543 ▴ 3.21%
060411004 Bagong Barrio 1.8% 487 429 ▴ 2.44%
060411005 Baybay 7.6% 2,077 1,916 ▴ 1.55%
060411006 Cabatanga 4.6% 1,246 1,144 ▴ 1.64%
060411007 Cajilo 5.3% 1,446 1,294 ▴ 2.14%
060411008 Calangcang 6.3% 1,715 1,701 ▴ 0.16%
060411009 Calimbajan 7.6% 2,068 1,855 ▴ 2.09%
060411010 Castillo 3.5% 956 791 ▴ 3.67%
060411011 Cayangwan 7.8% 2,125 2,058 ▴ 0.61%
060411012 Dumga 8.0% 2,170 2,107 ▴ 0.56%
060411013 Libang 5.1% 1,401 1,561 ▾ −2.04%
060411014 Mantiguib 7.0% 1,921 1,778 ▴ 1.48%
060411015 Poblacion 12.1% 3,288 3,172 ▴ 0.69%
060411016 Tibiawan 3.2% 869 785 ▴ 1.95%
060411017 Tina 4.5% 1,223 1,094 ▴ 2.15%
060411018 Tugas 7.1% 1,945 1,722 ▴ 2.35%
Total 27,262 25,461 ▴ 1.31%

Demographics
Population census of Makato
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 5,289—    
1918 11,661+5.41%
1939 15,526+1.37%
1948 9,939−4.84%
1960 11,951+1.55%
1970 13,287+1.06%
1975 14,972+2.42%
1980 16,732+2.25%
1990 19,230+1.40%
1995 21,955+2.51%
2000 22,777+0.79%
2007 25,043+1.32%
2010 25,461+0.60%
2015 27,262+1.31%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][9][10][11]

In the 2015 census, Makato had a population of 27,262.[4] The population density was 420 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,100/sq mi).

Government Officials (Elected)
  • Hon. Abencio T. Torres, Municipal Mayor
  • Hon. Ramon Anselmo Martin D. Legaspi III, Municipal Vice Mayor
Governor Augusto Legaspi Sr. Memorial Hall

Mayor: Hon. Abencio T. Torres

Vice Mayor: Hon. Ramon Anselmo Martin D. Legaspi III

Sangguniang Bayan Members:

Hon. Nilo Masula Amboboyog

Hon. Marlene Blaire Tenazas Igham

Hon. Nerli Fermalino Dela Cena

Hon. Randy Ruzgal Vargas

Hon. Rhine Ibabao Roldan

Hon. Abencio Honeyboy Pajanustan Torres III

Hon. Leoncito Yerro Mationg

Hon. Steven Mateo Tejada

Infrastructure

The Aklan Sports Complex (Opened in 2010) was located here at Makato, where the 2010 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet takes place.[12]

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. "Makato, Aklan Profile". PhilAtlas.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  4. Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  5. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  6. "Republic Act No. 285 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Tangalan in the Province of Capiz". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 16 June 1948. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  7. "Makato: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  8. "Municipal: Makato". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  9. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. 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.
  11. "Province of Aklan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. "100315-R6-WVRAA4". Philippine Information Agency. July 9, 2018.


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