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Altavas
Altavas, officially the Municipality of Altavas (Aklanon: Banwa it Altavas; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Altavas; Tagalog: Bayan ng Altavas), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,639 people.[3]
Altavas Jimeno | |
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| Municipality of Altavas | |
Jose Cortes Altavas monument | |
Flag Seal | |
Map of Aklan with Altavas highlighted | |
Altavas Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°32′18″N 122°29′13″E / 11.5383°N 122.4869°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | 1st district |
| Named for | Senator Jose Altavas |
| Barangays | 14 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Denny B. Refol Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Denny D. Refol Sr. |
| • Representative | Carlito S. Marquez |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 17,993 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 109.05 km2 (42.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 282 m (925 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 25,639 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (610/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,504 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 14.62 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 119.2 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 372.4 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 110.5 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 133.7 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5616 |
| PSGC | 060401000 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Aklanon Hiligaynon Capiznon Tagalog |
Geography Edit
Altavas 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) [5] constituting 5.99% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Climate Edit
| Climate data for Altavas, 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) | 24 (75) | 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[6] (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) | |||||||||||||
Barangays Edit
Altavas is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[3] | 2010[8] | |||||
| 060401001 | Cabangila | 6.7% | 1,705 | 1,705 | 0.00% | |
| 060401002 | Cabugao | 7.7% | 1,964 | 1,708 | 1.41% | |
| 060401003 | Catmon | 4.7% | 1,208 | 1,504 | −2.17% | |
| 060401004 | Dalipdip | 3.0% | 772 | 698 | 1.01% | |
| 060401005 | Ginictan | 5.9% | 1,521 | 1,527 | −0.04% | |
| 060401006 | Linayasan | 7.3% | 1,872 | 1,860 | 0.06% | |
| 060401007 | Lumaynay | 6.2% | 1,593 | 1,585 | 0.05% | |
| 060401008 | Lupo | 8.3% | 2,127 | 2,251 | −0.56% | |
| 060401009 | Man-up | 4.3% | 1,112 | 2,360 | −7.25% | |
| 060401010 | Odiong | 11.8% | 3,028 | 2,961 | 0.22% | |
| 060401011 | Poblacion | 17.2% | 4,406 | 2,465 | 5.98% | |
| 060401012 | Quinasay-an | 1.9% | 491 | 459 | 0.68% | |
| 060401013 | Talon | 6.2% | 1,589 | 1,587 | 0.01% | |
| 060401014 | Tibiao | 4.8% | 1,231 | 1,249 | −0.15% | |
| Total | 25,639 | 23,919 | 0.70% | |||
Demographics Edit
| 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% |
| 2020 | 25,639 | +0.80% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][8][10][11] | ||
In the 2020 census, Altavas had a population of 25,639.[3] The population density was 240 inhabitants per square kilometre (620/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.
Economy Edit
Poverty Incidence of Altavas
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Education Edit
Elementary schools Edit
- Altavas Elementary School
- Cabangila Elementary School
- Cabugao Elementary School
- Catmon Elementary School
- Dalipdip Primary School
- Dina-ut Primary School
- Eahog Primary School
- Echelon Development 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
Secondary schools Edit
- Altavas National School
- Altavas National School (Lupo Extension)
- Justicia Morales - Young Memorial National High School
- Linayasan National High School
College Edit
- Altavas College
References Edit
- ^ Municipality of Altavas | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Province: Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "Altavas: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "Municipal: Altavas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 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. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Aklan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
External links Edit
- Media related to Altavas at Wikimedia Commons
- Altavas travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code