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Contents

A. INTRODUCTION

1. Historical Background 1

2. Plan Objective and Context 2

3. Coverage of the Plan 4

4. Outline of the Plan 5

B. VISION/ MISSION 6

C. THE PLANNING ENVIRONMENT

1. Location, Land Area and Political Subdivision 7

2. Population and Settlements 10

3. Physical Resources 32

4. Economy 57

5. Transportation, Access and Circulation 83

6. Income, Employment, Service Access, and Poverty 93

7. Land Use and Physical Framework 151

D. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, GOALS, OBJECTIVES/ 175

TARGETS STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS

E. ANNEXES 184


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List of Maps

Map 1 Regional Location Map 9

Map 2 Iloilo Province Map 9

Map 3A 1990 Population Density Map, by City/Municipality 19

Map 3B 2000 Population Density Map, by City/Municipality 19Latest and previous census

Map 3C 2007 Population Density Map, by City/Municipality 19Latest and Previous Census

Map 4A Annual Population Growth Rates, by City/Municipality 24

1980-1990

Map 4B Annual Population Growth Rates, by City/Municipality 241990-2000

Map 4C Annual Population Growth Rates, by City/Municipality 242000-2007

Map 5A Built up Areas 30

Map 5b Existing Hierarchy of Settlements 31

Map 6 Slope Map 38

Map 7 Geologic Map 47

Map 8 Climate Map 49

Map 9 Land Classification Map 54

Map 10 Land Suitability Map 56

Map 11 Protection Areas Map 64

Map 12A Location of Industries and key Support Infrastructure 70

Map 12 B Location of Industries and key Support Infrastructure 71

Map 13 Industries with Best and Declining Potentials 82

Map 14 Map of the Province of Iloilo Showing External Linkages 88and internal circulation routes (Existing and Proposed)

Map 15 Location of Health Facilities, Priority Areas and 98Proposed Health-Related PPAs


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List of Maps

Map 16 Location of Education Facilities, Priority Areas and 101Proposed Education-Related PPAs

Map 17 Location of Housing Facilities, Priority Areas and 103Proposed Housing-Related PPAs

Map 18 Location of Security Facilities, Priority Areas and 104Proposed Security-Related PPAs

Map 19 Location of Water and Sanitation Facilities, 108Priority Areas and Proposed Power-Related PPAs

Map 20 Location of Power Facilities, Priority Areas and 111Proposed Water and Sanitation-Related PPAs

Map 21 Location of Drainage Facilities, Priority Areas and 113Proposed Drainage-Related PPAs

Map 22 Location of Solid Waste Facilities, Priority Areas and 116Proposed Solid Waste-Related PPAs

Map 23A Other Existing and Proposed Facilities and/or Location 121Of Priority Areas

Map 23B Other Existing and Proposed Facilities and/or Location 122Of Priority Areas

Map 24 Province of Iloilo, Existing Land Use 142

Map 25 Initial Settlements Growth 146

Map 26 Initial Settlements Growth and Protection 150

Map 27 Settlements Framework 154

Map 28 Protection Framework 156

Map 29 Production Framework 162

Map 30 Transport/Infra Framework 168

Map 31 Physical Framework 173

Map 32 Project Location 182


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List of Figures

Figure 6 Overall Distribution of the Regional Economy

Figure 7 Share Diagram

Figure 8 Specialization: Iloilo Shares of Total Family IncomeBy Household Head

Figure 10 Physical Framework Process

Figure 11 Potential Land Use conflicts

Figure 12 The Planning Environment, Development Issues/

Problems, Strategies and PPAs


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List of Tables

Table 1 Core Elements and Sectors 5

Table 3 Land Area of Cities/Municipalities. By District 10

Table 4A Population, Annual Population Growth Rate, DensityArea, Region VI, by province, Philippines, 1980-1990

Table 4B Population, Annual Population Growth Rate, DensityArea, Region VI, by province, Philippines, 1990-2000

Table 4C Population, Annual Population Growth Rate, DensityArea, Region VI, by province, Philippines, 2000-2007

Table 5A Latest and previous Census Population Size, Annual 16Population Growth Rate, Land Area, Density 1980-1990

Table 5B Latest and previous census population size, Annual 17Population Growth Rate, Land Area, Density 1990-2000

Table 5C Latest and previous census population size, Annual 18Population Growth Rate, Land Area, Density 2000-2007

Table 6 Iloilo Population Shares, By City, Municipality, 2000-2007 20

Table 7 Estimated Population and Density, Iloilo by City/

Municipality, 2013

Table 8 Land Classification by City/Municipality and PercentageShare of Total Provincial Land

Table 9 Land Suitability by Category by Municipality

Table 11 Data Matrix : Total Family Income by Household HeadBy Kind of Business/Industry, 2000

Table 12 Joint Probability : Shares of Family Income (%) byHousehold Head, by Kind of Business/Industry, 2000

Table 13 Concentration: Total Family Income by Household HeadKind of Business/Industry, 2000

Table 14 Specialization: Total Family Income by Household HeadKind of Business/Industry, 2000

Table 15 Location of Production, Employment and Income


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Table 16 Employment and Unemployment Rates

Table 17 Total and Average Income, Region VI, by Province1997 and 2000

Table 18 Local service standard 145

Table 19 Existing Land Use Distribution in the Province, Area, 165And Percentage Share

Table 22 Issues, Goals, Objectives/ Targets Strategies, and Programs


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Acronyms

A&D Alienable & Disposable

AFMA Agriculture and FisheriesModernization Act

ALEOSAN Alimodian, Leon, SanMiguel District Hospital

APGR Annual Population GrowthRate

ATO Air Transportation Office

BPOC Barangay Peace and OrderCouncil

BPO Business ProcessingOutsourcing

BVDH Barotac Viejo DistrictHospital

CDAP Community DirectAssistance Program

CLUP Comprehensive Land UsePlan

CSWDP Comprehensive Social

Welfare DevelopmentProgram

DAO Department AdministrativeOrder

DDH Dumangas District Hospital

DepEd Department of Education

DENR Department of Environment& Natural Resources

DILG Department of Interior and

Local Government

DOH Department of Health

DOT Department of Tourism

DOTC Department ofTransportation andCommunication

DPWH Department of Public Works

and Highways

DRSPSMDS Dr. Ricardo S. ProvidoMemorial District Hospital

DRYLMDH Dr. Ricardo Y. LadridoMemorial District Hospital

DSWD Department of SocialWelfare and Development

DTI Department of Trade andIndustry

DVPSMDS Don Valerio S. PalmaresMemorial District Hospital

JMCDH Jesus M. ColmenaresMemorial District Hospital

EMB Environmental ManagementBureau

EO Executive Order

EPIRA Electric Power IndustryReform Act

FIES Family Income andExpenditure Survey

FRTSMDH Federico Roman TiradorMemorial District Hospital

GRDP Gross Regional DomesticProduct

HALT Hilly Agricultural LandTechnology

HH Household Head

HLURB Housing Land Use andRegulatory Board

HR Human Resource

HUDCC Housing UrbanDevelopment CoordinatingCouncil

ICT Information andCommunication Technology


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ICODE Iloilo Caucus ofDevelopment

IFPC Iloilo Fishing Port Complex

ILECO Iloilo Electric Cooperative

IPG Iloilo Provincial Government

IPH Iloilo Provincial Hospital

IT Information Technology

ITES IT-enable Service

JICA Japan InternationalCooperation Agency

LDIP Local DevelopmentInvestment Plan

LGU Local Government Unit

LPRAP Local Poverty reductionAction Plan

LEP Land Evaluation Party

LMS Land Management Survey

MAP Mineral Action Plan

MC Memorandum Circular

MERALCO Manila Electric Railroad andLight Company or ManilaElectric Company

MIGEDC Metro Iloilo GuimarasEconomic DevelopmentCouncil

MBN Minimum Basic Needs

MDG Millennium DevelopmentGoals

MHO Municipal Health Officer

MGB Mines and GeosciencesBureau

MIWD Metro Iloilo Water District

MPOC Municipal Peace and OrderCouncil

MRF Material Recovery Facility

NAMRIA National Mapping andResources InformationAuthority

NSCB National StatisticalCoordination Board

NEDA National EconomicDevelopment Authority

NGA National GovernmentAgency

NGC National Grid Corporation

NGO Non-GovernmentalOrganization

NIA National IrrigationAdministration

NIPAS National IntegratedProtected Areas System

NPAAAD Network if Protected Areasfor Agriculture and Agro-Industrial Development

NPC National Power Corporation

NSO National Statistics Office

PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric,Geophysical, andAstronomical ServicesAdministration

PDC Provincial DevelopmentCouncil

PDEA Philippine DrugEnforcement Agency

PDPFP Provincial Development andPhysical Framework Plan

PECO Panay Electric Company

PEF Peace Equity Foundation

PESO Public Employment ServiceOffice

PHIVOLCS Philippine Institute ofVolcanology andSeismology

PHO Provincial Health Office


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PLDT Philippine Long DistanceTelephone

PNP Philippine National Police

PO Peoples Organization

PPAs Programs, ProjectsActivities

PPO Provincial Population Office

PPDO Provincial Planning andDevelopment Office

PPFP Provincial PhysicalFramework Plan

PRO Police Regional Office

PSB Provincial School Board

PSWDO Provincial Social welfareDevelopment Office

RA Republic Act

RCDG Reinforced Concrete DeckGirder

RDCC Regional DisasterCoordinating Council

RIS River Irrigation System

RLUC Regional Land UseCommittee

RPFP Regional PhysicalFramework Plan

RPGTMH Representative Pedro Trono

Memorial District Hospital

RTMDH Ramon Tabiana MemorialDistrict Hospital

SALT Sloping Agricultural LandTechnology

SDH Sara District Hospital

SEF Special Education Fund

SAFDZ Strategic Agriculture andFisheries Development

Zones

SEP Socioeconomic Profile

SRNH Strong Republic NauticalHighway

TRANSCO Transmission Corporation


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Provincial Development & Physical Framework Plan, Province of Iloilo, CY 2008-2013

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I. Introduction

1. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The Maragtas Legend tells the history of Iloilo way back in the 13th

century, when Datu Puti and his fellow Datus, together with their

families, warriors and slaves fled from the tyranny of Sultan Makatunao

of Borneo and landed at the mouth of the Sirawagan River, now known

as the town of San Joaquin and eventually settled there.

At that time, people called the Atiswho were ruled by King Marikudo

and Queen Maniwangtiwang, inhabited Panay. King Marikudo

bartered the lowlands of Panay Island for a golded hat, sadukand a

long gold necklace manangyad, and other assorted gifts to the

Bornean Datus. The latter then took complete control of the island with

the Atis retiring to the mountains. It was Datu Paiburong who was

assigned in Irong-irong(shaped like a nose), which was later known

as Iloilo.

Panay Island was ruled under the Code of Kalantiao, where peace and

prosperity reigned for 300 years. But thus was disputed when the

Spaniards came and established the provincial government.

As early as 1855, Iloilo opened to the world of trade and became the

biggest port in the Philippines and premier province of the country

because of various economic activities that flourished in the province.

Municipio de Iloilo became a city under the Bacura Law in 1`893; and

in 1896, the King of Spain cited the City of Iloilo la muy leal and

noble ciudad de Iloilo, in recognition of the loyalty of her people to

the Spanish government.


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When the Philippine revolution started, Panay uprising against the

Saniards was led by Gen. Martin Delgado of Sta. Barbara, who

liberated all the towns except Iloilo City, Molo and Jaro. December 28,

1898 marked the arrival of

the Americans at the Iloilo port, and on April 11, 1901, Iloilo City whose

status has reverted to municipality, became the chief port and trading

center of Panay and Negros. Because it progressed steadily, the

Commonwealth Act No. 158 incorporated the surrounding towns of

Lapaz, Jaro, Mandurriao and Arevalo to form Iloilo City and was finally

inaugurated on August 25, 1937, and was dubbed as the Queen City

of the South. Gen Martin Delgado became the first governor of the

PROVINCE OF ILOILO

2. PLAN OBJECTIVES AND CONTEXT

2.1 Objectives of the PDPFP

The Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan is the

primary technical guide to the development of the province. Its specific

objectives are to:

a. Derive the overall vision for the province.

b. Provide the analytical basis for understanding existing

conditions and identifying key development issues, problems,

opportunities, goals, objectives, and targets of the province.

c. Translate the vision into implementable strategies towards the

attainment of goals, objectives and targets.

d. Guided by the vision, identify programs, projects, and activities

consistent with the proposed strategies.

2.2 Context of the PDPFP

The PDPFP is a key link in the network of plans covering the national,

regional, provincial and city/municipal level.


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PLANNING

Investment

Programming

RevenueGeneration

Project Evaluation and

Development

Budgeting

Expenditure Management

PPAs

Implementation

Monitoring and

Evaluation

Plans and investment programs at the provincial level must have

vertical connections to corresponding plans at the regional and

city/municipal levels. In turn, regional plans and programs must relate

to corresponding plans at the national level. The resulting PDPFP,

therefore, serves as a vertical link between local development

objectives and regional and national priorities. At the provincial level,

the PPAs from the PDPFP are the bases for a multi-year investment

program, (PDIP a prioritized list of PPAs with cost estimates) on an

annual investment program (AIP of the current year slice of the

PDIP). In turn, the AIP serves as the bases for budgetary allocations

for PPAs.

As shown in the figure below, investment programming, budgeting and

subsequent implementation involve project evaluation and

development, which eventually provide feedback into the next planning

cycle.

LocallyFunded

Projects

PDIP/

AIP


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3. COVERAGE OF THE PLAN

3.1 Historical Coverage

The Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) is

a six-year medium-term development plan, guided by a long-term

vision. It is intended to coincide with two three-year political terms of

the Governor, and can be aligned with a full term of the national

leadership. Planning analyses, however, extend beyond the medium-

term to consider longer-term trends. These are necessary inputs to the

identification of strategies and PPAs for the six-year plan period..

3.2 Geographical Coverage

The political boundaries of the province define the primary level of

geographical analysis. Other provinces in the host region as well as

the host region itself, and the country as a whole, are also included as

benchmarks in some of the analyses.

Cities and municipalities within the province serve as the major level of

analytical disaggregation, although barangay-level data are

recommended for selected population analysis. Groups or clusters of

municipalities as well as geographically delineated areas (e.g.,

metropolitan areas, watersheds) may also be utilized as required.

References to land and land use will include water and water use,

unless otherwise specified.

3.3 Sectoral Coverage

The planning environment of the PDPFP includes all major sectors

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in order to establish comparability and context, sectoral data should be

consistent with regional/national and city/municipal data.

In terms of the traditional sectors that typically serve as templates for

public sector planning analysis and implementation, the core elements

correspond as follows:

Table 1Core Elements and Sector

Core Element Sector Population Population

Economic Activity Agriculture, fisheries, forestry, trade, industry,

services, tourismPhysical Resources Environment, natural resources, transport

Income/Access toServices

Health, education, housing, social welfare, publicworks, energy, security, other services and facilities(for community groups such as the elderly, children,indigenous peoples, etc.)

Land Use Physical integration


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4. OUTLINE OF THE PLAN

4.1 Vision : The provincial communitys long-term vision for the

province, as expressed through its leadership in consultation with

stakeholders.

4.2 Planning Environment: Descriptions and analyses of the

social, economic, and physical environment of the province that serve as

basis for identifying development challenges and issues and subsequent

courses of action ( strategies, plans, programs and activities.)

4.3 Development Issues/Problems, Goals, Objectives and

Targets. Issues, challenges, and opportunities facing and accompanying the

task of accomplishing the identified development goals, objectives and

targets.

4.4 Strategies, Plans, Programs, and Activities. Specific strategies,

plans, programs, and activities to address development issues and

accomplish objectives.


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II. VISION

A progressive, peaceful, ecologically-balanced and vibrant Iloilo with

sustainable agri-aqua, forest-based and tourism enterprises having adequate

access to information, education, technology and other entrepreneurial

opportunities, where men and women equitably share the benefits of

development.

MISSION

Create an environment conducive to the transformation of the Province of

Iloilo into a socially, economically, and spiritually vibrant community with a

body politic that is strong and unassailable.


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C. THE PLANNING ENVIRONMENT

1. LOCATION, LAND AREA AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISION

The Province of Iloilo is a first class province, located in Western

Visayas Region or Region VI. It occupies the southern and

northeastern portion of Panay Island. It is bounded on the north by the

Province of Capiz and Jintotolo Channel, on the south by Panay Gulf

and Iloilo Strait, on the east by the Visayan Sea and Guimaras Strait

and on the west by the Province of Antique. The geographical location

of the province is defined by grid coordinates, 122 degrees 10 minutes

west to 123 degrees 25 minutes west longitude and 10 degrees southto 11 degrees 40 minutes north latitude.

Iloilo is 283 statute miles south of Manila and could be reached one

hour by plane and average of 18 hours by inter-island vessel from the

national capital.

The Province ofIloilo province (including Iloilo City) has a total land

area of 471,940 hectares or 4,719.40 km2 .

The province of Iloilo has a total of 42 municipalities and one

component city. It has a total of 1,721 barangays and is divided into

five congressional districts.

Iloilo City, a highly urbanized city, is the capital city of Iloilo. It has 181

barangays and a lone congressional district. It is bounded by the

municipalities of Leganes in the north, Pavia in the west, Oton in the

south and the Guimaras Strait in the east.


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Table 3Land Area of Cities/Municipalities, by District

Municipality Area (ha) Municipality Area (ha)

First District Third DistrictTSan Joaquin 23,484.00 Calinog 31,780.00

Miag-ao 15,680.00 Lambunao 24,768.00

Igbaras 14,872.00 Janiuay 17,910.00

Oton 8,644.00 Maasin 12,859.00

Tubungan 8,518.00 Cabatuan 11,290.00

Tigbauan 8,368.00 Pototan 9,710.00

Guimbal 4,461.00 Bingawan 8,520.00Sub-total 84,027.00 Badiangan 7,750.00

Mina 4,340.00Sub-total 128,927.00

Second DistrictAlimodian 14,482.00

Leon 14,020.00 Fourth District

Sta. Barbara 13,196.00 Passi City 25,139.00

Zarraga 5,448.00 Dumangas 12,870.00

New Lucena 4,410.00 San Enrique 11,028.00

Leganes 3,220.00 Banate 10,289.00

San Miguel 3,197.00 Anilao 10,031.00

Pavia 2,715.00 Dingle 9,847.00Sub-total 60,688.00 Btac. Nuevo 9,449.00

Dueas 9,052.00Sub-total 97,705.00

Fifth District Lone District of Iloilo City

Btac. Viejo 18,578.00

Ajuy 17,557.00 Iloilo City 7,834.00

Sara 16,902.00 Sub-total 7,834.00San Dionisio 12,706.00

Lemery 11,990.00 SUMMARYCarles 10,405.00 1st District 84,027.00

Concepcion 8,612.00 2nd District 60,688.00

San Rafael 6,705.00 3rd District 128,927.00

Balasan 5,427.00 4th

District 97,705.00Batad 5,310.00 5th District 117,130.00

Estancia 2,938.00 Lone District 7,834.00Sub-total 117,130.00 TOTAL 496,311.00

Source: LMS-DENRNote: As per agreement during the March 17, 2009, RLUC Meeting, the LMS-DENR data will be used as asource of data on land area per municipality and LEP-DENR for land classification per municipality. Based onthe LMS-DENR, Iloilo Province has a total land area of 496,311 hectares, while as per LEP-DENR, it is 471,940hectares. The Province of Iloilo will be using the LEP-DENR data of 471,940 hectaresin all its discussion andanalysis in this document.


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Map 1Regional Location Map

Map 2PROVINCE of ILOILO


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2. POPULATION AND SETTLEMENTS

2.1 Regional and National context of Population

As of the 2007 census, Iloilo Province has a population of 2,110,588

and a density of 447.25 persons/sq.km. Between 1990 and 2000 its

population grew at annual growth rate of 1.57%, slower than the 2.08%

rate during the previous decade (1980-1990).

Iloilo Province has the second largest population among the provinces

of Region VI, which is 30.84% of the regional total. Iloilo Province

annual population growth rate of 1.32% is lower than the regions

1.40% and much lower than the national average of 2.34%.

TABLE 4APopulation, Annual Population Growth Rate, Density Area,

Region VI, by Province, Philippines 1980 - 1990

ProvincePopulation

Pop.

1990% APGR Density Area Area1980 1990 Share 1980 1990 Km2 %

ILOILO* 1,341,259 1,647,486 30.15 2.08 284 349 4,719 23.34

AKLAN 324,563 380,497 6.96 1.60 178 209 1,818 8.99

ANTIQUE 344,879 406,361 7.44 1.65 137 161 2,522 12.47

NEG. OCC.* 1,930,301 2,256,908 41.31 1.58 243 285 7,926 39.19

CAPIZ 492,231 584091 11.97 1.14 222 248 2,633 13.02

GUIMARAS 92,382 117,990 2.16 2.48 153 195 604 2.99

REGION VI 4,525,615 5,393,333 100.00 1.70 228 270 20,222 100.00

PHILIPPINES 48,098,000 60,703,000 2.35 163 206 294,554

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TABLE 4BPopulation, Annual Population Growth Rate, Density Area,

Region VI, by Province, Philippines, 1990-2000

ProvincePopulation

Pop

2000 % APGR Density Area Area1990 2000 Share 1990 2000 Km2 %

ILOILO 1,647,486 1,925,002 31.00 1.57 340 408 4,719 23.34

AKLAN 380,497 451,314 7.27 1.72 209 248 1,818 8.99

ANTIQUE 406,361 471,088 7.59 1.49 161 259 2,522 12.47

NEG. OCC. 2,256,908 2,565,723 41.32 1.29 285 324 7,926 39.19

CAPIZ 584,091 654,156 10.54 1.14 248 360 2,633 13.02

GUIMARAS 117,990 141,450 2.28 1.83 195 78 604 2.99

REGION VI 5,393,333 6,208,733 100.00 1.42 267 307 20,222 100.00

PHILIPPINES 60,703,000 76,498,735 2.34 206 260 294,554

Source: NCSO, Including Iloilo City and Bacolod City

Given the current trends of population growth Iloilo Province will

double its population in 52 years. On the other hand, Region VI or

Western Visayas will double its population ahead of Iloilo in 49 years

and the country in 34 years.

TABLE 4C

Population, Annual Population Growth Rate, Density Area,Region VI by Province, Philippines, 2000-2007

Province

PopulationPop

2007 % APGR Density Area Area

2000 2007 Share 2000 2007 Km2 %

ILOILO 1,925,002 2,110,588 30.84 1.32 408 447 4,719 23.34

AKLAN 451,314 495,122 7.23 1.33 248 272 1,818 8.99

ANTIQUE 471,088 515,265 7.53 1.29 259 204 2,522 12.47

NEG. OCC. 2,565,723 2,869,766 41.93 1.61 324 362 7,926 39.19

CAPIZ 654,156 701,664 10.25 1.01 248 266 2,633 13.02

GUIMARAS 141,450 151,238 2.21 0.96 234 250 604 2.99REGION VI 6,208,733 6,843,643 100.00 1.40 307.03 338.43 20,222 100.00

PHILIPPINES 76,498,735 88,574,614 2.04 260 301 294,554Source: NCSO Including Iloilo City and Bacolod City


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2.2 Population Size, Density and Growth Rate:

2.2.1 Size and Distribution

Iloilo Province (including Iloilo City) has a total population of 2,110,588

as of 2007. It ranks second to Negros Occidental in terms of

population and accounts for a total share of 30.84 percent of population

of the whole Region VI. It has an annual population growth rate

(APGR) of 1.32 percent , which is lower than the regional APGR (1.40

percent ) and lower than the countrys 2.34 percent . It has a density of

447 persons per km2, the highest among the provinces in the region.

Given its current growth rate, the population of Iloilo is expected to

grow to 2,264,932 by the end of the planning period (2013). Additional

population is 339,930 or an average increase of 56,655 persons per

year.

Iloilo City is the fastest growing urban center in the province. It has a

population of 418,710 which accounts for 19.84 percent of the

provincial population. It is the provincial capital and regional center of

Region VI, and is the primary gateway to the islands of Panay and

Guimaras. It is the seat of the regional offices of the national

government. It also serves as the education and commercial hub of

Region VI. The growth of Iloilo City spills over to adjacent

municipalities of the province. It extends to the municipalities of Oton,

Pavia, Leganes and San Miguel.

The Municipality of Oton has the highest population of 77,621 in year

2007, sharing 3.68percent of the total provincial population. This is

followed by Passi City with 76,045 representing 3.60 percent, Pototan

with 67,626 or 3.20 percent, followed by Lambunao with 63,300 and

Dumangas with 62,769 or 3.00 percent and 2.97 percent respectively.

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municipalities of the province, with Bingawan having the smallest share

at ( 12,259 or 0.58 percent).

The largest increase in population share is Iloilo City followed by Oton,

Pavia, and Leganes. Other municipalities with notable increase in

population share from 2000 to 2007 are Badiangan, Cabatuan,

Dumangas, Estancia, Pototan, San Dionisio, San Miguel, Sta. Barbara

Zarraga.

The remaining 32 municipalities have decreased their population

shares since 2000. Municipalities that notably decreased their

population shares are Lambunao, San Joaquin, Leon, Miag-ao,

Calinog, Duenas, Janiuay and Sara. Decrease in population shares

ranges from 0.03 percent - 0.174 percent. The population growth rates

and densities during the three censal periods are presented in Tables

5A to 5C.


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Table 5ALatest and Previous Census Population Size, Annual Population Growth Rate, Land Area, Density, 1980-1990

Municipality Population Pop1990 APGR Density Area Area

1980 1990 %Share 1980 1990 Km2

%

Iloilo City 244,827 309,505 18.75 2.37 4,371.91 5,526.88 56.00 1.19

Passi City 47,988 47,701 3.50 1.86 191.42 230.16 250.70 5.31

Lambunao 45,435 45,325 3.35 1.99 184.02 224.08 246.90 5.23

Pototan 4,624 54,035 3.27 1.93 488.76 591.84 91.30 1.93

Oton 41,044 42,125 3.16 2.42 485.15 616.13 84.60 1.79

Miag-ao 45,816 51,738 3.13 1.22 344.74 389.30 132.90 2.82

Tigbauan 34,540 49,934 3.03 3.75 569.97 823.99 60.60 1.28

Dumangas 41,241 49,913 3.02 1.93 353.09 427.34 116.80 2.47

Janiuay 40,120 47,253 2.86 1.65 224.01 263.84 179.10 3.79

Carles 32,184 42,648 2.58 2.86 287.36 380.79 112.00 2.37

Calinog 32,897 41,113 2.49 2.25 141.31 176.60 232.80 4.93

Cabatuan 34,468 40,892 2.48 1.72 417.79 495.66 82.50 1.75

San Joaquin 34,525 39,958 2.42 1.47 149.20 172.68 231.40 4.90

Btac. Nvo 34,276 39,757 2.41 1.49 362.71 420.71 94.50 2.00

Ajuy 30,397 38,120 2.31 2.29 157.17 197.10 193.40 4.10

Sta. Barbara 32,693 37,730 2.29 1.44 421.85 486.84 77.50 1.64

Leon 31,552 36,948 2.24 1.59 225.05 263.54 140.20 2.97

Sara 28,838 36,707 2.22 2.44 157.58 200.58 183.00 3.88

Dingle 29,179 35,415 2.15 1.96 376.50 456.97 77.50 1.64

Btac Viejo 24,135 31,660 1.92 2.75 169.61 222.49 142.30 3.02

Duenas 23,962 28,472 1.73 1.74 264.77 314.61 90.50 1.92

Concepcion 21,121 28,355 1.72 2.99 217.74 292.32 97.00 2.06

Estancia 19,817 27,229 1.65 3.23 621.22 853.57 31.90 0.68

Alimodian 22,906 27,203 1.65 1.73 158.19 187.87 144.80 3.07

Maasin 26,692 26,062 1.58 -0.24 170.45 166.42 156.60 3.32

Igbaras 22,173 25,274 1.53 1.32 145.49 165.84 152.40 3.23

Sn Enrique 19,663 24,730 1.50 2.32 224.21 281.98 87.70 1.86

San Dionisio 19,410 23,910 1.45 2.11 153.08 188.56 126.80 2.69

Pavia 17,330 23,814 1.44 3.23 495.14 680.40 35.00 0.74

Guimbal 19,502 23,478 1.42 1.87 438.25 527.60 44.50 0.94

Banate 17,710 23,364 1.42 2.81 148.95 196.50 118.90 2.52

Balasan 17,979 22,013 1.33 2.04 438.51 536.90 41.00 0.87

Badiangan 19,239 21,989 1.33 1.34 248.25 283.73 77.50 1.64

Lemery 15,707 19,900 1.21 2.39 131.00 165.97 119.90 2.54

Anilao 15,782 19,560 1.19 2.17 209.31 259.42 75.40 1.60

Leganes 14,285 18,505 1.12 2.62 443.63 574.69 32.20 0.68

San Miguel 14,241 17,606 1.07 2.14 665.47 822.71 21.40 0.45

New Lucena 13,457 16,910 1.02 2.31 305.15 383.45 44.10 0.93

Tubungan 14,510 15,936 0.97 0.94 423.03 464.61 34.30 0.73

Mina 12,290 15,808 0.96 2.55 283.18 364.24 43.40 0.92

Zarraga 12,673 15,483 0.94 2.02 153.61 187.67 82.50 1.75

Batad 11,790 14,337 0.87 1.98 263.17 320.02 44.80 0.95

San Rafael 8,742 11,199 0.68 2.51 59.96 76.81 145.80 3.09

Bingawan 9,229 10,872 0.66 1.65 108.58 127.91 85.00 1.80

ILOILO 1,340,989 1,650,486 100.00 2.10 284.14 349.72 4,719.40 100

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TABLE 5BLatest and Previous Census Population Size, Annual Population Growth Rate, Land Area, Density, 1990-2000


1990 2000 %Share 1990 2000 Km2

%

Iloilo City 309,505 365,820 19.00 1.69 5526.88 6532.50 56.00 1.19

Passi 55,701 69,601 3.62 1.89 230.16 277.63 250.70 5.31

Oton 52,125 65,374 3.40 2.29 616.13 772.74 84.60 1.79

Pototan 54,035 61,206 3.18 1.25 591.84 670.38 91.30 1.93

Lambunao 55,325 61,084 3.17 1.00 224.08 247.40 246.90 5.23

Miag-ao 51,738 57,092 2.97 0.99 389.30 429.59 132.90 2.82

Dumangas 49,913 56,291 2.92 1.21 427.34 481.94 116.80 2.47

Janiuay 47,253 54,166 2.81 1.37 263.84 302.43 179.10 3.79

Carles 42,648 53,404 2.77 2.27 380.79 476.82 112.00 2.37

Tigbauan 49,934 50,446 2.62 0.10 823.99 832.44 60.60 1.28

Calinog 41,113 48,454 2.52 1.66 176.60 208.14 232.80 4.93

San Joaquin 39,958 47,826 2.48 1.81 172.68 206.68 231.40 4.90

Sta. Barbara 37,730 46,076.0 2.39 2.02 486.84 594.53 77.50 1.64

Cabatuan 40,892 45,935 2.39 1.17 495.66 556.79 82.50 1.75

Btac Nuevo 39,757 45,804 2.38 1.43 420.71 484.70 94.50 2.00

Ajuy 38,120 45,192 2.35 1.72 197.10 233.67 193.40 4.10

Leon 36,948 43,729 2.27 1.70 263.54 311.90 140.20 2.97

Sara 36,707 42,363 2.20 1.44 200.58 231.49 183.00 3.88

Dingle 35,415 38,311 1.99 0.79 456.97 494.34 77.50 1.64

Barotac Viejo 31,660 36,314 1.89 1.38 222.49 255.19 142.30 3.02

Estancia 27,229 35,842 1.86 2.79 853.57 1123.57 31.90 0.68

Concepcion 28,355 34,240 1.78 1.90 292.32 352.99 97.00 2.06

Pavia 23,814 32,824 1.71 3.26 680.40 937.83 35.00 0.74

Alimodian 27,203 31,494 1.64 1.48 187.87 217.50 144.80 3.07

Duenas 28,472 30,882 1.60 0.82 314.61 341.24 90.50 1.92

Maasin 26,062 30,828 1.60 1.69 166.42 196.86 156.60 3.32

San Dionisio 23,910 28,702 1.49 1.84 188.56 226.36 126.80 2.69

San Enrique 24,730 28,655 1.49 1.48 281.98 326.74 87.70 1.86

Igbaras 25,274 27,878 1.45 0.99 165.84 182.93 152.40 3.23

Guimbal 23,478 27,707 1.44 1.67 527.60 622.63 44.50 0.94

Banate 23,364 27,263 1.42 1.56 196.50 229.29 118.90 2.52

Balasan 22,013 25,474 1.32 1.47 536.90 621.32 41.00 0.87

Lemery 19,900 23,546 1.22 1.70 165.97 196.38 119.90 2.54

Leganes 18,505 23,475 1.22 2.41 574.69 729.04 32.20 0.68

Badiangan 21,989 22,213 1.15 0.10 283.73 286.62 77.50 1.64

Anilao 19,560 22,170 1.15 1.26 259.42 294.03 75.40 1.60

San Miguel 17,606 20,754 1.08 1.66 822.71 969.81 21.40 0.45

New Lucena 16,910 19,490 1.01 1.43 383.45 441.95 44.10 0.93Tubungan 15,936 19,007 0.99 1.78 464.61 554.14 34.30 0.73

Zarraga 15,483 18,252 0.95 1.66 187.67 221.24 82.50 1.75

Mina 15,808 18,096 0.94 1.36 364.24 416.96 43.40 0.92

Batad 14,337 17,009 0.88 1.72 320.02 379.67 44.80 0.95

San Rafael 11,199 12,847 0.67 1.38 76.81 88.11 145.80 3.09

Bingawan 10,872 11,866 0.62 0.88 127.91 139.60 85.00 1.80

ILOILO 1,650,486 1,925,002 100.00 1.55 349.72 407.89 4,719.40 100.00

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Table 5CLatest and Previous Census Population Size, Annual Population Growth Rate, Land Area, Density 2000-2007


2000 2007 %Share 2000 2007 Km2

%

Iloilo City 365,820 418,710 19.84 1.95 6,532.50 7,476.96 56.00 1.19

Oton 65,374 77,621 3.68 2.48 772.74 917.51 84.60 1.79

Passi City 69,601 76,045 3.60 1.27 277.63 303.33 250.70 5.31

Pototan 61,206 67,626 3.20 1.44 670.38 740.70 91.30 1.93

Lambunao 61,084 63,300 3.00 0.51 247.40 256.38 246.90 5.23

Dumangas 56,291 62,769 2.97 1.57 481.94 537.41 116.80 2.47

Miag-ao 57,092 60,498 2.87 0.83 429.59 455.21 132.90 2.82

Janiuay 54,166 57,878 2.74 0.95 302.43 323.16 179.10 3.79

Carles 53,404 57,673 2.73 1.10 476.82 514.94 112.00 2.37

Tigbauan 50,446 54,574 2.59 1.13 832.44 900.56 60.60 1.28

Sta. Barbara 46,076 51,075 2.42 1.48 594.53 659.03 77.50 1.64

Calinog 48,454 51,018 2.42 0.74 208.14 219.15 232.80 4.93

Cabatuan 45,935 50,861 2.41 1.47 556.79 616.50 82.50 1.75

San Joaquin 47,826 50,102 2.37 0.67 206.68 216.52 231.40 4.90

Btac Nuevo 45,804 49,515 2.35 1.12 484.70 523.97 94.50 2.00

Ajuy 45,192 47,113 2.23 0.60 233.67 243.60 193.40 4.10

Leon 43,729 45,647 2.16 0.62 311.90 325.58 140.20 2.97

Sara 42,363 45,005 2.13 0.87 231.49 245.93 183.00 3.88

Dingle 38,311 40,828 1.93 0.91 494.34 526.81 77.50 1.64

Estancia 35,842 39,479 1.87 1.39 1123.57 1237.59 31.90 0.68

Barotac Viejo 36,314 39,326 1.86 1.14 255.19 276.36 142.30 3.02

Pavia 32,824 39,275 1.86 2.60 937.83 1122.14 35.00 0.74

Concepcion 34,240 36,881 1.75 1.07 352.99 380.22 97.00 2.06

Alimodian 31,494 34,035 1.61 1.11 217.50 235.05 144.80 3.07

Maasin 30,828 32,555 1.54 0.78 196.86 207.89 156.60 3.32

San Dionisio 28,702 32,171 1.52 1.64 226.36 253.71 126.80 2.69

Duenas 30,882 32,149 1.52 0.58 341.24 355.24 90.50 1.92

San Enrique 28,655 30,006 1.42 0.66 326.74 342.14 87.70 1.86

Guimbal 27,707 29,724 1.41 1.01 622.63 667.96 44.50 0.94

Igbaras 27,878 29,417 1.39 0.77 182.93 193.02 152.40 3.23

Banate 27,263 28,714 1.36 0.74 229.29 241.50 118.90 2.52

Balasan 25,474 27,384 1.30 1.04 621.32 667.90 41.00 0.87

Leganes 23,475 27,357 1.30 2.21 729.04 849.60 32.20 0.68

Lemery 23,546 25,017 1.19 0.87 196.38 208.65 119.90 2.54

Badiangan 22,213 24,504 1.16 1.41 286.62 316.18 77.50 1.64

San Miguel 20,754 23,804 1.13 1.98 969.81 1112.34 21.40 0.45

Anilao 22,170 23,465 1.11 0.81 294.03 311.21 75.40 1.60

Zarraga 18,252 21,458 1.02 2.34 221.24 260.10 82.50 1.75New Lucena 19,490 21,318 1.01 1.29 441.95 483.40 44.10 0.93

Tubungan 19,007 20,631 0.98 1.18 554.14 601.49 34.30 0.73

Mina 18,096 19,809 0.94 1.30 416.96 456.43 43.40 0.92

Batad 17,009 18,298 0.87 1.05 379.67 408.44 44.80 0.95

San Rafael 12,847 13,694 0.65 0.92 88.11 93.92 145.80 3.09

Bingawan 11,866 12,259 0.58 0.47 139.60 144.22 85.00 1.80

ILOILO 1,925,002 2,110,588 100.00 1.32 407.89 447.22 4,719.40 100.00

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Table 6Iloilo Population shares, by City, Municipality, 2000-2007

Municipality Pop 2000 Pop 2007Cum Pop

2000Cum Pop

2007 2007-2000%Share % Share %Share % Share %Change

Iloilo City 19.00 19.84 19.00 19.84 0.835

Ajuy 2.35 2.23 21.35 22.07 -0.115Alimodian 1.64 1.61 22.98 23.68 -0.023

Anilao 1.15 1.11 24.14 24.80 -0.040

Badiangan 1.15 1.16 25.29 25.96 0.007

Balasan 1.32 1.30 26.61 27.26 -0.026

Banate 1.42 1.36 28.03 28.62 -0.056

Btac. Nuevo 2.38 2.35 30.41 30.96 -0.033

Barotac Viejo 1.89 1.86 32.29 32.82 -0.023

Batad 0.88 0.87 33.18 33.69 -0.017

Bingawan 0.62 0.58 33.79 34.27 -0.036

Cabatuan 2.39 2.41 36.18 36.68 0.024

Calinog 2.52 2.42 38.70 39.10 -0.100

Carles 2.77 2.73 41.47 41.83 -0.042Concepcion 1.78 1.75 43.25 43.58 -0.031

Dingle 1.99 1.93 45.24 45.51 -0.056

Duenas 1.60 1.52 46.85 47.04 -0.081

Dumangas 2.92 2.97 49.77 50.01 0.050

Estancia 1.86 1.87 51.63 51.88 0.009

Guimbal 1.44 1.41 53.07 53.29 -0.031

Igbaras 1.45 1.39 54.52 54.68 -0.054

Janiuay 2.81 2.74 57.33 57.43 -0.072

Lambunao 3.17 3.00 60.51 60.43 -0.174

Leganes 1.22 1.30 61.73 61.72 0.077

Lemery 1.22 1.19 62.95 62.91 -0.038

Leon 2.27 2.16 65.22 65.07 -0.109

Maasin 1.60 1.54 66.82 66.61 -0.059

Miag-ao 2.97 2.87 69.79 69.48 -0.099

Mina 0.94 0.94 70.73 70.42 -0.001

New Lucena 1.01 1.01 71.74 71.43 -0.002

Oton 3.40 3.68 75.14 75.10 0.282

Passi 3.62 3.60 78.75 78.71 -0.013

Pavia 1.71 1.86 80.46 80.57 0.156

Pototan 3.18 3.20 83.64 83.77 0.025

San Dionisio 1.49 1.52 85.13 85.30 0.033

San Enrique 1.49 1.42 86.62 86.72 -0.067

San Joaquin 2.48 2.37 89.10 89.09 -0.111San Miguel 1.08 1.13 90.18 90.22 0.050

San Rafael 0.67 0.65 90.85 90.87 -0.019

Sta. Barbara 2.39 2.42 93.24 93.29 0.026

Sara 2.20 2.13 95.44 95.42 -0.068

Tigbauan 2.62 2.59 98.06 98.01 -0.035

Tubungan 0.99 0.98 99.05 98.98 -0.010

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2.2.2 Density and Urbanization

Iloilo City a highly urbanized city, has the highest population density of

7,477 persons/sq.km. It is followed by Estancia with a population

density of 1,238 persons/sq.km., Pavia with 1,122 persons/sq.km.,

San Miguel with 1,112 persons/sq.km., then Oton and Tigbauan with

917 and 900 persons/sq. km., respectively. San Rafael has the lowest

population density with 94 persons/sq.km.. Provincial density is 447

persons/sq.km..

Municipalities with substantially higher population density compared to

the provincial average are Balasan, Barotac Nuevo, Cabatuan,

Guimbal, Leganes, Pototan and Sta. Barbara among others.

Iloilo City has the highest population density compared to other highly

urbanized cities such as Bacolod City and Cebu City in Visayas, Davao

City in Mindanao, but way behind Metro Manila which has a population

density of 18,137 persons/sq.km. A tabulation of population density of

key cities is provided hereunder.

Based on population density 2007 (Map 4C) , municipalities with high

density are those surrounding the City of Iloilo. In 1980, population on

these areas are already dense, with densities rnaging from 450 to 600

persons/km2. In a span of ten years , settlements grew to 600 and

above persons/km2., influencing other municipalities in the next ten

years. The growth of Iloilo City spills over to adjacent municipalities of

POPULATION DENSITY OF KEY CITIES:

Pop. 2007 Area (sqkm) Density(persons/km2)Iloilo City - 418,710 56 7,477Cebu City - 798,809 329 2,428Bacolod City - 499,497 156.10 3,200Davao City - 1,363,337 2,443.61 558Metro Manila - 11,553,427 637 18,137


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the province. It extends to the Municipality of Oton in the south, Pavia

and San Miguel in the central part and Leganes in the northeastern

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density and has influenced on its surrounding municipalites especially

Balasan. This is because of its small geographical size and being the

center of commerce and trade in the north.

2.2.3 Growth Rate

For 2000-2007, the population growth rate of the Province of Iloilo is at

1.32 percent , is lower than the countrys 2.04 percent and is 0.03

percent lower than the Western Visayas 1.35 percent. A total of nine

cities/municipalities including Iloilo City has increased their population

growth rates compared to the previous 1990-2000 period. These

municipalities are Badiangan, Cabatuan, Dingle, Dumangas, Lemery,

Oton, Pototan and San Miguel. The rest of the municipalities showed adecrease in their population growth rates from year 2000 to 2007. The

following municipalities exhibited increased in APGR.

City/Municipality 1990-2000 2000-2007Badiangan 0.10 1.41Cabatuan 1.17 1.47Dingle 0.79 0.91Dumangas 1.21 1.57Oton 2.29 2.48Pototan 1.25 1.44San Miguel 1.66 1.98Iloilo City 1.69 1.95

Municipalities with annual population growth rates higher than the

provincial average rate of 1.32percent, are Badiangan, Cabatuan,

Dumangas, Estancia, Leganes, Oton, Pavia, Pototan, San Dionisio,

San Miguel, Sta. Barbara and Zarraga.

A total of nineteen municipalities have high population density (Annex1) . They have population density of 450ppkm2 to 600 persons/km2

and over 600persons/km2, but only thirteen of these municipalities are

fast growing municipalities. Densely populated and fast growing

municipalities are Estancia with 1238 persons/km2, Pavia with 1122

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persons/km2 and Tigbauan with 900 persons/km2. Other municipalities

include Leganes, Cabatuan, Sta. Barbara, Guimbal, Miag-ao, Pototan,

Balasan and Dumangas. The growth of these areas are brought about

by its unique natural and physical characteristics such as location,

population growth, infrastructure support, investment opportunities and

economic activities.

Estancias high density is attributed to its small geographical size but

the buoyant fishing industry serves as magnet for people to come and

settle to the area. While Estancia does not have a wide fishing

ground, but it serves as a fish trading center due to its strategic location

and presence of port facilities, cold storage and fish market. It is the

commercial center in northern Iloilo influencing the towns of Balasan

and Carles. These towns are densely populated but they have slow

population growth.

Pavia, San Miguel, Leganes and Oton dense population and fast

population growth rate are attributed to the spill over effect of the City

of Iloilo. Municipalities are ideal areas to accommodate residential,

commercial and industrial spill over of the city.

Cabatuan and Sta. Barbara attributes their dense population and fast

growth to the presence of jobs and economic opportunities, being the

site of the New Iloilo Airport.

Miag-ao plays a significant role in the development of the province.

Anchored on the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV),

Miag-ao has become a center for fishery education attracting students

mainly in the Visayas and Mindanao areas. It also boasts its natural

historical attraction, the Miagao church, and varied economic activities

such as fish processing and salt making, patadyong and hablon

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Other densely populated and fast growing municipalities accredit the

presence of tertiary education, health facilities and commercial centers.

Livestock, poultry and vegetables are the major agricultural

contributions of these municipalities. Economic mobility is favored in

this area, because of its good farm to market roads. Also, it may be

due to the small geographical size of the municipality vis--vis its

population.

Low population density municipalities are those whose density is below

300 persons/km2. However, Janiuay, Lambunao, Passi City, Calinog

and Sara though low dense, can be qualified also as fast growing

municipalities. These municipalities could be described as

economically vibrant and competitive with increasing but manageable

environmental pressure. These municipalities have large geographical

size vis--vis their population.

Passi City is seen as a fast emerging growth center. Since its creation

as component city, its population has increased, and other amenities

such as banks, private institutions, commercial buildings/centers,

housing and other social facilities have continued to proliferate.

Infrastructure facilities, such a roads and bridges, have become the

priority of the local government to be developed and maintained. The

major products of Passi City and nearby towns are sugarcane and

other cash crops. Passi City has good market facilities that can

accommodate agricultural products for household consumption as well

as product trading in bulk to nearby towns and provinces of Aklan and

Capiz.

Janiuay, Lambunao and Calinog are emerging growth centers with the

presence of district hospitals, tertiary education services and full range

of convenience shops. Sara is also considered as fast growing

because it is the convergence point of surrounding municipalities of

Ajuy, Concepcion, San Dionisio and Lemery. It has bus and jeepney

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The rest of the municipalities have slow growth because of limited

economic competitiveness and limited environmental pressure.

Bingawan has the slowest growth of 0.47 percent followed by Dueas,

Ajuy and Leon.

Given the current growth rate , the estimated total population and

overall density at the end of the plan period (2013) of the province are

2,264,932 and 485 persons/km2. Additional population of 339,930 or

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TABLE 7Estimated Population and Density, Iloilo by City/Municipality, 2013

Municipality Population APGR Area Density APGR PGR Est pop Est. Add

2000 2007 Km2

2000 Factor Factor 2013 Density Pop.

Iloilo City 365,820 418,710 1.95 56.00 7476.96 1.019 1.074 449,520 8,027 83,700

Oton 65,374 77,621 2.48 84.60 917.51 1.025 1.074 83,364 985.38 17,990

Passi 69,601 76,045 1.27 250.70 303.33 1.013 1.073 81,602 325.50 12,001

Pototan 61,206 67,626 1.44 91.30 740.70 1.014 1.073 72,576 794.92 11,370

Lambunao 61,084 63,300 0.51 246.90 256.38 1.005 1.073 67,890 274.97 6,806

Dumangas 56,291 62,769 1.57 116.80 537.41 1.016 1.073 67,370 576.80 11,079

Miag-ao 57,092 60,498 0.83 132.90 455.21 1.008 1.073 64,899 488.33 7,807

Janiuay 54,166 57,878 0.95 179.10 323.16 1.010 1.073 62,094 346.70 7,928

Carles 53,404 57,673 1.10 112.00 514.94 1.011 1.073 61,881 552.51 8,477

Tigbauan 50,446 54,574 1.13 60.60 900.56 1.011 1.073 58,557 966.28 8,111

Sta. Barbara 46,076 51,075 1.48 77.50 659.03 1.015 1.073 54,816 707.30 8,740

Calinog 48,454 51,018 0.74 232.80 219.15 1.007 1.073 54,726 235.08 6,272

Cabatuan 45,935 50,861 1.47 82.50 616.50 1.015 1.073 54,585 661.64 8,650

Sn Joaquin 47,826 50,102 0.67 231.40 216.52 1.007 1.073 53,741 232.24 5,915

Btac Nuevo 45,804 49,515 1.12 94.50 523.97 1.011 1.073 53,128 562.20 7,324

Ajuy 45,192 47,113 0.60 193.40 243.60 1.006 1.073 50,532 261.28 5,340

Leon 43,729 45,647 0.62 140.20 325.58 1.006 1.073 48,961 349.22 5,232

Sara 42,363 45,005 0.87 183.00 245.93 1.009 1.073 48,280 263.83 5,917

Dingle 38,311 40,828 0.91 77.50 526.81 1.009 1.073 43,801 565.17 5,490

Estancia 35,842 39,479 1.39 31.90 1237.59 1.014 1.073 42,368 1,328.14 6,526

Btac Viejo 36,314 39,326 1.14 142.30 276.36 1.011 1.073 42,196 296.53 5,882

Pavia 32,824 39,275 2.60 35.00 1122.14 1.026 1.074 42,184 1,205.26 9,360

Concepcion 34,240 36,881 1.07 97.00 380.22 1.011 1.073 39,571 407.95 5,331

Alimodian 31,494 34,035 1.11 144.80 235.05 1.011 1.073 36,518 252.20 5,024

Maasin 30,828 32,555 0.78 156.60 207.89 1.008 1.073 34,922 223.00 4,094

Sn Dionisio 28,702 32,171 1.64 126.80 253.71 1.016 1.073 34,531 272.33 5,829

Duenas 30,882 32,149 0.58 90.50 355.24 1.006 1.073 34,482 381.01 3,600

Sn Enrique 28,655 30,006 0.66 87.70 342.14 1.007 1.073 32,185 366.99 3,530

Guimbal 27,707 29,724 1.01 44.50 667.96 1.010 1.073 31,890 716.64 4,183

Igbaras 27,878 29,417 0.77 152.40 193.02 1.008 1.073 31,556 207.06 3,678

Banate 27,263 28,714 0.74 118.90 241.50 1.007 1.073 30,801 259.05 3,538

Balasan 25,474 27,384 1.04 41.00 667.90 1.010 1.073 29,380 716.60 3,906

Leganes 23,475 27,357 2.21 32.20 849.60 1.022 1.074 29,375 912.28 5,900

Lemery 23,546 25,017 0.87 119.90 208.65 1.009 1.073 26,838 223.83 3,292

Badiangan 22,213 24,504 1.41 77.50 316.18 1.014 1.073 26,297 339.32 4,084

San Miguel 20,754 23,804 1.98 21.40 1112.34 1.020 1.074 25,556 1,194.21 4,802

Anilao 22,170 23,465 0.81 75.40 311.21 1.008 1.073 25,172 333.84 3,002

Zarraga 18,252 21,458 2.34 82.50 260.10 1.023 1.074 23,043 279.31 4,791

Nw Lucena 19,490 21,318 1.29 44.10 483.40 1.013 1.073 22,876 518.73 3,386

Tubungan 19,007 20,631 1.18 34.30 601.49 1.012 1.073 22,137 645.40 3,130

Mina 18,096 19,809 1.30 43.40 456.43 1.013 1.073 21,257 489.79 3,161

Batad 17,009 18,298 1.05 44.80 408.44 1.010 1.073 19,632 438.22 2,623

San Rafael 12,847 13,694 0.92 145.80 93.92 1.009 1.073 14,691 100.76 1,844

Bingawan 11,866 12,259 0.47 85.00 144.22 1.005 1.072 13,148 154.68 1,282

ILOILO 1,925,002 2,110,588 1.32 4,719.40 447.22 1.013 1.073 2,264,932 479.92 339,930


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Source: NCSO

2.2.4 Other Characteristics

Urban and Rural Distribution. Urbanization is defined as the

growth in the proportion of a population living in urban areas when

there is development. The Province of Iloilo has 36.57percent

urbanization level.

Except for Iloilo City, a highly urbanized city, Pavia has the highest

urbanization level of 96.25percent which means that almost all

barangays in the municipality have a population density of more

than 500 persons/km2. This is attributed to the geographical

location being adjacent to the city resulting to population spill

over and the in-migration caused by various residential subdivision

projects and presence of manufacturing establishments in the

municipality. Barangays with high growth rates have residential

subdivisions in their locality with high percentage of occupancy.

Most of the municipalities, because of the limited area in their

poblaciones, have expanded their area by extending to the

neighboring barangays to accommodate the economic

opportunities and in-migration from other barangays.

Estancia, a densely populated municipality has added five more

barangays to their existing poblacion, so with the municipalities of

San Miguel, Leganes, and Oton, among others.

Passi City has added six more barangays to the existing andapproved urban land use plan to give way to its future

development, to make it a total of 13 barangays. Total urban area

is 3,316.44 hectares. The expected growth of population is

anticipated to increase because of the introduction of business and

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Leganes has extended its urban areas in barangays surrounding

the poblacion to accommodate the spill over of Iloilo City and

perhaps in preparation to the future 177 hectare industrial growth

center being developed by PEZA. It will accommodate small repair

shops to large industrial facilities while maintaining sufficient land

for agricultural production.

San Miguel, on the other hand, attributes its additional urban area

because of industrial and commercial activities and the presence of

mixed use development in their land uses. However, it will

preserve most of its agricultural land because of its wide irrigated

area for rice production.

While most of the municipalities are gearing towards urbanization,

there deferred growth in some of the areas to preserve the

agricultural areas from rapid conversion to urban uses and to

ensure ample food supply for the province.

Migration Patterns. Migration as defined by NCSO , is themovement to take up residence in a specific geographic area of

individuals who have been previously residing outside the area.

A total of 10,482 was registered as migrants in the province of Iloilo

in the year 2007. They either migrate from one municipality to

another within the province, from other provinces within the country

and from other countries. A total of 5,581 or 53.24 percent

individuals in migrated from one municipality to other within the

province, 45.72 percent or 4,792 individuals migrated to the

province coming from other parts of the country while 1.04 percent

of 109 individuals migrated from other countries to the

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Among the reasons cited for in-migration is economic (employment,

transfer of work, livelihood opportunities or to be near the

workplace). Other reasons are due to marriage, conflicts with

neighbors or family, relocation of boundaries, transfer of

residences, hazardous location of house or some were ejected

from place of residence.

A total of 49.55 percent or 3,277 individuals outmigrated within the

province transferring from one municipality to another. Out-

migration within the country, that is transfer from the province to

other parts of the country totaled to 3,072 individuals or 46.45

percent and 4.01 percent or 265 individual outmigrated outside the

country.

Reasons for out migration are almost the same as in migration.

Iloilo has an in-migration rate of 3.31 percent and out-migration rate

of 2.25 percent. This gives a net migration rate of 1.06 percent or 1

person in a 1,000 population. This means that the province is an

in-migration area since there are more people arriving to establish

permanent residence in the province compared to those departing

to other places.

Population By Ethnicity. Ethnicity refers to shared cultural

practices, perspectives, and distinctions that set apart one group of

people from another. That is, ethnicity is a shared cultural heritage.

The most common characteristics distinguishing various ethnic

groups are ancestry, a sense of history, language, religion, and

forms of dress. Ethnic differences are not inherited; they arelearned.

Basing on the census year 2000, 72.29percent of the total

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Hiligaynon/Ilonggo by ethnic origin. The rest belong to other

ethnics such as Karay-a, Kiniray-a, etc. .

2.3 Existing Settlement Pattern:

2.3.1. Existing Hierarchy of Settlements, Spatial Strategies

The Regional Center of Western Visayas is Iloilo City. Pavia, Oton,

San Miguel and Leganes and Iloilo City have agreed to form an

alliance to address urbanization, economic growth, environmental

concerns and issues. The alliance municipalities playing its own

roles as agro-industrial center for Pavia, center for agriculture and

light to heavy industries for Leganes, as the agricultural basket for

San Miguel and as a residential area for Oton. The Province of

Guimaras also joined the alliance because of its proximity to Iloilo

City and its potential in eco-tourism. Lately, Sta. Barbara being the

gateway to the New Iloilo Airport has manifested its interest to join

the alliance. Sta. Barbara will be the center for agriculture and

heritage tourism. The alliance is now known as the Metro Iloilo

Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC). Satellite

municipalities include Zarraga, New Lucena, Cabatuan, Maasin,

Alimodian, Leon and Tigbauan.

Minor urban centers were also identified such as Miag-ao,

Dumangas, Barotac Viejo, Sara, Estancia, Janiuay, Pototan and

Passi City. Miag-ao , the center for commerce and trade in the

southern part of Iloilo and gateway to Antique and other major

tourist spots has Guimbal, Igbaras, San Joaquin and Tubungan asits satellite municipalities. Dumangas satellite municipalities are

Barotac Nuevo and Anilao, while Barotac Viejos satellite are

Banate and San Rafael. Sara is the convergence point and

training center of the municipalities of Concepcion, Lemery, San

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a commercial center in the north has Carles, Balasan and Batad as

its satellite municipalities. Minor urban centers such as Janiuay

and Pototan have satellite municipalities surrounding the area.

Passi City has San Enrique, Dueas and Dingle as satellite

municipalities.

2.3.2 Scalogram

Iloilo City is the most functionally complex with centrality index of

273.50. Iloilo City is the center for governance, residential,

commercial, and financial and educational activities for Region VI.

It offers the most important services such as tertiary hospitals,

international port, hotels, commercial business districts, colleges,

universities and tourism facilities. Pototan and Passi City, on the

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indices because of the presence of the rehabilitation center and

provincial hospital in Pototan and the presence of sugar central in

Passi City. Both areas have brisk commerce and trading activities,

presence of agriculture production areas, various livelihood

undertakings and trucking services. Facilities such as

communication and power facilities, markets and commercial

centers, irrigation water facilities and transport facilities are factors

that influence the growth of the municipalities.

Miag-aos high centrality index is attributed to the presence of

University of the Philippines in Visayas, commerce and trade center

in the southern part of Iloilo and the gateway to Antique and even to

Boracay Island. Other factors that influenced its growth is the

presence of key services and infrastructures such as banks,

communication, power, water facilities and roads.

On the other hand, Cabatuan high centrality index is mainly

because it is the site of the New Iloilo Airport. Estancias pier and

port facilities have greatly contributed in having its high centrality

index.

The rest of the municipalities though well provided with basic

facilities such as health centers, rural banks, water supply, district

hospitals, social welfare institutions, tourist attractions, etc., but

centrality indices for these municipalities are just fair.

2.3.3 Existing Settlement Pattern based on Histogram

Based on the histogram, population for the year 2007, only Iloilo

City has a population of < 100,000. Iloilo City is the only highy

urbanized city in the province. It is the provincial capital of the

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government. It is the education and commercial hub of Region VI.

(Annexes 8 and 9)

Large towns such as Oton, Passi City, Pototan, Miag-ao, and Sta.

Barbara are municipalities with population over 50,000 are also themunicipalities with high centrality index based on the scalogram.

Population swell in these municipalities because of the presence of

tertiary facilities in health and education, presence of basic facilities

for commerce and industry and presence of subdivisions which

accommodate additional households in the area.

Small towns such as Pavia, Guimbal, Estancia and Concepcion are

municipalities with a population less than 50,000 . Factors

influencing their growth are the presence of facilities for basic

health services, leisure and recreational facilities, training and

commercial centers and the presence of educational facilities.

Although some municipalities have tertiary facilities and services,

they were not classified as such because of the population which is

less than 50,000 Population plays an important role when you

classify settlements based on histogram.

2.4 SUMMARY

2.4.1 Population, Density, Population Growth Rate.

As of 2007 census, Iloilo Province has a population of 2,110,588. It

ranks second in terms of population among the provinces in

Western Visayas or Region VI. It has a density of 447persons/km2.

, the highest among the provinces in the region. Iloilos density is

higher than the regional density of 338 persons/km2 and the

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The Province of Iloilo has an annual population growth rate of

1.32percent for the year 2007. It ranks third in terms of population

growth rate after Negros Occidental and Aklan. It is lower than the

regions 1.40percent and much lower than the countrys

2.04percent.

Iloilos population is projected to increase to 2,264,932 or an

additional of 339,930 persons at the end of the planning period of

2013. Density is estimated to increase to 480 persons/km2.

2.4.2 Population Distribution Trends

There are 13 fast growing municipalities in the Province of Iloilo.

Leganes, Oton, San Miguel, Sta. Barbara, and Pavia are the

municipalities adjacent to the city of Iloilo. These municipalities

formed an alliance to address urbanization, economic growth,

environmental concerns and issues in service delivery which is a

common to these municipalities and the City of Iloilo.

Estancia attributes its fast growing population to its buoyant fishing

industry which serves as a magnet for people to come and settle to

the area. Balasan on the other hand, accommodates the spill over

of Estancia.

Cabatuan fast growing population is attributed to its being the site

of the New Iloilo airport.

Guimbal, Miag-ao, Pototan and Dumangas growing population is

because of the presence of tertiary facilities such as sports and

recreational facilities in Guimbal, University of the Philippines in

Miag-ao, presence of Iloilo Provincial Hospital and Rehabilitation

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The municipality of Oton has the highest population of 77,621 in

year 2007, sharing 3.68 percent of the total provincial population.

This is followed by Passi City with 3.60 percent , Pototan with 3.20

percent, then Lambunao and Dumangas. Bingawas has the

smallest share, with a population of 12,259 or 0.58 percent of the

entire population.

The province has strong linkages to all provinces comprising the

Region VI ( Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Antique, Capiz and

Aklan), Cebu, Palawan and Manila wherein a daily/regular

transportation (sea, air and land) to and from Iloilo. Iloilo serves

as the seat of the regional offices of the national government. It

also serves as the education and commercial hub of region VI.

Given the current trends, Iloilo Province will have a total population

of 2,661,439 or an additional population of 550,851 by year 2030.

Municipalities adjacent to the city of Iloilo will still be the regional

center (Oton, Pavia, San Miguel, Leganes and Sta. Barbara) for

education, commerce and culture. On the other hand, Cabatuan, a

satellite municipality in 2010 will eventually be one of the major

urban centers of the province because of the presence of the

airport with international standard. Designated minor urban centers

for the period 2004-2010 will still continue to thrive as they are

except for Estancia and Passi City who will eventually be elevated

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3. PHYSICAL RESOURCES

3.1 General Land and Water Characteristics and resources

3.1.1 Topography and Slope

The topography of the Province of Iloilo varies from flatlands and

rolling hills to mountain peaks and ranges. The mountain ranges lie

along the border of Iloilo, Antique and Capiz, and roll down into flat

plain towards the coastal towns.

Almost one-third of the entire province is considered flat. A chain of

mountains runs from the southwest to the northwest portion along

the border between Iloilo and Antique. The highest peak of Mt.

Baloy in Lambunao is 1,728 meter above sea level, followed by Mt.

Inaman in Maasin at 1,350 meter above sea level and Mt. Igdalig in

Igbaras at 1,288 meter above sea level. A belt of hills with varying

heights from 90 to 100 meters above the sea level is found in the

greater part of the northeastern section of the province bordering

Capiz. From the ranges of mountains and hills, the land rolls down

into a flat plain extending all the way from the apex of a triangular-

shaped land towards the coastal towns.

The province of Iloilo accounts for the biggest share of 0-3 percent

slope class with 32 percent of its total land area that is generally

flat, while the Province of Antique has the lowest share of 18.45

percent of these slope.

A total of 151,020.80 hectares or 32 percent of the province of Iloilo

has a slope of 0 percent-3 percent. Almost all of the areas of San

Miguel, Oton, Pavia, Leganes, Zarraga, Dumangas, Barotac Nuevo

and Estancia are generally flat, while large portions of the

municipalities of Pototan, Dingle, Mina, Sta. Barbara, Balasan,

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slope. Slope could also be found in some areas of the remaining

municipalities of the province. Slope 3-8percent ( sloping and

undulating) could be found in most areas of the province with large

portions in Leon and San Enrique. A total of 42,474 hectares or

9percent of the total provincial area has a slope of this category.

Large portion of 8-18 percent slope ( 70,791 hectares or 15

percent) are located in the municipalities of Cabatuan, Badiangan,

Janiuay, Dueas and the island barangays of Concepcion. Large

portions of slope 18 percent 30 percent could be found in most of

the municipalities so with slope 30-50percent. Large portions of the

municipalities of Calinog, Lambunao, Janiuay, Maasin, Alimodian,

Leon, Tubungan, Igbaras, Miag-ao, San Joaquin and the island

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3.1.2 Land and Water Resources

3.1.2.1 Land Resources

Aside from the mainland, the Province of Iloilo has a total of 66

islands mostly situated in the northern part with a total area of

9,013.50 hectares representing 1.91percent of the total land area

of the province. More than half of these islands are classified as

alienable and disposable, while the remaining are classified either

as timberlands or unclassified land.

The Municipality of Carles has 29 islands with Calagna-an Islandas the biggest in terms of area. Seaweed culture farming is

suitable in this island, as well as the islands of Sicogon, Isla de

Caa, Manlot, Balbagon, and Gigantes. Most of these islands are

famous for their tourism potentials. Gigantes Islands is identified by

the National Museum as archaeological sites, due to the discovery

of abundant archeological materials, notably earthenware ceramics

that are typically of metal age. The majestic Mt. Opao in Sicogon

Island is home to the legendary pitcher plant precariously rooted incliff while forest is home to the bald eagle. A number of narra and

naga trees is doting the area. Balbagon Island is best described for

its creamy beach fanned by coconut palms and crystalline water,

while Naburot Island is blessed with long stretch of white sandy

beach with thicket of mangroves.

The Municipality of Concepcion , has 17 islands whose total land

area comprised 40percent of the entire municipality. Pan de

Azucar is the largest while Bocot is the smallest island. Some of

these islands are submerged during high tide. The nearest island

to the mainland is Tago Island while the farthest is Baliguian Island,

which is 25 km from the mainland. Pan de Azucar seascape is a

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shaped structure made of dacite porphyry rocks where mossy

plants abundantly grow. Biological features of the area includes the

Phil. monkey, sea eagle and Phil. megapodes. There is an

abundance of mangroves at Sitio Banaban that is considered as

the habitat of Phil. mallards, seaweeds and seagrasses are

enormous particularly in shallow waters, which are considered as

haven of tropical fishes. Tago island, a stones throw away from

the town proper of Concepcion, and one of the biggest islands

remains uninhabited. Historically, it was the sanctuary of the

guerillas during the Japanese occupation. It is a crop-producing

island, and home to wild monkeys and rare flora and fauna.

Tagubanhan Island considered one of the most populous islands

has five barangays; three of which belongs to Concepcion and the

other two belongs to Ajuy.

Ajuy has seven small islands. Calabasa Island, classified as

timberland area, is the site of Parola Lighthouse, which is

equipped with navigational facilities to aid maritime navigation

ships, fishing boats and cargo boats passing though that area.

Nasidman Island, a tourist area is classified as alienable and

disposable area.

Estancia has six islands with Bayas as the largest at 70.40

hectares. and the smallest is Bolubadiang with has an area of only

4,000 m2. Balasan on the other hand has four islands with

Malugambi as the largest at 20.80 hectares . However, two islands

are yet unnamed and unclassified. Of the three islands in San

Dionisio only Naburot Island is alienable and disposable, while the

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3.1.2.2 Water Resources

About 159 rivers and creeks traverse the entire province and these

are identified as possible sources of potable and irrigation water.

Major rivers that provide water for both irrigation and potable use

are Jalaur River, Suague River, Tigum River, Aganan River,

Serruco River, Jaro River and Iloilo Estuary or River .

Inland Surface Waters

Tigum River originates from Mt. Inaman located at the Iloilo-Antique border. It traverses the municipalities of Maasin, Cabatuan

and Sta. Barbara; until its downstream area (Pavia to its mouth in

Brgy Hinactacan, Lapaz, Iloilo City) called Jaro River. Aganan

River, on the other hand, traverses the municipalities of Alimodian,

San Miguel, part of Sta. Barbara and finally join Jaro River in Brgy.

Ungka I, Pavia. The Jaro Tigum River is the principal river

channel while Aganan River is its major tributary. Jaro-Tigum has

an approximate length of 35 km from its source down to its mouthat Brgy. Hinactacan, Lapaz, Iloilo City; while Aganan River has an

approximate length of 20 km from its source down to its confluence

with Jaro-Tigum River in Pavia Bridge, Pavia, Iloilo.

Jalaur River originates from Mount Baloy, and traverses the

municipalities of Calinog, Passi, Dueas, Dingle, Pototan,

Dumangas and Btac. Nuevo; down to Brgy. Guigui, Leganes, Iloilo

where it empties its water to Guimaras Strait. Jalaur River has an

approximate length of 75 km from its sources down to its mouth in

Brgy. Guigui, Leganes. It has several tributaries but only Ulian

River is considered as its major tributary with an approximate

length of 30 km from its source down to its confluence with Jalaur

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Aganan River is one of the major tributaries of Jaro River and it

stretches to an approximate length of 66.6 km from its source down

to its confluence with Tigum River in Pavia Bridge, Pavia, Iloilo.

The river traverses the areas in Alimodian, San Miguel, portions of

Sta. Barbara and Pavia, Iloilo. There are times that swelling of the

Aganan River brings flood waters to the city, even before water

reaches the Jaro River. Catchment area of Aganan River is 216.52

km2

Suague River is located in the central part of Iloilo, with its

headwater in Janiuay. This river covers 26,028 ha of 108

barangays . in six municipalities within its river basin namely

Janiuay, Maasin, Badiangan, Pototan, Mina and New Lucena. It

has two service areas namely, Barotac Nuevo and Dumangas.

Jaro Riveris a convergence of Tigum River and Aganan River with

its mouth at Brgy. Hinactacan, Lapaz, Iloilo City. It traverses the

22 barangays of Iloilo City and empties the water to the Iloilo Strait.

During flooding, the swelling of waters brings flood water and

destruction of properties to the City of Iloilo. From the junction ofTigum Aganan Rivers to Iloilo Strait, Jaro River stretches an

approximate length of 10.4 km with a catchment area of 14.28 km2.

Serruco Riveris a waterway in the municipalities of Sara and Ajuy.

It originates from the mountain ranges of Brgy. Agbobolo and Brgy.

Mata in the Municipality of Sara. The length of the river is

approximately 14 kms. from Brgy. Improgo and cuts across the

basin northeasterly direction. Its uppermost stream at Brgy.

Improgo is traversing through forest and marginal lands and flows

down to Sitio Tapulanga, Brgy. Puente Bunglas, Ajuy before its

ultimate discharge to Ajuy Bay. The river has no major tributary but

a number of small rills and brooks, rain runoffs that passes thru

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midstream of the river serves as itsa tributaries. One of the most

important uses of Serruco River is to supply water for irrigation

purposes. The river is also being used for domestic purposes such

as bathing and washing of clothes.

Iloilo Estuary/ River is not actually a river but an arm of the sea

which stretches about 10 km. from its mouth in Parola up to its

sources in Arevalo, Iloilo City. The Iloilo river is an important

inland waterway for commerce and industry. It serves as a

waterway for cargo vessels, scenic points of interest for tourism,

and a great transportation network through the heart of some

densely populated and economically important areas and

commercial centers of the province. Iloilo River has no watershed

of its own. However, the bulk of its water is sourced mainly from its

two major tributaries (Calajunan Creek and Dungon Creek), run- off

from nearby agricultural lands, and inundation of seawater from

Iloilo Strait.

Coastal Marine Waters

The coastlines of the province of Iloilo is approximately 451.83

kilometers. There are 19 coastal municipalities in the province

namely: San Joaquin, Miag-ao, Guimbal, Tigbauan, Oton, Leganes,

Ajuy, San Dionisio, Zarraga, Dumangas, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac

Viejo, Carles, Banate, Batad, Anilao, Balasan, Concepcion, and

Estancia covering a total of 230 coastal barangays.

Seagrasses can be found in the municipalities of San Joaquin,

Miag-ao, Leganes, Banate, Btac. Viejo, Concepcion, san Dionisio

and Carles. Corals and coral reefs can be also found in San

Joaquin, Miag-ao, Carles, Estancia, Concepcion, Btac. Viejo and

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Banate Bay is one of the rich fishing grounds in the province.

Covering a total of 1,315 hectares of fishing

iloilo provincial development and physical framework plan 2008-2013

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