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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 municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,639 people.[3]

Altavas
Jimeno
Municipality
Municipality of Altavas
Jose Cortes Altavas monument
Jose Cortes Altavas monument
Flag of Altavas
Flag
Official seal of Altavas
Seal
Map of Aklan with Altavas highlighted
Map of Aklan with Altavas highlighted
OpenStreetMap
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Altavas is located in Philippines
Altavas
Altavas
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°32′18″N 122°29′13″E / 11.5383°N 122.4869°E / 11.5383; 122.4869
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceAklan
District 1st district
Named forSenator Jose Altavas
Barangays14 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorDenny B. Refol Jr.
 • Vice MayorDenny D. Refol Sr.
 • RepresentativeCarlito S. Marquez
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate17,993 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • 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
 • Density240/km2 (610/sq mi)
 • Households
6,504
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
21.66
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 119.2 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 372.4 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 110.5 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 133.7 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO)
Time zoneUTC 8 (PST)
ZIP code
5616
PSGC
060401000
IDD : area code  63 (0)36
Native languagesAklanon
Hiligaynon
Capisnon
Tagalog

Geography

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Alternate flag of Altavas

Altavas is 41 kilometres (25 mi) from the provincial capital of Kalibo, 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Roxas City, and two hours from Boracay Island.

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

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Climate data for Altavas, Aklan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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

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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

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Population census of Altavas
YearPop.±% 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

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Altavas Cave

Poverty incidence of Altavas

10
20
30
40
50
2006
34.30
2009
48.88
2012
19.22
2015
19.52
2018
14.62
2021
21.66

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Education

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Elementary schools

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  • 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

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  • Altavas National School
  • Altavas National School (Lupo Extension)
  • Justicia Morales - Young Memorial National High School
  • Linayasan National High School

College

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  • Altavas College

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Altavas | (DILG)
  2. ^ "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. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Province: Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Altavas: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Municipal: Altavas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  8. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 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. National Statistics Office.
  11. ^ "Province of Aklan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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