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 2020 census, it has a population of 29,717 people.[3]

Makato
Taft
Municipality of Makato
Makato Sports Complex
Makato Sports Complex
Flag of Makato
Official seal of Makato
Nickname: 
Blooming Makato
Motto: 
Hala Bira sa Progreso
Map of Aklan with Makato highlighted
Map of Aklan with Makato highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Makato is located in Philippines
Makato
Makato
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°42′43″N 122°17′32″E / 11.712°N 122.2922°E / 11.712; 122.2922
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceAklan
District 2nd district
Barangays18 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRamom Anselmo Martin D. Legaspi III
 • Vice MayorLeoncito Y. Mationg
 • RepresentativeTeodorico T. Haresco Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate21,282 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total64.60 km2 (24.94 sq mi)
Elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Highest elevation
1,070 m (3,510 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total29,717
 • Density460/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
 • Households
7,394
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
14.03
% (2018)[4]
 • RevenueIncrease 95,616,098.46 (2019)[5]
 • AppropriationsIncrease ₱98,469,786.02 (2019)[6]
 • AssetsIncrease ₱245,439,688.82 (2019)[7]
 • LiabilitiesIncrease ₱42,440,665,26 (2019)[8]
 • ExpenditureIncrease ₱87,558,602.68 (2019)[9]
 • Obligation'sIncrease ₱98,469,786.02 (2019)[10]
Service provider
 • ElectricityAklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5611
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)36
Native languagesAklanon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Patron saintSanto Niño
Websitewww.makato.gov.ph

Established in the thirteenth century, the town’s name had been acquired by accident. Thinking that the Spaniards came to ask the route along the river, the native answered “Makato” which meant “that way”. The Spaniards recorded the name Makato in 1800, thinking it was the name of the town. In 1901, the town merged with Tangalan to form the new municipality of Taft, named after the then Governor-General of the Philippines and future United States President, William Howard Taft. But in 1923, Representative Manuel Terencio of Capiz's now-obsolete 3rd district, authored a law restoring its former name. 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.[11]

Geography edit

Makato is located at 11°42′43″N 122°17′32″E / 11.712°N 122.2922°E / 11.712; 122.2922. It is 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) from Kalibo, the provincial capital.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 64.60 square kilometers (24.94 sq mi)[12] constituting 3.55% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometer- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.

Climate edit

Climate data for Makato, 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)
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[13]

Barangays edit

Makato is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[14] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[15]
060411001 Agbalogo 3.8% 1,127 990 1.30%
060411002 Aglucay 1.9% 557 521 0.67%
060411003 Alibagon 2.2% 641 543 1.67%
060411004 Bagong Barrio 1.6% 487 429 1.28%
060411005 Baybay 7.0% 2,077 1,916 0.81%
060411006 Cabatanga 4.2% 1,246 1,144 0.86%
060411007 Cajilo 4.9% 1,446 1,294 1.12%
060411008 Calangcang 5.8% 1,715 1,701 0.08%
060411009 Calimbajan 7.0% 2,068 1,855 1.09%
060411010 Castillo 3.2% 956 791 1.91%
060411011 Cayangwan 7.2% 2,125 2,058 0.32%
060411012 Dumga 7.3% 2,170 2,107 0.30%
060411013 Libang 4.7% 1,401 1,561 −1.08%
060411014 Mantiguib 6.5% 1,921 1,778 0.78%
060411015 Poblacion 11.1% 3,288 3,172 0.36%
060411016 Tibiawan 2.9% 869 785 1.02%
060411017 Tina 4.1% 1,223 1,094 1.12%
060411018 Tugas 6.5% 1,945 1,722 1.22%
Total 29,717 25,461 1.56%

Demographics edit

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%
2020 29,717+1.71%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[16][15][17][18]

In the 2020 census, Makato had a population of 29,717.[3] The population density was 460 inhabitants per square kilometer (1,200/sq mi).

Economy edit


Religion edit

 
Church_of_Makato,_Aklan

Domicile of the Santo Niño and Ati-atihan Festival known throughout the province and a week ahead of Kalibo, Makato has been celebrating the “Mother of all Philippine Festivals” in admiration of the Holy Child.

Government edit

Elected officials edit

Mayor: Ramon Anselmo Martin D. Legaspi III

Vice Mayor: Leoncito Y. Mationg

Sangguniang Bayan Members:

  • Nilo M. Amboboyog
  • Marlene Mae Blaire T. Igham
  • Nerli F. dela Cena
  • Randy R. Vargas
  • Rhine I. Roldan
  • Abencio Honeyboy P. Torres III
  • Leoncito Y. Mationg
  • Steven M. Tejada

Liga ng Barangay (LnB): Bobby Clyde Legaspi

Sangguniang Kabataan Federation: Dina Mae Taladro

Infrastructure edit

The Aklan Sports Complex, opened in 2010, is located here in Makato. It hosted the 2010 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet.[26]

References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of Makato | (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 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "COA Report - Makato, Aklan". Commission on Audit. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  6. ^ "COA Report - Makato, Aklan". Commission on Audit. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Commission on Audit Financial Report (Aklan)". Commission on Audit. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Commission on Audit Financial Report (Aklan)". Commission on Audit. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
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  10. ^ "Commission on Audit Financial Report (Aklan)". Commission on Audit. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  11. ^ Republic Act No. 285 (16 June 1948), An Act Creating the Municipality of Tangalan in the Province of Capiz, archived from the original on 26 September 2013, retrieved 21 October 2016
  12. ^ "Province: Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  13. ^ "Makato: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  14. ^ "Municipal: Makato". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  17. ^ 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.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  18. ^ "Province of Aklan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  19. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  20. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  21. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  22. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  23. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  24. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  25. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  26. ^ "100315-R6-WVRAA4". Philippine Information Agency. July 9, 2018.

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