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Pontevedra, Capiz

Pontevedra, officially the Municipality of Pontevedra (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Pontevedra; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pontevedra), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,725 people.[3]

Pontevedra
Caguyuman
Municipality
Municipality of Pontevedra
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Map of Capiz with Pontevedra highlighted
Map of Capiz with Pontevedra highlighted
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Pontevedra is located in Philippines
Pontevedra
Pontevedra
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°29′N 122°50′E / 11.48°N 122.83°E / 11.48; 122.83
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceCapiz
District 1st district
Founded1853
Named forPontevedra, Spain
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorHenry Tumlos
 • Vice MayorFermin Nemesio M. Oquendo
 • RepresentativeEmmanuel A. Billones
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate31,457 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total130.90 km2 (50.54 sq mi)
Elevation
8.0 m (26.2 ft)
Highest elevation
186 m (610 ft)
Lowest elevation
−3 m (−10 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total49,725
 • Density380/km2 (980/sq mi)
 • Households
12,901
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
6.05
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 159.6 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 291.1 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 147.8 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 54.75 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5802
PSGC
061912000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesCapisnon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Named afterPontevedra, Spain

Pontevedra is 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Roxas City.

Geography edit

Barangays edit

Pontevedra is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. [5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Agbanog
  • Agdalipe
  • Ameligan
  • Bailan
  • Banate
  • Bantigue
  • Binuntucan
  • Cabugao
  • Gabuc (Caugiat)
  • Guba
  • Hipona
  • Intungcan
  • Jolongajog
  • Lantangan
  • Linampongan
  • Malag-it
  • Manapao
  • Ilawod (Poblacion)
  • Ilaya (Poblacion)
  • Rizal
  • San Pedro
  • Solo
  • Sublangon
  • Tabuc
  • Tacas
  • Yatingan

Climate edit

Climate data for Pontevedra, Capiz
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81) 		28
(82) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		27
(81) 		29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 61
(2.4) 		39
(1.5) 		46
(1.8) 		48
(1.9) 		90
(3.5) 		144
(5.7) 		152
(6.0) 		145
(5.7) 		163
(6.4) 		160
(6.3) 		120
(4.7) 		90
(3.5) 		1,258
(49.4)
Average rainy days 12.3 9.0 9.9 10.0 18.5 25.0 27.4 26.0 25.9 24.9 17.9 14.2 221
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics edit

Population census of Pontevedra
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 9,937—    
1918 14,932+2.75%
1939 23,241+2.13%
1948 26,329+1.40%
1960 20,965−1.88%
1970 25,314+1.90%
1975 27,266+1.50%
1980 30,489+2.26%
1990 36,748+1.89%
1995 38,223+0.74%
2000 40,103+1.03%
2007 42,003+0.64%
2010 43,525+1.30%
2015 46,428+1.24%
2020 49,725+1.36%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

In the 2020 census, the population of Pontevedra, Capiz, was 49,725 people,[3] with a density of 380 inhabitants per square kilometre or 980 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy edit

Poverty Incidence of Pontevedra
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12]
[13][14][15][16][17]


References edit

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

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