Altavas, Aklan
| Altavas | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Aklan with Altavas highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Altavas Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°32′N 122°29′E / 11.533°N 122.483°ECoordinates: 11°32′N 122°29′E / 11.533°N 122.483°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Denny D. Refol |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 109.05 km2 (42.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 23,919 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5616 |
| Dialing code | 36 |
Altavas is a fourth class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 23,919 people.[3]
Barangays
Altavas is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[2]
- Cabangila
- Cabugao
- Catmon
- Dalipdip
- Ginictan
- Linayasan
- Lumaynay
- Lupo
- Man-up
- Odiong
- Poblacion
- Quinasay-an
- Talon
- Tibiao
Demographics
| Population census of Altavas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 20,531 | — |
| 1995 | 21,475 | +0.85% |
| 2000 | 22,496 | +1.00% |
| 2007 | 23,692 | +0.72% |
| 2010 | 23,919 | +0.35% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Altavas Underground Cave
Education
Elementary schools:
- Altavas Elementary School
- Cabangila Elementary School
- Cabugao Elementary School
- Catmon Elementary School
- Dalipdip Primary School
- Dina-ut Primary School
- Eahog Primary 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:
- Altavas National School
- Altavas National School (Lupo Extension)
- Justicia Morales - Young Memorial national High School
- Linayasan National High School
College:
- Altavas College
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
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