Patnongon, Antique
| Patnongon | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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 Map of Antique with Patnongon highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Patnongon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°55′N 121°59′E / 10.917°N 121.983°ECoordinates: 10°55′N 121°59′E / 10.917°N 121.983°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 36 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Johnnyflores S. Bacongallo |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 167.92 km2 (64.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 35,102 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Patnonganons |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5702 |
| Dialing code | 36 |
Patnongon is a third class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 35,102 people.[3]
Barangays
Patnongon is politically subdivided into 36 barangays.[2]
- Alvañiz
- Amparo
- Apgahan
- Aureliana
- Badiangan
- Bitas
- Carit-an
- Cuyapiao
- Villa Elio
- Gella
- Igbarawan
- Igbobon
- Igburi
- La-Rioja
- Mabasa
- Macarina
- Magarang
- Magsaysay
- Padang
- Pandanan
- Patlabawon
- Poblacion
- Quezon
- Salaguiawan
- Samalague
- San Rafael
- Tobias Fornier
- Tamayoc
- Tigbalogo
- Villa Crespo
- Villa Cruz
- Villa Flores
- Villa Laua-an
- Villa Sal
- Villa Salomon
- Vista Alegre
Demographics
| Population census of Patnongon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 27,376 | — |
| 1995 | 29,235 | +1.24% |
| 2000 | 31,555 | +1.65% |
| 2007 | 33,694 | +0.91% |
| 2010 | 35,000 | +1.39% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Attractions
- Amihan Beach Resort in La-Rioja
- La Parola Orchids Beach Resort in Brgy. Amparo
- Igbarawan Garden Resort in Igbarawan
- Bato-Bugtong Beach and resort in Igbarawan
- Apgahan Beach Resort / San Ramon Beach Resort
- Bato Tibi of Tamayoc
- Villa Alma Beach Resort in Padang
- Mountain Climbing in the heights of small mountains near Padang, Apgahan, Aureliana, La-Rioja and Aureliana where you can find lush of fruit-bearing wild trees
- Old Municipal Building Constructed by Spaniards
- Old Spanish Church Convent now St. Augustine's Academy of Patnongon, Inc. old building
- Spelunking in Kuweba Dapa and Kuweba Turu-ong in Brgy. San Rafael
- Shrine of Rosa Mystica in Tigmanali
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Antique". 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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