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Iloilo

Iloilo is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas Region (Region VI) of the Visayas. The province covers roughly 4,997.64 square kilometers and is composed of 42 municipalities, 1 component cities, and a total of 1,721 barangays. The capital of the province is Iloilo City, which also serves as the regional center of Western Visayas. The name Iloilo is derived from 'Ilong-Ilong,' meaning 'nose-like,' referring to the shape of the Iloilo River as it flows into the Iloilo Strait.

HISTORY

Iloilo, located in the Western Visayas, was originally inhabited by the Ati people, with Austronesian-speaking Malays later establishing fishing and farming communities. By the 13th century, the province engaged in trade with Chinese, Japanese, and other Southeast Asian merchants, exchanging rice, cotton, and gold. Its fertile lands and strategic coastal location made it an important settlement. In 1566, the Spanish formally established Iloilo as a province, and Iloilo City became a major colonial center. During this period, agriculture thrived—especially rice, sugarcane, and cotton—and the province became a hub for trade and shipbuilding, earning Iloilo City the title 'Queen City of the South.' Iloilo also played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spain, and later came under American rule after the Spanish-American War, experiencing modernization in education, infrastructure, and public health. During World War II, the Japanese occupied the province, causing hardships until liberation in 1945. Postwar Iloilo regained its economic prominence, particularly in sugar production, and continued developing as a cultural, commercial, and industrial hub. Today, Iloilo Province is celebrated for its historical landmarks, vibrant festivals, fertile lands, and maritime resources, making it a key province in the Visayas region.

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QUICK FACTS

Population Census (2024)2,082,616
Land Area (2015)4,997.64 km²
No. of households506,187
Average Household Size4.05
Registered Voters1,319,109
Major LandmarksMiagao Church
Coastal Accessyes
Economic Zone estimated elevation above sea level129 meters
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Iloilo Province is located in the Western Visayas Region (Region VI) in the southeastern part of Panay Island in the Philippines. It is bordered on the north by Capiz Province and the Jintotolo Channel, on the east by the island province of Guimaras and the Iloilo Strait, on the west by Antique Province, and on the south by the Panay Gulf.

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MUNICIPALITIES POPULATION DATA

Iloilo has 42 municipalities, 1 city and 1,721 barangays.

nametypebarangay_countpopulation_2020population_2024
AjuyMunicipality345346254100
AlimodianMunicipality513972239814
AulhoMunicipality213052030612
BadanganMunicipality312705627088
BalasanMunicipality233596435935
BanatoMunicipality183337633790
Barotac NuevoMunicipality295817659184
Barotac ViejoMunicipality264861449736
BaraúMunicipality242215722174
BhagwanMunicipality141616416247
CuburnaMunicipality686111062712
CalinogMunicipality596285363896
CarlesMunicipality337263774177
ConceptionMunicipality254463345737
DingleMunicipality334596546802
DuetlasMunicipality473459734941
DumangasMunicipality457389975239
EstanciaMunicipality255320054882
GuinhaiMunicipality333502235129
JaguarMunicipality463219732442
JiantayMunicipality606678667509
LamhmaoMunicipality738123680724
LeganesMunicipality183472536542
LenteyMunicipality313141432826
LeonMunicipality855199052777
MaasiaMunicipality503846138761
MigasoMunicipality1196811568163
MinaMunicipality222408724145
Nov LuconaMunicipality212431424735
OtonMunicipality379850999920
City of PassiCity518887390313
PavíaMunicipality187038874594
PotosanMunicipality307829878919
San DionisioMunicipality293904839423
San EnriqueMunicipality283691137381
San JoaquínMunicipality855261752773
San MiguelMunicipality243011531093
San RafaelMunicipality591779518209
Santa BarbaraMunicipality606765068467
SaraMunicipality425465754476
TighananMunicipality526524565657
TubunganMunicipality482302123083
ZarragMunicipality242710527852

DEMOGRAPHICS

Population by Age Group

Based on the 2020 Census, the largest age group is 10-14 years, with 201,440 individuals, followed closely by those aged 5-9 years (198,416) and 15-19 years (193,963). In contrast, the smallest population is found in 75-79 years, with only 27,771 individuals.

agepopulation_2020
Below 5186693
5-9198416
10-14201440
15-19193963
20-24167890
25-29141230
30-34128450
35-39118760
40-44109870
45-49102340
50-5492340
55-5978900
60-6464560
65-6948760
70-7435670
75-7927771
80+30000

Population by Gender

In 2020, the population was composed of approximately 50.94% males and 49.06% females, indicating a higher number of males than females.

ECONOMY

Production Value of Agriculture and Fisheries in Iloilo (in Million Pesos)

Agricultural Production Trends (2018–2023)

title20222023
Crops3700039384
Livestock139349196
Poultry1196011000
Fisheries70005431

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