Barotac Nuevo
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Barotac Nuevo | |
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Municipality of Barotac Nuevo | |
Nickname: Football Capital of the Philippines | |
![]() Map of Iloilo with Barotac Nuevo highlighted | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 10°54′N 122°42′E / 10.9°N 122.7°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Iloilo |
District | 4th district of Iloilo |
Barangays | 29 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Braeden John Q. Biron |
• Electorate | 38,358 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 94.49 km2 (36.48 sq mi) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 58,176 |
• Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 5007 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
Revenue (₱) | ₱ 192.1 million (2020) |
Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Website | www |
Barotac Nuevo, officially the Municipality of Barotac Nuevo, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 58,176 people.[3]
The town is 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the provincial capital of Iloilo City. The town is bordered by Pototan to the west, Dingle to the north-west, Anilao to the north-east, and Dumangas to the south. The town is also officially known as the Football Capital of the Philippines.
Barangays
Barotac Nuevo is politically subdivided into 29 barangays: [2]
- Acuit
- Agcuyawan Calsada
- Agcuyawan Pulo
- Bagongbong
- Baras
- Bungca
- Cabilauan
- Cruz
- Guintas
- Igbong
- Ilaud Poblacion
- Ilaya Poblacion
- Jalaud
- Lagubang
- Lanas
- Lico-an
- Linao
- Monpon
- Palaciawan
- Patag
- Salihid
- So-ol
- Sohoton
- Tabuc-Suba
- Tabucan
- Talisay
- Tinorian
- Tiwi
- Tubungan
History
The name Barotac is from the Spanish word baro, which means mud, as well as the last syllables of tac and lutac. With nuevo, translated as new, added to the name, it distinguished it from another town called Barotac Viejo just north.
According to local folklore, Barotac Nuevo was famous for its well-bred horses. There was once a horse called Tamasak, a pure white stallion known for its strength, in the stead of one Don Simon, and who was offered much if he could sell it to Manuel Gonzales de Aguilar, the Governor General of the country at that time. Don Simon eventually sold Tamasak. But not for money, but for title, and separation from the town of Dumangas, which it was just a smaller section thereof. The barrio once known as Mulatac now stands the town of Barotac Nuevo.
Barotac Nuevo is a small town whose main industry and capital is in agriculture. The town church was built during the 16th century by Spanish missionaries.
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 9,904 | — |
1918 | 13,299 | +1.98% |
1939 | 20,572 | +2.10% |
1948 | 21,860 | +0.68% |
1960 | 23,164 | +0.48% |
1970 | 30,131 | +2.66% |
1975 | 33,443 | +2.11% |
1980 | 34,276 | +0.49% |
1990 | 39,757 | +1.49% |
1995 | 40,968 | +0.56% |
2000 | 45,804 | +2.42% |
2007 | 49,515 | +1.08% |
2010 | 51,867 | +1.70% |
2015 | 54,146 | +0.82% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6][7] |
In the 2020 census, the population of Barotac Nuevo was 58,176 people,[3] with a density of 620 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,600 inhabitants per square mile.
The primary language spoken in Barotac Nuevo is Hiligaynon, also known as Ilonggo, and the population is predominantly Roman Catholic.
Economy
The town's agricultural output includes rice, sugar cane, and spinach. Marine products such as milkfish and tilapia are harvested from local fisheries. There are usually three annual rice harvests, depending on the season.
Sports
Football is popular in Barotac Nuevo which is usually dubbed as the football capital of the Philippines. A football field is present in the town plaza. Every summer season, a local football league is held. Stallion F.C. of the United Football League was founded in Barotac Nuevo. There is only one basketball court in town and is rarely used.[8]
Telecommunications
This town has excellent telecommunications facilities. Cellular companies provide sufficient coverage. Smart Communications has a cellsite in the middle of the town providing voice, texting and data services over the GSM network. Smart is likewise providing 3G and HSPA services, putting this town at par with European cities with its advance technology. This HSPA network can provide broadband internet connection with speeds up to 7.2 Mbit/s. Barotacnon can move around the town with their laptop connected to the internet. SmartBRO is also available for fixed internet service. There are also cell sites located at Brgy. Tiwi providing services not only at Brgy. Tiwi but also to the other barangays located far from the town.
Notable people
- Myrtle Sarrosa, Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 Big Winner
- Chieffy Caligdong, Philippines National Football Team Midfielder
- Ian Araneta, Philippines National Football Team
- Elmer Bedia, Former Philippines National Football Team, PFF Mr. Football
- Cong. Ferjenel G. Biron, Principal Author of the Cheaper Medicines Law
- Antonio Piao, Former Philippine National Team Forward
References
- ^ Municipality of Barotac Nuevo | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Province: Iloilo". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Iloilo". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ Bello, Omar (18 September 2013). "FITNESS No-nonsense Caligdong recalls how Barotac days shaped him as a player and person". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
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