Pontevedra, Negros Occidental
Pontevedra
Marayo | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Pontevedra | |
 Map of Negros Occidental with Pontevedra highlighted | |
.svg)  Pontevedra Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°22′N 122°53′E / 10.37°N 122.88°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 4th district of Negros Occidental |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Jose Maria A. Alonso |
| • Electorate | 33,945 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 112.50 km2 (43.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 54,502 |
| • Density | 480/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6105 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 178.4 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Pontevedra, officially the Municipality of Pontevedra, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 54,502 people.[3]
Also called Marayo, Pontevedra's center or poblacion area is marked by the newly renovated St. Michael the Archangel Parish, with the Saint Michael Academy, beside it. To the east is the Public Market, ending up with Brgy. Antipolo, notable place of some of prominent families "Hacienderos" as well as political clan of the town. The western side offers scenic views of the Panay Gulf as well as Islands of Guimaras and Panay.
At the northern end of this town is Brgy. San Juan, which is named in honor of Saint John the Baptist and offers much turnip "singkamas" which is common in the area. Its southern part is Brgy. Miranda, forming the boundary of Pontevedra and Hinigaran, where most people make their means of living through fishing.
Former actress Rio Diaz served as vice mayor of Pontevedra from 1998 to 2004.
Barangays
Pontevedra is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 9,538 | — |
| 1918 | 10,817 | +0.84% |
| 1939 | 20,495 | +3.09% |
| 1948 | 18,060 | −1.40% |
| 1960 | 22,751 | +1.94% |
| 1970 | 27,007 | +1.73% |
| 1975 | 30,575 | +2.52% |
| 1980 | 33,258 | +1.70% |
| 1990 | 40,094 | +1.89% |
| 1995 | 42,443 | +1.07% |
| 2000 | 42,089 | −0.18% |
| 2007 | 46,768 | +1.46% |
| 2010 | 47,945 | +0.91% |
| 2015 | 51,866 | +1.51% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6][7] | ||
References
- ^ Municipality of Pontevedra | (DILG)
- ^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b 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.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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