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Batan | |
---|---|
Municipality of Batan | |
Location within the
Philippines | |
Coordinates: 11°35′07″N 122°29′53″E / 11.5853°N 122.4981°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Aklan |
District | 1st district |
Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Mike Ramos |
• Vice Mayor | Bodjyk Demeterio |
• Representative | Carlito Marquez |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 23,831 voters ( 2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 79.22 km2 (30.59 sq mi) |
Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
Highest elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census)
[3] | |
• Total | 33,484 |
• Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
• Households | 8,411 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 4th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 14.66 |
• Revenue | ₱ 120.1 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 329.3 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 95.11 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 50.45 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 ( PST) |
ZIP code | 5615 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
Native languages | Aklanon Hiligaynon Capisnon Tagalog |
Website |
www |
Batan, officially the Municipality of Batan ( Aklanon: Banwa it Batan; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Batan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Batan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,484 people. [3]
Batan was believed to be the seat of the government of Datu Bendahara Kalantiaw III, the promulgator of the Code of Kalantiaw in 1433. [5] The code is a collection of 17 laws said to have been used during the time of the Datu before the coming of the Spaniards. [6] The Code of Kalantiaw was later proven to be a fraud. [7]
Batan is one of the oldest towns founded in Aklan. Batan was formerly an encomienda of Miguel Rodriguez in 1591. The parish in Batan was established by the Augustinians in 1601 under the patronage of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. [8] Batan was first incorporated into Aclan or Aklan (now Kalibo) in 1603 and in 1789 it became an independent municipality. In 1903, Batan was again incorporated to the new town of New Washington and became independent again in 1931. [5]
In 1957, the Kalantiaw National Shrine marker was erected by the Philippine Historical and Cultural Society to honor the significance of Datu Kalantiaw where it displays a copy of the “original manuscript” of the Code. It was built on a former school building near the municipal seaport which houses the town's historical mementos and antiques, including the original manuscript of the code which the Spaniards obtained from an old chief and translated. [5] In 2004 however, after years of investigation and historical findings, the National Historical Institute concluded that the Code of Kalantiaw was fake and a hoax. Remnants of the Kalantiaw National Shrine marker still remain in Batan, Aklan and the site area was renovated as a park for tourists and locals.
Batan is 49 kilometres (30 mi) from the provincial capital of Kalibo and 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Roxas City.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 79.22 square kilometres (30.59 sq mi) [9] constituting 4.35% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Climate data for Batan, Aklan | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 47 (1.9) |
33 (1.3) |
39 (1.5) |
48 (1.9) |
98 (3.9) |
150 (5.9) |
169 (6.7) |
147 (5.8) |
163 (6.4) |
172 (6.8) |
118 (4.6) |
80 (3.1) |
1,264 (49.8) |
Average rainy days | 11.4 | 8.2 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 19.1 | 25.6 | 27.4 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.2 | 18.5 | 14.5 | 219.9 |
Source: Meteoblue [10] (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) |
Batan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. [11] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 [3] | 2010 [12] | |||||
060404001 | Ambolong | 6.9% | 2,302 | 2,047 | 1.18% | |
060404002 | Angas | 4.7% | 1,577 | 1,456 | 0.80% | |
060404003 | Bay-ang | 6.3% | 2,120 | 2,096 | 0.11% | |
060404005 | Cabugao | 7.2% | 2,408 | 1,948 | 2.14% | |
060404004 | Caiyang | 2.8% | 941 | 832 | 1.24% | |
060404006 | Camaligan | 8.4% | 2,821 | 2,616 | 0.76% | |
060404007 | Camanci | 7.8% | 2,628 | 2,544 | 0.33% | |
060404008 | Ipil | 1.4% | 484 | 504 | −0.40% | |
060404009 | Lalab | 8.9% | 2,990 | 2,820 | 0.59% | |
060404010 | Lupit | 4.7% | 1,562 | 1,593 | −0.20% | |
060404011 | Magpag-ong | 4.1% | 1,359 | 1,432 | −0.52% | |
060404012 | Magubahay | 1.6% | 550 | 596 | −0.80% | |
060404013 | Mambuquiao | 4.3% | 1,442 | 1,418 | 0.17% | |
060404014 | Man-up | 2.9% | 972 | 911 | 0.65% | |
060404015 | Mandong | 5.1% | 1,701 | 1,525 | 1.10% | |
060404016 | Napti | 3.3% | 1,120 | 1,011 | 1.03% | |
060404017 | Palay | 4.1% | 1,371 | 1,453 | −0.58% | |
060404018 | Poblacion | 4.8% | 1,611 | 1,547 | 0.41% | |
060404019 | Songcolan | 3.5% | 1,160 | 1,122 | 0.33% | |
060404020 | Tabon | 2.7% | 913 | 841 | 0.82% | |
Total | 33,484 | 30,312 | 1.00% |
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1903 | 14,315 | — |
1939 | 11,966 | −0.50% |
1948 | 14,714 | +2.32% |
1960 | 17,466 | +1.44% |
1970 | 20,025 | +1.37% |
1975 | 21,248 | +1.20% |
1980 | 23,393 | +1.94% |
1990 | 25,710 | +0.95% |
1995 | 26,415 | +0.51% |
2000 | 27,889 | +1.17% |
2007 | 29,243 | +0.66% |
2010 | 30,312 | +1.32% |
2015 | 32,032 | +1.06% |
2020 | 33,484 | +0.88% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [13] [12] [14] [15] |
In the 2020 census, Batan had a population of 33,484. [3] The population density was 420 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,100/sq mi).
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on
Phabricator and on
MediaWiki.org. |
As of the May 2022 Philippine National and Local Elections, with 23,831 registered voters, [24] Batan's local government unit is led by:
• Mayor - Mike Ramos (NUP)
• Vice Mayor - Bodjyk Demeterio (LAKAS)
The members of the Sangguniang Bayan (Councilors) of the Lone District Batan are:
1. William Bautista Jr. (LAKAS)
2. Dr. Rina Ghaga Sarceno (NUP)
3. Nilo Bong Penalba (NUP)
4. Kap Nonong Jacinto (NUP)
5. Joy Ramos (LAKAS)
6. Adam Mamay (NUP)
7. Liezl Panado (LAKAS)
8. Davdav Sucgang (PDPLBN)
Batan still has pristine beaches, abundant marine life, seafood (Batan is known for its crabs, lobsters, and shrimps), coconut products, grain produce, root crops, fruits, and large forests. If you're lucky, you can find or dig local edible clams called 'kagaykay' that can be found along Batan's shorelines especially in Brgy. Songcolan, Brgy. Mandong, Brgy. Napti, and Brgy. Mambuquiao. [5]
Batan is also known for a special puto cake or steamed rice cake in several different flavors such as cheese and buko. It is a filling and ideal snack because it is about 6-8 inches in diameter, big enough to fill the stomachs of a small group. An advanced reservation is needed to taste this local delicacy that is unique to Brgy. Mandong in Batan. [26]
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Batan | |
---|---|
Municipality of Batan | |
Location within the
Philippines | |
Coordinates: 11°35′07″N 122°29′53″E / 11.5853°N 122.4981°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Aklan |
District | 1st district |
Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Mike Ramos |
• Vice Mayor | Bodjyk Demeterio |
• Representative | Carlito Marquez |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 23,831 voters ( 2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 79.22 km2 (30.59 sq mi) |
Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
Highest elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census)
[3] | |
• Total | 33,484 |
• Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
• Households | 8,411 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 4th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 14.66 |
• Revenue | ₱ 120.1 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 329.3 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 95.11 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 50.45 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 ( PST) |
ZIP code | 5615 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
Native languages | Aklanon Hiligaynon Capisnon Tagalog |
Website |
www |
Batan, officially the Municipality of Batan ( Aklanon: Banwa it Batan; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Batan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Batan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,484 people. [3]
Batan was believed to be the seat of the government of Datu Bendahara Kalantiaw III, the promulgator of the Code of Kalantiaw in 1433. [5] The code is a collection of 17 laws said to have been used during the time of the Datu before the coming of the Spaniards. [6] The Code of Kalantiaw was later proven to be a fraud. [7]
Batan is one of the oldest towns founded in Aklan. Batan was formerly an encomienda of Miguel Rodriguez in 1591. The parish in Batan was established by the Augustinians in 1601 under the patronage of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. [8] Batan was first incorporated into Aclan or Aklan (now Kalibo) in 1603 and in 1789 it became an independent municipality. In 1903, Batan was again incorporated to the new town of New Washington and became independent again in 1931. [5]
In 1957, the Kalantiaw National Shrine marker was erected by the Philippine Historical and Cultural Society to honor the significance of Datu Kalantiaw where it displays a copy of the “original manuscript” of the Code. It was built on a former school building near the municipal seaport which houses the town's historical mementos and antiques, including the original manuscript of the code which the Spaniards obtained from an old chief and translated. [5] In 2004 however, after years of investigation and historical findings, the National Historical Institute concluded that the Code of Kalantiaw was fake and a hoax. Remnants of the Kalantiaw National Shrine marker still remain in Batan, Aklan and the site area was renovated as a park for tourists and locals.
Batan is 49 kilometres (30 mi) from the provincial capital of Kalibo and 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Roxas City.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 79.22 square kilometres (30.59 sq mi) [9] constituting 4.35% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Climate data for Batan, Aklan | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 47 (1.9) |
33 (1.3) |
39 (1.5) |
48 (1.9) |
98 (3.9) |
150 (5.9) |
169 (6.7) |
147 (5.8) |
163 (6.4) |
172 (6.8) |
118 (4.6) |
80 (3.1) |
1,264 (49.8) |
Average rainy days | 11.4 | 8.2 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 19.1 | 25.6 | 27.4 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.2 | 18.5 | 14.5 | 219.9 |
Source: Meteoblue [10] (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) |
Batan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. [11] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 [3] | 2010 [12] | |||||
060404001 | Ambolong | 6.9% | 2,302 | 2,047 | 1.18% | |
060404002 | Angas | 4.7% | 1,577 | 1,456 | 0.80% | |
060404003 | Bay-ang | 6.3% | 2,120 | 2,096 | 0.11% | |
060404005 | Cabugao | 7.2% | 2,408 | 1,948 | 2.14% | |
060404004 | Caiyang | 2.8% | 941 | 832 | 1.24% | |
060404006 | Camaligan | 8.4% | 2,821 | 2,616 | 0.76% | |
060404007 | Camanci | 7.8% | 2,628 | 2,544 | 0.33% | |
060404008 | Ipil | 1.4% | 484 | 504 | −0.40% | |
060404009 | Lalab | 8.9% | 2,990 | 2,820 | 0.59% | |
060404010 | Lupit | 4.7% | 1,562 | 1,593 | −0.20% | |
060404011 | Magpag-ong | 4.1% | 1,359 | 1,432 | −0.52% | |
060404012 | Magubahay | 1.6% | 550 | 596 | −0.80% | |
060404013 | Mambuquiao | 4.3% | 1,442 | 1,418 | 0.17% | |
060404014 | Man-up | 2.9% | 972 | 911 | 0.65% | |
060404015 | Mandong | 5.1% | 1,701 | 1,525 | 1.10% | |
060404016 | Napti | 3.3% | 1,120 | 1,011 | 1.03% | |
060404017 | Palay | 4.1% | 1,371 | 1,453 | −0.58% | |
060404018 | Poblacion | 4.8% | 1,611 | 1,547 | 0.41% | |
060404019 | Songcolan | 3.5% | 1,160 | 1,122 | 0.33% | |
060404020 | Tabon | 2.7% | 913 | 841 | 0.82% | |
Total | 33,484 | 30,312 | 1.00% |
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1903 | 14,315 | — |
1939 | 11,966 | −0.50% |
1948 | 14,714 | +2.32% |
1960 | 17,466 | +1.44% |
1970 | 20,025 | +1.37% |
1975 | 21,248 | +1.20% |
1980 | 23,393 | +1.94% |
1990 | 25,710 | +0.95% |
1995 | 26,415 | +0.51% |
2000 | 27,889 | +1.17% |
2007 | 29,243 | +0.66% |
2010 | 30,312 | +1.32% |
2015 | 32,032 | +1.06% |
2020 | 33,484 | +0.88% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [13] [12] [14] [15] |
In the 2020 census, Batan had a population of 33,484. [3] The population density was 420 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,100/sq mi).
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on
Phabricator and on
MediaWiki.org. |
As of the May 2022 Philippine National and Local Elections, with 23,831 registered voters, [24] Batan's local government unit is led by:
• Mayor - Mike Ramos (NUP)
• Vice Mayor - Bodjyk Demeterio (LAKAS)
The members of the Sangguniang Bayan (Councilors) of the Lone District Batan are:
1. William Bautista Jr. (LAKAS)
2. Dr. Rina Ghaga Sarceno (NUP)
3. Nilo Bong Penalba (NUP)
4. Kap Nonong Jacinto (NUP)
5. Joy Ramos (LAKAS)
6. Adam Mamay (NUP)
7. Liezl Panado (LAKAS)
8. Davdav Sucgang (PDPLBN)
Batan still has pristine beaches, abundant marine life, seafood (Batan is known for its crabs, lobsters, and shrimps), coconut products, grain produce, root crops, fruits, and large forests. If you're lucky, you can find or dig local edible clams called 'kagaykay' that can be found along Batan's shorelines especially in Brgy. Songcolan, Brgy. Mandong, Brgy. Napti, and Brgy. Mambuquiao. [5]
Batan is also known for a special puto cake or steamed rice cake in several different flavors such as cheese and buko. It is a filling and ideal snack because it is about 6-8 inches in diameter, big enough to fill the stomachs of a small group. An advanced reservation is needed to taste this local delicacy that is unique to Brgy. Mandong in Batan. [26]
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