Alimodian
Alimodian, officially the Municipality of Alimodian (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Alimodian; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Alimodian; Tagalog: Bayan ng Alimodian), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,722 people.
Alimodian | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Alimodian | |
Alimodian Roman Catholic Church | |
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Flag Flag (government) | |
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| Motto: Truth Always Prevails | |
Map of Iloilo with Alimodian highlighted | |
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Alimodian Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°49′10″N 122°25′56″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Iloilo |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1754 |
| Barangays | 51 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Ian Kenneth A. Alfeche |
| • Vice Mayor | Geefre A. Alonsabe |
| • Representative | Michael B. Gorriceta |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 25,571 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 144.82 km2 (55.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 291 m (955 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 39,722 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| • Households | 9,276 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 23.72 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 149.1 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 283.9 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 123.2 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 66.95 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Iloilo 1 Electric Cooperative (ILECO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5028 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Nicknamed as the Banana Capital of Western Visayas, it produces not only the most harvest in Western Visayas but also the sweetest banana in the region. The town also boasts of producing maize, mangoes, root crops, sweet potatoes, legumes, bamboo, coconuts, as well as high yielding crops such as carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and strawberries thus the nickname Strawberry Capital of Iloilo as they produce substantial amount of strawberries in their strawberry farms.