Barbaza

Barbaza, officially the Municipality of Barbaza (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Barbaza; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Barbaza; Tagalog: Bayan ng Barbaza), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,359 people.

Barbaza
Municipality
Municipality of Barbaza
Map of Antique with Barbaza highlighted
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Barbaza
Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°11′46″N 122°02′20″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceAntique
District Lone district
Barangays39 (see Barangays)
Government
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorGerry C. Necor
  Vice MayorArtchebal P. Untal
  RepresentativeLoren Legarda
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate15,881 voters (2022)
Area
  Total154.36 km2 (59.60 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Highest elevation
(Mount Nangtud)
2,074 m (6,804 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)
  Total23,359
  Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
  Households
6,034
Economy
  Income class4th municipal income class
  Poverty incidence
19.88
% (2018)
  Revenue114.2 million (2020)
  Assets201.2 million (2020)
  Expenditure104.6 million (2020)
  Liabilities86.03 million (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityAntique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5706
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)36
Native languagesKaray-a
Hiligaynon
Tagalog

Major sources of income of the people are derived from agriculture, fishing, trade and commerce, employment and remittances from abroad. About 94% of the total population have access to potable water. Five health centers serve 39 barangays. There is a 10-bed capacity government hospital staffed by 27 health personnel.

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