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 | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Barbaza | |
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Map of Antique with Barbaza highlighted | |
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Barbaza Location in the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°11′46″N 122°02′20″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Antique |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 39 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Gerry C. Necor |
| • Vice Mayor | Artchebal P. Untal |
| • Representative | Loren Legarda |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 15,881 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 154.36 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) | |
| • Total | 23,359 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,034 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 19.88 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 114.2 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 201.2 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 104.6 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 86.03 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5706 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Karay-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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