Guimbal
Guimbal, officially the Municipality of Guimbal (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Guimbal; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Guimbal; Tagalog: Bayan ng Guimbal), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,022 people.
Guimbal | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Guimbal | |
Guimbal Church of the St. Nicolas of Tolentino Parish | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: "The Town of the Rising Sun & Sons" | |
Map of Iloilo with Guimbal highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Guimbal Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°40′N 122°19′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Iloilo |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | 1703 |
| Barangays | 33 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Jennifer G. Colada |
| • Vice Mayor | Mary Ann S. Lujao |
| • Representative | Janette L. Garin |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 24,008 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.61 km2 (17.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,270 m (4,170 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 35,022 |
| • Density | 790/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,887 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 11.46 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 126.6 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 383.7 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 85.74 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 45.77 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Iloilo 1 Electric Cooperative (ILECO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5022 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Hiligaynon Tagalog |
With a 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) shoreline facing the blue waters of Panay Gulf, it has attracted tourists from different places because of its scenic beaches and inland resorts.
Guimbal produces mango in Iloilo as well as other seasonal fruits. Farming and fishing are among the main sources of livelihood of its people.
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