Hamtic
Hamtic, officially the Municipality of Hamtic (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Hamtic; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Hamtic; Tagalog: Bayan ng Hamtic), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,685 people. Making it third most populous municipality in the province of Antique.
Hamtic
Antiqué, Antique | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Hamtic | |
Hamtic Cemetery Chapel | |
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Flag | |
| Etymology: Fire ant | |
Map of Antique with Hamtic highlighted | |
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Hamtic Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°42′N 121°59′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Antique |
| District | Lone district |
| Chartered | January 20, 1954 |
| Barangays | 47 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Julius D. Pacificador |
| • Vice Mayor | Julius Ronald L. Pacificador |
| • Representative | Antonio Legarda Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 30,483 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 113.03 km2 (43.64 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation (Mount Junes) | 542 m (1,778 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 52,685 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,419 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 18.45 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 158.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 424.2 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 152.9 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 180.2 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5715 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Ati Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Hamtic was formerly named Antique, after which the province was named. It is the oldest town and the first capital of the province before it was transferred to San Jose de Buenavista in 1802. The town speaks Hiligaynon (the regional language), and Hamtikanon, a unique town dialect of Karay-a (the lingua franca of Antique province).
"Hantik" was named after the humming big black ants that produce the sound "tik" when they bite.