Laua-an
Laua-an, officially the Municipality of Laua-an (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Laua-an; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Laua-an; Tagalog: Bayan ng Laua-an), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,580 people. Making it 12th most populous municipality in the province of Antique. Laua-an celebrates its Pahinis Festival every January.
Laua-an | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Laua-an | |
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Map of Antique with Laua-an highlighted | |
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Laua-an Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°08′35″N 122°02′30″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Antique |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | January 1, 1915 |
| Barangays | 40 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Francisco G. Baladjay Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Joean B. Samillano |
| • Representative | Loren Legarda |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 19,526 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 100.72 km2 (38.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Highest elevation (Mount Dumara) | 1,287 m (4,222 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 26,580 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,674 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 21.91 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 112.2 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 253.6 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 83.88 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 47.27 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5705 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Hiligaynon Tagalog |
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