Hamtic

Hamtic
Antiqué, Antique
Municipality
Municipality of Hamtic
Hamtic Cemetery Chapel
Hamtic Cemetery Chapel
Flag of Hamtic
Flag
Etymology: Fire ant
Interactive map of Hamtic
Hamtic is located in Philippines
Hamtic
Hamtic
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°42′N 121°59′E / 10.7°N 121.98°E / 10.7; 121.98
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceAntique
District Lone district
CharteredJanuary 20, 1954
Barangays47 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJulius D. Pacificador
 • Vice MayorJulius Ronald L. Pacificador
 • RepresentativeAntonio Legarda Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Gil M. Checa
  • Lot C. Bulac Jr.
  • Evangeline S. Pacete
  • Celestino A. Peroy
  • Joker Alberto D. Pacificador
  • Edmand O. Sumaculub
  • Jose N. Javier
  • Edsel V. Kasilag
 • Electorate31,375 voters (2025)
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
 (2024 census)
 • Total
54,455
 • Density481.77/km2 (1,247.8/sq mi)
 • Households
12,419
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
16.13
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 210.7 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 619.5 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 107.2 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 159.4 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAntique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5715
PSGC
060608000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesKaray-a
Ati
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Websitehamtic.gov.ph

Hamtic, officially the Municipality of Hamtic (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Hamtic; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Hamtic; Tagalog: Bayan ng Hamtic), is a municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 54,455 people.

It is a quiet town known for its history, natural beauty, and well-kept heritage sites. Hamtic possesses beaches, green landscapes, and local food made with fresh seafood and tropical produce.

Etymology

Hantik was named after the humming big black ants that produce the sound "tik" when they bite.

History

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 1818 Spanish census then recorded 2,504 native families in the area, living in harmony with 12 Spanish-Filipino families.: 329 

Hamtic was created from portions of San Jose de Buenavista, through Executive Order No. 3 signed by President Ramon Magsaysay on January 5, 1954.

Geography

Hamtic is 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) from the provincial capital, San Jose de Buenavista.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 113.03 square kilometres (43.64 sq mi)  constituting 4.14% of the 2,729.17-square-kilometre- (1,053.74 sq mi) total area of Antique.

Barangays

Hamtic is politically subdivided into 47 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 2010
060608001 Apdo 1.5% 818 798 ▴ 0.17%
060608002 Asluman 4.2% 2,296 2,041 ▴ 0.82%
060608003 Banawon 2.0% 1,069 1,043 ▴ 0.17%
060608005 Bia-an 2.0% 1,089 1,087 ▴ 0.01%
060608006 Bongbongan I-II 1.4% 764 790 ▾ −0.23%
060608008 Bongbongan III 0.9% 475 425 ▴ 0.77%
060608009 Botbot 0.8% 449 392 ▴ 0.94%
060608010 Budbudan 2.0% 1,076 873 ▴ 1.45%
060608011 Buhang 4.0% 2,159 1,960 ▴ 0.67%
060608012 Calacja I 1.6% 878 827 ▴ 0.41%
060608013 Calacja II 1.7% 904 873 ▴ 0.24%
060608014 Calala 1.5% 802 769 ▴ 0.29%
060608015 Cantulan 0.3% 180 194 ▾ −0.52%
060608016 Caridad 3.8% 2,043 1,940 ▴ 0.36%
060608017 Caromangay 1.2% 627 622 ▴ 0.06%
060608018 Casalngan 1.1% 613 589 ▴ 0.28%
060608019 Dangcalan 0.7% 398 348 ▴ 0.93%
060608020 Del Pilar 0.5% 277 326 ▾ −1.12%
060608021 Fabrica 1.3% 688 678 ▴ 0.10%
060608022 Funda 4.2% 2,298 2,141 ▴ 0.49%
060608023 General Fullon (Tina) 1.3% 703 672 ▴ 0.31%
060608030 Gov. Evelio B. Javier (Lanag) 3.4% 1,844 1,694 ▴ 0.59%
060608024 Guintas 4.2% 2,264 2,165 ▴ 0.31%
060608025 Igbical 1.1% 618 583 ▴ 0.40%
060608026 Igbucagay 1.0% 561 491 ▴ 0.92%
060608027 Inabasan 1.4% 787 762 ▴ 0.22%
060608028 Ingwan-Batangan 1.8% 989 964 ▴ 0.18%
060608029 La Paz 3.7% 2,000 1,791 ▴ 0.77%
060608031 Linaban 2.8% 1,538 1,414 ▴ 0.58%
060608033 Malandog 3.6% 1,959 1,941 ▴ 0.06%
060608034 Mapatag 3.6% 1,979 1,799 ▴ 0.66%
060608035 Masanag 1.5% 800 716 ▴ 0.77%
060608036 Nalihawan 0.5% 276 307 ▾ −0.73%
060608037 Pamandayan (Botbot) 0.3% 172 152 ▴ 0.86%
060608038 Pasu-Jungao 0.3% 151 157 ▾ −0.27%
060608039 Piape I 2.6% 1,442 1,331 ▴ 0.55%
060608040 Piape II 1.1% 612 608 ▴ 0.05%
060608041 Piape III 2.0% 1,101 1,411 ▾ −1.70%
060608042 Pili 1, 2, 3 0.6% 337 336 ▴ 0.02%
060608045 Poblacion 1 1.8% 964 953 ▴ 0.08%
060608046 Poblacion 2 1.6% 887 862 ▴ 0.20%
060608047 Poblacion 3 1.2% 658 607 ▴ 0.56%
060608048 Poblacion 4 1.9% 1,020 1,011 ▴ 0.06%
060608049 Poblacion 5 3.1% 1,680 1,590 ▴ 0.38%
060608050 Pu-ao 1.9% 1,040 980 ▴ 0.41%
060608051 Suloc 0.2% 117 115 ▴ 0.12%
060608053 Villavert-Jimenez 4.0% 2,190 1,855 ▴ 1.15%
Total 54,455 45,983 ▴ 1.17%

Climate

Climate data for Hamtic, Antique
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19
(0.7)		 17
(0.7)		 26
(1.0)		 37
(1.5)		 119
(4.7)		 191
(7.5)		 258
(10.2)		 260
(10.2)		 248
(9.8)		 196
(7.7)		 97
(3.8)		 39
(1.5)		 1,507
(59.3)
Average rainy days 7.2 5.2 8.3 11.9 22.3 26.5 28.3 28.2 27.3 26.4 18.7 11.8 222.1
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

Hamtic Municipal Hall
Population census of Hamtic
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 18,534—    
1970 22,987+2.17%
1975 24,967+1.67%
1980 28,526+2.70%
1990 34,394+1.89%
1995 36,167+0.95%
2000 38,230+1.20%
2007 42,375+1.43%
2010 45,983+3.02%
2015 48,592+1.06%
2020 52,685+1.72%
2024 54,455+0.80%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, Hamtic had a population of 54,455 people. The population density was 480 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,200/sq mi).

Languages

The people of Hamtic speak Hamtikanon, a unique town dialect followed by Kinaray-a, the main dialect of the province. Hiligaynon is also widely spoken in the municipality and it is understood by the residents.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Hamtic (%)

10
20
30
40
50
2000
43.52
2003
34.06
2006
30.60
2009
38.48
2012
15.52
2015
20.82
2018
18.45
2021
18.55
2023
16.13

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are the:

Primary and elementary schools

Fabrica Elementary School
  • Alberto Siasat Elementary School (Casalngan Elementary School)
  • Apdo Elementary School
  • Asluman Elementary School
  • Bia-an Elementary School
  • Bongbongan Elementary School
  • Botbot Elementary School
  • Bongbongan I-II Elementary School
  • Budbudan Elementary School
  • Buhang Elementary School
  • Buhang Elementary School (Annex)
  • Calacja II Elementary School
  • Calala Elementary School
  • Cantulan Elementary School
  • Del Pilar Elementary School
  • Fabrica Elementary School
  • Guintas Elementary School
  • Hamtic Central School
  • Hon. Francisco Zabala Memorial Elementary School
  • Igbical Elementary School
  • Igbucagay Elementary School
  • Ingwan-Batangan Elementary School
  • Iraya Elementary School
  • La Paz Elementary School
  • Lanag Elementary School
  • Linaban Elementary School
  • M. Buyco Elementary School
  • Malandog Elementary School
  • Mapatag Elementary School
  • Masanag Elementary School
  • Melanio Velasco Elementary School (Caromangay Elementary School)
  • Mercedes Villavert Velasco Elementary School
  • Miacton Elementary School
  • Moscoso-Rios Central School
  • Piapi Elementary School
  • Piape III Elementary School
  • Pili Elementary School
  • Pu-ao Elementary School
  • Severo Osunero Elementary School
  • Sta. Monica Kinder School
  • Sto Niño De Guinsang-an Kinder School
  • Tina Elementary School
  • Tubeza-Marcaliñas Elementary School
  • Villavert Memorial Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Buhang National High School
  • Gen. Leandro Fullon National High School
  • Gov. Julio V. Macuja Memorial Comprehensive High School
  • Governor Julian Fullon Pacificador National School
  • Guintas National High School
  • Moscoso-Rios National High School

Notable personalities

References

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