Ivisan

Ivisan
Municipality
Municipality of Ivisan
A house in Ivisan
A house in Ivisan
Flag of Ivisan
Flag
Map of Capiz with Ivisan highlighted
Map of Capiz with Ivisan highlighted
Interactive map of Ivisan
Ivisan is located in Philippines
Ivisan
Ivisan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°31′18″N 122°41′27″E / 11.52167°N 122.69083°E / 11.52167; 122.69083
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceCapiz
District 2nd district
Barangays15 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorFelipe Neri N. Yap (1Capiz)
 • Vice MayorJose Romeo U. Yap (1Capiz)
 • RepresentativeJane T. Castro (Lakas)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Romulo T. Loberes, Jr.
  • Bonifacio B. Ugas
  • Brian Blaise B. Apruebo
  • Alfonso O. Villar, Jr.
  • Benedick V. Billones
  • Bito O. Delos Santos, Sr.
  • Catherine A. San Antonio
  • Joebert D. Alcazaren
 • Electorate21,770 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
54.2 km2 (20.9 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Highest elevation
390 m (1,280 ft)
Lowest elevation
−1 m (−3.3 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
32,853
 • Density606/km2 (1,570/sq mi)
 • Households
7,794
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
12.42
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 150.2 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 369.3 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 63.91 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 59.89 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5805
PSGC
061905000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesCapisnon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Websitelguivisan.gov.ph

Ivisan, officially the Municipality of Ivisan (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Ivisan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Ivisan), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,853 people.

Geography

Ivisan is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from the provincial capital, Roxas City.

Barangays

Ivisan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.  Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Agmalobo
  • Agustin Navarra (Agumang - ang)
  • Balaring
  • Basiao
  • Cabugao
  • Cudian
  • Ilaya-Ivisan (Yabton)
  • Malocloc Norte
  • Malocloc Sur (Mahayag)
  • Matnog
  • Mianay
  • Ondoy
  • Poblacion Norte
  • Poblacion Sur
  • Santa Cruz

Climate

Climate data for Ivisan, Capiz
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 27
(81)		 29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 61
(2.4)		 39
(1.5)		 46
(1.8)		 48
(1.9)		 90
(3.5)		 144
(5.7)		 152
(6.0)		 145
(5.7)		 163
(6.4)		 160
(6.3)		 120
(4.7)		 90
(3.5)		 1,258
(49.4)
Average rainy days 12.3 9.0 9.9 10.0 18.5 25.0 27.4 26.0 25.9 24.9 17.9 14.2 221
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Ivisan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 4,606—    
1918 4,418−0.28%
1939 6,369+1.76%
1948 7,678+2.10%
1960 10,627+2.75%
1970 13,593+2.49%
1975 15,374+2.50%
1980 17,414+2.52%
1990 21,510+2.14%
1995 22,720+1.03%
2000 24,256+1.41%
2007 25,882+0.90%
2010 26,763+1.23%
2015 29,055+1.58%
2020 31,278+1.56%
2024 32,853+1.19%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Ivisan was 32,853 people, with a density of 610 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,600 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Ivisan (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
51.11
2003
34.09
2006
28.00
2009
20.23
2012
31.65
2015
18.72
2018
6.36
2021
15.83
2023
12.42

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Education

The Ivisan Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools
  • Agpalo Tutorial Center
  • Agustin P. Navarra Elemenatary School
  • Almon Primary School
  • Balaring Elemenatary School
  • BASIAO Elemenatary School
  • Cabugao Elemenatary School
  • Cudian Elemenatary School
  • Catalino Andrada Memorial School
  • Fundamental Baptist Learning Center
  • Ivisan Elemenatary School
  • Juan S. Jarencio Elemenatary School
  • Mahayag Elementary School
  • Malocloc Elemenatary School
  • Panfilo Mendoza Elemenatary School
  • PedAcademy Learning Center
  • Purificacion A. Alagban Elemenatary School
  • Tigis Primary School
  • Victor A. Umiten Elemenatary School
Secondary schools
  • Basiao National High School
  • Ivisan National High School
  • St. Vincent College of Business and Accountancy

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Ivisan | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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  6. ↑ "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Ivisan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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  11. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ↑ "Province of Capiz". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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  14. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  22. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  23. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2025.