Panitan

Panitan
Ipiong
Municipality
Municipality of Panitan
Panitan Plaza and Saint Lawrence the Deacon Parish Church
Panitan Plaza and Saint Lawrence the Deacon Parish Church
Flag of Panitan
Flag
Map of Capiz with Panitan highlighted
Map of Capiz with Panitan highlighted
Interactive map of Panitan
Panitan is located in Philippines
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Panitan
Panitan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°27′50″N 122°46′10″E / 11.4639°N 122.7694°E / 11.4639; 122.7694
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceCapiz
District 1st district
Founded1621
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorKatherine D. Dequiña-Belo (1Capiz)
 • Vice MayorAudie L. Advincula (1Capiz)
 • RepresentativeIvan Howard A. Guintu (IND)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Roger C. Delay
  • Ray D. Derramas
  • Agnes D. Buday
  • Carmelo A. Duran
  • Rodriguez T. Dadivas, Jr.
  • Marites B. Versoza
  • Joelito D. Denosta
  • Mark Anthony A. Calinao
 • Electorate28,181 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
89.88 km2 (34.70 sq mi)
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Highest elevation
338 m (1,109 ft)
Lowest elevation
−1 m (−3.3 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
44,246
 • Density492.3/km2 (1,275/sq mi)
 • Households
10,868
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
10.78
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 183.3 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 274.4 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 65.74 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 33 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5815
PSGC
061910000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesCapisnon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog

Panitan, officially the Municipality of Panitan (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Panitan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Panitan), is a municipality in the Province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 44,246 people.

Etymology

Panitan was formerly known as Ipiong or Ypiong before Spanish contact. One local account says the name Panitan came from the act of peeling tree bark for firewood, which early settlers described with the word "panit", meaning "to peel". Another explanation links the name to a local fish called apnit. Phrases referring to the fish were gradually shortened and altered in Spanish records, which led to the form Panitan.

Geography

Panitan is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Roxas City.

Barangays

Panitan is politically subdivided into 26 Barangays.  Each barangay consists of Puroks and some have Sitios.

  • Agbabadiang
  • Agkilo
  • Agloway
  • Ambilay
  • Bahit
  • Balatucan
  • Banga-an
  • Cabugao
  • Cabangahan
  • Cadio
  • Cala-an
  • Capagao
  • Cogon
  • Conciencia
  • Enseñagan
  • Intampilan
  • Pasugue
  • Poblacion Ilawod
  • Poblacion Ilaya
  • Quios
  • Salocon
  • Tabuc Norte
  • Tabuc Sur
  • Timpas
  • Tincupon
  • Tinigban

Climate

Climate data for Panitan, 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

In the 2024 census, the population of Panitan was 44,246 people, with a density of 490 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,300 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Panitan (%)

10
20
30
40
50
2000
49.62
2003
34.78
2006
28.00
2009
22.05
2012
29.65
2015
17.94
2018
4.80
2021
10.92
2023
10.78

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Education

The Panit-an 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 in the Municipality of Panitan
  • Agbabadiang Primary School
  • Agloway Elementary School
  • Agustin A. Almalbis MS
  • Ambilay Elementary School
  • Bahit Elementary School
  • Banga-an Elementary School
  • Cabangahan Elementary School
  • Cabugao Elementary School
  • Capagao Elementary School
  • Catmon Elementary School
  • Cogon Elementary School
  • Conciencia Elementary School
  • Daile's Franciscan Learning Institute
  • Dr. Salvador Dellota Elementary School
  • Jesus Gonzalo Albana Elementary School
  • Maluboglubog Elementary School
  • Panit-an Elementary School
  • Pasugue Elementary School
  • Quios Primary School
  • Read and Write Pre-School and Tutorial Center
  • Salocon Elementary School
  • Sunshine School
  • Tabuc Norte Elementary School
  • Tincupon Elementary School
Secondary schools
  • Antonio Belo Memorial Integrated School
  • Celestino D. Diaz Integrated School
  • Felixberto Dicon Dorado Sr. Integrated School
  • Leodegario D. Deocampo Sr. National High School
  • Panitan National High School
  • Tinigban Integrated School

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Panitan | (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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  7. ↑ "Panitan: 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.
  13. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  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 19, 2025.