Tibiao

Tibiao
Municipality
Municipality of Tibiao
Tibiao Rice Terraces
Tibiao Rice Terraces
Flag of Tibiao
Flag
Map of Antique with Tibiao highlighted
Map of Antique with Tibiao highlighted
Interactive map of Tibiao
Tibiao is located in Philippines
Tibiao
Tibiao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°17′21″N 122°02′03″E / 11.2892°N 122.0342°E / 11.2892; 122.0342
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceAntique
District Lone district
Barangays21 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorKlemens G. Bandoja
 • Vice MayorJimmy D. Barrientos
 • RepresentativeAnthony Agapito B. Legarda
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Gil B. Bandoja
  • Cheng M. Modesto
  • Lucas F. Bandoja Jr.
  • Amador M. Cumla
  • Randy G. Buenafe
  • Fred F. Eraga
  • Pelver Y. Medina
  • Xz G. Lim
 • Electorate18,305 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
177.42 km2 (68.50 sq mi)
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Highest elevation
(Mount Banderahan)
590 m (1,940 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
29,608
 • Density166.88/km2 (432.22/sq mi)
 • Households
6,925
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
19.76
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 173.8 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 444.2 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 55.69 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 106.4 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAntique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5707
PSGC
060617000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesKaray-a
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Websitetibiaoantique.gov.ph

Tibiao, officially the Municipality of Tibiao (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Tibiao; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Tibiao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tibiao), is a municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 29,608 people.

Geography

Tibiao is located 75 kilometres (47 mi) from the provincial capital of Antique, San Jose de Buenavista.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 177.42 square kilometres (68.50 sq mi)  constituting 6.50% of the 2,729.17-square-kilometre- (1,053.74 sq mi) total area of Antique.

Seco Island, over 21 nautical miles offshore, is a 1.5 km sandbar visited by tourists.

Climate

Climate data for Tibiao, Antique
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 64
(2.5)		 44
(1.7)		 58
(2.3)		 83
(3.3)		 204
(8.0)		 304
(12.0)		 334
(13.1)		 291
(11.5)		 310
(12.2)		 281
(11.1)		 172
(6.8)		 97
(3.8)		 2,242
(88.3)
Average rainy days 12.5 8.9 11.3 14.1 24.2 28.0 29.6 28.2 28.1 28.1 20.2 15.2 248.4
Source: Meteoblue

Barangays

Tibiao is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 2010
060617001 Alegre (Lawihaw) 0.9% 280 268 ▴ 0.30%
060617002 Amar (Sangyadan) 3.5% 1,025 857 ▴ 1.25%
060617003 Bandoja (Lupa-an) 2.1% 618 627 ▾ −0.10%
060617004 Castillo (Igtonarum) 0.6% 182 152 ▴ 1.25%
060617005 Esparagoza (Ungyon) 1.4% 414 507 ▾ −1.39%
060617006 Importante (Balantian) 4.5% 1,322 1,086 ▴ 1.37%
060617007 La Paz (Langawon) 4.4% 1,316 1,258 ▴ 0.31%
060617008 Malabor (Burok Burok) 12.2% 3,602 2,739 ▴ 1.91%
060617009 Martinez (Lamnugan) 6.4% 1,896 1,891 ▴ 0.02%
060617010 Natividad (Kulangi) 3.1% 921 718 ▴ 1.74%
060617011 Pitac (San Dionisio) 4.1% 1,228 1,264 ▾ −0.20%
060617012 Poblacion 13.0% 3,850 3,624 ▴ 0.42%
060617013 Salazar (Mamara/Hinonghinong) 2.0% 585 567 ▴ 0.22%
060617014 San Francisco Norte (Tumangtang) 5.7% 1,690 1,519 ▴ 0.74%
060617015 San Francisco Sur (Butarog) 6.0% 1,776 1,537 ▴ 1.00%
060617016 San Isidro (Gingay) 3.8% 1,126 1,075 ▴ 0.32%
060617017 Santa Ana (Payatpat) 2.0% 598 593 ▴ 0.06%
060617018 Santa Justa (Kubay) 4.6% 1,365 1,351 ▴ 0.07%
060617019 Santo Rosario (Karapunan) 3.6% 1,061 1,042 ▴ 0.12%
060617020 Tigbaboy 1.3% 379 336 ▴ 0.84%
060617021 Tuno 5.1% 1,514 1,502 ▴ 0.06%
Total 29,608 24,513 ▴ 1.31%

Demographics

Population census of Tibiao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 7,482—    
1918 8,989+1.23%
1939 10,830+0.89%
1948 13,321+2.33%
1960 11,879−0.95%
1970 14,280+1.86%
1975 15,935+2.22%
1980 17,200+1.54%
1990 20,192+1.62%
1995 19,628−0.53%
2000 21,772+2.25%
2007 23,228+0.90%
2010 24,513+1.98%
2015 26,748+1.68%
2020 28,703+1.50%
2024 29,608+0.75%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, Tibiao had a population of 29,608 people. The population density was 170 inhabitants per square kilometre (440/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Tibiao (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
53.20
2003
40.70
2006
31.70
2009
49.57
2012
22.18
2015
20.92
2018
20.70
2021
31.27
2023
19.76

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Tourism

Tibiao is dubbed the Eco-Adventure Capital of Panay Island. It offers various adventure activities such as trekking to Bugtong Bato Fall, kayaking and river tubing in Tibiao River, and cultural immersion tour to Antique Rice Terraces. The Antique Rice Terraces is a recently rediscovered heritage attraction in the town of San Remigios. The rice terraces covers 600 hectares and it is preserved by the Iraynon Bukidnon, an indigenous group in Barangay General Fullon.

Education

The Tibiao 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

  • Amar Elementary School
  • Apfemtava "Igputoy" Satellite School Annex of Tuno
  • Bandoja Primary School
  • Esparagoza Elementary School
  • Importante Elementary School
  • Malabor Baptist Christian Academy
  • Malabor Elementary School
  • Maranatha Chistian Academy
  • Martinez Elementary School
  • Nonghinong Elementary School
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Tibiao Parochial School
  • Pitac Elementary School
  • San Francisco Norte Elementary School
  • San Francisco Sur Elementary School
  • San Isidro Primary School
  • St. Nicholas Learning Center
  • Sta. Justa Elementary School
  • Sto. Rosario Elementary School
  • Tibiao Central School
  • Tigbaboy Primary School
  • Tuno Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • La Paz Integrated School
  • St. Nicholas Parish Institute
  • Sta. Justa National High School
  • Tario Lim National Memorial High School
  • Treynald Tom Sy Academy
  • University of Antique (Junior and Senior High School)

Higher educational institution

Notable personalities

References

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