Oton

Oton
Oton
Municipality
	Municipality of Oton
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	Nickname(s): Second oldest Spanish settlement in the Philippines
	Motto(s): Banwang Panganay of Western Visayas
	Map of Iloilo with Oton highlighted
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	Oton Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 10°41′35″N 122°28′25″E / 10.69306°N 122.47361°ECoordinates: 10°41′35″N 122°28′25″E / 10.69306°N 122.47361°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Western Visayas
Province	Iloilo
District	1st district
Founded	1566
Chartered	May 3, 1572
Barangays	37 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Carina V. Flores
• Vice Mayor	Vicente B. Flores Jr.
• Representative	Janette L. Garin
• Municipal Council	show Members
• Electorate	50,568 voters (2019)
Area
• Total	86.44 km2 (33.37 sq mi)
Elevation	15 m (49 ft)
Highest elevation	147 m (482 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	98,509
• Density	1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
• Households	20,203
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	15.28% (2015)
• Revenue	₱184,113,453.06 (2016)
Service provider
• Electricity	Iloilo 1 Electric Cooperative (ILECO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	5020
PSGC	063034000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)33
Climate type	tropical climate
Native languages	Kinaray-a; Hiligaynon; Tagalog
Website	www.oton.gov.ph

Oton, officially the Municipality of Oton (locally [ɔˈtɔn]; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Oton, Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Oton, Tagalog: Bayan ng Oton), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 98,509 people. ^[3]

Oton is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) west from Iloilo City. The town is a part of Metro Iloilo-Guimaras which encompasses the whole island province of Guimaras with its municipalities, the Iloilo City, and the Iloilo provincial towns of Leganes, San Miguel, Santa Barbara, and Cabatuan.

History[]

Old Oton cathedral, destroyed in the 1948 earthquake (1901).

Oton was settled by primitive Malays. A gold mask was discovered from that period. There was a mention of Oton in Yuan Dynasty records in the 1300s when Oton was called in Hokkien Chinese: 啞陳; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: A-tân.^[5]The Spanish arrived in middle of 16th century and made Oton as Capital of Panay, Negros, Capiz, Antique, and Romblon.^[6] From Oton as capital, Spanish missionaries spread the Catholic church in neighboring settlements such as Jaro, Iloilo, Tigbauan, Cordova, Alimodian, Igbaras, Tubungan, Camando, Damilisan, and Tiolas. New agricultural products from the Manila galleon trade arrived in Oton where a number of ships arriving from Cebu were stationed and then moved to Manila. Because Oton was difficult to defend from pirate attacks, Spanish colonial authorities decided to move the capital to few kilometers away in Iloilo by 1600.^[7]

Barangays[]

Oton is politically subdivided into 37 barangays. ^[8]

Abilay Norte
Abilay Sur
Alegre
Batuan Ilaud
Batuan Ilaya
Bita Norte
Bita Sur
Botong
Buray
Cabanbanan
Cabolo-an Norte
Cabolo-an Sur
Cadinglian
Cagbang
Calam-isan
Galang
Lambuyao
Mambog
Pakiad
Poblacion East
Poblacion North
Poblacion South
Poblacion West
Pulo Maestra Vita
Rizal
Salngan
Sambaludan
San Antonio
San Nicolas
Santa Clara
Santa Monica
Santa Rita
Tagbac Norte
Tagbac Sur
Trapiche
Tuburan
Turog-Turog

Climate[]

hideClimate data for Oton, Iloilo
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	30 (86)	31 (88)	32 (90)	34 (93)	32 (90)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (87)
Average low °C (°F)	21 (70)	21 (70)	22 (72)	23 (73)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	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 ^[9]

Demographics[]

Population census of Oton
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	14,464	—
1918	15,396	+0.42%
1939	20,577	+1.39%
1948	21,306	+0.39%
1960	27,246	+2.07%
1970	32,862	+1.89%
1975	36,566	+2.17%
1980	41,044	+2.34%
1990	52,125	+2.42%
1995	56,821	+1.63%
2000	65,374	+3.05%
2007	77,621	+2.40%
2010	82,572	+2.28%
2015	89,115	+1.46%
2020	98,509	+1.99%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority ^[10] ^[11] ^[12]^[13]

In the 2020 census, the population of Oton, Iloilo, was 98,509 people, ^[3] with a density of 1,100 inhabitants per square kilometre or 2,800 inhabitants per square mile.

Kinaray-a is the main speech of the people in Oton. Hiligaynon is spoken as a secondary language.

Economy[]

Poverty Incidence of Oton

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]^[19]

The economy of Oton is fueled by growing number of real estates and geographic advantage due to its proximity to Iloilo. Due to increasing demand of retail, Gaisano Oton and Puregold Oton were built. The Iloilo Provincial Agricultural Statistics reported rice production and fruits are among top economic drivers. It has a number of hotels, resorts, and restaurants.

References[]

^ Municipality of Oton | (DILG)
^ "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.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ Reading Song and Ming Records on the Precolonial History of the Philippines By Wang Zhenping Page 256.
^ http://vicilongo.weebly.com/iloilo-history-part-2.html
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-09. Retrieved 2014-09-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Province: Iloilo". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
^ "Oton: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
^ "Province of Iloilo". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

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[1] Municipality of Oton | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "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.

[PSA20–06-3] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[4] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[5] Reading Song and Ming Records on the Precolonial History of the Philippines By Wang Zhenping Page 256.

[6] ttp://vicilongo.weebly.com/iloilo-history-part-2.html

[7] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-09. Retrieved 2014-09-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[nscb-area-8] "Province: Iloilo". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[met_norms-9] "Oton: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 3 May 2020.

[PSA15–06-10] Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–06-11] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-06-12] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.

[LWUA-PopulationData-13] "Province of Iloilo". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[14] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.

[15] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[16] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[17] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[18] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[19] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

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