Barotac Nuevo | |
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| Municipality of Barotac Nuevo | |
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| Nickname(s): Football Capital of the Philippines | |
) Map of Iloilo with Barotac Nuevo highlighted | |
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.svg.gif'))  Barotac Nuevo Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°54′N 122°42′E / 10.9°N 122.7°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| District | 4th District |
| Barangays | 29 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Bryant Paul Q. Biron |
| • Vice Mayor | Hernan D. Biron Sr. |
| • Representative | Braeden John Q. Biron |
| • Electorate | 37,049 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 94.49 km2 (36.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2015 census) [3] | |
| • Total | 54,146 |
| • Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| • Households | 11,935 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 21.11% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱127,638,307.70 (2016) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5007 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
| Climate type | tropical climate |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Barotac Nuevo, officially the Municipality of Barotac Nuevo (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Barotac Nuevo, Tagalog: Bayan ng Barotac Nuevo), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 54,146 people. [3]
The town is officially known as the Football Capital of the Philippines.
History
According to local folklore, the barrio Malutac of Dumangas was famous for its well-bred horses. There was once a horse called Tamasak, a pure white stallion known for its exquisite and strength, in the stead of one Don Simon Protacio, and who was offered much if he could sell it to Manuel Gonzales de Aguilar, the Governor-general of the Philippines at that time. Prior to this offer, the Governor-general's white horse died. He prompted his subordinates to find a similar white horse as a replacement all over the island of Panay. Don Protacio adamantly refused to sell the horse name Tamasak. At the turn of the event, Gonzales de Aguilar personally paid a visit to Don Protacio's compound in order to persuade him of this matter.
After a long negotiation, they came to a truce that Tamasak will be given as a complimentary for the exchange of Barrio Malutac will be turned into a town. This was the turning point of separation Malutac from the town of Dumangas, which was just a smaller section thereof. Eventually, the barrio Malutac was turned into a town and was named Barotac Nuevo.
The name"Barotac" is from the Spanish word "baro", which means "mud", as well as the second syllables of the Hiligaynon word, "lutac" which means mud in English. With "nuevo", translated as "new", added to the name, it distinguished it from another town called 'Barotac Viejo' located just north of the particular town.
Barotac Nuevo is a small town whose main industry and capital are in fishing and agriculture. The town church was orchestrated to be built by the Spanish Roman Catholic Missionaries in the time of the Spanish colonialism in the 16th century.
Geography
The town is 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the provincial capital of Iloilo City. The town is bordered by Pototan to the west, Dingle to the north-west, Anilao to the north-east, and Dumangas to the south.
Barangays
Barotac Nuevo is politically subdivided into 29 barangays: [2]
- Acuit
- Agcuyawan Calsada
- Agcuyawan Pulo
- Bagongbong
- Baras
- Bungca
- Cabilauan
- Cruz
- Guintas
- Igbong
- Ilaud Poblacion
- Ilaya Poblacion
- Jalaud
- Lagubang
- Lanas
- Lico-an
- Linao
- Monpon
- Palaciawan
- Patag
- Salihid
- So-ol
- Sohoton
- Tabuc-Suba
- Tabucan
- Talisay
- Tinorian
- Tiwi
- Tubungan
Climate
| Climate data for Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 28 (82) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 32 (90) | 32 (90) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 28 (82) | 30 (85) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 57 (2.2) | 37 (1.5) | 41 (1.6) | 42 (1.7) | 98 (3.9) | 155 (6.1) | 187 (7.4) | 162 (6.4) | 179 (7.0) | 188 (7.4) | 114 (4.5) | 78 (3.1) | 1,338 (52.8) |
| Average rainy days | 12.0 | 7.7 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 19.5 | 24.6 | 26.9 | 25.1 | 25.5 | 25.2 | 18.0 | 13.0 | 216.9 |
| Source: Meteoblue [5] (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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In the 2015 census, the population of Barotac Nuevo was 54,146 people, [3] with a density of 570 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,500 inhabitants per square mile.
The primary language spoken in Barotac Nuevo is Hiligaynon, also known as Ilonggo, and the population is predominantly Roman Catholic.
Economy
The town's agricultural output includes rice, sugar cane, and spinach. Marine products such as milkfish and tilapia are harvested from local fisheries. There are usually three annual rice harvests, depending on the season.
Sports
Football is popular in Barotac Nuevo which is usually dubbed as the football capital of the Philippines. A football field is present in the town plaza. Every summer season, a local football league is held. Stallion F.C., now named Stallion Laguna F.C. of the Philippines Football League, was founded in Barotac Nuevo. There is only one basketball court in town and is rarely used.[9]
Telecommunications
This town has excellent telecommunications facilities. Cellular companies provide sufficient coverage. Smart Communications has a cellsite in the middle of the town providing voice, texting and data services over the GSM network. Smart is likewise providing 3G and HSPA services, putting this town at par with European cities with its advance technology. This HSPA network can provide broadband internet connection with speeds up to 7.2 Mbit/s. Barotacnon can move around the town with their laptop connected to the internet. SmartBRO is also available for fixed internet service. There are also cell sites located at Barangay Tiwi providing services not only at Barangay Tiwi but also to the other barangays located far from the town.
Notable people
- Myrtle Sarrosa, Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 Big Winner
- Chieffy Caligdong, Former Philippines National Football Team Midfielder
- Ian Araneta, Former Philippines National Football Team
- Jovin Bedic, Philippines National Football Team
- Elmer Bedia, Former Philippines National Football Team, PFF Mr. Football
- Cong. Ferjenel G. Biron, Principal Author of the Cheaper Medicines Law
- Antonio Piao, Former Philippine National Team Forward
References
- ^ Municipality of Barotac Nuevo | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Province: Iloilo". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- ^ "Barotac Nuevo: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Bello, Omar (18 September 2013). "FITNESS No-nonsense Caligdong recalls how Barotac days shaped him as a player and person". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 26 March 2015.