Lambunao, officially the Municipality of Lambunao (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Lambunao, Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Lambunao, Tagalog: Bayan ng Lambunao), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 81,236 people.[3]

Lambunao
Municipality of Lambunao
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Lambunao is located in Philippines
Lambunao
Lambunao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°03′N 122°29′E / 11.05°N 122.48°E / 11.05; 122.48
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceIloilo
District 3rd district
Barangays73 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorReynor R. Gonzales
 • Vice MayorArvin L. Losaria
 • RepresentativeLorenz R. Defensor
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate40,788 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
407.09 km2 (157.18 sq mi)
Elevation
112 m (367 ft)
Highest elevation
281 m (922 ft)
Lowest elevation
62 m (203 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
81,236
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
 • Households
19,212
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
24.82
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 267 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 632 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 213 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 283 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIloilo 2 Electric Cooperative (ILECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5042
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)33
Native languagesSulod
Karay-a
Hiligaynon
Capisnon
Tagalog
Websitewww.lambunao.gov.ph

Lambunao is the largest municipality in Iloilo in terms of land area and is 47 kilometres (29 mi) from Iloilo City.

Geography

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Barangays

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Lambunao is politically subdivided into 73 barangays.[5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Agsirab
  • Agtuman
  • Alugmawa
  • Badiangan
  • Bagongbong
  • Balagiao
  • Banban
  • Bansag
  • Bayuco
  • Binaba-an Armada
  • Binaba-an Labayno
  • Binaba-an Limoso
  • Binaba-an Portigo
  • Binaba-an Tirador
  • Bonbon
  • Bontoc
  • Buri
  • Burirao
  • Buwang
  • Cabatangan
  • Cabugao
  • Cabunlawan
  • Caguisanan
  • Caloy-ahan
  • Caninguan
  • Capangyan
  • Cayan Este
  • Cayan Oeste
  • Corot-on
  • Coto
  • Cubay
  • Cunarum
  • Daanbanwa
  • Gines
  • Hipgos
  • Jayubo
  • Jorog
  • Lanot Grande
  • Lanot Pequeño
  • Legayada
  • Lumanay (Daanbanwa I)
  • Madarag
  • Magbato
  • Maite Grande
  • Maite Pequeño
  • Malag-it
  • Manaulan
  • Maribong
  • Marong
  • Misi
  • Natividad
  • Pajo
  • Pandan
  • Panuran
  • Pasig
  • Patag
  • Poblacion Ilawod
  • Poblacion Ilaya
  • Poong
  • Pughanan
  • Pungsod
  • Quiling
  • Sagcup
  • San Gregorio
  • Sibacungan
  • Sibaguan
  • Simsiman
  • Supoc
  • Tampucao
  • Tranghawan
  • Tubungan
  • Tuburan
  • Walang

Climate

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The municipality was in the path of Typhoon Haiyan, which caused landslides and damaged agricultural areas.[6]

Climate data for Lambunao, Iloilo
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84)
30
(86)
32
(90)
33
(91)
31
(88)
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)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
22
(72)
23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 48
(1.9)
41
(1.6)
58
(2.3)
82
(3.2)
223
(8.8)
300
(11.8)
346
(13.6)
307
(12.1)
311
(12.2)
292
(11.5)
167
(6.6)
81
(3.2)
2,256
(88.8)
Average rainy days 11.4 7.7 11.3 15.4 25.7 28.5 29.5 28.7 28.3 28.7 21.8 15.2 252.2
Source: Meteoblue[7]

Demographics

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Population census of Lambunao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 6,661—    
1918 13,120+4.62%
1939 23,249+2.76%
1948 26,099+1.29%
1960 31,504+1.58%
1970 36,630+1.52%
1975 42,537+3.04%
1980 45,435+1.33%
1990 55,325+1.99%
1995 58,792+1.15%
2000 61,084+0.82%
2007 63,300+0.49%
2010 69,023+3.20%
2015 73,640+1.24%
2020 81,236+1.95%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11]

In the 2020 census, the population of Lambunao was 81,236 people,[3] with a density of 200 inhabitants per square kilometre or 520 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Lambunao

10
20
30
40
50
2006
40.70
2009
23.18
2012
26.61
2015
26.33
2018
21.98
2021
24.82

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Lambunao | (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.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Province: Iloilo". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ Keith Anthony S. Fabro (4 August 2023). "In Philippines, climate change tests Indigenous farming like never before". Mongabay. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Lambunao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Province of Iloilo". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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