Pontevedra, Capiz

Pontevedra
Caguyuman
Municipality
Municipality of Pontevedra
Flag
Map of Capiz with Pontevedra highlighted
Interactive map of Pontevedra
Pontevedra
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°29′N 122°50′E / 11.48°N 122.83°E / 11.48; 122.83
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceCapiz
District 1st district
Founded1853
Named afterPontevedra, Spain
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorHenry D. Tumlos (1Capiz)
 • Vice MayorFermin Nemesio M. Oquendo (1Capiz)
 • RepresentativeIvan Howard A. Guintu (IND)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Rolindo D. Bulan
  • Vincent Ramil B. Bolina
  • Adelia B. Bajada
  • Hector C. Morales
  • Vicente C. Dangan, III
  • Dresden Jan T. Beldia
  • Klint Bernard B. Almeida
  • Joshua D. Dumapig
 • Electorate32,823 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
130.90 km2 (50.54 sq mi)
Elevation
8.0 m (26.2 ft)
Highest elevation
186 m (610 ft)
Lowest elevation
−3 m (−9.8 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
51,956
 • Density396.91/km2 (1,028.0/sq mi)
 • Households
12,901
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
15.71
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 237.6 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 392.1 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 178.9 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 62.36 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5802
PSGC
061912000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesCapisnon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Named afterPontevedra, Spain

Pontevedra, officially the Municipality of Pontevedra (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Pontevedra; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pontevedra), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 51,956 people.[5]

Geography

Pontevedra is 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Roxas City.

Barangays

Pontevedra is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Agbanog
  • Agdalipe
  • Ameligan
  • Bailan
  • Banate
  • Bantigue
  • Binuntucan
  • Cabugao
  • Gabuc (Caugiat)
  • Guba
  • Hipona
  • Intungcan
  • Jolongajog
  • Lantangan
  • Linampongan
  • Malag-it
  • Manapao
  • Ilawod (Poblacion)
  • Ilaya (Poblacion)
  • Rizal
  • San Pedro
  • Solo
  • Sublangon
  • Tabuc
  • Tacas
  • Yatingan

Climate

Climate data for Pontevedra, 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[7]

Demographics

Population census of Pontevedra
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 9,937—    
1918 14,932+2.75%
1939 23,241+2.13%
1948 26,329+1.40%
1960 20,965−1.88%
1970 25,314+1.90%
1975 27,266+1.50%
1980 30,489+2.26%
1990 36,748+1.89%
1995 38,223+0.74%
2000 40,103+1.03%
2007 42,003+0.64%
2010 43,525+1.30%
2015 46,428+1.24%
2020 49,725+1.45%
2024 51,956+1.06%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12]

In the 2024 census, the population of Pontevedra, Capiz, was 51,956 people,[13] with a density of 400 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,000 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Pontevedra

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
54.18
2003
35.09
2006
33.60
2009
17.75
2012
29.08
2015
17.91
2018
6.05
2021
15.71

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Education

The Pontevedra 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.[22]

Primary and elementary schools
  • Advance Learning Academy and Tutorial Center
  • Agbanog Elementary School
  • Ameligan Elementary School
  • Banate Elementary School
  • Bible Baptist Pontevedra Pre-School
  • Cabugao Primary School
  • Concepcion Catalan Bisnar Elementary School
  • Congressman Dinggoy Araneta Roxas Elementary School
  • Councilor Nicolas Dais Elementary School
  • Feliciano Consing Elementary School
  • Gabuc Elementary School
  • Hipona Christian School
  • Hipona Elementary School
  • Intongcan Elementary School
  • Manapao Elementary School
  • Maximo Dais Elementary School
  • Pontevedra Elementary School
  • Pontevedra Fundamental Baptist Academy
  • Prof. Antonio Viterbo Elementary School
  • Renato P. Hontiveros Elementary School
  • Rizal Elementary School
  • San Pedro Elementary School
  • Sublangon Christian Faith Development Center
  • Victoria C. Dais Elementary School
Secondary schools
  • Bailan Integrated School
  • Jose Diva Avelino Jr. National High School
  • Pontevedra National High School
Higher educational institution

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Pontevedra | (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. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Pontevedra: 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  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.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  22. ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
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