Anini-y, Antique
| Anini-y | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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Anini-y Church | ||
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 Location within Antique province | ||
.svg.png)  Anini-y Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 10°26′N 121°56′E / 10.43°N 121.93°ECoordinates: 10°26′N 121°56′E / 10.43°N 121.93°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) | |
| Province | Antique | |
| District | Lone district | |
| Barangays | 23 (see Barangays) | |
| Government [1] | ||
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan | |
| • Mayor | Reynaldo B. Pollicar | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 66.17 km2 (25.55 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | ||
| • Total | 21,201 | |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) | |
| • Voter (2016)[4] | 11,642 | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 5717 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 | |
| Income class | 4th class | |
| PSGC | 060601000 | |
| Website |
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Anini-y, officially the Municipality of Anini-y (Karay-a: Banwa kang Anini-y; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Anini-y; Filipino: Bayan ng Anini-y), is a municipality in the province of Antique in the Western Visayas (Region VI) of the Philippines. The population was 21,201 at the 2015 census.[3] In the 2016 election, it had 11,642 registered voters.[4]
Formerly, Anini-y was not considered as a separate town but rather a sitio of Dao, which was recently renamed to Tobias Fornier[5] after the congressman of Antique. The current mayor of the town is Reynaldo Belleza Pollicar, who was a former vice-mayor.
Geography
Anini-y is located at 10°26′N 121°56′E / 10.43°N 121.93°E.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 66.17 square kilometres (25.55 sq mi)[2] constituting 2.42% of the 2,729.17-square-kilometre- (1,053.74 sq mi) total area of Antique.
Barangays
Anini-y is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.[6]
The barrio of San Ramón was formerly the sitio of Igdacoton in the barrio of Magdalena.[7]
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | ||
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| 2015[3] | 2010[8] | ||||
| 060601001 | Bayo Grande | 3.2% | 670 | 655 | +0.43% |
| 060601002 | Bayo Pequeño | 2.8% | 600 | 574 | +0.85% |
| 060601004 | Butuan | 6.4% | 1,352 | 1,347 | +0.07% |
| 060601005 | Casay | 5.3% | 1,134 | 1,176 | −0.69% |
| 060601006 | Casay Viejo | 2.0% | 421 | 374 | +2.28% |
| 060601007 | Iba | 5.3% | 1,119 | 1,081 | +0.66% |
| 060601008 | Igbarabatuan | 1.7% | 371 | 344 | +1.45% |
| 060601009 | Igpalge | 2.9% | 612 | 632 | −0.61% |
| 060601010 | Igtumarom | 2.0% | 423 | 417 | +0.27% |
| 060601011 | Lisub A | 3.8% | 801 | 868 | −1.52% |
| 060601012 | Lisub B | 5.6% | 1,184 | 896 | +5.45% |
| 060601013 | Mabuyong | 6.5% | 1,385 | 1,361 | +0.33% |
| 060601014 | Magdalena | 10.2% | 2,168 | 2,127 | +0.36% |
| 060601015 | Nasuli C | 3.0% | 645 | 533 | +3.70% |
| 060601016 | Nato | 4.7% | 999 | 963 | +0.70% |
| 060601017 | Poblacion | 3.7% | 789 | 754 | +0.87% |
| 060601018 | Sagua | 5.4% | 1,150 | 1,124 | +0.44% |
| 060601019 | Salvacion | 3.5% | 750 | 736 | +0.36% |
| 060601020 | San Francisco | 6.5% | 1,378 | 1,363 | +0.21% |
| 060601021 | San Ramon | 1.7% | 368 | 337 | +1.69% |
| 060601022 | San Roque | 6.0% | 1,277 | 1,137 | +2.24% |
| 060601023 | Tagaytay | 1.2% | 264 | 257 | +0.51% |
| 060601024 | Talisayan | 6.3% | 1,341 | 1,293 | +0.70% |
| Total | 21,201 | 20,349 | +0.78% | ||
Demographics
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In the 2015 census, Anini-y had a population of 21,201.[3] The population density was 320 inhabitants per square kilometre (830/sq mi).
In the 2016 election, it had 11,642 registered voters.[4]
Attractions
- Cresta de Gallo — a mountain
- Nogas Island — according to local legend, this Island was formed when the two lovers Anini and Nogas had broken their promises with the fairy God Mother. While riding on a boat near the town, their boat where capsized by big waves summoned by the fairy God Mother. After which, at the spot where Nogas and Anini were last seen, a white sand island full of mangroves appeared just near beside the Anini-y town.
- Siraan Hot Spring and Health Resort — People who reside near Siraan hot spring usually take their time relaxing in a bath tub sized pool early in the morning to feel the warmness and the cool breeze of the ocean as the resort is located just along the seashore.
- San Juan Nepomuceno Parish Church or Anini-y Church — built during the Spanish era in the 19th century. The church is made of coral reefs carved into thick blocks to form an adobe and were glued using thousands of egg whites/yolks. Early locals/settlers of the town were the prime workers and carpenters of the church. Some stories tell that people of the town were forced to contribute anything such as goods and food for the Spanish priest as well as raising chicken to lay more eggs so that it will be used for building of the church.
References
- ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Antique". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Region VI (WESTERN VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- 1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
- ↑ "Batas Pambansa Blg. 10; An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Dao in the Province of Antique to Tobias Fornier". The Corpus Juris. 6 December 1978. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ↑ "Municipal: Anini-y, Antique". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ↑ "Republic Act No. 1661; An Act Converting the Sitio of Igdacoton in the Barrio of Magdalena, Municipality of Anini-y, Province of Antique, into a Barrio to be Known as the Barrio of San Ramon". The Corpus Juris. 20 June 1957. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- 1 2 "Region VI (WESTERN VISAYAS)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ "Region VI (WESTERN VISAYAS)". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
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