Balete, Aklan
Balete, officially the Municipality of Balete (Aklanon: Banwa it Balete; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Balete; Tagalog: Bayan ng Balete), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,090 people.[3]
Balete | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Balete | |
 Church of Balete | |
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 Map of Aklan with Balete highlighted | |
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.svg.png.webp)  Balete Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°33′19″N 122°22′45″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 10 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Dexter M. Calizo |
| • Vice Mayor | Patrick F. Lachica |
| • Representative | Carlito S. Marquez |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 17,875 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 118.93 km2 (45.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,568 m (5,144 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 30,090 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,242 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 17.26 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 123.7 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 346.7 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 103.9 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 67.34 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5614 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Aklan Hiligaynon Capiznon Tagalog |
Geography
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Alternate flag of Balete
Balete is 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Kalibo, the provincial capital.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 118.93 square kilometres (45.92 sq mi) [5] constituting 6.53% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Climate
| Climate data for Balete, Aklan | |||||||||||||
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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) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
22 (72) |
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) | 47 (1.9) |
33 (1.3) |
39 (1.5) |
48 (1.9) |
98 (3.9) |
150 (5.9) |
169 (6.7) |
147 (5.8) |
163 (6.4) |
172 (6.8) |
118 (4.6) |
80 (3.1) |
1,264 (49.8) |
| Average rainy days | 11.4 | 8.2 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 19.1 | 25.6 | 27.4 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.2 | 18.5 | 14.5 | 219.9 |
| Source: Meteoblue[6] (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) | |||||||||||||
Barangays
Balete is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.[7] Fulgencio was formerly known as Morthon.[8]
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[3] | 2010[9] | |||||
| 060402001 | Aranas | 17.5% | 5,256 | 5,083 | 0.34% | |
| 060402002 | Arcangel | 11.6% | 3,486 | 3,454 | 0.09% | |
| 060402004 | Calizo | 12.8% | 3,863 | 3,773 | 0.24% | |
| 060402005 | Cortes | 10.9% | 3,278 | 2,872 | 1.33% | |
| 060402006 | Feliciano | 9.6% | 2,883 | 2,788 | 0.34% | |
| 060402007 | Fulgencio | 11.9% | 3,568 | 3,230 | 1.00% | |
| 060402008 | Guanko | 4.4% | 1,321 | 1,322 | −0.01% | |
| 060402009 | Morales | 10.6% | 3,184 | 2,619 | 1.97% | |
| 060402010 | Oquendo | 4.1% | 1,234 | 1,226 | 0.07% | |
| 060402011 | Poblacion | 2.8% | 847 | 830 | 0.20% | |
| Total | 30,090 | 27,197 | 1.02% | |||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 5,529 | — |
| 1939 | 9,508 | +1.52% |
| 1948 | 10,835 | +1.46% |
| 1960 | 12,677 | +1.32% |
| 1970 | 14,310 | +1.22% |
| 1975 | 15,827 | +2.04% |
| 1980 | 17,300 | +1.80% |
| 1990 | 19,842 | +1.38% |
| 1995 | 19,972 | +0.12% |
| 2000 | 23,616 | +3.66% |
| 2007 | 26,360 | +1.53% |
| 2010 | 27,197 | +1.14% |
| 2015 | 28,920 | +1.18% |
| 2020 | 30,090 | +0.78% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][9][11][12] | ||
In the 2020 census, Balete had a population of 30,090.[3] The population density was 250 inhabitants per square kilometre (650/sq mi).
Economy
Landmarks
- Agtawagon Hill - located at the south-eastern portion of Barangay Morales, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) away from the town center. During the Philippine Revolution, the hill was the last line of defense of the Filipino patriots during the Spanish-Filipino conflict. The same hill had served as camp for Filipino guerrillas during Japanese occupation during the Second World War. Foxholes had been built on the summit of the hill overlooking potential enemy movement.
Education
Secondary
Private sector schools:
- Balete Academy, Barangay Polacion
Public High schools:
- Calizo National High School, Barangay Calizo
- Cortes Integrated School, Barangay Cortes
- Fr. Julian C. Rago National High School, Barangay Feliciano
- Jose Borromeo Legaspi Memorial National High School, Barangay Aranas
- Jose F. Meñez Memorial National High School, Barangay Feliciano
- Balete Integrated School
Colleges
- Balete Community College[20]
Notable personalities
- Jonha Richman - businesswoman and philanthropist
- Gabrielle Calizo-Quimpo - politician
References
- Municipality of Balete | (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.
- Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Province: Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- "Balete: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- "Municipal: Balete, Aklan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- "An Act Changing the Name of the Barrio of Morthon in the Municipality of Balete, Province of Capiz, to Barrio Fulgencio". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 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 Aklan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Universities and colleges in Balete, Aklan". www.finduniversity.ph.
External links
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- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- List of Senior High Schools, Balete at Republic of the Philippines Department of Education
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