Concepcion, Iloilo

Concepcion
Municipality
The pier and fish market in Concepcion, Iloilo The pier and fish market in Concepcion, Iloilo
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Map of Iloilo with Concepcion highlighted Map of Iloilo with Concepcion highlighted
Concepcion Location within the Philippines
Coordinates:
Country	Philippines
Region	Western Visayas (Region VI)
Province	Iloilo
Legislative district	5th district of Iloilo
Barangays	25
Government
• Mayor	Milliard S. Villanueva
Area
• Total	86.12 km2 (33.25 sq mi)
Population (2010)
• Total	39,617
• Density	460/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	5013
Dialing code	33
Website	www.concepcion.gov.ph

The Municipality of Concepcion is a third class, coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. In 2010, it had a population of 39,617.

Geography

Concepcion is located on the north-eastern part of Panay Island (known as the mainland), together with some 16 other, smaller, associated islands. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of San Dionisio, in the south by the municipality of Ajuy, in the west by the municipality of Sara, and in the east by the Visayan Sea. It has a total land area of 9,702.04 hectares.

The largest of the 16 Concepcion Islands is Pan de Azucar at 1,840 hectares (4,500 acres), which has the 573 metres (1,880 ft) high Mount Manaphag rising from its center.

Barangays

Concepcion is politically subdivided into twenty-five barangays, eleven of which are island barangays, and fourteen of which are on the mainland (Panay Island).

• Aglosong
• Agnaga
• Bacjawan Norte
• Bacjawan Sur
• Bagongon
• Batiti
• Botlog
• Calamigan
• Dungon
• Igbon
• Jamul-awon
• Lo-ong
• Macalbang
• Macatunao
• Malangabang
• Maliogliog
• Nińo
• Nipa
• Plandico
• Poblacion
• Polopińa (Bulubadiangan Island)
• Salvacion
• Talotu-an
• Tambaliza (Pan de Azucar Island)
• Tamis-ac

Demographics

Population census of Concepcion
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	28,355	—
1995	30,111	+1.13%
2000	34,240	+2.79%
2007	36,881	+1.03%
2010	39,617	+2.64%
Source: National Statistics Office

Economy

The primary industry of the people of Concepcion is in fishing. The Visayan Sea, where Concepcion is situated, is one of the most prolific in fish production and provides a significant proportion of fish in the region. In 2007, the number of registered fishermen stood at 7,957. Fishing is followed second by farming, with much of it being subsistence farming. The principle cash crops are rice, corn and vegetables, along with bamboo and coconuts. Poultry and livestock are raised for local consumption.

Poverty incidence was extremely high in the early 21st century, with 87% of the population being below the government poverty line in 2000, with a reduction to 47% in 2004. A contributing factor was the rapidity of population growth in the municipality, with a growth rate of 2.76% in 2002, or four babies being born every day in the municipality.

Education

There is one institution of higher learning in the municipality, Concepcion Polytechnic College, which offers bachelor's degrees in fisheries and agriculture, as well as a masters in public administration.

Culture

The annual Tampisaw Festival, held the fourth week of April on four of the islands, attracts tourism.

External links

• Official Homepage
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System