Oton
Municipality in Iloilo, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oton, officially the Municipality of Oton ([oˈton]; Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Oton, Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Oton, Tagalog: Bayan ng Oton), is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 98,509 people making it as the most populous town in the province and the entire Panay island. Oton is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) west of Iloilo City and is part of the Metro Iloilo–Guimaras area.
Oton
Ogtong | |
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| Municipality of Oton | |
.jpg) Aerial view of Oton | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname: Second oldest Spanish settlement in the Philippines | |
| Motto: Banwang Panganay of Western Visayas | |
 Map of Iloilo with Oton highlighted | |
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.svg) Oton Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°41′35″N 122°28′25″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Iloilo |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | 1566 |
| Formal town establishment | May 3, 1572 |
| Barangays | 37 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Sofronio Fusin Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Jose Neil Olivares |
| • Representative | Janette L. Garin |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 54,130 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 86.44 km2 (33.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 98,509 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
| • Households | 24,583 |
| Demonym | Ogtonganon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 9.52 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 428.4 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,165 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 301.8 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 230.3 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Iloilo 1 Electric Cooperative (ILECO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5020 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Oton is the second oldest Spanish settlement in the Philippines after Cebu. It was founded in 1571 and later became the capital of the islands of Panay, Guimaras, Negros, Tablas, Sibuyan, and Romblon.[5]
History
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Oton, formerly known as Ogtong, has a rich history dating back to the settlement of Malays in the area. Evidence of this early settlement includes the discovery of a gold death mask in Barangay San Antonio during the 1960s. The town's name, Oton, was mentioned in records from the Yuan Dynasty in the 1300s, referred to as in Hokkien Chinese: 啞陳; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: A-tân.[6]
The arrival of the Spanish in the mid-16th century marked a significant turning point in Oton's history. The Spanish designated Oton as the capital of Alcaldia de Oton (now the province of Iloilo) which covered the islands of Panay, Guimaras, Negros, Tablas, Sibuyan, and Romblon.[7][8] Spanish missionaries used Oton as a base to spread Catholicism to neighboring settlements, including Jaro, Iloilo, Tigbauan, Cordova, Alimodian, Igbaras, Tubungan, Camando, Damilisan, and Tiolas.
Oton played a vital role in the Manila galleon trade, as new agricultural products from the trade route arrived in the town. Many ships traveling from Cebu would dock in Oton before continuing on to Manila. However, Oton's location made it vulnerable to pirate attacks, prompting the Spanish colonial authorities to relocate the capital a few kilometers away to La Punta, which is now known as Iloilo City Proper, in the 1600s. This move was intended to enhance the town's defense against pirate raids.[9]
In the 21st century, Oton has transitioned from an agricultural town to a growing commercial center, with significant investments, including those by Vista Land.[10]
Geography
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Perspective
Oton is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) west from Iloilo City. Oton is bordered by the municipality of Tigbauan to the west, San Miguel to the north, Pavia to the northeast, Panay Gulf to the south, and the district of Arevalo, Iloilo City to the east. The town is a part of Metro Iloilo-Guimaras which encompasses the whole island province of Guimaras with its municipalities, the Iloilo City, and the Iloilo provincial towns of Pavia, Leganes, San Miguel, Santa Barbara, and Cabatuan.
Barangays
Oton is politically subdivided into 37 barangays. [11] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
The Municipality of Oton belongs to the 1st District of Iloilo.
Listed below are the respective population of each barangay as of 2020 census.
- Abilay Norte - 8,963
- Abilay Sur - 1290
- Alegre - 2323
- Batuan Ilaud - 938
- Batuan Ilaya - 1229
- Bita Norte - 767
- Bita Sur - 550
- Botong - 5,242
- Buray - 6,727
- Cabanbanan - 2,833
- Cabolo-an Norte - 3,686
- Cabolo-an Sur - 834
- Cadinglian - 1,713
- Cagbang - 5,854
- Calam-isan - 1,318
- Galang - 1,129
- Lambuyao - 3,236
- Mambog - 924
- Pakiad - 3,728
- Poblacion East - 4,239
- Poblacion North - 1,322
- Poblacion South - 5,481
- Poblacion West - 3,122
- Pulo Maestra Vita - 3,783
- Rizal - 2,274
- Salngan - 701
- Sambaludan - 1,097
- San Antonio - 2,435
- San Nicolas - 3,191
- Santa Clara - 1,558
- Santa Monica - 2,969
- Santa Rita - 2,099
- Tagbac Norte - 1,284
- Tagbac Sur - 1,797
- Trapiche - 6,490
- Tuburan - 672
- Turog-Turog - 711
Climate
| Climate data for Oton, Iloilo | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30 (86) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
34 (93) |
32 (90) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (87) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (70) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 19 (0.7) |
17 (0.7) |
26 (1.0) |
37 (1.5) |
119 (4.7) |
191 (7.5) |
258 (10.2) |
260 (10.2) |
248 (9.8) |
196 (7.7) |
97 (3.8) |
39 (1.5) |
1,507 (59.3) |
| Average rainy days | 7.2 | 5.2 | 8.3 | 11.9 | 22.3 | 26.5 | 28.3 | 28.2 | 27.3 | 26.4 | 18.7 | 11.8 | 222.1 |
| Source: Meteoblue[12] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 14,464 | — |
| 1918 | 15,396 | +0.42% |
| 1939 | 20,577 | +1.39% |
| 1948 | 21,306 | +0.39% |
| 1960 | 27,246 | +2.07% |
| 1970 | 32,862 | +1.89% |
| 1975 | 36,566 | +2.17% |
| 1980 | 41,044 | +2.34% |
| 1990 | 52,125 | +2.42% |
| 1995 | 56,821 | +1.63% |
| 2000 | 65,374 | +3.05% |
| 2007 | 77,621 | +2.40% |
| 2010 | 82,572 | +2.28% |
| 2015 | 89,115 | +1.46% |
| 2020 | 98,509 | +1.99% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Oton, Iloilo, was 98,509 people,[3] with a density of 1,100 inhabitants per square kilometre or 2,800 inhabitants per square mile.
Religion
As a Catholic Dominant Municipality, Oton has two parishes.
Parishes:
- Immaculate Concepcion Parish (Town Parish)
- Sta. Monica Parish (Sta. Monica, Oton)
Language
Kinaray-a is the main language of the people in Oton. Hiligaynon is spoken as a secondary language. There is a fairly unnoticed linguistic division of the town between the two aforementioned languages; the eastern part, or the urban part bordering Iloilo City, primarily speaks Hiligaynon, while the western part bordering the other 1st district municipalities generally speaks both Kinaray-a and Hiligaynon.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Oton
5
10
15
20
25
30
2000
29.21 2003
24.59 2006
18.00 2009
15.80 2012
10.52 2015
15.28 2018
11.65 2021
9.52 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] |
Oton’s economy is growing, driven by its geographic advantage close to Iloilo City. This has led to increased real estate developments, with more residential and commercial properties being established. Retail establishments in Oton include Gaisano Oton, Puregold Oton, and Vista Mall Iloilo. Oton also hosts a number of banking institutions.
Agriculture, particularly rice production and fruit farming, plays a significant role in the economy, supporting local food supply and the livelihoods of many residents. The town also has hotels, resorts, and restaurants.
A major development in Oton by Vista Land is covering 500 hectares (1,200 acres) and stretching from Barangay Polo Maestra Bita to Barangay Abilay Norte.[25] The development will include a 100-hectare (250-acre) central business district.[26]
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