Altavas, officially the Municipality of Altavas (Aklanon: Banwa it Altavas; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Altavas; Tagalog: Bayan ng Altavas), is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 26,181 people.
Geography
Altavas is 41 kilometers (25 mi) from the provincial capital of Kalibo, 45 kilometers (28 mi) from Roxas City, and two hours from Boracay Island.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 109.05 square kilometers (42.10 sq mi) constituting 5.99% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometer- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Climate
| Climate data for Altavas, Aklan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °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) |
| Mean daily minimum °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 (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) | |||||||||||||
Barangays
Altavas is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2010 | |||||
| 060401001 | Cabangila | 6.5% | 1,705 | 1,705 | 0.00% | |
| 060401002 | Cabugao | 7.5% | 1,964 | 1,708 | ▴ | 0.97% |
| 060401003 | Catmon | 4.6% | 1,208 | 1,504 | ▾ | −1.50% |
| 060401004 | Dalipdip | 2.9% | 772 | 698 | ▴ | 0.70% |
| 060401005 | Ginictan | 5.8% | 1,521 | 1,527 | ▾ | −0.03% |
| 060401006 | Linayasan | 7.2% | 1,872 | 1,860 | ▴ | 0.04% |
| 060401007 | Lumaynay | 6.1% | 1,593 | 1,585 | ▴ | 0.03% |
| 060401008 | Lupo | 8.1% | 2,127 | 2,251 | ▾ | −0.39% |
| 060401009 | Man-up | 4.2% | 1,112 | 2,360 | ▾ | −5.05% |
| 060401010 | Odiong | 11.6% | 3,028 | 2,961 | ▴ | 0.15% |
| 060401011 | Poblacion | 16.8% | 4,406 | 2,465 | ▴ | 4.08% |
| 060401012 | Quinasay-an | 1.9% | 491 | 459 | ▴ | 0.47% |
| 060401013 | Talon | 6.1% | 1,589 | 1,587 | ▴ | 0.01% |
| 060401014 | Tibiao | 4.7% | 1,231 | 1,249 | ▾ | −0.10% |
| Total | 26,181 | 23,919 | ▴ | 0.62% | ||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 4,636 | — |
| 1918 | 6,046 | +1.79% |
| 1939 | 8,882 | +1.85% |
| 1948 | 10,238 | +1.59% |
| 1960 | 13,325 | +2.22% |
| 1970 | 14,519 | +0.86% |
| 1975 | 16,855 | +3.04% |
| 1980 | 17,443 | +0.69% |
| 1990 | 20,531 | +1.64% |
| 1995 | 21,475 | +0.85% |
| 2000 | 22,496 | +1.00% |
| 2007 | 23,692 | +0.72% |
| 2010 | 23,919 | +0.35% |
| 2015 | 24,619 | +0.55% |
| 2020 | 25,639 | +0.86% |
| 2024 | 26,181 | +0.50% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority | ||
In the 2024 census, Altavas had a population of 26,181. The population density was 240 inhabitants per square kilometer (620/sq mi).
Language
Aklanon is the main dialect of Altavas while Hiligaynon is also spoken and understood by the residents. Capiznon, on the other hand, is also used due to its border with Capiz.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Altavas (%)
49.07
50.85
34.30
48.88
19.22
19.52
14.62
21.66
10.03
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Education
The Altavas 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.
Primary and elementary schools
- Altavas Elementary School
- Cabangila Elementary School
- Cabugao Elementary School
- Catmon Elementary School
- Dalipdip Primary School
- Dina-ut Primary School
- Eahog Primary School
- Echelon Development School
- Ginictan Elementary School
- Guisi Elementary School
- Hongoton Primary School
- Linayasan Elementary School
- Lumaynay Elementary School
- Lumaynay Elementary School (Sangay Annex)
- Lupo Elementary School
- Odiong Elementary School
- Quinasayan Primary School
- Sapa Primary School
- Talon Elementary School
- Tibiao Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Altavas National School
- Altavas National School (Lupo Extension)
- Justicia Morales - Young Memorial National High School
- Linayasan National High School
Higher educational institution
- Altavas College