Barotac Nuevo

Barotac Nuevo
Municipality
Nickname(s): "The Football Capital of the Philippines"

Map of Iloilo with Barotac Nuevo highlighted
Barotac Nuevo

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 10°54′N 122°42′E / 10.900°N 122.700°E / 10.900; 122.700Coordinates: 10°54′N 122°42′E / 10.900°N 122.700°E / 10.900; 122.700
Country Philippines
Region Western Visayas (Region VI)
Province Iloilo
Legislative district 4th district of Iloilo
Barangays 29
Government[1]
 • Mayor Hernan D. Biron Sr.
Area[2]
 • Total 94.49 km2 (36.48 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 51,867
 • Density 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 5007
Dialing code 33

Barotac Nuevo (Spanish for: New Barotac) is a second-class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,867 people.[3]

The town is 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the provincial capital of Iloilo City. The town is bordered by Pototan to the west, Dingle to the north-west, Anilao to the north-east, and Dumangas to the south. The town is also officially known as the Football Capital of the Philippines.

Barangays

Barotac Nuevo is politically subdivided into 29 barangays:[2]

  • Acuit
  • Agcuyawan Calsada
  • Agcuyawan Pulo
  • Bagongbong
  • Baras
  • Bungca
  • Cabilauan
  • Cruz
  • Guintas
  • Igbong
  • Ilaud Poblacion
  • Ilaya Poblacion
  • Jalaud
  • Lagubang
  • Lanas
  • Lico-an
  • Linao
  • Monpon
  • Palaciawan
  • Patag
  • Salihid
  • So-ol
  • Sohoton
  • Tabuc-Suba
  • Tabucan
  • Talisay
  • Tinorian
  • Tiwi
  • Tubungan

History

The name Barotac is from the Spanish word baro, which means mud, as well as the last syllables of tac and lutac. With nuevo, translated as new, added to the name, it distinguished it from another town called Barotac Viejo just north.

According to local folklore, Barotac Nuevo was famous for its well-bred horses. There was once a horse called Tamasak, a pure white stallion known for its strength, in the stead of one Don Simon, and who was offered much if he could sell it to Manuel Gonzales de Aguilar, the Governor General of the country at that time. Don Simon eventually sold Tamasak. But not for money, but for title, and separation from the town of Dumangas, which it was just a smaller section thereof. The barrio once known as Mulatac now stands the town of Barotac Nuevo.

Barotac Nuevo is a small town whose main industry and capital is in agriculture. The town church was built during the 16th century by Spanish missionaries.

Demographics

Population census of Barotac Nuevo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 39,757—    
1995 40,968+0.56%
2000 45,804+2.42%
2007 49,515+1.08%
2010 51,867+1.70%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

The primary language spoken in Barotac Nuevo is Hiligaynon, also known as Ilonggo, and Kinaray-a, and the population is predominantly Roman Catholic.

Economy

The town's agricultural output includes rice, sugar cane, and spinach. Marine products such as milkfish and tilapia are harvested from local fisheries. There are usually three annual rice harvests, depending on the season.

Sports

Football is popular in Barotac Nuevo which is usually dubbed as the football capital of the Philippines. A football field is present in the town plaza. Every summer season, a local football league is held. Stallion F.C. of the United Football League was founded in Barotac Nuevo. There is only one basketball court in town and is rarely used.[4]

Telecommunications

This town has excellent telecommunications facilities. Cellular companies provide sufficient coverage. Smart Communications has a cellsite in the middle of the town providing voice, texting and data services over the GSM network. Smart is likewise providing 3G and HSPA services, putting this town at par with European cities with its advance technology. This HSPA network can provide broadband internet connection with speeds up to 7.2 Mbit/s. Barotacnon can move around the town with their laptop connected to the internet. SmartBRO is also available for fixed internet service. There are also cell sites located at Brgy. Tiwi providing services not only at Brgy. Tiwi but also to the other barangays located far from the town.

Media

DYIS 106.7 FM broadcasts from Barotac Nuevo.

Notable People

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Iloilo". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  4. ↑ Bello, Omar (18 September 2013). "FITNESS No-nonsense Caligdong recalls how Barotac days shaped him as a player and person". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

External links

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