Buruanga | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Buruanga | |
.jpeg) Coastal area in Buruanga | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Map of Aklan with Buruanga highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Buruanga | |
.svg)  Buruanga Location within thePhilippines | |
| Coordinates:11°50′38″N121°53′20″E / 11.843753°N 121.888794°E /11.843753; 121.888794 | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Aklan |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 15 (seeBarangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Hon. Allan P. Dagohoy |
| • Vice Mayor | Femy C. Dumaguin |
| • Representative | Teodorico T. Haresco Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members
|
| • Electorate | 12,915 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 88.50 km2 (34.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 883 m (2,897 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 19,878 |
| • Density | 224.6/km2 (581.7/sq mi) |
| • Households | 4,874 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 24.19 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 170.5 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 324.7 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 108.8 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 44.3 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5609 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Aklanon Ati Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | buruanga.gov.ph |
Buruanga, officially theMunicipality of Buruanga (Aklanon:Banwa it Buruanga;Hiligaynon:Banwa sang Buruanga;Tagalog:Bayan ng Buruanga), is amunicipality in theprovince ofAklan,Philippines. It is the farthest town of Aklan from its provincial capital. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,878 people.[5]
The nameBuruanga came from the wordBusuanga meaning "eruption" or "swell". Frequently harassed by inundations from the river, the early residents constructed earthen dams which were subsequently washed away. The people named the river "Busuanga," which later became the name of the Municipality. When the Spaniards arrived, they renamedBusuanga toBuruanga, or perhaps the change was purely a clerical error. The present municipality of Malay, includingBoracay, was once a part of Buruanga. On June 15, 1949, the enactment ofRepublic Act 391 separated Malay from Buruanga to become an independent municipality.[6]
It was hit severely bytyphoon Seniang on 9–10 December 2006, with much destruction and damage of homes and infrastructure.[7]
Buruanga is located at the western tip ofPanay Island. It is a coastal town bounded on the north byMalay; south byLibertad, Antique; and west by theCuyo East Pass of theSulu Sea. It is 81 kilometres (50 mi) from the provincial capitalKalibo and 165 kilometres (103 mi) fromSan Jose de Buenavista.
According to thePhilippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 88.50 square kilometres (34.17 sq mi) [8] constituting4.86% of the 1,821.42-square-kilometre- (703.25 sq mi) total area of Aklan.
Buruanga is administratively subdivided into 15barangays.[9] Each barangay consists ofpuroks and some havesitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[10] | 2010[11] | |||||
| 060405001 | Alegria | 8.6% | 1,709 | 1,695 | ▴ | 0.06% |
| 060405002 | Bagongbayan | 5.3% | 1,050 | 951 | ▴ | 0.72% |
| 060405003 | Balusbos | 5.5% | 1,085 | 930 | ▴ | 1.12% |
| 060405004 | Bel-is | 3.6% | 722 | 695 | ▴ | 0.28% |
| 060405005 | Cabugan | 4.4% | 882 | 696 | ▴ | 1.73% |
| 060405006 | El Progreso | 5.8% | 1,147 | 946 | ▴ | 1.41% |
| 060405007 | Habana | 9.3% | 1,850 | 1,605 | ▴ | 1.04% |
| 060405008 | Katipunan | 10.1% | 2,006 | 1,708 | ▴ | 1.17% |
| 060405009 | Mayapay | 5.6% | 1,106 | 1,033 | ▴ | 0.50% |
| 060405010 | Nazareth | 9.7% | 1,923 | 1,696 | ▴ | 0.91% |
| 060405011 | Panilongan | 6.0% | 1,186 | 1,062 | ▴ | 0.80% |
| 060405012 | Poblacion | 5.3% | 1,062 | 1,116 | ▾ | −0.36% |
| 060405013 | Santander | 6.7% | 1,330 | 1,210 | ▴ | 0.69% |
| 060405014 | Tag-osip | 1.5% | 299 | 255 | ▴ | 1.16% |
| 060405015 | Tigum | 8.3% | 1,646 | 1,364 | ▴ | 1.37% |
| Total | 19,878 | 16,962 | ▴ | 1.16% | ||
| Climate data for Buruanga, 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) |
| Averageprecipitation 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[12](Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) | |||||||||||||
There is one prevailing type of climate identified as Type I, two pronounced seasons which are dry from November to April and wet for the rest of the year. This is also true in all municipalities of Western Aklan such as Malay (excluding Boracay Island) and Nabas, as well as the Western portion of the municipalities bounding Antique.
In these areas, including Buruanga, the wettest month is August with rainfall averaging 625 millimetres (24.6 in) and the driest is March with rainfall of only about 150 millimetres (5.9 in). The average temperature if the area is 27.9 °C (82.2 °F) with an average humidity of 77.8%. The wet season coincides with the planting of rice while offshore fishing is in full gear during the dry season. Typhoons and strong winds rarely occur, and if it ever occurs, it coincides with the wet season. The humid north-western monsoon arrives in the area by June causing an increase in rainfall which reaches its peak in the month of August.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 6,120 | — |
| 1918 | 8,050 | +1.84% |
| 1939 | 11,351 | +1.65% |
| 1948 | 12,514 | +1.09% |
| 1960 | 8,393 | −3.27% |
| 1970 | 9,291 | +1.02% |
| 1975 | 10,311 | +2.11% |
| 1980 | 10,764 | +0.86% |
| 1990 | 12,653 | +1.63% |
| 1995 | 12,665 | +0.02% |
| 2000 | 15,077 | +3.81% |
| 2007 | 15,767 | +0.62% |
| 2010 | 16,962 | +2.69% |
| 2015 | 19,003 | +2.19% |
| 2020 | 19,357 | +0.39% |
| 2024 | 19,878 | +0.64% |
| Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][11][15][16] | ||
In the 2024 census, Buruanga had a population of 19,878.[17] The population density was 220 inhabitants per square kilometre (570/sq mi).
Aklanon is the dominant language of Buruanga.Kinaray-a is also spoken due to its proximity toAntique.Hiligaynon is also widely spoken and understood in the municipality.
Poverty incidence of Buruanga
Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]
Despite its proximity toBoracay, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines, Buruanga sees very few tourists. Various scenic spots such as caves, waterfalls, beaches, hills, and mountain parks are found throughout the area such as the Hinugtan White Beach, Batason (Ariel's) Point, Langka Beach, Nasog Beach, Tuburan Baybay Beach, Tigis Beach/Falls, and Pagatpat Mangrove Park.
The upland barangay of Tag-Osip contains a portion of theNorthwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park which is contained within the municipalities of Buruanga,Malay, andNabas inAklan Province andLibertad andPandan inAntique. The park is home to many important plant and animal species such as the Visayanleopard cat, theblue-necked parrot, theVisayan hornbill, and theroughneck monitor lizard.[26]
In 2011, several researchers from theUnited StatesPeace Corps conducted various biological assessments along the Buruanga coastline. It was found that Buruanga hosts 4 different species ofmangroves including large tracts ofnypa found in the barangays of Alegria, Balusbos, Poblacion, and Santander. Other species includingpagatpat,bakawan, andpiyapi are concentrated in Pagatpat Mangrove Park in barangay Panilongan with a few trees in spotted areas in barangay Santander. Buruanga also is home to 5 different species ofseagrass identified includingCymodocea rotundata,Cymodocea serrulata,Halodule pinifolia,Halophila ovalis andThalassia hemprichii.[citation needed]
The Buruanga 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.[27]
Media related toBuruanga at Wikimedia Commons
Places adjacent to Buruanga | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||||||||||
