Executive Summary: Municipality of Tigbauan Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2014-2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Municipality of Tigbauan
Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2014-2024
When a community fails to plan, it is actually planning to fail. The failure of a community to plan for the future deprives i ts people the
opportunity for growth and development because that community will not be able to adapt to the changes of time. Comprehensive land use
planning is the key to economic prosperity. Through this, a community such as the Municipality of Tigbauan will be able to ke ep abreast with the
constant changes that will surely come along. A comprehensive land use plan therefore becomes an effective tool in order to bridge the gap
between the preservation of the natural resources available as well as the existing historical structures that are already part of our heritage and the
need to be globally competitive with the aid of modern technological advances. As a second class municipality, Tigbauan is endowed with so much
potential for further growth and development. As its people envisions it to be a center of agri-fishery and soon to be a first class municipality, the
task of bringing Tigbauan to greater height shall start with a responsive comprehensive land use plan which has been long overdue. Looking back,
the municipality crafted its first updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan in 1994 which was reviewed and recommended for approval by the
Provincial Land Use Committee to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo which in turn approved the said document through Sanggunian
Panlalawigan Resolution No. 96-186 dated September 16, 1996. The commitment of its officials and employees to be Service-oriented, Transparent
and Accountable bolstered their desire to finally push with unparalleled zeal the formulation of the 2014-2024 Comprehensive Land Use Plan of
Tigbauan. Thus, through Executive Order No. 16, Series of 2014, the Comprehensive Land Use Planning Team and Technical Working Group
composed of all Sangguniang Bayan Members, Department Heads, Heads of different National Government Agencies in the Municipality, Non-
Government Organizations, Civil Society Organizations and various stakeholders were created for the immediate Revision and Updating of the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Tigbauan.
With the close supervision and expert assistance rendered by the Housing Land Utilization Regulatory Board (HLURB) Regional Office VI
planning staff, the team underwent series of seminar workshops and capability building trainings which resulted to the successful crafting of the
Sectoral Studies, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and the Zoning Ordinance (ZO). On January 30, 2015, the CLUP and the ZO were
presented in public hearing for the comments, suggestions and recommendations of various stakeholders. The comments, suggestions and
recommendations as well as the priority plans and programs of the LGU were included in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan comprised of three (3)
volumes. This milestone is not just a dream come true because the completion of CLUP will allow the people of Tigbauan to build more dreams
anchored on sound and responsive planning because planning for the future should begin today.
Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2014-2024 | Municipality of Tigbauan 1

CHAPTER I
PROFILE OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TIGBAUAN

1.0 HISTORY OF TIGBAUAN
The facts and events presented here are limited, taken from notes and writings of local historians but not enough to comprehensively relate
the history of Tigbauan.
Like many other towns in Panay, the history of Tigbauan can be traced back from the Spanish era to date. Nevertheless, there is an existing
anecdotal report that the economic activity in the Island of Panay had been existing long before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Panay
had an existing trade with China and trading was widespread along coastal towns of Panay.
The name Tigbauan is believed to come from the name of a tall grass called reed, Anthisteria cilleta, and locally called “tigbao” which grew
abundantly in the place then. The area at which this species of grass was abundant was referred to by the natives as “katigbauan”. Whenever
visitors ask for the name of the place, natives pointed to the grass and in the course of time, the place became popularly known as Tigbauan.
The town was established in 1575 with Esteban Rodriguez de Figueroa as overseer. However, during this period, there was no separation of
power between the church and the state, and so the friars being most powerful at the time were still the ones who ruled.
The local leadership of Tigbauan had been held by the Agustinian and Jesuit friars. The Jesuits established the first boarding school in the
Philippines as exclusive institution that catered to the children of Spaniards and prominent Filipino families. The Agustinians ruled Tigbauan for 175
years but during their administration they focused more on religious and cultural education and left aside other sector needs. Moreover, the
Agustinians paved the way for the establishment of a local political system headed by a captain, built a cultural landmark, the Tigbauan Parish
Church, which now serves as a tourist attraction in town due to its baroque architecture even if only the façade of it remained from the ravages of
war. Francisco Valle became the first captain in 1779, thereafter; native capitanes serve as administrators until 1900. Infrastructure and facilities
development during the term of local administrators was very sluggish and started only in 1870 when Mr. Aguedo Teruel became the
administrator. For a span of 91 years, local administrators did nothing to improve the place and to enhance the socio-economic situations of the
people may be because of the short tenure given to each administrator. For tenure of one year, one cannot really expect significant
accomplishment. The following capitanes served the municipality during these years.

Name of Capitan Year Served Name of Capitan Year Served
1. Francisco Valle 1779, 1788 6. Antonio Lingo 1785
2. Leonardo Labing-isug 1780, 1764 7. Jose Leonardo 1786,1789,1807
3. Mateo Pantaleon 1781, 1801 8. Ignacio Pantaleon 1787
4. Felipe Ledesma 1782, 1800 9. Pablo Pantaleon 1790, 1810
5. Juan Elegino 1763 10. Jacinto Roque 1791
11. Gregorio Salmo 1792 31. Ignacio Mateo 1823

12. Bartolome Melencio 1793 32. Rafael Mariano 1824
13. Vicente Vares 1794-1795, 1809 33. Geronimo Vicente 1825
14. Domingo Lombo 1796 34. Rafael Nicolas 1826
15. Geronimo Tabino 1797 35. Ignacio Claudio 1827
16. Teofilo Asano 1798, 1805-1806 36. Victor Pantaleon 1828, 1849
17. Agustin Carlos 1799, 1811 37. Mariano de la Cruz 1829
18. Demetrio Malacio 1802 38. Mateo Sorongon 1830
19. Facundo Lombo 1803 39. Modesto de la Cruz 1831
20. Juan Bungcag 1804 40. Manuel Justo 1832
21. Urbano Maala 1808-1812 41. Alejandro Valenario 1833, 1847
22. Vicente Pantaleon 1813-1814 42. Felipe Silvestre 1834
23. Blas Melencio 1815,1838 43. Salvador Urbano 1835
24. Florencio Jacinto 1816 44. Nicolas Urbano 1836
25. Silvestre Pantaleon 1817 45. Cirilo Pantaleon 1837
26. Feliciano de la Cruz 1818 46. Juan Antonio 1839
27. Mateo de la Cruz 1819 47. Justo Gavino 1840
28. Juan Florencio 1820 48. Alejo Pantaleon 1841
29. Agustin Banidong 1821 49. Domingo Jacinto 1842
30. Dionisio David 1822 50. Pedro Navarro 1843

51. Timoteo Macario 1844 68. Gabriel Templanza 1864-1865
52. Felipe Pantaleon 1845 69. Bartolome Tiña 1866
53. Eugenio Nicolas 1840 70. Ramon Ledesma 1867-1868
54. Juan Ciriaco 1848 71. Santiago Tupaz 1869
55. Vicente Ambrosio 1850 72. Aguedo Teruel 1870,1899
56. Barulio Teodoro 1851 73. Pablo Tembrenilla 1871-1872
57. Bernabe Tusayla 1852 74. Pablo Taleon 1873-1874
58. Gabriel Tiña 1853 75. Romualdo Taleon 1875-1878
59. Mateo Tupaz 1854 76. Lucas Tuvilla 1879-1880
60. Pedro Torillo 1855 77. Gabriel Tañeza 1881-1882
61. Gregorio Tajanlangit 1856-1857 78. Eleuterio Tañeza 1883-1884
62. Antonio Ruiz 1858 79. Cipriano taleon 1885-1886
63. Eugenio Tubongbanua 1859 80. Felipe Tauro 1887-1888
64. Estanislao Trasmonte 1860 81. Rafael Tunogbanua 1891-1892,
1897-1898
65. Ambrosio Teruel 1861 82. Vicente Tunogbanua 1891-1892,
1895-1896
66. Pedro Taleon 1862 83. Joel Torrelavega 1893-1894
67. Estanislao Torrecampo 1863 84. Aquilino Tuburan 1900
The Spanish surrendered Iloilo to the Americans in December 1898. However, the latter got control of the place only in 1900 due to the
resistance offered by the Ilongo revolutionaries. In 1901, the Americans instituted the civil government, addressed the local administrator as
municipal president or municipal mayor thereby abolishing the position classification of Capitan.
The first municipal mayor was Constantino Benedicto. It was during this time that the first group of American volunteers, the Thomasites,
arrived and wanted to put up an educational institution in Tigbauan but was driven out by the resistance of the people toward s the plan. Their

group settled in Dumaguete where they founded what is now the famous Siliman University. The institution should have made Tigbauan the
center of education and the hub of economic activities in the Southern part of Iloilo.
The municipal mayors who served the municipality until the outbreak of the Second World War were the following:
Name of the Municipal Mayor Year Served Name of the Municipal Mayor Year Served
1. Constantino G. Benedicto 1901, 1906-1907 5. Domingo Trompeta, Sr. 1917-1922,1929-1931
1913-1916, 1932-1934 6. Francisco Teruel 1923-1925
2. Vicente Tunogbanua 1902-1903 7. Tomas Torres-Tajanlangit 1926-1928
3. Romeo Altura 1904-1905 8. Gil Rivas 1935-1937
4. Ignacio Torrefranca 1908-1912 9. Jose B. Torrefranca 1938-1940
Significant accomplishment at this time included the development of infrastructures. Schools and markets were constructed, urban streets
were concreted and barangay roads established. The progress of development was suddenly hindered with the outbreak of the Second World War
on December 8, 1941. At dawn of December 16, 1942, the Japanese invasion forces landed in Panay on the beach of Tigbauan and Oton. At that
time the local administrators were Salvador Tueres (1941-1943) and Concordia Palacios (1944-1945).
The Japanese occupation was short-lived, but awfully devastating and turbulent. In 1943, the Japanese forces penetrated Brgy. Parara and
Napnapan where they beheaded and gunned down many residents.
On March 18, 1945, the American Liberation Forces landed in Tigbauan on the shores of Brgy. Parara and Buyu-an. Panay was officially
declared as liberated on March 22, 1945. This brought to an end the nightmares of the people of Tigbauan under the Japanese invasion forces.
In 1946, the municipal mayor was Jose B. Torrefranca. This year and the last few years of the post-war period were considered years of
difficulties for the people of Tigbauan. The town was in shambles. Some of the public building and private houses were burn ed or destroyed.
Other post-war municipal mayors were:

Name of Municipal Mayor Year Served Name of Municipal Mayor Year Served
1. Gregorio T. Tuvilla 1947-1955 5. Jose Torrefranca, Jr. 1986-1987
2. Eugenio Torrento, Sr. 1956-1963, 1968-1983 6. Celso Ledesma 1992-1998
3. Bonifacio Trivilegio 1964-1967, 1988-1992 7. Myrna M. Torres 1999-2007
4. Benjamin Taasan 1983-1986 8. James Excelsior M. Torres 2007- 2013
9. Suzette T. Alquisada 2013-Present
The municipality was able to regain political and socio-economic stability in the middle of the post-war period. Feeder roads within the
town connecting almost all the barangays were constructed. Urban roads were paved, new schools were built and old ones were rehabilitated.
Infrastructure projects, both in the urban and rural areas were undertaken by the local and national government to enhance th e development of
the municipality. This signaled the return of productive years for Tigbauan.
Greater achievements were attained by the municipality during the term of the Hon. Mayor Myrna M. Torres. Significant and tangible
among which were the improvement of the town plaza and the municipal hall, acquisition of heavy equipment’s which are necessary for the
construction of more farm to market roads and improvement of existing ones, and collection and disposal of garbage thus maintaining the
cleanliness and sanitation of the municipality. A fire truck, monitoring van, patrol car, and ambulance were also acquired with her desire to provide
immediate response to the call for peace and safety of the people of Tigbauan. The education of the children was always the priority of the people
of Tigbauan. With the establishment of a tertiary school in the municipality, many of the children graduated college, particularly those who have
completed BS Marine Transportation. It is no wonder why there are now many seamen from Tigbauan who are now gainfully employed in various
ships plying international route. Many ventured abroad for economic reasons as nurse, physician, dentist, IT expert, engineer, skilled worker, and
some as domestic helper. Many more professionals will go out of Tigbauan as there are many opportunities offered by various legal recruiters.
Where the people of Tigbauan are now is a step forward where they want to be 10 years from now.

2.0 PHYSICAL FEATURES
Location
The municipality of Tigbauan is a coastal town 23 kilometers southwest of Iloilo City. It is one of the seven (7) towns comprising the First
District of the Province of Iloilo which lies between 10°42’55” to 10°43’31’’ latitude and 122°20’20” to 122°22’41” longitude. It is bounded by the
towns of Leon on the Northwest, San Miguel on the Northeast, Oton on the East, Guimbal to the West, and by the Iloilo Strait on the South.

Land Area and Waters
Tigbauan is a second class municipality with a land area of 8,889 ha or 88.89 sq. km., based on the approved 1996 Comprehensive Land Use
Plan/Zoning Ordinance of the municipality, where this land area was adopted. Based on the data provided by the Department of Budget and
Management and concurred by the Land Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Office, Tigbauan has an
area of 8,368 hectares. The said area is yet to be re-validated by the municipality considering that the re-validation will quietly take a long process.
We adopted the historical data of our land area from the old CLUP which is 8,889 hectares, which serve as basis for GIS generated Urban and
General Land Use Maps and Plan, Urban and General Zoning Maps, planning area of Sectoral Studies and land area per barangay. Adapting the data
of 8,368 hectares will posed many problems such as the re-drafting of all CLUP Maps, planning of all Sectoral Studies in terms of land area and
revision of all barangay data in terms of their respective areas. But the municipality will undertake proper steps to validate the actual area of the
Municipality of Tigbauan upon approval of this CLUP.
The urban core, consisting of 10 barangays, has an area of 169 hectares or 1.69 square kilometers representing 1.90% of the total area of
the municipality while the 42 rural barangays occupy a total area of 8,720 ha or 80.720 square kilometers equivalent to 98.10%. The municipality’s
coastline is an 8-km. stretch spanning 10 coastal barangays from Bgy. Barroc down to Bgy. Buyuan. The municipal waters covered by this coastline
serve as fishing grounds for both migrating and endemic fishes. The inland bodies of water consisted of two (2) main rivers, namely: the Sibalom
River and the Tacuyong River. The latter joins the Sibalom River at the Western side of the urban core barangays before flowing into the Panay
Gulf. There are also creeks and natural springs which are used as sources of water supply for people in the rural areas.
Topography
The municipality, generally, has a flat terrain. The plains cover an area of 6,667 ha or about 75% of the total area of the municipality. Rolling
hills covering an area of about 1,518 hectares are located along boundaries of neighboring towns, excluding Oton and San Miguel.

Slope
The Geographical Information System (GIS - derived from 50 meter digital elevation model) was used to generate the slope map of
Tigbauan. The result showed even the minute details of the land which contains a very small area such as 18% and above 50% was captured.
A slope map was requested from the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) but we were informed that the office
is still on the process of drafting the specific Topographic Map of Tigbauan. NAMRIA provided us with a Topographic Map of the whole province of
Iloilo which has to be downscaled to suit the specific purpose.
The above 18% slope reflected on the map is actually not forest lands but is categorized as agricultural land wherein this p articular land are
for growing upland rice, corn, and other crops.
The adopted GIS generated map shows the areas that are critical in the determination of different hazards that results in the characteristics
of the land topography. Examples of this are landslides on stiff or high slopes and flooding on low areas.
The GIS generated slope map will complement the data gathered from the different government agency like MGB/Project Ready of DENR as
to the DRR/CCA is concern.

Mineral Resources
Soil Types
There are four types of soil found in Tigbauan. These are the Sta. Rita Clay Loam which are located in Bgy. Sipitan and Bgy. Linobayan.
Umingan Fine Sandy Loam is found in Cordova Norte, Cordova Sur, portions of Bgys. Napnapan Norte, Napnapan Sur, Bitas, Bagumbayan, Dorong-
an, Bayuco, Buenavista, San Rafael and Poblacion. Alimodian Clay Loam is found in Bgy. Bantud, Baguingin, Bangkal, Olo Barroc, Barroc, Namocon,
Parara Norte, Parara Sur and Buyu-an. Alimodian Silt Loam is found in the rest of the rural Barangays.
Climate
Tigbauan has two pronounced seasons: dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. There are two prevailing winds: the
Southeast Monsoon (Amihan) and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).
3.0 HUMAN RESOURCE
 Population Levels and Growth Pattern

Based on the National Statistics Office Census of 2010, the municipality recorded a fluctuating growth rate from 1903 to 1960 (Table Dem-
1) and steadily increased with a growth rate of 2.43% in 1990. From 2000 to 2010, population growth rate increased from 1.39% to 1.55%.

Table Dem-1: Historical Growth of Population
Increase or Growth Rate for the

Year Population
Decrease Locality
1903 10,948
1918 11,831 883 0.52
1939 17,092 5,261 1.77
1948 19,603 2,511 1.53
1960 22,804 3,201 1.27
1970 27,396 4,592 1.85
1975 30,722 3,326 2.32
1980 34,540 3,818 2.37
1990 43,934 9,394 2.43
2000 50,446 6,512 1.39
2010 58,814 8,368 1.55
Source: NSO
It was during the period of 1981 to 1990 that the municipality registered the highest in population growth with 43,934 persons. This
represents an increase of 9,394 persons or 27.20% higher than those in 1976 to 1980 which is 34,540 persons. The average annual growth rate
from 1976 to 1980 was 2.37%. This is higher than those recorded for the Province of Iloilo for the same period.
The high population growth for the period 1981-1990 may be due to the establishment of ILECO I, SEAFDEC/AQD, St. Therese MTC and the
location of police camp in the municipality. Some of the employees of these institutions opted to establish their residences in the municipality. On
the other hand, the decline in growth rate from 1991-2010 may be due to out-migration of the municipality’s professionals and skilled
workers/non-professionals who seek for greener pasture outside of the municipality. It was likewise during this period when a great demand

outside for professionals such as physicians, nurses, physical therapist, engineers, and midwives started. There was also a big demand for skilled
workers and domestic helpers abroad.
Population, Household Distribution and Density Levels
The NSO Census of 2010 data on population distribution (Table Dem-3) and population densities by barangay show the unbalanced spatial
distribution of the municipality’s population. Among the 52 barangays of the municipality, the most densely populated are those within the
poblacion or those comprising the 10 urban barangays. The urban barangays has the highest population concentration of 10,447 persons in an area
of 169 has. or a population density of 62 persons per hectare. The rural barangays post a population of 48,367 persons in an area of 8,720 has. or a
population density of 6 persons per hectare. The 2010 NSO Census on Population shows a total population in the municipality of 58,814 and a
population density of 7 persons per hectare. The data (Table Dem-2) reveals the same trend for the number of household. The urban barangays
shows a total household of 2,102 or an average household density of 12 household per hectare while the rural barangays have 10,013 households
or an average household density of 1 household per hectare.
Of the most densely populated barangays, Barangay 2 ranks first with a population density of 146 persons per hectare (Table Dem-3),
followed by Barangay 5 and Barangay 6 with a population density of 137 and 135 persons per ha., respectively. On the other hand, the three
sparsely populated barangays come from the rural group. Ranking them from the bottom, the barangay which ranks lowest is Barangay Cansilayan,
Isian and Supa with 2 persons per ha. for the three (3) barangays. The data show that accessibility to the poblacion as one of the factors affecting
concentration of population. The three bottom ranking barangays and those with less than 3 persons per ha. are located in the remote areas of the
municipality with poor farm-to-market roads that are not passable during rainy days. The data generally indicate that the barangays with access to
good roads have higher concentration of population.

Table Dem-2: Population Growth Rate and Average Household size by Urban and Rural Barangay, Year 2010
Population Population Growth Number of Average

Barangay
1990 2010 Rate Household Household Size
URBAN
1. Barangay 1 980 1,067 0.85 196 5.44
2. Barangay 2 1,103 1,170 0.59 236 4.96
3. Barangay 3 857 936 0.89 190 4.93
4. Barangay 4 832 993 1.78 190 5.23
5. Barangay 5 461 549 1.76 120 4.58
6. Barangay 6 760 676 -1.16 144 4.69
7. Barangay 7 1,238 1,378 1.08 289 4.77
8. Barangay 8 1,168 1,313 1.18 270 4.86
9. Barangay 9 976 1,044 0.68 199 5.25
10. Tan Pael 1,184 1,321 1.10 268 4.93
Sub total 9,559 10,447 0.89 2,102 4.97
RURAL
11. Alupidian 330 381 1.45 78 4.88
12. Atabayan 2,230 2,711 1.97 529 5.12
13. Bagacay 1,517 1,663 0.92 338 4.92
14. Baguingin 2,737 3,212 1.61 657 4.89
15. Bagumbayan 1,207 1,751 3.79 351 4.99
16. Bangkal 723 487 -3.87 140 3.48
17. Bantud 447 468 0.46 98 4.78
18. Barosong 1,122 1,254 1.12 281 4.46
19. Bayuco 431 566 2.76 113 5.01
20. Barroc 1,732 2,197 2.41 449 4.89
21. Binaliuan Mayor 1,067 1,455 3.15 283 5.14
22. Binaliuan Menor 667 798 1.81 164 4.87
23. Bitas 1,447 1,839 2.43 379 4.85
24. Buenavista 534 717 2.99 154 4.66
25. Bugasongan 316 297 0.62 60 4.95
26. Buyu-an 2,885 3,077 0.65 643 4.79

Population Population Growth Number of Average
Barangay
1990 2010 Rate Household Household Size
27. Canabuan 782 672 -0.15 140 4.80
28. Cansilayan 295 316 0.69 73 4.33
29. Cordova Norte 1,353 1,747 2.59 376 4.65
30. Cordova Sur 1,091 1,279 1.60 255 5.02
31. Danao 610 565 -0.76 117 4.83
32. Dapdap 637 708 1.06 148 4.78
33. Dorong-an 1,868 2,363 2.38 476 4.96
34. Guisian 261 327 2.28 62 5.27
35. Isauan 317 336 0.58 72 4.67
36. Isian 359 411 1.36 73 5.63
37. Jamog 649 728 1.16 161 4.52
38. Lanag 784 1,226 4.57 244 5.02
39. Linobayan 403 483 1.83 111 4.35
40. Lubog 516 530 0.27 124 4.27
41. Nagba 729 854 1.60 180 4.74
42. Namocon 1,807 2,193 1.95 440 4.98
43. Napnapan Norte 1,693 1,991 1.63 440 4.53
44. Napnapan Sur 1,383 1,553 1.17 315 4.93
45. Olo Barroc 409 404 -0.12 85 4.75
46. Parara Norte 1,651 2,081 2.34 433 4.81
47. Parara Sur 1,926 2,448 2.43 507 4.83
48. San Rafael 360 410 1.31 75 5.47
49. Sermon 388 406 0.45 94 4.32
50. Sipitan 448 500 1.10 111 4.50
51. Supa 441 520 1.66 105 4.95
52. Taro 335 443 2.83 79 5.61
Sub total 40,887 48,367 1.69 10,013 4.83
Total 50,446 58,814 1.55 12,115 4.85
Source: NSO

Table Dem-3: Urban and Rural Population Density, Year 2010
Barangay Population Area Population Density

URBAN
1. Barangay 1 1,067 15 71.13
2. Barangay 2 1,170 8 146.25
3. Barangay 3 936 34 27.53
4. Barangay 4 993 33 30.09
5. Barangay 5 549 4 137.25
6. Barangay 6 676 5 135.20
7. Barangay 7 1,378 14 98.43
8. Barangay 8 1,313 13 101.00
9. Barangay 9 1,044 21 49.71
10. Brgy. TanPael 1,321 22 60.05
Sub Total 10,447 169 61.82
RURAL
11. Alupidian 381 183 2.08
12. Atabayan 2,711 118 22.97
13. Bagacay 1,663 374 4.45
14. Baguingin 3,212 323 9.94
15. Bagumbayan 1,751 165 10.61
16. Bangkal 487 154 3.16
17. Bantud 468 140 3.34
18. Barosong 1,254 308 4.07
19. Bayuco 2,197 97 22.65
20. Barroc 566 183 3.09
21. Binaliuan Mayor 1,455 178 8.17
22. Binaliuan Menor 798 78 10.23
23. Bitas 1,839 338 5.44
24. Buenavista 717 176 4.07
25. Bugasongan 297 88 3.38
26. Buyu-an 3,077 258 11.93
27. Canabuan 672 240 2.80

Barangay Population Area Population Density
28. Cansilayan 316 175 1.81
29. Cordova Norte 1,747 363 4.81
30. Cordova Sur 1,279 232 5.51
31. Danao 565 119 4.75
32. Dapdap 708 195 3.63
33. Dorong-an 2,363 499 4.74
34. Guisian 327 78 4.19
35. Isauan 336 98 3.43
36. Isian 411 220 1.87
37. Jamog 728 314 2.32
38. Lanag 1,226 307 3.99
39. Linobayan 483 194 2.49
40. Lubog 530 232 2.28
41. Nagba 854 169 5.05
42. Namocon 2,193 180 12.18
43. Napnapan Norte 1,991 389 5.12
44. Napnapan Sur 1,553 376 4.13
45. Olo Barroc 404 196 2.06
46. Parara Norte 2,081 92 22.62
47. Parara Sur 2,448 143 17.12
48. San Rafael 410 79 5.19
49. Sermon 406 167 2.43
50. Sipitan 500 164 3.05
51. Supa 520 260 2.00
52. Taro 443 78 5.68
Sub Total 48,367 8,720 5.55
Total 58,814 8,889 6.62
Source: NSO

Population Projection by Barangay
Estimates of population growth following the Geometric Method prescribed by NSO show an annual average rate increase of 1.55%.
Projecting municipal population based on this rate, the municipality’s population will grow from 58,814 in 2010 (NSO Census of 2010) to 72,946 in
2024 or an increase of 14,132 persons. The urban barangays will register an increase of 2,510, from 10,447 in 2010 to 12,957 in 2024. The rural
barangays will have an increase of 11,622, from 48,367 in 2010 to 59,989 in 2024. Overall, the municipal population will attain 24.03% increase in
2024 over the 2010 NSO record (Table Dem-4).
Table Dem-4: Population Projection by Urban and Rural Barangay, Year 2013-2024
Base Participa Current Planning Period
Barangay Year tion Year
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
2010 Rate 2013
URBAN
1. Barangay 1 1,067 0.0181 1,118 1,135 1,152 1,170 1,188 1,207 1,225 1,244 1,264 1,283 1,303 1,323
2. Barangay 2 1,170 0.0199 1,225 1,244 1,264 1,283 1,303 1,323 1,344 1,365 1,386 1,407 1,429 1,451
3. Barangay 3 936 0.0159 980 995 1,011 1,027 1,042 1,059 1,075 1,092 1,109 1,126 1,143 1,161
4. Barangay 4 993 0.0169 1,040 1,056 1,072 1,089 1,106 1,123 1,140 1,158 1,176 1,194 1,213 1,232
5. Barangay 5 549 0.0093 575 584 593 602 612 621 631 640 650 660 670 681
6. Barangay 6 676 0.0115 708 719 730 741 753 764 776 788 801 813 826 838
7. Barangay 7 1,378 0.0234 1,443 1,466 1,488 1,511 1,535 1,558 1,583 1,607 1,632 1,658 1,683 1,709
8. Barangay 8 1,313 0.0223 1,375 1,396 1,418 1,440 1,462 1,485 1,508 1,531 1,555 1,579 1,604 1,629
9. Barangay 9 1,044 0.0178 1,093 1,110 1,127 1,145 1,163 1,181 1,199 1,218 1,236 1,256 1,275 1,295
10. TAN PAEL 1,321 0.0225 1,383 1,405 1,427 1,449 1,471 1,494 1,517 1,541 1,564 1,589 1,613 1,638
Sub total 10,447 0.1776 10,940 11,110 11,282 11,457 11,635 11,815 11,998 12,184 12,373 12,565 12,759 12,957
RURAL
11. Alupidian 381 0.0065 399 405 412 418 424 431 438 444 451 458 465 473
12. Atabayan 2,711 0.0461 2,839 2,883 2,928 2,973 3,019 3,066 3,113 3,162 3,211 3,261 3,311 3,362
13. Bagacay 1,663 0.0283 1,741 1,768 1,796 1,824 1,852 1,881 1,910 1,940 1,970 2,000 2,031 2,063
14. Baguingin 3,212 0.0546 3,364 3,416 3,469 3,523 3,577 3,633 3,689 3,746 3,804 3,863 3,923 3,984
15. Bagumbayan 1,751 0.0298 1,834 1,862 1,891 1,920 1,950 1,980 2,011 2,042 2,074 2,106 2,139 2,172
16. Bangkal 487 0.0083 510 518 526 534 542 551 559 568 577 586 595 604
17. Bantud 468 0.0080 490 498 505 513 521 529 537 546 554 563 572 580
18. Barosong 1,254 0.0213 1,313 1,334 1,354 1,375 1,397 1,418 1,440 1,462 1,485 1,508 1,531 1,555
19. Bayuco 566 0.0096 593 602 611 621 630 640 650 660 670 681 691 702
20. Barroc 2,197 0.0374 2,301 2,336 2,373 2,409 2,447 2,485 2,523 2,562 2,602 2,642 2,683 2,725
21. Binaliuan Mayor 1,455 0.0247 1,524 1,547 1,571 1,596 1,620 1,646 1,671 1,697 1,723 1,750 1,777 1,805

Base Participa Current Planning Period
Barangay Year tion Year
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
2010 Rate 2013
22. Binaliuan Menor 798 0.0136 836 849 862 875 889 902 916 931 945 960 975 990
23. Bitas 1,839 0.0313 1,926 1,956 1,986 2,017 2,048 2,080 2,112 2,145 2,178 2,212 2,246 2,281
24. Buenavista 717 0.0122 751 762 774 786 799 811 823 836 849 862 876 889
25. Bugasongan 297 0.0050 311 316 321 326 331 336 341 346 352 357 363 368
26. Buyu-an 3,077 0.0523 3,222 3,272 3,323 3,374 3,427 3,480 3,534 3,589 3,644 3,701 3,758 3,816
27. Canabuan 672 0.0114 704 715 726 737 748 760 772 784 796 808 821 833
28. Cansilayan 316 0.0054 331 336 341 347 352 357 363 369 374 380 386 392
29. Cordova Norte 1,747 0.0297 1,829 1,858 1,887 1,916 1,946 1,976 2,006 2,037 2,069 2,101 2,134 2,167
30. Cordova Sur 1,279 0.0217 1,339 1,360 1,381 1,403 1,424 1,446 1,469 1,492 1,515 1,538 1,562 1,586
31. Danao 565 0.0096 592 601 610 620 629 639 649 659 669 680 690 701
32. Dapdap 708 0.0120 741 753 765 776 789 801 813 826 839 851 865 878
33. Dorong-an 2,363 0.0402 2,475 2,513 2,552 2,591 2,632 2,672 2,714 2,756 2,799 2,842 2,886 2,931
34. Guisian 327 0.0056 342 348 353 359 364 370 376 381 387 393 399 406
35. Isauan 336 0.0057 352 357 363 368 374 380 386 392 398 404 410 417
36. Isian 411 0.0070 430 437 444 451 458 465 472 479 487 494 502 510
37. Jamog 728 0.0124 762 774 786 798 811 823 836 849 862 876 889 903
38. Lanag 1,226 0.0208 1,284 1,304 1,324 1,345 1,365 1,387 1,408 1,430 1,452 1,475 1,497 1,521
39. Linobayan 483 0.0082 506 514 522 530 538 546 555 563 572 581 590 599
40. Lubog 530 0.0090 555 564 572 581 590 599 609 618 628 637 647 657
41. Nagba 854 0.0145 894 908 922 937 951 966 981 996 1,011 1,027 1,043 1,059
42. Namocon 2,193 0.0373 2,297 2,332 2,368 2,405 2,442 2,480 2,519 2,558 2,597 2,638 2,678 2,720
43. Napnapan Norte 1,991 0.0339 2,085 2,117 2,150 2,183 2,217 2,252 2,287 2,322 2,358 2,395 2,432 2,469
44. Napnapan Sur 1,553 0.0264 1,626 1,651 1,677 1,703 1,730 1,756 1,784 1,811 1,839 1,868 1,897 1,926
45. Olo Barroc 404 0.0069 423 430 436 443 450 457 464 471 478 486 493 501
46. Parara Norte 2,081 0.0354 2,179 2,213 2,247 2,282 2,318 2,353 2,390 2,427 2,465 2,503 2,542 2,581
47. Parara Sur 2,448 0.0416 2,564 2,603 2,644 2,685 2,726 2,769 2,811 2,855 2,899 2,944 2,990 3,036
48. San Rafael 410 0.0070 429 436 443 450 457 464 471 478 486 493 501 509
49. Sermon 406 0.0069 425 432 439 445 452 459 466 474 481 488 496 504
50. Sipitan 500 0.0085 524 532 540 548 557 565 574 583 592 601 611 620
51. Supa 520 0.0088 545 553 562 570 579 588 597 606 616 625 635 645
52. Taro 443 0.0075 464 471 478 486 493 501 509 517 525 533 541 549
Sub total 48,367 0.8224 50,651 51,436 52,234 53,043 53,865 54,700 55,548 56,409 57,283 58,171 59,073 59,989
Total 58,814 1.0000 61,591 62,546 63,516 64,500 65,500 66,515 67,546 68,593 69,656 70,736 71,832 72,946
Source: NSO

POPULATION COMPOSITION
Sex Structure
Of the total population of 58,814 in 2010, 50.19% (29,517) are males while 29.297 or 49.81% are females (Table Dem-5), indicating a sex
ratio of almost 1:1 or one male for every one female.
Table Dem-5: Population by Sex, Year 2010
Both Sexes Male Female
58,814 29,517 29,297
Source: NSO
Age Group Composition
In 2010, around 35% (20,580) or one third of the total population belong to the age bracket 0-17 year’s old showing that the municipality
has a young population. Population steadily increases until age group 15-19 in both sexes with 5,822 persons. Almost one-third (29.03%) or 17,073
of the total population are below 15 years old. On the other hand, only 2,779 or 4.73% are 70 years old and over. This means that 38,962 or 66.25%
of the total population are ages 15-59 years old (Table Dem-6 and Figure 1). The 2013-2024 population by age group in Table Dem-7 is projected
using the participation rate.

Table Dem-6 – Household Population By Age Group and By Sex, Year 2010
Age Group Both Sexes Male Female
All Ages 58,814 29,517 29,297

Under 1 yr. old 1,057 532 525
1 -4 4,548 2,315 2,233
5–9 5,699 2,934 2,765
10 – 14 5,769 2,949 2,820
15 – 19 5,822 2,980 2,820
20 – 24 5,477 2,855 2,622
25 – 29 4,784 2,490 2,294
30 -34 4,251 2,219 2,032
35 – 39 3,647 1,878 1,769
40 – 44 3,475 1,725 1,750
45 – 49 3,257 1,649 1,608
50 – 54 2,784 1,376 1,408
55 – 59 2,249 1,088 1,161
60 – 64 1,818 841 977
65 – 69 1,398 636 762
70 – 74 1,156 488 668
75 – 79 814 311 503
80 – 84 450 151 299
85 and over 359 100 259
Source: NSO

Table Dem-7: Population Projection by Age Group, Year 2013-2024
Base Participation Current Projected Population

Age-Group Pop'n (Po1) Rate Year
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
2010 PR 2013
Total 58,814 1.000 61,591 62,546 63,516 64,500 65,500 66,515 67,546 68,593 69,656 70,736 71,832 72,946
Under 1 year 1,057 0.018 1,107 1,124 1,141 1,159 1,177 1,195 1,214 1,233 1,252 1,271 1,291 1,311
1-4 years 4,548 0.077 4,763 4,836 4,912 4,988 5,065 5,144 5,223 5,304 5,386 5,470 5,555 5,641
5-9 years 5,699 0.097 5,968 6,061 6,155 6,250 6,347 6,445 6,545 6,647 6,750 6,854 6,960 7,068
10-14 years 5,769 0.098 6,041 6,135 6,230 6,327 6,425 6,524 6,626 6,728 6,832 6,939 7,046 7,155
15-19 years 5,822 0.099 6,097 6,191 6,287 6,385 6,484 6,584 6,686 6,790 6,895 7,002 7,111 7,221
20-24 years 5,477 0.093 5,736 5,825 5,915 6,006 6,100 6,194 6,290 6,388 6,487 6,587 6,689 6,793
25-29 years 4,784 0.081 5,010 5,087 5,166 5,246 5,328 5,410 5,494 5,579 5,666 5,754 5,843 5,934
30-34 years 4,251 0.072 4,452 4,521 4,591 4,662 4,734 4,808 4,882 4,958 5,035 5,113 5,192 5,272
35-39 years 3,647 0.062 3,819 3,878 3,939 4,000 4,062 4,125 4,188 4,253 4,319 4,386 4,454 4,523
40-44 years 3,475 0.059 3,639 3,696 3,753 3,811 3,870 3,930 3,991 4,053 4,116 4,180 4,244 4,310
45-49 years 3,257 0.055 3,411 3,464 3,517 3,572 3,627 3,683 3,741 3,799 3,857 3,917 3,978 4,040
50-54 years 2,784 0.047 2,915 2,961 3,007 3,053 3,100 3,149 3,197 3,247 3,297 3,348 3,400 3,453
55-59 years 2,249 0.038 2,355 2,392 2,429 2,466 2,505 2,544 2,583 2,623 2,664 2,705 2,747 2,789
60-64 years 1,818 0.031 1,904 1,933 1,963 1,994 2,025 2,056 2,088 2,120 2,153 2,187 2,220 2,255
65-69 years 1,398 0.024 1,464 1,487 1,510 1,533 1,557 1,581 1,606 1,630 1,656 1,681 1,707 1,734
70-74 years 1,156 0.020 1,211 1,229 1,248 1,268 1,287 1,307 1,328 1,348 1,369 1,390 1,412 1,434
75-79 years 814 0.014 852 866 879 893 906 921 935 949 964 979 994 1,010
80-84 years 450 0.008 471 478 486 493 501 509 517 525 533 541 550 558
85 years and over 359 0.006 376 382 388 394 400 406 412 419 425 432 439 445
0-17 years 20,580 0.350 21,552 21,886 22,225 22,570 22,920 23,275 23,635 24,002 24,374 24,752 25,135 25,525
18 years and over 38,234 0.65 40,039 40,660 41,291 41,930 42,580 43,240 43,911 44,591 45,282 45,984 46,697 47,421
Source: NSO

School-Going Age Population
The NSO 2010 data (Table Dem-8), on age group population is interpolated using the technique describe in the HLURB CLUP guidebook to
determine school-going age population of the municipality. The school-going age population is classified according to age group classified under
age group 3-6 years old as pre-schoolers, age group 7-10 yrs. old as school age population for the primary level, age group 11-12 as elementary
school age while age group 13-16 and 17-21 are secondary and tertiary school age, respectively. The succeeding table shows the total of school-
going population from the pre-school up to the tertiary level up to 2024.
Table Dem-8: Projected School-age Population, By Level, Labor Force and Dependent Population, Year 2013-2024
Base
Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Total Population
2010
58,814 61,591 62,546 63,516 64,500 65,500 66,515 67,546 68,593 69,656 70,736 71,832 72,946
Level School-going Age Population
Pre-school (3-6 yrs. old) 4,481 4693 4765 4839 4914 4990 5068 5146 5226 5307 5389 5473 5558
Primary (7-10 yrs. old) 4,677 4898 4974 5051 5129 5209 5289 5371 5455 5539 5625 5712 5801
Intermediate (11-12 yrs. old) 2,262 2369 2406 2443 2481 2519 2558 2598 2638 2679 2721 2763 2806
Secondary(13-16 yrs. old) 4,661 4881 4957 5034 5112 5191 5271 5353 5436 5520 5606 5693 5781
Tertiary (17-21 yrs. old) 5,656 5923 6015 6108 6203 6299 6397 6496 6596 6699 6803 6908 7015
Labor Force (15 years old
41,741 43,712 44,390 45,078 45,776 46,486 47,206 47,938 48,681 49,436 50,202 50,980 51,771
and over)
Dependent
Young (0-14) 17,073 17,879 18,156 18,438 18,724 19,014 19,309 19,608 19,912 20,220 20,534 20,852 21,175
Old (65 years old and over) 4,177 4,374 4,442 4,511 4,581 4,652 4,724 4,797 4,872 4,947 5,024 5,102 5,181
Source: NSO

Economic Dependency Ratio
Forty one thousand seven hundred forty one (41,741) or 70.97% of the total population in 2010 are in the labor force (15 years old and
over). Of this, 37,564 or 89.99% are working age population. Seventeen thousand seventy three (17,073) or 29.03% and 4,177 or 7.10% belong to
age group 0-14 and 65 years old and over respectively (Table Dem-8). This indicates that the age dependency ratio of the municipality in 2010 is
56.57% or about 57 dependents for every 100 working age.
Labor Force and Employment
Table Dem-9: Labor Force Population by Sex and Employment Status, 2011
†Tigbauan *Western Visayas

Both Sexes Male Female Both Sexes Male Female
LFPR 64.14 76.04 52.45 64.7 78.3 50.6
Employment Rate 73.96 79.22 66.47 92.4 92.0 93.1
Unemployment Rate 26.04 20.78 33.53 7.6 8.0 6.9
Source: † Iloilo Provincial Population Office
* NSO
 Labor Force Population Rate by Sex
Table Dem-9 presents comparative data on labor force population rate (LFPR) by sex and employment status between the municipality of
Tigbauan and the Western Visayas. The LFPR for the municipality of Tigbauan is lower (64.14%) for both sexes compared to the LFPR of Western
Visayas which is 64.7%. While the LFPR of males of Tigbauan is lower (76.04%) than that of the LFPR of males in the Western Visayas region
(79.3%), for the females its otherwise.

The employment rate (ER) of Tigbauan is lower for both sexes at 73.96% when matched with the ER of Western Visayas for both sexes
which is 92.4%. For the males of Tigbauan, the ER is lower at 79.22% when equated with 92.0% of the region. The ER at the regional level for the
females is also higher at 93.1% than that of the females in Tigbauan at 66.47%.
The unemployment rates for both sexes and specifically for males and the females in the municipality of Tigbauan are higher compared to
that at the regional level (Table Dem-9).

 Age-Sex Projection
Of the total population in 2010, the male group posted a population of 29,517 while the female group has 29,297 (Table Dem-10).
Projecting population of each group based on the 1.55% yearly average growth rate, the municipality’s male population by 2018 will be 33,382 and
36,610 in 2024. On the other hand, the female population by 2018 will be 33,133 and will reach 36,336 by 2024. These translate an increase of
3,865 and 3,836 persons among male and female population, respectively in 2018 over the 2010 NSO Census figures. By 2024, the increase will be
7,093 and 7,039 persons among male and female population, respectively over the population recorded in 2010.
Table Dem-10: Population Projection by Sex, Year 2014-2024

Base Year Current Year Planning Period
Sex Participation Rate
2010 2013 2014 2015
Total/Both Sexes 58,814 1.000 61,591 62,546 63,516
Male 29,517 0.5018 30,911 31,390 31,877
Female 29,297 0.4981 30,680 31,156 31,639
Planning Period
Sex
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Total/Both Sexes 64,500 65,500 66,515 67,546 68,593
Male 32,371 32,873 33,382 33,899 34,425
Female 32,129 32,627 33,133 33,647 34,168
Planning Period
Sex
2021 2022 2023 2024
Total/Both Sexes 69,656 70,736 71,832 72,946
Male 34,958 35,500 36,050 36,610
Female 34,698 35,236 35,782 36,336
Source: NSO

Marital Status
Table Dem-11 shows the age group, sex and marital status of the population 10 years old and over (NSO 2010). Of the total population of
47,510, singles were 22,432; married, 21,129; widowed, 2,374; separated, 341; live-in, 1,196; and 38 persons were of unknown marital status. The
total male population 10 years old and over comprises 23,736 out of which 11,957 were single. The married groups were 10,516; widowed 530;
separated 136; live-in, 582; and those with unknown marital status were 15. On the other hand, the female population posted a total of 23,774
persons. Of these, 10,475 were single; 10,613, married; 1,844 widowed, 205 separated, 614 live in and 23 have unknown marital status.
Table Dem-11: Household Population 10 Years Old and Over by Marital Status and Age Group, Year 2010
Household
Population 10 Common-
Age Group Single Married Widowed Divorced/Separated Unknown
Years Old and law/Live in
Over
Total 58,814 33,736 21,129 2,374 341 1,196 38
Below 20 22,895 22,655 123 6 2 100 9
20 – 24 5,477 4,283 843 7 17 326 1
25 – 29 4,784 2,502 1,984 5 27 256 10
30 – 34 4,251 1,286 2,697 23 39 201 5
35 – 39 3,647 750 2,700 42 51 101 3
40 – 44 3,475 537 2,750 77 44 64 3
45 – 49 3,257 382 2,651 137 38 47 2
50 – 54 2,784 319 2,214 190 37 23 1
55 – 59 2,249 269 1,691 228 34 27 -
60 – 64 1,818 226 1,304 255 17 15 1
65 – 69 1,398 164 915 288 17 14 -
70 – 74 1,156 135 656 345 10 9 1
75 – 79 814 114 365 323 3 8 1
80 and Over 809 114 236 448 5 5 1
Source: NSO

As expected, high percentage (24.40%) of those in the age group 10-19 are single considering that they are too young to raise a family of
their own. The data also show that 1,196 or 2.52% of the population 10 years old and over believe in living-in. The highest believer of which are
among the age group 20-24 years old which totaled to 326.
Mother Tongue and Religious Affiliation
Tables Dem-12 and Dem-13 show the population of the municipality by mother tongue and religious affiliation, respectively. The data reveal
51 ethnic groups with the Kiniray-a speaking population exhibiting the highest with 46,125, followed by Karay-a, 3,395 persons, Hiligaynon, 1,178
persons; Cebuano, 149 persons Kapampangan, 26 and Bicolano, 25 persons.
Table Dem-12: Household Population by Mother Tongue, Year 2010
Dialect Spoken No. of Population

Kiniray-a 46,125
Karay-a 3,395
Hiligaynon 1,178
Cebuano 149
Kapangpangan 26
Bicolano 23
Source: NSO
The succeeding table reveals that the municipality is predominantly Roman Catholic with a total follower of 48,895 or 97.61% of the total
household population interviewed by religious affiliation. The religions that followed in the order of the number of followers are Evangelicals with
318 or 64% of the total population asked, the Seventh Day Adventists with 208 with 41%, and the Iglesia ni Kristo with 161 followers or 32 % of the
total population.

Table Dem-13: Household Population by Religious Affiliation, Year 2010
Religion Number % Total

Aglipayon 13 0.02
Association of Fundamental Baptist Church in the Philippines 93 0.19
Bible Baptist 57 0.11
Convention of the Philippine Baptist Church 24 0.05
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints 55 0.11
Evangelicals 318 0.64
Iglesia ni Kristo 161 0.32
Islam 15 0.03
Jehova’s Witnesses 63 0.13
Missionary Baptist Churches of the Philippines 69 0.14
Other Baptist 19 0.04
Other Protestant 56 0.11
Roman Catholic 48,895 97.61
Seventh Day Adventist 208 0.41
United of Church in the Philippines 45 0.09
Total 50,091 100 %
Source: NSO

4.0 PHYSICAL/INFRASTRUCTURE/RESOURCES
 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
The municipality has four (4) road systems, namely: national, provincial, municipal, and barangay roads. Another road type which commonly
linked the rural barangays is the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) road. This road network was constructed by NIA itself along irrigation
canals.
All national and municipal roads are paved and in good condition. The national road connects Iloilo City and the province of Antique,
traversing through the coastal barangays of the municipality. Another route also considered national road is the one passing through Brgy.
Poblacion going toward the municipality of Leon. This road is a short cut route to the new Iloilo International Airport for passengers coming from
Tigbauan, the southern towns of Iloilo province and the province of Antique.
The overall total of 107.520 km. in the municipality is composed of 17.64 kms. national road, 7.6 kms. of which are asphalt and 10.04 kms.
are concreted. The provincial road totals to 17.48 kms. with 5.98 kms. concrete and 11.5 kms. gravel. The municipal road has an aggregate total of
9.323 kms., 2.5 kms. of which are asphalt, and 6.823 kms. are of concrete. The barangay road is of grave totaling to 44.162 kilometers. The
National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has provided gravel road totaling to 16.515 kilometers.
All bridges are concreted and are in good condition except for the Nagba Bridge which needs the repair of its eroded southern approach.
Currently, there are eleven (11) bridges existing in the municipality of which five (5) are on the national road. These are the Barroc Bridge,
Baguingin Bridge, Sibalom Bridge, Buyu-an Bridge and Calian Bridge. The remaining six (6) bridges are located in the provincial roads, namely:
Bolocaue Bridge, Dapdap Bridge, Jamog Bridge, Binaliuan Bridge, Bagacay Bridge and Nagba Bridge.

5.0 SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITIES/UTILITIES/AMENITIES
 HEALTH AND SANITATION

The main focus in the social development of Tigbauan in terms of community services is to facilitate the provision of human services that
meet the needs of the community. Above all, this in turn will lead to a quality of life which provides the opportunity for all to participate in a safe
environment, healthy lifestyle and culturally rich community.
There are two (2) Municipal Health Centers (MHCs) in Tigbauan one of which has a Birthing Facility which caters only normal deliveries at any
time of the day to all target population. Health facilities are managed by MHO covering thirteen (13) barangay health stations manned by full time
midwives. Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) with 364 members and 33 trained hilots who serve as front liners in the implementation of health
programs in their respective barangays. One (1) unit ambulance is available in case of emergencies.
 SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES

Social Welfare services are provided by Municipal Social Welfare Office (MSWDO) and a social worker. This makes the services readily available
in the municipality. The MSWDO is given full support by the local government and the active involvement of social welfare organizations in the
municipality. The services included supplemental feeding for pre-schoolers thru 49 Day Care Centers (DCCs) with the aid of Day Care Workers
DCCs), pre-marriage counseling, emergency assistance to individuals in crisis situation, disaster relief assistance, livelihood, emergency shelter
assistance. Tigbauan has a Senior Citizen Center and Women’s Center which serve as the venue for the provision of services for the welfare of for
the older citizens and women.
 EDUCATION
Education is very accessible to all school-going age through a better environment for learning. Educational institutions are catered by two (2)
public primary schools and nineteen (19) complete public elementary schools. These schools are distributed in strategic locations among rural
barangays and the rest are located in urban barangays. With the efficient management and provision of adequate facilities, Tigbauan has high
literacy rate at 97.87 percent. There are also two (2) private primary schools in the municipality to augment the educational facilities operated by
the government.

Nine (9) public national high schools and two (2) private secondary schools are also present in the municipality. The School of St. Therese-MTC
Colleges is the lone school offering tertiary level of education in Tigbauan.
 HOUSING
Social development particularly in housing is likewise of equal importance with other identified sectors of the municipality. The main goal is to
provide security for better living conditions of the population especially the less privileged families, the Informal Settler Families (ISFs) and those
whose houses are located within the hazard-prone areas thru effective and affordable housing programs. For these reasons, the LGU has initiated
linkages with NGOs, private institutions and line national government housing agencies for possible housing assistance. On the other hand,
socialized housing sites will be prioritized in the finalization of the land use plan.
 PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Protective services that is to maintain the peace and order situation and to protect the people against the lawless elements of the population is
charged to the Philippine National Police (PNP) whose station is attached to the Municipal Building. Generally, the peace and order situation in
Tigbauan is normal. The condition is manifested by the local resident’s God-loving character. The local PNP was able to deter more serious crimes
down to o.345 of the total crime committed for the last 5 years. Illegal drug/fishing was contained at zero incidences. The peace and order
situation and the overall condition are very favorable for development .and investment. To complement the services of the PNP is the 1st
Maneuver Platoon based in Bgy. Bagumbayan.
The Municipal Fire Station which is located at Bgy. Namocon has one (1) unit fire truck, one (1) water tanker, a multicab and a rescue boat.
 SPORTS AND RECREATION

The Sports and Recreation provides alternative activities for the population especially the youth. This serves as a diversion from bad and
destructive activities like gambling and drugs. Almost all barangays have recreational facilities like basketball courts while some have covered
gymnasium which are usually located at the town plaza. The schools too have their own sports facility which caters to the recreational activities of
their respective pupils/students.

The municipality is blessed with a long shoreline with beaches which can be utilized for other sports activities like swimming, volleyball and
other water sports. There are also beach resorts with complete amenities such as cottages and swimming pools. KTVs, internet cafes with video
games and billiard halls are also found in the municipality.

6.0 UTILITIES
 POWER
The Iloilo Electric Cooperative 1 (ILECO 1) is located at the municipality of Tigbauan. It serves the first and second district of Iloilo through the
power grid of the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR). As of year 2012, ILECO 1 have the following source of power as enumerated;
Geothermal Power Plant – 18 MW, Coal Fired Power Plant – 3.5 MW and Diesel Power Plant Panay Corp. – 8 MW.
In terms of the number of barangays, ILECO 1 has already served 100% of the 52 barangays of the municipality providing them with
continuous supply of electricity in 24 hours except when there is a mechanical breakdown in which case power interruption could not be avoided
but not all households especially those located far from the main power line.
 WATER
Water is one of the basic needs of man, perhaps the most vital substance required in order to survive. Not only needed by the body, it is also
vital in the development of the surroundings particularly in agriculture and industry among others. Tigbauan gets most of its water requirement
from manmade shallow wells, natural springs, rivers and commercial water refilling stations.
Most of the water systems in the rural barangays have level 1 type of water system which is a simple shallow well, while other gets supply from
developed natural springs. Most urban barangays utilize a level 2 type of water system which is a shallow type well with electric motor pump and a
communal faucet. Various urban barangays have their own Level 2 water system which only caters to their respected households in that particular
barangay. Many water refilling stations operate in the municipality which provides clean potable water.
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has facilities which provide irrigation to agricultural areas to some barangay while others get the supply
of water from rivers for irrigation purposes.
 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Tigbauan has an existing dumpsite which is being developed into an Eco-park. A Material Recovery Facility is located at the main public market
for collected wastes and garbage in the municipality before they are brought to the dumpsite.

 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
There are minor problems in the information and communication technology sector in the municipality since all the infrastructure and facilities
providing these services are already in place.
There is one (1) Local Postal Service which is located at the right wing of the municipal building catering to all the people using mails. Several
private 2- way radio communication are available as well as all government 2- way radio in which all the barangays and the LGU have at least one
each including the disaster groups together with the Local Police and Bureau of Fire.
Presently, there are 2 telephone service providers in the municipality namely PLDT and GLOBELINES both companies are based in Iloilo City
and they provides telecommunication services to many towns and Tigbauan is one of their coverage area.
The TELECOM is located at the municipal building servicing the telegraphic services of the municipality with a nationwide coverage. In addition,
the presence of SUN CELLULAR, SMART and GLOBE cell sites provided access lines to cell phone holders making communication accessible to all
sectors of the municipality.
Almost everyone owns cellular phones and is widely used as a tool for communication, with a total of 3 cell sites in the municipality namely
Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular providing wireless communication, the municipality have no problems regarding distant communication.
Internet Connections are also available with My DSL, Smart Bro and Globe Broadband providing data communication but its limited only to
urban areas since some rural areas have no signal from these internet provider as well these areas have no cable for internet connections.

6.0 THE ECONOMIC STRUCTURE OF TIGBAUAN
Although the municipal economy is tending towards urbanization, the municipality is still rural with its driver of the economy still the basic
resources, Agriculture and Agri-fishery sector. Commerce and trade is still the highest generator of employment in the municipality. This will
continue to progress once the facilities of the public market are upgraded including those of the surrounding commercial areas. Tigbauan is only
22.85 kilometers from Iloilo City and it is traversed by a national road connecting the southern towns of the province toward the province of
Antique. The strategic location of the town encourages some merchants and businessmen from the City and other towns to sell their products in
Tigbauan.
Tourism is an economic activity that somehow has a distinct advantage for Tigbauan by creating direct money inflow without a
corresponding resource outflow from the area. It therefore deserves all the push it can get. Tourism resources include a distinct long stretch of fine
beaches as valuable physical features that make it a tourist attraction in the municipality. Five (5) private resorts were established in this stretch of
fine beaches which catered to local, national and international markets.
Other tourism attractions include historical landmarks such as: the Tigbauan Colonial Church famous of its baroque façade; the Namocon
Marker, the site for the first guerilla ambush in Southern Panay against Japanese forces; the Jesuit Boarding School Marker- the first educational
center in the Philippines; the US Liberation Marker- a site where US forces landed to liberate Panay from the Japanese occupation forces. Another
attraction of known importance is the Fish World Museum of SEAFDEC/AQD for Aquatic Organisms in Brgy. Buyu-an.
The municipality of Tigbauan is facing Panay Gulf which is a rich fishing ground. The coastal line stretches 8 kilometers from Brgy. Barroc
down south to Brgy. Buyuan. Coastal barangays from Namocon to Barroc are famous for their “bagoong” (shrimp paste) and dried mysids (kalkag)
and these are potential source of livelihood in the area.
To date, records reveal that out of the 7,280.689 agricultural area around 6,441.451 hectares are devoted to production of major crops of
which 3,582.75 hectares were planted to rice, and the rest were planted to corn and other crops. The municipality has incurred a surplus
production of 2,171,881 kilograms. Of rice and is projected to increase by 4.375% yearly should 5% of the total rain fed areas be provided yearly by

with pump irrigation system. These areas devoted to production of major crops should be covered under the Network of Protected Agricultural
Areas to effectively ensure food security in the municipality as well as the province of Iloilo.
The weak market power of agricultural producers and low agricultural productivity also affect the economic growth of Tigbauan. In some
cases, the poor infrastructure facilities especially transport (roads) and public utilities (communication and water supply) contribute to the high
cost of doing business in the municipality.
Its accessibility, abundant aquatic resources and diversified agricultural sector, and its educated labor force make Tigbauan a potential
place for economic and business opportunities.
Agricultural facilities such as threshers and rice mills are also found in the rural barangays where large tracts of agricultural areas are
utilized for agricultural production especially rice.
The Tigbauan Public Market with an area of 5.576 sq. meters and the immediate commercial areas around it serve as the Central Business
District (CBD). There are also strings of commercial establishments such as Grocery/Convenient stores, fast food chains, pawnshops, pharmacies,
lending financial institutions, hardware stores, gasoline refilling stations, water refilling stations, and real estate renting hotel and restaurants. The
municipality has its own slaughterhouse which is located at Barangay 3.
The municipality’s population is engaged in various cottage industries like Kalawag Powder Making, Instant Taho Making, Bamboo Furniture
Making, Sand and Gravel and Hollow Blocks Making and other concrete products.

A. Household Economic Condition
Table Econ-1. Number of Households by Major Source of Income, Year 2011
Major Source of Income No. of Households Percent (%) of Total
Others (Self-employed, Laborer, etc.) 5,647 45.61

Employment 3,269 26.41
Farming 2,422 19.57
Business 723 5.84
Fishing 319 2.58
TOTAL 12,380 100.00
Source: Iloilo Provincial Planning Office
The major sources of income of households in the municipality of Tigbauan are employment, farming, business, fishing and others sources
like self-employment, labor, etcetera. Around 45.61% of the households sourced their income as self-employed and as laborers, 26.41% from
employment, 19.57% from farming and 723 as businessmen and 2.58% as fishermen.

Table Econ-2. Number of Households by Income Bracket, Year 2011
Income Bracket No. of Households Percent (%) of Total
0 – PhP 5,000 4,886 39.47

PhP 5,0001 - PhP 10,000 2,902 23.44
PhP 10,001 - PhP 15,000 1,287 10.40
PhP 15,001 - PhP 20,000 959 7.75
PhP 20,001 - PhP 30,000 955 7.71
PhP 30,001 - PhP 40,000 485 3.92
PhP 40,001 - PhP 50,000 290 2.34
PhP 50,001 - PhP 100,000 465 3.76
PhP 100,001 - PhP 250,000 135 1.09
PhP 250,001 – PhP 500,000 16 0.13
TOTAL 12,380 100.00
Source: Iloilo Provincial Planning Office
The income of the majority of the households fall under the income bracket 0 – P15,000 which constitute around 73.31% of the total
households. Around 4.97% are earning between P50,001 – PhP 500,000. Those earning an income between PhP 15,001 – PhP 50,000 comprise
around 21.72% of the households.

Table Econ-3. Major Occupation of Earning Household Members by Sex and Location of Employment, Year 2011
Location of Employment
Outside the
Occupation of Earning Household Within the Within
Within Country Country Total
Member Municipality the Province
(Abroad)
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Employment in Private Firm 764 524 722 553 317 320 266 122 2069 1519
Employment in Gov't. Office 257 498 115 140 77 40 7 6 456 684
Practice of Profession 30 59 14 30 9 12 50 19 103 120
Self-Employed 1546 1053 288 127 54 36 9 19 1897 1235
Sales, Business 422 781 77 75 13 16 4 6 516 878
Farming & Farm Laborer 2540 314 99 12 3 3 6 2 2648 331
Fishing & Related Activities 381 34 50 1 10 0 2 0 443 35
Overseas Worker 148 73 26 15 19 14 1185 828 1378 930
Barangay Official 107 130 3 3 0 0 8 6 118 139
Others (Barangay volunteers,
2657 1229 418 248 142 212 95 63 3312 1751
Laborers, Domestic Helpers, etc.)
Total 8852 4695 1812 1204 644 653 1632 1071 12940 7622
% 43.05 22.83 8.81 5.86 3.13 3.18 7.94 5.21 62.93 37.07
Source: Iloilo Provincial Population Office
Table Econ-3 shows the major occupations wherein the earning household members in the municipality of Tigbauan in 2011 got their
income. These are classified into the following ten (10) major categories:
 Employment in Private Firm
 Employment in Government Office
 Practice of Profession
 Self-Employed
 Sales, Business

 Farming and Farm Laborer
 Fishing and Related Activities
 Overseas Worker
 As Barangay Official
 Others (Bgy. Volunteers, Laborers, domestic Helpers, etc.)
Further, Table Econ-3 presented the location of employment such as within the municipality of Tigbauan, within the province of Iloilo,
within the country (outside of the municipality/province) or outside of the country (Abroad).
The top three (3) sources of employment of household members which are earned in the municipality of Tigbauan are working as barangay
volunteers, laborers, domestic helpers and the like, farming and as farm laborers and as self-employed. These contributed around 18.90%, 13.88%
and 19.19 per cent of the total household members.

CHAPTER 2

7.0 EXISTING LAND USES
 THE EXISTING URBAN LAND USE
Although the urban core covers only the ten (10) urban barangays, in the urban land use map three (3) barangays namely, Bgy. Bagumbayan
Bgy. Namocon and Bgy. Parara Norte are included in the urban ring because the locations of urban activities have already expanded up to these
barangays. Thus, the total urban area has become bigger from 169 hectares to 606 hectares.
EXISTING URBAN LAND USES

Year 2014
Land Use Area (in Has.) % of Total

Residential 170.050 28.06
Commercial 10.264 1.69
Institutional 15.000 2.48
Industrial 10.100 1.67
Agricultural 263.421 43.47
Tourism 3.900 0.64
Parks and Recreation 3.500 0.58
Cemetery/Memorial Park 1.202 0.20
Infrastructure/Utilities 71.809 11.85
Fishpond 4.000 0.66
Easement 16.124 2.66
Rivers and Creeks 36.630 6.04
TOTAL 606.000 100.00
Source: Existing Urban Land Use Map, 2014 Primary Survey
MPDO

RESIDENTIAL AREA
The existing residential area consisting of individual housing units and areas occupied by subdivisions is concentrated at the Poblacion. It
covers an approximate area of 170.050 hectares or 28.06% of the total urban area.
COMMERCIAL AREA
The existing commercial area is 10.264 hectares or 1.69% of the total urban area. This consists of the public market, restaurants, wholesale
and retail stores, gasoline stations, pharmacies, funeral parlors, private clinics, bakeshops, and other commercial establishments.
INSTITUTIONAL AREA
Around 15.00 hectares or 2.48% of the total urban area is utilized for institutional use. This consists of institutional facilities like government
offices, educational facilities, health facilities and churches.
INDUSTRIAL AREA
Industrial establishments that are found in the Poblacion includes hollow blocks making, bakeries, small cottage industries and milk
processing plant located inside the compound of Tigbauan National High School (TNHS). An industrial site covering an area of around 9.565
hectares is at Barangay Namocon. The industrial area is estimated to a total of 10.10 hectares or 1.67% of the total urban area.
AGRICULTURAL AREA
Agricultural lands within the urban area are approximately 263.421 hectares or 43.47% of the total urban area. These are devoted to rice
production and other sorts of crops.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES

The existing infrastructure and facilities area is 71.809 hectares or 11.85% of total urban area. This area is being utilized by the power and
communication utilities such as ILECO I and cell sites and road network/circulation system in the urban area.

PARKS AND RECREATION
The existing area being occupied by the parks and recreational facilities is 3.500 hectares or 0.58% of the total urban area. This area includes
plaza, playgrounds, other recreational facilities and the area occupied by the Galleria de Tigbauan in the urban area.
RIVERS AND CREEKS

The path of the major rivers and creeks covers an approximate area of 36.630 hectares or 6.04% of the total urban area.
FISHPOND
This area is found at Barangay No. 8 and a large portion is found in Barangay Tan Pael. Fishpond occupies about 4.000 hectares or 0.66 % of
the total urban area.

EXISTING GENERAL LAND USES
Year 2014
Land Use Area (in Has.) % of Total

Residential 436.884 4.92
Commercial 10.262 0.12
Institutional 45.335 0.51
Industrial 68.1725 0.77
Agricultural 7,284.6355 81.95
Tourism 6.690 0.08
Parks and Recreation 12.700 0.14
Cemetery/Memorial Park 1.467 0.02
Infrastructure/Utilities 278.754 3.14
Fishpond 6.000 0.07
Mangroves 4.000 0.02
Easement 449.600 5.06
Rivers and Creeks 284.500 3.20
TOTAL 8,889.000 100.00
 THE EXISTING GENERAL LAND USE
RESIDENTIAL AREA
Residential areas of the municipality are generally derived by taking into account the areas which are utilized for residential purposes
(urban/rural) distributed at the different barangays. Residential areas particularly at the rural barangays are computed based on the aggregate area
occupied by clusters of more than ten (10) structures. The existing total residential area of Tigbauan is approximately 436.884 hectares or 4.92% of
the total land area of the municipality. These are concentrated mostly at the ten (10) urban barangays and at the barangay centers of rural
barangays where social service facilities such as schools, churches/chapels, plazas, basketball courts and other recreational facilities are present.

COMMERCIAL AREA
This consists of the area being occupied by the main public market in the Poblacion and satellite market in Bgy. Cordova Norte, restaurants,
wholesale and retail stores, gasoline stations, pharmacies, funeral parlor, private clinics, bakeshops and string of commercial establishments
located on both sides of national and provincial roads in the municipality. The aggregate total of the existing commercial area is 10.262 hectares
representing around 0.12% of the total municipal area.
INSTITUTIONAL AREA
This area is a combined total of areas occupied by the Municipal Building, Barangay Halls, Police and Fire Stations, Post Office, Chapels,
Municipal Health Centers at the Poblacion, Bgy. Health Stations in the different rural barangays, Day Care Centers, Public and Private Schools, a
lone College, Churches, and other Government and Private Institutions. The institutional area occupies 45.335 hectares or 0.51% of the total land
area.
INDUSTRIAL AREA
The industrial area of the municipality consists of land utilized for rice mills located at Bgy. Bagumbayan and Bgy. Cordova Sur, Kiskisan in
Bgys. Buyu-an, Namocon, Atabayan, Napnapan Sur and Bitas. Hollow blocks making are also located at Bgys. Bagumbayan, Cordova Sur, Barosong
and Namocon. A milk processing plant located at Tigbauan National High School compound. Also included are the areas occupied by the activities
such as kalawag powder making in Bgy. Parara Sur, taho powder making in Bgy. Jamog, bamboo furniture making in Bgys. 6, Namocon, Parara Sur
and Dorong-an. The industrial area occupies about 68.1725 hectares or around 0.77% of the total land area.
AGRICULTURAL AREA
Out of the total area of 8,889 hectares within the municipal boundaries of Tigbauan, 7,284.6355 hectares or 81.95 % of the total land area
are used for agricultural purposes. The Municipality of Tigbauan is one of the municipalities in Southern Iloilo which has the largest agricultural
area. This is an aggregate total of the areas devoted to rice, both irrigated and rain fed, corn, root crops, bananas, coffee, cut flowers, fruit bearing
trees such as mangoes and coconuts. Also included are lands planted to bamboos, open grasslands, grazing/pasture lands and wood lands.
Agricultural areas are mostly found in the rural barangays.

FISHPOND AREA
These are areas devoted to raising of freshwater fishes located at Bgys. Tan Pael, Barroc and Namocon. The overall area devoted to this
activity is 6.000 hectares equivalent to 0.07 % of the total municipality’s land area.
TOURISM AREA
The total area occupied by the beach resorts along the coastal corridor in Bgys. Namocon, Tan Pael and Barroc, historical sites at Bgy.
Namocon, Poblacion 9 and at Sitio Mojen in Bgy. Cordova Norte is 6.690 hectares or around 0.08% of the total land area of the municipality.
PARKS AND RECREATION

Considered under this category are areas where municipal plaza, barangay plazas/playgrounds, cockpit arena and other recreational
facilities such as basketball courts and covered gymnasiums. Parks and recreation occupy an aggregate area of 12.700 hectares or 0.14% of the
total land area.
CEMETERY/MEMORIAL PARK
This is an area utilized as burial grounds. It occupies an aggregate total of 1.467 hectares which represent around 0.02% of the total
municipality’s area. These are the areas occupied by the Tigbauan Roman Catholic Cemetery and the Perpetual Help Cemetery in Barangay 7,
Dapdap Cemetery in Bgy. Dapdap, UCCP Cemetery in Bgy. Binaliuan Mayor and the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery in Bgy. Dorong-an.
EASEMENT
These are the easements along rivers, creeks and all waterway or buffer zones between conflicting land uses. A total of 449.600 hectares
representing 5.06% of the municipality’s total land area is identified as Buffer/Greenbelt.
INFRASTRUCTURE/UTILITIES
This area is being utilized by national, municipal, barangay roads and roads constructed by the National Irrigation Authority (NIA), bridges,
ILECO I and cell sites. This area occupies a total of 278.754 hectares or 3.14% of the total land area of the municipality.

MANGROVES
Mangroves are rehabilitated along the coast starting from the mouth of Sibalom River up to Bgy. Baguingin with a total of 4.000 has. This
constitutes 0.02 % of the total land area of the municipality
RIVERS AND CREEKS

The municipality is traversed by two (2) major rivers, namely: The Sibalom River and Tacuyong River. There are also creeks which serve as
tributaries to these rivers. The path they occupy covers a total land area of 284.500 hectares representing 3.20% of the total land area of the
municipality.
8.0 LAND USE TREND
The linear type and concentric form of development exemplifies the land use trend in the municipality. There is a concentration of
development on both sides of the major road transportation routes. Along the coastline, settlements likewise follow a linear pattern from Bgy.
Barroc down to Bgy. Buyu-an. The Poblacion serves as the major urban center where the seat of local government administration is located and
where commercial activities converge typifies a concentric form of development. In the rural barangays, settlements are usually found at the
barangay centers where facilities are located and where access roads are available for easy transport and marketing of their farm products.
9.0 COMPARATIVE/COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
 Vast tracts of Agricultural Land

Around 81.95% of the total land area of Tigbauan or around 7,284.6355 hectares are devoted to agriculture. The municipality is endowed with
extensive alluvial flat terrain which is suitable for rice production. Irrigated lands cover around 1,204 has. while approximately 2,378.75 are
classified as rainfed agricultural areas which depend on rain for cultivation/production.
 Presence of Major Rivers

The two (2) major rivers, namely: the Sibalom River and Tacuyong River are the main source of irrigation and can be tapped as source of
water supply for domestic purposes such as bathing and laundry. Dumping of garbage or any form of wastes into these rivers must be avoided.

 Excellent Fishing Ground
The 8-km. stretch of coastline from Bgy. Barroc down south to Bgy. Buyu-an is an excellent fishing ground. In addition, brackish water fishes
are raised/produced in the fishponds in Bgy. Barroc.
 Extensive Beach Front for Coastal Tourism

The coastline beaches are ideal for swimming and sports such as volleyball. Beach resorts are present along the beach which have cottages for
overnight accommodation and pavilion to cater to participants during seminars/conferences and meetings.
 Geographic Advantage
The municipality is traversed by a national road from Antique to the City of Iloilo and with a provincial road which connects the Poblacion to
the municipality of Leon and the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan, Iloilo which makes accessibility to the provincial seat of government, to
the regional center, to the airport and the transport of farm products to the market easier.
 Presence of Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC)

Tigbauan which is an Agri-Fishery municipality can readily avail the trainings offered by the Center through its aquaculture development
wherein a FISHWORLD was developed as a museum-aquarium eco-park. This is in response to the need for informal education necessary for
responsible aquaculture and fisheries, and for environment protection and sustainable development.
10.0 WEAKNESSES: PRIORITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS

 Poorly maintained farm to market roads and access roads to some rural barangays.
Being an agricultural community with most of its population depends on farming for existence, the municipality should strive for self-
sufficiency in major food commodities by providing adequate and properly maintained farm to market roads.
 Absence of affordable housing to Informal Settler Families (ISF), families without housing units and those families living in hazard-prone areas
such as flooding

The local government of Tigbauan should have a program for the provision of affordable housing units to ISFs, families without housing units
and those families living in hazard-prone areas such as flooding. This includes the establishment of an evacuation center for families who would be
possibly be affected by natural and man-made calamities such as floods and fire.
 Inadequate classrooms and poorly maintained school buildings
With the projected increase in population goes an increase in school-going population. These additional enrollees need classrooms thus,
additional classrooms must be provided and the maintenance of the existing ones shall be regularly undertaken.
 Upgrading of the existing health facilities and provision for additional Bgy. Health Stations
There is a need to upgrade the existing facilities and provide for additional Bgy. Health Stations equipped with adequate facilities and personnel
to man the said stations.
 Clean and Safe Drinking Water
Most of the residents especially in the rural barangays depend on wells for their source of water for drinking. In the urban area, their supply of
water for drinking is the mineral water which is available at the water refilling stations. Individual artesian wells/pumps are utilized for supply of
water for domestic purposes such as washing/laundry and bathing. The local government of Tigbauan should tap resources such as springs for
possible source of drinking water.
 Untapped tourism potentials
The municipality must not only depend on the existing beach resorts but also tap other tourism potentials such as establishment of inland
resorts, improvement/development of existing historical landmarks as tourists’ attractions.

 Solid and Liquid Wastes Management
Solid wastes when not properly managed could contribute to the flooding problem of the municipality. These wastes clogged the drainage
canals during heavy downpour thereby posing problem to the drainage system. There is a need to effectively implement the 2014-2024 Municipal
Solid Waste Management Plan.
 Congestion in the main public market.
The main public market is not only congested but it is also situated in a flood-prone area. There is a need to decongest the area by constructing
additional floors not only to accommodate more merchandize/products but also to make it resilient to flood.
 Police Station
The existing police station is attached to the municipal building. A separate building is needed enough to accommodate additional facilities,
equipment’s and personnel.
 Inadequate burial ground/cemetery
The existing municipal cemetery is not only congested but is unsafe for the bereaved family of the dead because they still have to climb/use
scaffoldings to reach the vacant niches at the 9th floor.

11.0 FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF TIGBAUAN
The Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP) of Iloilo categorizes Tigbauan as a “Small Town” or a Secondary Urban Center. The
municipality is also seen to evolve as one of the tourist destinations in Southern Iloilo because of its long coastline beaches which are ideal for
recreational activities like outing, picnic, swimming and volleyball. It can also boast of its resorts which have cottages and pavilion that are
excellent venues for seminars/ conferences/ meetings.
In the municipality are located historical landmarks like the First Boarding School for Boys in Bgy. 9, First Southern Panay Azucarera in Bgy.
Namocon, Liberation of Panay and Romblon Landmark located in Bgy. Parara Norte and Parara Sur, First Ambush Site in Southern Panay located in
Bgy. Namocon and the Second World War Garrison situated in Bgy. Cordova Norte.

CHAPTER 3
THE LAND USE PLAN

2014 – 2024

VISION
A CENTER OF AGRI-FISHERY WITH PROGRESSIVE, COMPETITIVE AND GOD-LOVING PEOPLE, IN A HISTORICALLY-RICH, SOCIALLY-PROTECTIVE
AND ECOLOGICALLY–BALANCED ENVIRONMENT WITH SERVICE-ORIENTED, TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE PUBLIC SERVANTS WORKING
TOWARDS A FIRST CLASS MUNICIPALITY

MISSION
 To boost agriculture and fishery development program for a self-reliant community

 To promote and support the preservation of all historical and tourism sites for all the future generation to appreciate
 To enhance spiritual and moral values upliftment and general welfare of all the sectors of the community
 To develop awareness on all environmental concerns and create programs and policies to address them
 To have a participatory, self-oriented with transparency and accountability governance and restore the trust and confidence of the whole
community to their public servants
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
GOALS
 To attain economic stability through tourism development as an industry and optimizing potentials of men and women entrepreneurs, key
players on agriculture, fisheries, agrarian reform areas productivity making Tigbauan first on best practices in agri-fishery, ecological,
educational/literacy, historical landmarks and best resorts as destination in Southern Iloilo
 To enhance accessibility through improved, efficient, well-developed and complete infrastructure and other support facilities that cater the
community towards the development of all sectors in the municipality.
 To attain quality of life through provision of basic health services, adequate and affordable housing facilities, quality edu cation, sports
oriented and empowered families living in socially, protective and safe environment
OBJECTIVES
 By 2024, men and women entrepreneurs, producers, and services providers of agri-fishery products have leveled up as business investors of
industries in Tigbauan;

 By 2024, Tigbauan will be the first destination on educational/agri-fishery and eco-tourism best practices in Southern Iloilo;
 By 2024, Tigbauan men and women farmers, fishermen, have substantially contribute to a self-reliant, vigilant and dynamic community
through an optimum and wise utilization of agri-fishery resources, empowered stakeholders with entrepreneurial mindset while protecting and
preserving environmental and ecological balance;
 By, 2024, a sustainable rural community of small farmer-landowners will be provided with integrated services and delivery of agrarian justice
through the completion of land tenure improvement (LTI);
 To enhance and develop infrastructure facilities affecting the growth of agri-fishery sector and tourism sector;
 By 2016, all historical landmarks are identified and provided support for preservation, enhancement and packaged as part of the tourism
roadmap/highway within Tigbauan and the southern Iloilo;
 By 2016, the major business center of Tigbauan which is the main public market should have completed the infrastructures, commercial
establishments with a business friendly and healthy environment; through manpower and financial resources for the purchase of medical
supplies such as medicines and drugs;
 To upgrade the health facilities including its equipments;
 To establish/provide additional burial grounds/public cemetery;
 To provide intervention opportunities that will uplift the living conditions of the distressed and disadvantaged individuals, families and
communities and to enable them to become self-reliant and have them actively participate towards national development;
 To provide an affordable and decent home for the informal settler families (ISFs), and to prevent loss of lives and properties during natural and
man-made disasters and calamities such as floods and fires;

 To improve academic performance of pupils in the National Achievement Test (NAT) by at least 3% by upgrading the teaching skills and
competencies and by increasing the participation rate, retention rate and survival rate by 2%;
 To obtain budgetary allocation for the construction and maintenance of school buildings, procurement for facilities and to improve accessibility
of some barangay schools through the improvement and maintenance of their access roads;
 To enhance the overall development of the community by providing complete and efficient facilities that address all the basic needs;
 To prevent, suppress destructive fires, investigate their causes and provide emergency medical and rescue services through organized,
equipped fire brigades in every barangay as first responder in times of emergency and disaster; and
 To encourage and educate the business community of a safe, friendly and fire protection services.
DEVELOPMENT THRUSTS AND STRATEGIES
DEVELOPMENT THRUST
Establishing the development thrusts and spatial strategies are key steps in the comprehensive land use planning process. This step
involved the understanding of what is appropriate, feasible and possible development options for the municipality of Tigbauan through exploration
of different land use alternatives or scenarios.
The purpose of this step is to establish the preferred land use alternative. In that sense, it is focused only on the land use element. All the
sectors such as social, economic and infrastructure development provide the necessary inputs into the land use element. The scenarios that are
developed are connected or linked with the municipality’s vision, goals and objectives.

The economic development of the municipality potentially comprises of activities in three (3) key sectors. These sectors will form the main
areas of challenge in transforming the economy as the base for development and expansion of Tigbauan:
A. Agriculture
B. Coastal Tourism
C. Fishery
In determining the future development of Tigbauan, development thrust and spatial strategies were established. The formulation of
alternative spatial strategies is intended to explore different possible economic drivers that can effectively contribute to the attainment of the
desired vision for Tigbauan. These strategies were basically drawn from the identified roles that the municipality can best contribute to the
development of the province and the region with the increasing population over the period (2014-2024)), changes in settlement patterns, land
resource utilization and infrastructure activities that will most likely occur.
In anticipation to these changes, the trend situation and different development options/scenarios were presented in a workshop
participated in by the representatives of the different sectoral groups, namely the Social Services Sector, the Economic Sector and the
Infrastructure-Utilities Sector. Using established criteria, the following development thrust was the preferred option:
AGRI-FISHERY-TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
This type of development is geared towards the attainment of economic stability through tourism development as an industry and
optimizing potentials of men and women entrepreneurs, key players on agriculture, fisheries, agrarian reform areas productivity making Tigbauan
the first on best practices in agri-fisheries, ecological, educational/literacy, historical landmarks and beach resorts destination in Southern Iloilo.
The preferred development strategy is a combination of the development trend prevailing in the locality. With balanced development
strategy, Tigbauan’s vision of development is for it to be the center for agri-fishery and tourism development with a balanced and sustainable eco-
system within the framework of total human development, social justice and equity.

Growth centers are identified/designated in barangays as urban expansion areas outside of the Poblacion. These growth centers will not
only cater new developments but will serve as catchment areas for the delivery of social services from the Poblacion to their neighboring barangays
which are located far from the Poblacion. Satellite markets shall likewise be established in these growth centers so that producers would not have
to wait for a market day in the main public market in the Poblacion to sell their products/commodities or purchase their basic necessities.
The national policy and agenda shall be complimented by local efforts. This shall be through continuous agricultural and fishery productivity
and tourism. Improving infrastructure utilities and services would complement agricultural and fishery productivity improvement.
Conservation and preservation of natural resources will be done through an efficient and effective implementation of the Environment
Code of Tigbauan. Promotion and adoption of integrated and sustainable farming, fishery technology in agricultural areas will be utilized. Cheap
labor and favorable political and business climate augurs well for the economic development of Tigbauan in Southern Iloilo.
Improved agricultural productivity will be enhanced by the improvement and provision of agri-processing facilities near the production
center, where infrastructure facilities such as irrigation systems and farm are available. Rice mills, solar dryers, and post-harvest facilities will be
established in areas where there are favorable crops largely grown.
Agri-fishery and Tourism Zones should be properly delineated in the coastal areas to avoid conflicts with fishing and other livelihood
activities in the coastal/marine waters and activities related to the maintenance of marine protected area. Level of access and use should be
considered, carefully balancing the sensitivity of the coastal areas with the needs of the local residents. Beaches for general public access,
navigational routes and location of artificial coral reefs will be designated. Development controls and measures will be set in place especially in the
coastal areas which are susceptible to flooding in case there would be an occurrence of tsunamis. At present, there are six (6) special interest
resorts in the coastal barangays namely, Coco Grove Beach Resort, Sol Y Mar Family Beach Resort, Reynaldo’s Beach Resort, Lou Franz Beach
Resort, Bearland Paradise Resort and Le Maermar Beach Resort.

THE CONCEPT/STRUCTURE PLAN
The Structure Plan for Tigbauan is conceptualized based on its preferred development thrust and spatial strategies. The concept/structural
plan pertains to the way future population and related activities are organized and distributed over the municipal territory. Through sieve mapping
using the GIS technology, several thematic maps were overlain to determine which areas are feasible for development or expansion, which areas
are to be protected, conserved or preserved or should not be developed in order to ensure suitable environment for human habitat and self-
sufficiency in agricultural production and for other types of development. A self-reliant population is of foremost concern for an efficient and
prosperous community. This development concept will subsequently provide the overall framework for the Municipality’s Land Use Plan.
The Concept of development of Tigbauan is a combination of Concentric form of development, the linear type and the formation of growth
nodes/centers outside the Poblacion or the Urban area. It will consist of the following:
 Concentric Form
Major Urban Center
Spatially, economic growth occurs in the major urban center covering the Poblacion and portions of Namocon, Tan Pael and Parara Norte.
This concept optimizes the opportunity for urban growth in the coastal lowland corridor. The area incorporates and expands the existing Poblacion.
The emphasis of development in the major urban center will therefore be in the expansion and integration of the existing and newly planned areas,
together with environmental upgrading in the built-up areas.
The Poblacion area takes the concentric form of development. Poblacion as major urban center will continue to function as the
municipality’s service center and the seat of local government administration. Although the Poblacion is not expected to grow into a large
sprawling urban center due to presence of agricultural lands and coastal areas nevertheless, the planned extension of urban area will be allowed to
some degree and this will be directed to cover Bgy. Bagumbayan, Bgy. Namocon, Bgy. Parara Norte and Bgy. Tan Pael. The expanded urban areas
are expected to rationalize the circulation pattern and provide public open spaces in several locations and buffers zones in coastal area. These
public open spaces will be complemented by protected agricultural land in nearby area.

 Linear type of development
Development also takes the linear type following the national and provincial routes on both sides and both directions. This urban form
exemplifies the strategy of concentrated dispersion. Future urban growth will be concentrated along existing major roads: the Urban Coastal
Corridor from Brgy. Barroc stretching south to Brgy. Buyuan. An elongated urban corridor will be developed along both sides of these major
thoroughfares. The depth of development from the road right-of-way will be defined and strictly enforced. Within the urban corridors the
economic activities will be a mixture of trading and services. There will be minimal open spaces within the corridors but plenty of it will remain
outside.
Implications of the linear type of development

 The concentration of development along the major thoroughfares and coastal corridors;
 Facilities will provide access on delivery of social services;
 Monitoring and implementation of programs and projects will be made easy;
 Initially, there will be high cost of infrastructure investments especially construction of utilities and facilities in the primary growth
centers;
 Poblacion as the major urban center will continue to cater to both urban and rural population;
 Commerce and industry will be enhanced signaling employment; and
 Opportunities in the rural areas.
 Growth Nodes/Centers
Expansion is inevitable within the planning period thus the identification of Bgy. Napnapan Norte, Bgy. Dapdap and Bgy. Cordova Norte as
growth nodes/centers to accommodate development of any significant scale and to act as catchment areas in the delivery of social services to and
from the Poblacion to their respective neighboring barangays. These barangays are identified as such because of the presence of basic facilities
such as schools, health stations, talipapa, recreational facilities such as covered basketball courts/gymnasium and day care centers. Future
developments in these barangays is envisioned to locate and converged at the center of the barangay which distances are very much away from

Sibalom River and are not located within hazard-prone areas. Prior to any development that will take place in these identified growth nodes will be
subjected to regulatory policies of the municipal government of Tigbauan through its Enforcement/Zoning Officer.
 The Circulation System
Transportation network reflects the linkage among the identified development areas within the municipality, linkage with adjacent
municipalities as well as the province. Further, farm-to-market road improvement will be an important support initiative to barangay growth
centers. The potential of these centers will be enhanced by sealed surface road connections to the coastal lowland and the trans-link major
transportation routes. This will improve the movement of agricultural produce and open the potential of regular public transport services to the
Poblacion or major urban growth center.

Introduction
Land is viewed as a shared natural resource, much like air, and water found therein, to be considered and cared for with due regard to its
effect on society as a whole and for the conditions in which it will be passed on to the future generations. Land is also viewed as property, a private
commodity which can be owned, used, bought or sold for personal comfort and profit. Both concepts are within the context of Philippine
constitution which protects a person’s right to own as well as permits government to impose reasonable limitations on it use to protect public
health, promote safety and general welfare of the people.
Land use planning refers to the rational allocation and judicious approach of allocating available land resources to different land using
activities (e.g. agricultural, residential, etc.) and for different functions consistent with the overall development vision/goal of the municipality.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for the municipality of Tigbauan is a guide document embodying specific proposals for regulating
the growth and development of all sectors of the municipality.
THE 2024 LAND USE DISTRIBUTION
Using the Geographic Information System (GIS), sieve mapping analysis was undertaken, the purpose of which is to determine lands
available for development. This is done by overlaying maps such as hazard maps which depict areas prone to liquefaction and rain-induced flooding,
existing land use maps, and other maps which show areas which need to be protected, conserved and preserved. The hazard-prone areas,
settlement areas and areas which need to be protected conserved or preserved were deducted from the total area of the municipality. The
remaining area after subtracting is considered as potential area for development, thus, the total area available to cater new development is 177.435
has. or around 2.44% of the total existing agricultural area of the municipality which is 7,280.688 hectares.

 GENERAL LAND USE PLAN (2014 – 2024)
RESIDENTIAL AREA
Residential area will increase from 436.884 hectares to 539.7508 hectares or around 102.8668 hectares. The increase is equivalent to
23.55% of the total existing residential area. This area is intended to accommodate the future demand for housing such as the projected increase in
households of the municipality, the families that are located in danger/hazard-prone areas and the informal settlers. These residential areas are
expected to sprout around the proposed growth nodes/centers, along the major transportation routes such as the national road traversing the
municipality from the province of Antique to the City of Iloilo and the provincial roads from the Urban barangays to the municipality of Leon.
SOCIALIZED HOUSING SITE

A Socialized housing project is proposed to be located in a 9-hectare lot in Bgy. Cordova Norte to cater to less privileged families of the
municipality.
COMMERCIAL AREA
The Commercial area will increase from 10.262 hectares to 21.3079 hectares. The increase of 11.0459 hectares is due to the increase of
commercial establishments in the urban core and the establishment of satellite markets in Bgy. Crodova Norte, Bgy. Parara Norte and Bgy. Dapdap.
INSTITUTIONAL AREA
There will be an increase in the area intended for institutional facilities like schools, Bgy. Health stations, additional Day Care Centers. There
is also a proposal to detach the existing Police Station from the municipal hall and construct a new one. The area requirement for institutional uses
will be about 1.00 hectare or 2.15 % from the present area of 45.335 hectares. The increase over the present area is expected to meet the needs
of the population especially in the rural barangays.
INDUSTRIAL AREA
Industrial area is composed of light industries will decrease by 14.43% from 68.1725 hectares to 58.3343 hectares or a difference of 9.8382
hectares. This area is reverted back to an agricultural use because the area has not been utilized to what it was intended.

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
An aggregate total of 103.049 hectares in Bgy. Namocon and Bgy. Dorong-an is intended as PUD by two (2) separate landowners. A Master
Development Plan will be required from these two (2) developers to be submitted to the Municipal Development Council (MDC) for approval. The
area represents 1.16% of the total area of the municipality.
AGRICULTURAL AREA
Agricultural areas will decrease from the existing 7,284.6355 hectares to 6,980.6277 hectares or a difference of 304.0078 hectares
equivalent to 4.17 % of which crop planted was rice and other high value crop. The decrease will be due to re-classification of agricultural land into
other uses such as the establishment of growth nodes/centers, satellite markets, and institutional facilities. Agricultural strategies such as crop
diversification, construction/rehabilitation of farm to market roads, provision of small irrigation facilities will be done to increase cropping intensity
that would eventually augment farmers’ income.
ECO-PARK AREA
The area which is currently being utilized as the temporary dumping ground will be developed into an 11-hectare Eco-Park. This is around
0.12 % of the total area of the municipality. Municipal Ordinance 2001-003 was passed which made clear that all barangays would be responsible
for the segregation of wastes at source and would likewise be responsible for the segregated collection specifically for biodegradable wastes from
the recyclable/reusable wastes. To effect these approaches, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) will be institutionalized in all barangays or cluster
of barangays. While wastes segregation is every citizen’s responsibility, the municipality is in-charge primarily of segregated collection and the
transport of residuals until final disposal to the central MRF which is planned as an Eco-Park at Bgy. Linobayan. This will be developed also as one
of the tourist destinations in the municipality.
FISHPOND AREA
The fishpond area will remain at 6.000 hectares or 0.07 % of the total area of the municipality. These are located at Bgys. Tan Pael, Barroc
and Namocon.

TOURISM AREA
The tourism area especially the beach resorts will occupy their respective existing areas to protect the coastal area of the municipality for
protection of marine products. These areas including those occupied by other historical sites will remain at 6.690 hectares or 0.08 % of the total
area of the municipality. Other tourism sites like inland resorts are included in the total area utilized as Planned Unit Development (PUD).
PARKS AND RECREATION AREA

There is no plan for an increase in the parks and recreation area. The area will remain at 12.700 hectares or around 0.14% of the total area
of the municipality.
The area will increase from 1.467 has. to 7.9813 hectares or 443.76% increase from the existing area. This is to provide for the expansion of
the existing municipal cemetery.
EASEMENT
There is no increase in the area intended for this use. The total area will remain at 449.600 or around 5.06% of the total area of the
municipality. The area consists of easements along waterways.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES

The existing utility area being occupied by the ILECO 1 at Barangay Namocon and the total area of infrastructures and utilities will increase
from 278.754 hectares to 328.124 hectares because of the proposed widening of the national road traversing the municipality from Antique to
Iloilo City. This is equivalent to a difference of 49.37 hectares or 15.05 % from the existing area occupied by the infrastructure and utilities.
MANGROVES
An area of 10 hectares will be added to the existing two 4 hectares planted to mangroves to give way to the rehabilitation of these
mangrove areas from Bgy. Buyu-an to Bgy. Namocon.

BEACH FORESTS
An aggregate total of 6 hectares located at Bgys, Atabayan, Baginguin and Baroc and another four (4) hectares in Bgy. 9 will be utilized as
beach forest for planting of coconuts and talisay trees.
RIVERS AND CREEKS

Land traversed by rivers and creeks are assumed to remain at this present area of 284.50 hectares. Flood control plans shall be drawn and
means to control the rivers and means such as policy declarations and laws shall also be made to protect the natural water courses.

EXISTING AND PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USE
MunIcipality of Tigbauan
Year 2014 and Year 2024
EXISTING (2014) PROPOSED (2024)
INCREASE/(DECREASE)
LAND CLASSIFICATION AREA % OF TOTAL LAND AREA % OF TOTAL LAND IN HECTARES
(IN HAS.) AREA (IN HAS.) AREA
RESIDENTIAL 436.884 4.92 539.7508 6.07 102.8668
SOCIALIZED HOUSING SITE - - 9.000 0.10 9.000
COMMERCIAL 10.262 0.12 21.3079 0.24 11.0459
INSTITUTIONAL 45.335 0.51 46.335 0.52 1.00
INDUSTRIAL 68.1725 0.77 58.3343 0.66 (9.8382)
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) - - 103.049 1.16 103.049
AGRICULTURAL 7,284.6355 81.95 6980.6277 78.53 (304.0078)
ECO-PARK - - 11.000 0.12 11.00
TOURISM 6.690 0.08 6.690 0.08 0.00
PARKS & RECREATION 12.700 0.14 12.700 0.14 0.00
CEMETERY/MEMORIAL PARK 1.467 0.02 7.9813 0.09 6.5143
INFRASTRUCTURE/UTILITIES 278.754 3.14 328.124 3.69 49.37
FISHPOND 6.000 0.07 6.000 0.07 0.00
MANGROVES 4.000 0.02 14.000 0.16 10.00
BEACHFORESTS - - 10.000 0.11 10.00
EASEMENT 449.600 5.06 449.600 5.06 0.00
RIVERS & CREEKS 284.500 3.20 284.500 3.20 0.00
TOTAL 8,889.00 100.00 8,889.00 100.00
Source: MPDO

5.6 THE PROPOSED URBAN LAND USE (2014-2024)
The existing urban areas do not cover the urban barangays but has already spilled over to a portion of Barangays Namocon, Bagumbayan
and Parara Norte. This is estimated to cover 606.00 hectares of which 169.00 hectares cover the ten (10) urban barangays and 437.00 hectares
from Barangays Namocon, Bagumbayan and Parara Norte. The growth of the Three (3) Barangays as urbanized area may be attributed as an
outcome of the operation of ILECO 1 and SEAFDEC which are located at Barangay Namocon and Buyu-an respectively. It has followed the trend of
population growth through in-migration development of settlements for the personnel and workers of the SEAFDEC and Electric Cooperative,
sprouting small commercial activities which eventually linked up with the nearby poblacion.
RESIDENTIAL AREA
The residential area will increase from 170.050 to 216.06 hectares or about 27.43% increase. The increase in the allocation of land for
residential purposes is expected to meet the growing population and the influx of migrants brought about by employment opportunities of
SEAFDEC and ILECO 1. And also due to the accessibility of the Municipality to Iloilo City, it is expected that the residential requirements of the city
will spill over to Tigbauan.
COMMERCIAL AREA
To provide for expanded commerce and trade catering to local residents, the area for commercial purposes shall be increased from 10.264
to 21.3079 hectares or about 107.60 % increase. The increase will be directed towards the North and North-Eastern portion of our urban area
particularly at Barangay Namocon which is the site of the on-going hotel and other recreational establishments.
INSTITUTIONAL AREA
An increase in the area of one (1) hectare intended for institutional use to accommodate government offices such as the health and police
station is equivalent to 3.63% of the proposed urban land use is expected to meet the needs of the municipality for the better social services.
AGRICULTURAL AREA
It can be noted that there is a decrease of the agricultural land in the urban from 263.421 hectares to 158.993 hectares. The decrease in
the area is around 39.64 % to accommodate other urban uses.

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
The area of 43.360 hectares at Bgy. Namocon include the 10.100 hectares previously allocated for industrial use in the existing CLUP
because no industrial establishment/activities have been introduced since its approval. A Master Development Plan will be required from the
owner/developer to be submitted to the Municipal Development Council (MDC) for approval. The area represents around 7.16% of the total urban
area.
FISHPOND AREA
Fishpond area will remain to occupy an aggregate area of 4.00 hectares or 0.66 % of the proposed Urban Core area. The fishpond areas
are located at Bgy. Tan Pael and Bgy. Namocon.
TOURISM AREA
An aggregate total area of 3.900 hectares being occupied by the present tourist sites will remain as it is. Other identified tourist areas in the
municipality such as inland resorts and the like are within the designated PUDs.
PARKS AND RECREATION AREA

Parks and recreation area which include the plaza, playgrounds and other areas occupied by recreational facilities such as covered
gymnasiums, basketball courts will occupy the same area of 3.5 hectares or 0.58 % of the proposed urban area.
A 15.47% increase from the present aggregate total area of 1.202 hectares to 1.422 hectares equivalent to 0.22 hectares is proposed for use
of expansion/establishment of cemetery/memorial park to decongest the existing area.
EASEMENT
No increase for the use of buffer/greenbelt is proposed.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES
Area for infrastructure and utilities will also increase from 71.809 hectares to 76.071 hectares. The increase will be allocated for the
proposed road network in the urban area.
MANGROVE AREA
As part of the rehabilitation project of the mangrove area, planting of mangroves along the coastline of Bgy. 9 Poblacion which cover an
area of more or less 4 hectares.
BEACH FORESTS
A total of four (4) hectares in Bgy. 9 that will be utilized as beach forests for planting of coconut and talisay trees.
RIVERS AND CREEKS

Land traversed by the rivers and creeks will remain at 36.630 hectares or 6.04 % of the proposed urban area.

EXISTING AND PROPOSED URBAN LAND USES
Municipality Of Tigbauan
Year 2014 and Year 2024
EXISTING (2014) PROPOSED (2024)

INCREASE/(DECREASE)
URBAN LAND USE
AREA % OF TOTAL LAND % TOTAL LAND
AREA (HA) IN HECTARES
(HA) AREA AREA
RESIDENTIAL 170.050 28.06 216.6921 35.75 46.6421
COMMERCIAL 10.264 1.69 21.3079 3.52 11.0439
INSTITUTIONAL 15.000 2.48 16.000 2.64 1.00
INDUSTRIAL 10.100 1.67 - - (10.100)
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) - - 43.360 7.16 43.360
AGRICULTURAL 263.421 43.47 158.993 26.24 (104.428)
TOURISM 3.900 0.64 3.900 0.64 0.00
PARKS AND RECREATION 3.500 0.58 3.500 0.58 0.00
CEMETERY/MEMORIAL PARK 1.202 0.20 1.422 0.24 0.22
INFRASTRUCTURE/UTILITIES 71.809 11.85 76.071 12.55 4.262
FISHPOND 4.000 0.66 4.000 0.66 0.00
MANGROVES - - 4.000 0.66 4.00
BEACH FORESTS - - 4.000 0.66 4.00
EASEMENT 16.124 2.66 16.124 2.66 0.00
RIVERS & CREEKS 36.630 6.04 36.630 6.04 0.00
TOTAL 606.000 100.00 606.000 100.00 0.00
Source: MPDO

5.7 WATER USE PLAN
The municipality of Tigbauan under its Environmental Code identified zones for erection of Fish corrals (Punot) or Sanctuary Fish Lift Net
(Tangkal-tangkal) and Stationary Filter Nets (Saludan) in the sea:
Zone 1 SALUDAN. This covers the fishing site from the marine boundary of the Municipality of Oton and Tigbauan to the mouth of
Baguingin Creek.
Zone II PUNOT/TANGKAL TANGKAL – Fishing site-Ledesma-Tinoy Ensoy (formerly Rosendo Ledesma, Tinte Tinoy and Tan Ensoy)
extending from point in front of Baguingin Chapel towards the sea.
Zone III. This is composed of three fishing sites: Central, Torrelavega and Nanga or Guibuangan.
i. Central – 13 meters to 20 meters deep located in front of the Coconut Grove of Maria Zayco at Bgy. Namocon
ii. Torrelavega – 14 meters deep located in front of Allera Street
iii. Guibuangan – 9 to 20 meters deep located at the mouth of Sibalom River
Zone IV. This is composed of three fishing sites:
i. Liam-ao – the combination of Baoy and Binday sites 8 meters deep, located in front of Buyu-an Bridge (372 meters from
monument 1)
ii. Odong Quine – located in front of the concrete school building (Gabaldon Building) of Buyu-an Elementary School
iii. Tia Laloy – 12 meters deep, located almost in front of the boundary of Bgy. Buyu-an and Nanga, 100 meters or less on the
eastern side
For the gathering of sea shells;

Zone V. The shoreline from the mouth of Olo Barroc Creek at Bgy. Barroc up to the point 30 meters or less southwest of Buyu-an
Bridge. This is approximately 20 meters from the shore going seaward and occupies the lowest most strata of the sea.
Zone VI for the gathering of Bangus fry;
Zone VII is for government reservation.
The operation of SAHID is not allowed along the shores of Bgys. Barroc to Bgys. Tan Pael because there barangays are identified to have
lampirong populations in order to avoid the disturbance of the substrate.

Its Marine Protection Area (MPA) has yet to undergo an underwater assessment by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to
determine its suitability.
An Artificial reef of 6.00 hectares is proposed to be established along the coast of Bgy. Baguingin.

CHAPTER 4
LAND USE AND WATER USE

POLICIES

This chapter embodies the policies for each of the areas delineated in the previous chapter. The policies will serve as guide for the
enactment of a zoning ordinance and other regulatory measures.
I. LAND USE POLICIES
a. Residents in hazard-prone areas should be relocated;

b. Developments within hazard-prone areas may be allowed provided that mitigating and/or protective measures are adopted to address the
potential danger or risk to lives and properties;
c. Encourage and strengthen LGU and private partnership in the provision of resilient and affordable housing;
d. Basic amenities for the development of resettlement sites must be included;
e. Strict implementation of the National Building Code and integration of green architecture for new buildings shall be observed;
f. Construction of an Evacuation Center shall be given priority
g. Regulate conversion of agricultural areas to urban uses;
h. Intensify campaign for utilization of Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT) in upland areas;
i. Introduce climate change resilient crops and cropping pattern;
j. Link agricultural areas to markets through developed and well maintained support facilities;
k. Organic agriculture shall be promoted to protect and maintain ecological balance
l. No industrial establishment shall be allowed without anti-pollution plan and buffer zones plan;
m. Extraction activities shall not start unless properly supported by environmental impact studies and endorsed by the barangay and municipal
government;
n. Beautification, greening of street-shoulders and planting of trees along national highway, residential, commercial and industrial
establishments should be encouraged;
o. Regulating the construction of structures within the 30 meters right-of way for national road, 20 meters for provincial road and 15 meters
for municipal roads;
p. Infrastructure support in the form of “riprapping” or the construction of protection for creeks, rivers, and shore walls shall be implemented
to prevent soil erosion;
q. Intensify and enhance Solid Management Program;

r. Pursue the establishment of the Municipal Eco-Park
s. Regulating installation of telecommunication facilities with adverse effects on the health and safety of the community;
t. Installation of fire hydrants in strategic places; and
u. Installation of accessible road/dry standpipe with standby fire pump in areas considered as fire-prone.
II. WATER USE POLICIES
a. Strict implementation of water code regarding easements along waterways: 3 meters for urban uses, 20 meters for agricultural use and 40
meters for forest use;
b. Regulating/Prohibiting construction or establishment of any structure in the creeks, rivers or bodies of water that would obstruct the flow
of water;
c. Households located near the bodies of water must be prohibited from disposing their wastes directly into the water;
d. Rehabilitate aquamarine ecosystems;
e. Water security through continued rehabilitation of watershed areas;
f. Implementation of marine endemic species protection program;
g. Strict implementation of RA 9275 or the Clean Water Act to improve the quality of water bodies;
h. Intensification of mangrove rehabilitation activities to serve as nursery ground for fish and other aquatic species;
i. Implement DAO 01, s 2004 for the demarcation/delineation of municipal waters and come up with strategies to include offshore areas;
j. Areas utilized as fishing grounds shall be used primarily for such purpose;
k. Mangrove forest shall be declared as reserved and protected areas. The cutting of mangroves or conversion of mangrove areas into
fishponds and other uses shall be strictly prohibited in accordance with Republic Act 8550 or the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998;
l. Promote conservation and ensure sustainable and equitable utilization of coastal areas and resources;
m. Protect the rights of the registered municipal fisher folks in the preferential use of communal marine and fishery resources, both inland and
offshore;
n. Allow people’s full and active participation in the sustainable development, conservation, utilization and management of the coastal and
aquatic resources through the organization of Barangay/Municipal FARMC and promote awareness of sustainable fisheries through
education/training, technology and research, production, financial and marketing assistance;

o. Recognize the importance of coastal and marine resources as clean development mechanisms as well as climate change proofing
mechanisms to cope with disaster risks;
p. All fishery related activities in the municipal waters shall be utilized by municipal fisher folks listed in the fisher folk registry;
q. All existing mangroves and beach forests shall be protected and conserved;
r. All resource users shall be an active participant and partner in the development, conservation and protection of aquatic resources;
s. Prohibit encroachment of commercial fishing vessels in the municipal waters;
t. All fishing activities shall be regulated through the issuance of licenses and permits;
u. Rare, threatened and endangered species shall be protected; and
v. Construction of any structure on the shore, rivers, irrigation canals and other bodies of water that may obstruct navigation, flow of water or
may discharge hazardous chemicals and other forms of pollutants shall be prohibited.

CHAPTER 5
PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND

PROJECTS

The following are the spatial-related major programs and projects that would be implemented within the planning period. All other
programs and projects that would answer the needs and concerns of the municipality as spelled out in the Sectoral Studies but do not require
space shall be included in the comprehensive Development Plan which the Municipality of Tigbauan will developed immediately after the approval
of its Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
1. Construction of additional classrooms and training facilities;

2. Construction of additional Bgy. Health Stations and upgrading of the existing health facilities;
3. Provision of affordable housing for Informal Settler Families (ISFs), the underprivileged families and those families located within the
hazard-prone areas;
4. Establishment/Construction of an Evacuation Center for displaced families during man-made or natural calamities;
5. Construction of Day Care Centers in barangays wherein chapels and barangay halls are presently utilized;
6. Construction of adequate farm to market roads and maintenance of the existing ones;
7. Establishment of Satellite Markets in Bgy. Parara Norte and in some identified Growth Nodes/Centers
8. Construction and maintenance of access roads to some barangays that would link them to the growth nodes/centers;
9. Establishment of a transport terminal;
10. Development of the proposed Municipal Eco-Park;
11. Establishment/Construction of additional burial ground/cemetery;
12. Construction of a separate building for the Philippine National Police Station; and
13. Establishment/Construction of a livestock auction market

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3.0 HUMAN RESOURCE

 Population Levels and Growth Pattern

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Increase or Growth Rate for the

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Population, Household Distribution and Density Levels

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Population Population Growth Number of Average

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Barangay Population Area Population Density

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Table Dem-5: Population by Sex, Year 2010

Both Sexes Male Female

58,814 29,517 29,297

Age Group Composition

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Age Group Both Sexes Male Female

All Ages 58,814 29,517 29,297

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Base Participation Current Projected Population

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Labor Force and Employment

†Tigbauan *Western Visayas

 Labor Force Population Rate by Sex

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Table Dem-10: Population Projection by Sex, Year 2014-2024

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Mother Tongue and Religious Affiliation

Table Dem-12: Household Population by Mother Tongue, Year 2010

Dialect Spoken No. of Population

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Religion Number % Total

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 HEALTH AND SANITATION

 SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES

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 SPORTS AND RECREATION

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 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

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