Barotac Nuevo
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| Nickname(s): "The Football Capital of the Philippines" | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Legislative district | 4th district of Iloilo |
| Barangays | 29 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Hernan D. Biron Sr. |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 94.49 km2 (36.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 51,867 |
| • Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 5007 |
| Dialing code | 33 |
Barotac Nuevo (Spanish for: New Barotac) is a second-class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,867 people.[3]
The town is approximately a 45-minute car trip from the provincial capital of Iloilo City. The town is bordered by Pototan to the west, Dingle to the northwest, Anilao to the northeast, and Dumangas to the south. The town is also officially known as the Football Capital of the Philippines.
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Barangays
Barotac Nuevo is politically subdivided into 29 barangays:[2]
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History
The name Barotac is from the Spanish word baro, which means mud, as well as the last syllables of tac and lutac. With nuevo, translated as new, added to the name, it distinguished it from another town called Barotac Viejo just north.
According to local folklore, Barotac Nuevo was famous for its well-bred horses. There was once a horse called Tamasak, a pure white stallion known for its strength, in the stead of one Don Simon, and who was offered much if he could sell it to Manuel Gonzales de Aguilar, the Governor General of the country at that time. Don Simon eventually sold Tamasak. But not for money, but for title, and separation from the town of Dumangas, which it was just a smaller section thereof. The barrio once known as Mulatac now stands the town of Barotac Nuevo.
Barotac Nuevo is a small town whose main industry and capital is in agriculture. The town church was built during the 16th century by Spanish missionaries.
Demographics
| Population census of Barotac Nuevo | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 39,757 | — |
| 1995 | 40,968 | +0.56% |
| 2000 | 45,804 | +2.42% |
| 2007 | 49,515 | +1.08% |
| 2010 | 51,867 | +1.70% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
The primary language spoken in Barotac Nuevo is Hiligaynon, also known as Ilonggo, and Kinaray-a, and the population is predominantly Roman Catholic.
Economy
The town's agricultural output includes rice, sugar cane, and spinach. Marine products such as milkfish and tilapia are harvested from local fisheries. There are usually three annual rice harvests, depending on the season.
Sports
Football is popular in Barotac Nuevo which is usually dubbed as the football capital of the Philippines. A football field is present in the town plaza. Every summer season, a local football league is held. Stallion F.C. of the United Football League was founded in Barotac Nuevo. There is only one basketball court in town and is rarely used.[4]
Telecommunications
This town has excellent telecommunications facilities. Cellular companies provide sufficient coverage. Smart Communications has a cellsite in the middle of the town providing voice, texting and data services over the GSM network. Smart is likewise providing 3G and HSPA services, putting this town at par with European cities with its advance technology. This HSPA network can provide broadband internet connection with speeds up to 7.2 Mbit/s. Barotacnon can move around the town with their laptop connected to the internet. SmartBRO is also available for fixed internet service. There are also cell sites located at Brgy. Tiwi providing services not only at Brgy. Tiwi but also to the other barangays located far from the town.
Media
DYIS 106.7 FM broadcasts from Barotac Nuevo.
Notable People
- Myrtle Sarrosa, Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 Big Winner
- Chieffy Caligdong, Philippines National Football Team Midfielder
- Ian Araneta, Philippines National Football Team
- Elmer Bedia, Former Philippines National Football Team, PFF Mr. Football
- Cong. Ferjenel G. Biron, Principal Author of the Cheaper Medicines Law
References
External links
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Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article Barotac Nuevo. |
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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