Mahatao
Mahatao, officially the Municipality of Mahatao (Ivatan: Kavahayan nu Mahatao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mahatao), is a 6th class municipality in the province of Batanes, Philippines.
According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,703 people.
Mahatao | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Mahatao | |
 Mountainous terrain of Mahatao with Tayid Lighthouse | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Map of Batanes with Mahatao highlighted | |
.svg)  Mahatao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 20°25′N 121°57′E / 20.42°N 121.95°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cagayan Valley |
| Province | Batanes |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 4 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Pedro F. Poncio |
| • Vice Mayor | Noe Avelino F. Fabro |
| • Representative | Ciriaco B. Gato Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 1,480 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.90 km2 (4.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,013 m (3,323 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 1,703 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| • Households | 497 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 6th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 7.84 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 46.22 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 93.35 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 43.81 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 26.09 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Batanes Electric Cooperative (BATANELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 3901 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)78 |
| Native languages | Ivatan Tagalog Ilocano |
History
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Geography
Mahatao is located at 20°25′N 121°57′E / 20.42°N 121.95°E.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 12.90 square kilometres (4.98 sq mi) constituting 5.89% of the 219.01-square-kilometre- (84.56 sq mi) total area of Batanes.
Barangays
Mahatao is politically subdivided into 4 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.
Hanib was corrected into Hañib by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2010 | |||||
| 020904001 | Hañib | 21.4% | 365 | 372 | −0.19% | |
| 020904002 | Kaumbakan | 25.0% | 425 | 483 | −1.27% | |
| 020904003 | Panatayan | 26.4% | 449 | 416 | 0.77% | |
| 020904004 | Uvoy (Poblacion) | 18.6% | 316 | 312 | 0.13% | |
| Total | 1,703 | 1,583 | 0.73% | |||
Climate
| Climate data for Mahatao, Batanes | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) | 26 (79) | 28 (82) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 28 (82) | 27 (81) | 26 (79) | 24 (75) | 26 (79) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) | 25 (77) | 27 (81) | 28 (82) | 28 (82) | 28 (82) | 27 (81) | 26 (79) | 25 (77) | 23 (73) | 25 (78) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 44 (1.7) | 35 (1.4) | 29 (1.1) | 48 (1.9) | 204 (8.0) | 238 (9.4) | 291 (11.5) | 325 (12.8) | 304 (12.0) | 202 (8.0) | 141 (5.6) | 60 (2.4) | 1,921 (75.8) |
| Average rainy days | 11.1 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 15.7 | 17.1 | 19.4 | 21.9 | 21.1 | 18.4 | 16.3 | 12.4 | 180 |
| Source: Meteoblue | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 1,129 | — |
| 1918 | 1,054 | −0.46% |
| 1939 | 1,238 | +0.77% |
| 1948 | 1,492 | +2.10% |
| 1960 | 1,242 | −1.52% |
| 1970 | 1,475 | +1.73% |
| 1975 | 1,476 | +0.01% |
| 1980 | 1,388 | −1.22% |
| 1990 | 1,724 | +2.19% |
| 1995 | 1,556 | −1.90% |
| 2000 | 1,895 | +4.32% |
| 2007 | 1,539 | −2.83% |
| 2010 | 1,583 | +1.03% |
| 2015 | 1,555 | −0.34% |
| 2020 | 1,703 | +1.80% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority | ||
In the 2020 census, Mahatao had a population of 1,703. The population density was 130 inhabitants per square kilometre (340/sq mi).
Economy
Government
Local government
Mahatao, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Batanes, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Ciriaco B. Gato Jr. |
| Mayor | Pedro F. Poncio |
| Vice-Mayor | Noe Avelino F. Fabro |
| Councilors | William A. Agsunod |
| Thomas Tabuso | |
| Emma F. Garcia | |
| Benedicta Rachel C. Galana | |
| Gil B. Gaa | |
| Margarita G. Galindez | |
| Homer F. Avanceña | |
| Celestino C. Raterta |
Education
The Schools Division of Batanes governs the town's public education system. The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region. The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.
References
External links
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