Pontevedra, Negros Occidental
Pontevedra, officially the Municipality of Pontevedra, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 54,502 people.
Pontevedra
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| Municipality of Pontevedra | |
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Map of Negros Occidental with Pontevedra highlighted | |
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Pontevedra Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°22′N 122°53′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 4th district |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Jose Maria A. Alonso |
| • Vice Mayor | Jimmy C. Gavan |
| • Representative | Juliet Marie D. Ferrer |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 33,945 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 112.50 km2 (43.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6.0 m (19.7 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 54,502 |
| • Density | 480/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| • Households | 13,467 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 12.47 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 178.4 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 600.6 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 149.3 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 312.1 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6105 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Named after | Pontevedra, Spain |
The town celebrates the annual Handurayo Festival every May.
Former actress Rio Diaz served as vice mayor of the town from 1998 to 2004.
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