Oton | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Nickname(s): "Banwang Panganay" of Western Visayas | ||
Map of Iloilo with Oton highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 10°42′N 122°28′E / 10.7°N 122.47°ECoordinates: 10°42′N 122°28′E / 10.7°N 122.47°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) | |
Province | Iloilo | |
Legislative district | 1st district of Iloilo | |
Founded | May 3, 1572 | |
Barangays | 37 | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Carina V. Flores | |
Area | ||
• Total | 86.44 km2 (33.37 sq mi) | |
Population (2015 census) | ||
• Total | 89,115 | |
• Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
ZIP code | 5020 | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 | |
Website | www |
Oton is a first class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 89,115 people, making it the most populated municipality in the province.
Oton is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) west from Iloilo City.
Oton is politically subdivided into 37 barangays.
In the 2015 census, the population of Oton, Iloilo, was 89,115 people, with a density of 1,000 inhabitants per square kilometre or 2,600 inhabitants per square mile.
Kinaray-a is the main language of Oton. Hiligaynon is also spoken and understood by the residents.