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 / 10.700°N 122.467°ECoordinates: 10°42′N 122°28′E / 10.700°N 122.467°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) | ||
• Total | 89,115 | |
• Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
ZIP code | 5020 | |
Dialing code | 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, making it the most populated town in the province. Oton is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) west from Iloilo City.
Oton is politically subdivided into 37 barangays.
Kinaray-a is the main language of Oton. Hiligaynon is also spoken and understood by the residents.