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Oton, Iloilo

Oton
Municipality
Official seal of Oton
Seal
Nickname(s): "Banwang Panganay" of Western Visayas
Map of Iloilo with Oton highlighted
Map of Iloilo with Oton highlighted
Oton is located in Philippines
Oton
Oton
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°42′N 122°28′E / 10.700°N 122.467°E / 10.700; 122.467Coordinates: 10°42′N 122°28′E / 10.700°N 122.467°E / 10.700; 122.467
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.gov.ph

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.



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