- Population Source
- Philippine Statistics Authority 2024 Census
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: en.wikipedia.org, anilaoiloilo.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Anilao is a primarily rural municipality with low urbanization; most economic activity centers on fishing and agriculture rather than services or tech sectors.
- The population is young and growing; projected population was 38,769 by 2026 based on pre-2024 growth rate estimates.
- Hiligaynon is the dominant language, though English is widely understood in the Philippines.
Population Year
2024
Total Population
30612
Population Source
Philippine Statistics Authority 2024 Census
Notable Demographics
- Sex Ratio
- 107 males per 100 females (2015 census data)
- Urbanization
- Predominantly rural: 92.77% rural, 8.23% urban population
- Age Structure
- Relatively young population; children aged 0-14 comprise 32.11% of total population
- Secondary Languages
- Cebuano, Tagalog, Ilocano, Bicolano (1% of households)
- Primary Mother Tongue
- Hiligaynon (99% of households)
- Religious Affiliation
- 95.79% Roman Catholic, with smaller Baptist, Iglesia ni Kristo, Jehovah's Witness, and other communities
Notable Nationalities
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Foreign Born Percentage
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Business And Tech Presence
- Status
- Minimal to none locally
- Note
- Anilao is a small, predominantly rural coastal municipality focused on fishing and agriculture. No documented significant tech or business sector presence. Regional tech and BPO hubs are concentrated in larger nearby cities (Iloilo City) and major metropolitan areas (Metro Manila, Cebu).
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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