Guimbal
Guimbal | |
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| Municipality of Guimbal | |
Guimbal Church of the St. Nicolas of Tolentino Parish | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: "The Town of the Rising Sun & Sons" | |
Map of Iloilo with Guimbal highlighted | |
Interactive map of Guimbal | |
Guimbal Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°40′N 122°19′E / 10.67°N 122.32°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Iloilo |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | 1703 |
| Barangays | 33 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Jennifer S. Garin-Colada (Lakas) |
| • Vice Mayor | Christine S. Garin (Lakas) |
| • Representative | Janette L. Garin (Lakas) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 25,103 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 44.61 km2 (17.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,270 m (4,170 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 35,129 |
| • Density | 787.5/km2 (2,040/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,887 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 11.9 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 199.5 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 514.2 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 122.7 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 66.42 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Iloilo 1 Electric Cooperative (ILECO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5022 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Guimbal, officially the Municipality of Guimbal (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Guimbal; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Guimbal; Tagalog: Bayan ng Guimbal), is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 35,129 people.
With a 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) shoreline facing the blue waters of Panay Gulf, it has attracted tourists from different places because of its scenic beaches and inland resorts.
Guimbal produces mango in Iloilo as well as other seasonal fruits. Farming and fishing are among the main sources of livelihood of its people.