Hamtic
Hamtic
Antiqué, Antique | |
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| Municipality of Hamtic | |
Hamtic Cemetery Chapel | |
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Flag | |
| Etymology: Fire ant | |
Interactive map of Hamtic | |
Hamtic Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°42′N 121°59′E / 10.7°N 121.98°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Antique |
| District | Lone district |
| Chartered | January 20, 1954 |
| Barangays | 47 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Julius D. Pacificador |
| • Vice Mayor | Julius Ronald L. Pacificador |
| • Representative | Antonio Legarda Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 31,375 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 113.03 km2 (43.64 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation (Mount Junes) | 542 m (1,778 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 54,455 |
| • Density | 481.77/km2 (1,247.8/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,419 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 18.55 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 230.5 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 585.4 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 171.2 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 177.9 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5715 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Ati Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | hamtic |
Hamtic, officially the Municipality of Hamtic (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Hamtic; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Hamtic; Tagalog: Bayan ng Hamtic), is a municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 54,455 people.
It is a quiet town known for its history, natural beauty, and well-kept heritage sites. Visitors enjoy its beaches, green landscapes, friendly community, and local food made with fresh seafood and tropical produce.