Valderrama, Antique
Valderrama | |
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| Municipality of Valderrama | |
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Map of Antique with Valderrama highlighted | |
Interactive map of Valderrama | |
Valderrama Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°00′13″N 122°07′46″E / 11.0036°N 122.1294°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Antique |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1865 |
| Named after | Manuel Blanco Valderrama |
| Barangays | 22 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Jocelyn L. Posadas |
| • Vice Mayor | Christopher B. Maguad |
| • Representative | Anthony Agapito B. Legarda Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 14,530 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 273.79 km2 (105.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 479 m (1,572 ft) |
| Highest elevation (Mount Baloy) | 1,960 m (6,430 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 20,762 |
| • Density | 75.832/km2 (196.40/sq mi) |
| • Households | 4,750 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 32.91 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 187.5 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 381.7 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 148.7 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 79.53 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5703 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Sulod Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | valderramaantique |
Valderrama, officially the Municipality of Valderrama (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Valderrama; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Valderrama; Tagalog: Bayan ng Valderrama), is a municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 20,762 people. It is the second largest municipality in terms of land area, with a total area of 273.79 square kilometers.
It is a lively town in the province of Antique, known for its strong culture and natural charm. It is home to the Panubason Festival, a celebration of local harvest and traditions. The town highlights its clean rivers, mountain views, and active community life, making it a bright spot in the upland area of the province.