Hamtic


Hamtic, officially the Municipality of Hamtic, is a municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of 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.

Etymology

Hantik was named after the humming big black ants that produce the sound "tik" when they bite.

History

Hamtic was formerly named Antique, after which the province was named. It is the oldest town and the first capital of the province before it was transferred to San Jose de Buenavista in 1802.
Hamtic was created from portions of San Jose de Buenavista, through Executive Order No. 3 signed by President Ramon Magsaysay on January 5, 1954.

Geography

Hamtic is from the provincial capital, San Jose de Buenavista.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Antique.

Barangays

Hamtic is politically subdivided into 47 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Hamtic had a population of 54,455 people. The population density was.

Languages

The people of Hamtic speak Hamtikanon, a unique town dialect followed by Kinaray-a, the main dialect of the province. Hiligaynon is also widely spoken in the municipality and it is understood by the residents.

Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are the:
  • Hamtic North Schools District
  • Hamtic South Schools District

Primary and elementary schools

  • Alberto Siasat Elementary School
  • Apdo Elementary School
  • Asluman Elementary School
  • Bia-an Elementary School
  • Bongbongan Elementary School
  • Botbot Elementary School
  • Bongbongan I-II Elementary School
  • Budbudan Elementary School
  • Buhang Elementary School
  • Buhang Elementary School
  • Calacja II Elementary School
  • Calala Elementary School
  • Cantulan Elementary School
  • Del Pilar Elementary School
  • Fabrica Elementary School
  • Guintas Elementary School
  • Hamtic Central School
  • Hon. Francisco Zabala Memorial Elementary School
  • Igbical Elementary School
  • Igbucagay Elementary School
  • Ingwan-Batangan Elementary School
  • Iraya Elementary School
  • La Paz Elementary School
  • Lanag Elementary School
  • Linaban Elementary School
  • M. Buyco Elementary School
  • Malandog Elementary School
  • Mapatag Elementary School
  • Masanag Elementary School
  • Melanio Velasco Elementary School
  • Mercedes Villavert Velasco Elementary School
  • Miacton Elementary School
  • Moscoso-Rios Central School
  • Piapi Elementary School
  • Piape III Elementary School
  • Pili Elementary School
  • Pu-ao Elementary School
  • Severo Osunero Elementary School
  • Sta. Monica Kinder School
  • Sto Niño De Guinsang-an Kinder School
  • Tina Elementary School
  • Tubeza-Marcaliñas Elementary School
  • Villavert Memorial Elementary School

Secondary schools

Notable personalities