The settlement in Banate is of ancient origin. It was among the ancient organized territories of the
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Banate is 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Iloilo City.
Banate is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
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In the 2020 census, the population of Banate, Iloilo, was 33,376 people, with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.
The 1995 N… See more

Poverty incidence of Banate
As of 1995, a total of 10,711 persons with ages below 15 and over 64 years old are considered dependents; 14,625 belong to the working population with ages 15–65 years old. … See more

Three Stone Bastions located at the shore that defended the town of Banate, from marauding Muslims of Mindanao.
Municipal Hall made of wood.
Parochial Church made of strong materials up to the to… See more

Every year, since 1855, the town of Banate celebrates the feast of its Patron St. John the Baptist, on the 24th of June. The "Diana," a marching band, wakes the townsfolk early in the morning so as to signal open… See more