Oton, Philippines
Ugtong
Oton is a town of 14,395 people in Western Visayas, Philippines.
Why visit Oton
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 145 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Villa Beach, Carpenter Bridge, Camiña Balay nga Bato and Brandy Museum.
Weather in Oton
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About Oton
Oton, officially the Municipality of Oton ([oˈton]; Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Oton, Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Oton, Tagalog: Bayan ng Oton), is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 99,920 people, making it as the most populous town in the province and the entire Panay island. Oton is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) west of Iloilo City and is part of the Metro Iloilo–Guimaras area.
From the Wikipedia article Oton (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Quirino-Lopez Bridge
Bridge · 10.6 km
Bridge in Iloilo City, Philippines
Museums and landmarks13
Camiña Balay nga Bato
Monument and historic site · 4.5 km
Historic house in Iloilo, Philippines
Osmeña Road, Iloilo
Brandy Museum
Museum · 8.6 km
Brandy museum in Iloilo City, Philippines
Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum · 8.6 km
Art museum in Iloilo City, Philippines
Museo Iloilo
Museum · 10.4 km
Local museum in Iloilo City, Philippines
National Museum Western Visayas
Museum · 10.5 km
Regional museum in Iloilo City, Philippines
Yusay-Consing Mansion
Monument and historic site · 7.6 km
Lopez Jaena Street, Iloilo
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
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3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes145
StirBear Coffee Milktea Pastries
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bubble Tea, Cake · 7.4 km
Tabucan Road, Iloilo
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
8 Villa Beach House
Restaurant · Regional, Seafood · 4.9 km
8 Iloilo South Coastal Road, Iloilo
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Casa de Daban
Restaurant · Barbecue, Pizza, Regional · 7.7 km
San Antonio Street
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00
Panaderia de Iloilo;Panaderia de iloilo
Bakery · 4.5 km
24 Osmeña Road
Mo-Sa 06:30-19:00
Sparks Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.9 km
108 J.C. Zulueta Street, Oton
Mo 08:00-18:00; We-Su 09:00-18:00
133 more on the map.
History
Oton, formerly known as Ogtong, has a rich history dating back to the settlement of Malays in the area. Evidence of this early settlement includes the discovery of a gold death mask in Barangay San Antonio during the 1960s. During the 12th Century then Hindu Brunei formerly called Pon-i invaded Oton (Yachen 啞陳), Hokkien Chinese: 啞陳; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: A-tân, as recorded in the book of Nanhai Zhi, "Pon-i", also invaded Malilu 麻裏蘆 (claimed by various scholars to be the present-day Manila) as it also administered Sarawak and Sabah, as well as the Philippine kingdoms of: Butuan, Sulu, Ma-i (Mindoro or Laguna), Shahuchong 沙胡重 (present-day Zamboanga), and 文杜陵 Wenduling (present-day Mindanao, Bintulu or Mindoro). By the 1300s, records from the Yuan Dynasty then indicate that Oton was already an independent city-state from Pon-i at this point. Oton having presumably joined into the Kedatuan of Madja-as formed in rebellion against the Borneo-centered empire of Rajah or Sultan Makatunao which was punished by having the Datus of Madja-as sack and destroy his empire.
From the History section of Oton on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Villa Mansion by Seniors Prestige Club
Motel and hotel · 3.0 km
Santa Cruz Street, Iloilo City
Churches and places of worship30
Santo Niño de Arevalo Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.6 km
Yulo Street, Iloilo
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 4.4 km
Osmeña Road
Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Concepcion
Church · Catholic · 0.6 km
Bonifacio Street, Oton
Lokal ng Jibao-an, Iglesia ni Cristo
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 7.5 km
F. Gorriceta Avenue
Shopping45
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries60
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo)
School · 3.7 km
Healthcare17
Map of Oton
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Getting there and nearby towns
Iloilo International Airport (ILO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 km away.
- Iloilo 10 km east, about 10 min by car
- Tigbauan 11 km west, about 11 min by car
- Pavia 12 km northeast, about 12 min by car
- Leon 13 km northwest, about 13 min by car
- Alimodian 15 km north, about 15 min by car
- Santa Barbara 16 km northeast, about 16 min by car
- Guimbal 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Leganes 16 km northeast, about 16 min by car
- Cabatuan 21 km north, about 21 min by car
- Zarraga 20 km northeast, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Oton Public Market, Iloilo, Sep 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oton Beach russeltc - Flickr, russeltc, CC BY 2.0
- Jaro Cathedral, Kguirnela at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Central Philippine University Church, Shewillshine22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Book of Mormon English Missionary Edition Soft Cover, photo by user:Ricardo630 , cover by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which is {{PD-ineligible}}, Public domain
- Jose Rizal statue with church in background Villa de Arevalo Iloilo, Iloilo Wanderer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Molo Church (Molo, Iloilo City; 04-03-2024), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Molo Mansion, FroyR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Molo Church, Molo Plaza wide dusk lighted (Molo, Iloilo City; 01-25-2023), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mandurriao Church, Iloilo City, Sep 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Molo Church view (with the Plaza Molo fountain), Johngaje92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo Iloilo, Johngaje92, CC0
- Iloilo Molo Mansion, Herbertkikoy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Museum of the Philippines in Western Visayas, Johngaje92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villa Beach, Iloilo City. Philippines 08, Riyan0721, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iloilo Supermart – Atrium, BlockatePollop2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Molo Plaza at Noon, Gelo Yap, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mandurriao Plaza Iloilo (January 2025), Merd123, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bureau of Customs Iloilo, park (JM Basa, Iloilo City; 01-21-2023), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iloilo Bridge (View from Mandurriao side), Aug 2024, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carpenter Bridge, Iloilo River, Tabucan, Mandurriao drone (Iloilo City; 01-24-2026), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quirino-Lopez Bridge drone (Iloilo City; 01-24-2026), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Casa De Emperador with monument (Megaworld Boulevard, Mandurriao, Iloilo City; 04-25-2024), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arevalo Church, Johngaje92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mandurriao Church, Merd123, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camiña Balay nga Bato 22, Herbertkikoy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camiña Balay Nga Bato, Lola Rufina Heritage Curio Shop, FroyR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hanging Organizer, Lynlyn Villanueva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mohon Terminal, Iloilo City, Sep 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osmeña St. near Mohon Terminal, Iloilo City, Sep 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ceres Mohon Bus Terminal, Iloilo City, Sep 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sky-rose, Arvee Marie, CC0
- Camiña Balay Nga Bato, FroyR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camiña Balay nga Bato 05, Herbertkikoy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camiña Balay nga Bato 01, Herbertkikoy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camiña Balay nga Bato 18, Herbertkikoy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camiña Balay nga Bato 06, Herbertkikoy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camiña Balay nga Bato 10, Herbertkikoy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camiña Balay nga Bato 04, Herbertkikoy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camiña Balay nga Bato 03, Herbertkikoy, CC BY-SA 4.0
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