Tobias Fornier, Philippines
Tobias Fornier, Antique
Tobias Fornier is a town of 2,893 people in Western Visayas, Philippines.
Why visit Tobias Fornier
Townapedia lists 3 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Tobias Fornier
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About Tobias Fornier
Tobias Fornier, officially the Municipality of Tobias Fornier, (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Tobias Fornier; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Tobias Fornier; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tobias Fornier), is a municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 34,411 people.
From the Wikipedia article Tobias Fornier, Antique (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay2
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Churches and places of worship3
History
The municipality of Tobias Fornier was formerly known as Dao until 1978 when it was given its current name by virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 10. It is named after a Congressman from Antique, Tobias Abiera Fornier (1902–October 31, 1964). The 1818 Spanish census then recorded 1,296 native families in the area, living in harmony with 7 Spanish-Filipino families.
In 1957, a barrio named Barasanan was renamed to Ballescas. In the same year, barrio Taguimtim was renamed to Pacienca.
From the History section of Tobias Fornier, Antique on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Diclum Elementary School
School · 4.3 km
Anini-y–Tobias Fornier Road, Tobias Fornier
Diclum National High School
School · 4.2 km
Anini-y–Tobias Fornier Road, Tobias Fornier
Villaflor Elementary School
School · 3.2 km
Anini-y–Tobias Fornier Road, Tobias Fornier
Healthcare1
Map of Tobias Fornier
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Getting there and nearby towns
Evelio Javier Airport (EUQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 km away.
- Hamtic 21 km north, about 21 min by car
- San Joaquin 23 km east, about 23 min by car
- Sibalom 32 km north, about 32 min by car
- Miagao 35 km northeast, about 35 min by car
- Guimbal 44 km east, about 44 min by car
- Tigbauan 50 km east, about 50 min by car
- Leon 57 km northeast, about 57 min by car
- Oton 61 km east, about 1 h by car
- Maasin 68 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Iloilo 71 km east, about 1 h 15 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
- Mapillary (see each image): photos
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tobias Fornier mountains view from Sulu Sea (Tobias Fornier, Antique; 01-27-2023), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS049-E-2026 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS049-E-2027 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-15729 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Street-level photo, cycloscope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, cycloscope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, cycloscope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, cycloscope, CC BY-SA 4.0
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