Tobias Fornier Postal Codes: 5716 | Antique, Western Visayas

Key Facts

Tobias Fornier is a municipality located in the province of Antique, within the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Situated along the southwestern coast of Panay Island, this coastal municipality faces the Sulu Sea and occupies a strategic position in the southern part of Antique province. With a land area of approximately 112.12 square kilometers, Tobias Fornier is home to around 33,000 residents according to recent census data. The municipality is administratively divided into 50 barangays, which serve as the fundamental political units governing local communities. Originally named Dao until 1978 when it was renamed in honor of a former Philippine senator, the municipality maintains a predominantly agricultural economy with rice, coconut, and fishing as primary industries. The terrain features a mix of coastal plains and rolling hills, with the municipality's topography gradually rising from the coastline toward the interior. As part of the Philippines' local government structure, Tobias Fornier plays a vital role in delivering basic services to its residents while preserving the cultural heritage of the Antiqueño people. For those seeking detailed postal and location information, comprehensive postal code data is available for all of Tobias Fornier's barangays to facilitate accurate addressing and navigation throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Hamtic
• San Jose
• Belison