Soil Classification
Four (4) types of soil are formed in the Municipality of Mina. These are the Sta. Rita Clay, the Alimodian Clay Loam, the Umingan Sandy Loam, and the Alimodian Silt.
Land Area Distribution of Different Soil Types in Mina, Iloilo
Soil Type | Land Area (ha) | Percent of Total Land Area |
Sta. Rita Clay | 3,130.90 | 72.14 |
Alimodian Clay Loam | 1,002.42 | 23.10 |
Umingan Fine Sandy Loam | 160.19 | 3.69 |
Alimodian Silt | 46.47 | 1.07 |
Total | 4,340.00 | 100.00 |
Source: Mina Municipal Planning and Development Office
As presented in Table 3 covering the greatest portion of Mina is the Sta. Rita Clay, a poorly drained flat lowland soil developed from recent alluvial deposits and characterized by a low soil profile development. It can be found in the barangays of Agmanaphao, Amiroy, Badiangan, Cabalabaguan, Dala, Guibuangan, Janipa-an East, Poblacion, Singay, Talibong Grande, Tipolo, Tolarucan, Tumay, and Yugot.
The second (2nd) most prevalent soil type in the municipality is the Alimodian Clay Loam, which is present in Abat, Bangac, Capul-an, Janipa-an West, Naumuan, Nasirum, and portions of Janipa-an East.
The least common of the four (4) is the Alimodian Silt, which is sited only in the southern portion of Janipa-an East.