San Esteban, Ilocos Sur

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Map of Ilocos Sur showing the location of San Esteban

San Esteban is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 7,174 people in 1,482 households.

[edit] Barangays

San Esteban is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.

  • Ansad
  • Apatot
  • Bateria
  • Cabaroan
  • Cappa-Cappa
  • Poblacion
  • San Nicolas
  • San Pablo
  • San Rafael
  • Villa Quirino

[edit] The Origin of the Municipality's Name

The Spaniards named the pueblo (the equivalent of a municipality in present-day terms) San Esteban because they have received reports of a vagabond named Iban having been stoned to death by natives in the place called "Naglawlawayan," which is an early place of worship by the natives, and currently the site of the municipal cemetery. "Iban" is the Ilocano equivalent of "Stephen," hence the pueblo being named San Esteban.

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Coordinates: 17.326° N 120.447° E