Santa Fe, Romblon

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Santa Fe
Municipality
Map of Romblon with Santa Fe highlighted
Santa Fe
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°09′N 122°00′E / 12.150°N 122.000°E / 12.150; 122.000Coordinates: 12°09′N 122°00′E / 12.150°N 122.000°E / 12.150; 122.000
Country Philippines
Region MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Province Romblon
District Lone district
Founded 1946
Barangays 11
Government[1]
 • Mayor Asher C. Visca
Area[2]
 • Total 63.52 km2 (24.53 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 15,700
 • Density 250/km2 (640/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code 5508
Dialing code 42

Santa Fe is a municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. It was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 38, passed October 1, 1946.[4] At the 2010 census, it had a population of 15,700 people.[3]

The religious-civic "Fiesta sa Dagat", also known as Municipal Fisherfolks's Day, is held annually during the month of April. It is in honor of its Patron Saint Vecente Ferrer.

The natives are mostly composed of Ati, and are occasionally visited by their counterparts of Panay.

Santa Fe is also the home of Pinoy Big Brother Season 1 Big Winner Nene Tamayo.

Barangays

Santa Fe is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[2]

  • Agmanic
  • Canyayo
  • Danao Norte
  • Danao Sur
  • Guinbirayan
  • Guintigbasan
  • Magsaysay
  • Mat-i
  • Pandan
  • Poblacion
  • Tabugon

Demographics

Population census of Santa Fe
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1960 8,987—    
1970 8,032−1.12%
1980 9,948+2.16%
1990 11,628+1.57%
1995 12,665+1.72%
2000 14,140+2.23%
2007 16,315+2.06%
2010 15,700−1.27%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

At the 2000 census, it had a population of 14,140 people in 2,636 households. The people of this municipality are composed of religious people. Numerous Christian denominations are present such as Roman Catholic Church, Philippine Independent Church, Foursquare Gospel Church in the Philippines, Assemblies of God, Baptist Church, Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh-day Adventist Church, and the Potter's Fellowship.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 January 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: Romblon". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 31 January 2013. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 31 January 2013. 
  4. ↑ "An Act Repealing Commonwealth Act Numbered Five Hundred and Eighty-one, Entitled, "An Act Abolishing the Existing Municipal Governments and the Provincial Government of Romblon, and Creating Instead Four Special Municipalities," Restoring the Regular Provincial Government and Municipalities of the Province of Romblon, and Creating the Municipality of Santa Fe". LawPH.com. n.d. Retrieved 2011-04-08. 

External links

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