San Juan, Abra
| San Juan | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Abra showing the location of San Juan | |
.svg.png)  San Juan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°43′N 120°45′E / 17.717°N 120.750°ECoordinates: 17°43′N 120°45′E / 17.717°N 120.750°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| District | Lone District of Abra |
| Barangays | 19 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Marco Magala Bautista |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 64.08 km2 (24.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 10,546 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 2823 |
| Dialing code | 74 |
| Income class | 5th class municipality |
San Juan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 10,546 people.[3] It is about 27 kilometres (17 mi) from Bangued, a 45 minute to 1 hour drive by jeepney via the towns of Tayum and Dolores.
A major tourist attraction is Abualan Cave, but it is not yet developed. The climate is characterized by 2 distinct seasons. The dry season, which occurs from November to April, is marked by daily blue skies and clear starry nights and the wet season for the rest of the year with high rainfall intensities accompanied by storms and typhoons.
Barangays
San Juan is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.[2]
| Barangay | Population (2007) |
Population (2010)[3] |
|---|---|---|
| Abualan | |
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| Ba-ug | |
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| Badas | |
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| Cabcaborao | |
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| Colabaoan | |
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| Culiong | |
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| Daoidao | |
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| Guimba | |
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| Lam-ag | |
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| Lumobang | |
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| Nangobongan | |
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| Pattaoig | |
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| Poblacion North | |
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| Poblacion South | |
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| Quidaoen | |
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| Sabangan | |
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| Silet | |
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| Supi-il | |
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| Tagaytay | |
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Demographics
| Population census of San Juan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 8,445 | — |
| 1995 | 8,461 | +0.04% |
| 2000 | 8,821 | +0.90% |
| 2007 | 9,714 | +1.34% |
| 2010 | 10,546 | +3.04% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Economy
San Juan is an agricultural town. Its major products are rice, corn and tobacco. The town has two major rivers: the Malanas River and Tineg River. These two rivers supply the townspeople with fish and they are also used to transport bamboos which are sold to resort owners in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
During the dry season, the townsfolk also plant string beans, eggplants, peanuts, bitter gourds, squashes, okra and tomatoes. Some also cultivate mangoes which are of the best quality.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: ABRA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
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