San Fernando, Masbate
| San Fernando | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Masbate with San Fernando highlighted | |
.svg.png)  San Fernando Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°29′N 123°45′E / 12.483°N 123.750°ECoordinates: 12°29′N 123°45′E / 12.483°N 123.750°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 26 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Narciso "Bong" R. Bravo, Jr. |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 77.50 km2 (29.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 21,309 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5416 |
| Dialing code | 56 |
San Fernando is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. It is located On Ticao Island. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 21,309 people.[3] The economy is based on fishing, farming, and other trades.
In 1951, the barrios of Batuan, Burgos, Gibraltar, Costa Rica, Panisihan, and Matabao were separated from San Fernando to form the town of Batuan.[4]
Barangays
San Fernando is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.
- Altavista
- Benitinan
- Buenasuerte
- Buenavista
- Buenos Aires
- Buyo
- Cañelas
- Corbada
- Daplian
- Del Rosario
- Ipil
- Lahong
- Lumbia
- Magkaipit
- Minio
- Pinamoghaan
- Poblacion (District 1) Baybaydagat
- Poblacion (District 2) Silangan
- Poblacion (District 3) Magsasaka
- Poblacion (District 4) Bayanihan
- Progreso
- Resurreccion/Looc
- Salvacion
- Sowa
- Talisay
- Valparaiso
Demographics
| Population census of San Fernando | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 16,904 | — |
| 1995 | 18,722 | +1.93% |
| 2000 | 19,179 | +0.52% |
| 2007 | 19,565 | +0.28% |
| 2010 | 21,309 | +3.16% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ↑ "Province: MASBATE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ↑ "An Act Creating the Municipality of Batuan in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ↑ "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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