San Narciso, Zambales

San Narciso
Municipality

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Map of Zambales showing the location of San Narciso
San Narciso

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 15°01′N 120°05′E / 15.017°N 120.083°E / 15.017; 120.083Coordinates: 15°01′N 120°05′E / 15.017°N 120.083°E / 15.017; 120.083
Country  Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Zambales
District 2nd district
Barangays 17
Government[1]
 • Mayor Peter T. Lim
Area[2]
 • Total 71.60 km2 (27.64 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 26,966
 • Density 380/km2 (980/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2205
Dialing code 47
Income class 4th class

San Narciso is a fourth class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. As of the 2010 census, it has a population of 26,966 people.[3]

San Narciso is famous for its beaches along the South China Sea that are suited for surfing. Many local celebrities have already visited San Narciso to surf in its beaches which is nearest to Manila, a mere 4 hour drive away.

The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy or PMMA is located here. San Narciso also houses the Magsaysay Memorial College, which offers bachelors courses and other 2-year courses. Also located in San Narciso is the Zambales Academy, one of the oldest secondary education institution in the province, it is where the former president Ramon Magsaysay took his secondary education.

Geography

Average Elevation: 3.6 metres (12 ft) above sea level

Highest Elevation: 800 metres (2,600 ft) above sea level

Barangays

San Narciso is subdivided into 17 barangays.[2]

  1. Alusiis
  2. Beddeng
  3. Candelaria
  4. Dallipawen
  5. Grullo
  6. La Paz
  7. Libertad
  8. Namatacan
  9. Natividad
  10. Omaya
  11. Paite
  12. Patrocinio
  13. San Jose
  14. San Juan
  15. San Pascual
  16. San Rafael
  17. Simminublan

History

The Municipality of San Narciso was founded in the early part of 18th century. The migrants from the Ilocandia arrived in the area and established their settlement in Alusiis, which was the first name of the pueblo which later became San Narciso.

San Narcsio became the official name of the town by a Royal Decree issued by the Spanish Governor General Narciso Claveria and Archbishop Jose Soque on February 12, 1846.

The people of San Narciso participated in the Philippine Revolution against Spain. When the Katipunan was organized by Andres Bonifacio and sent his representatives in San Narciso, many prominent men of the town became members. Pantaleon Dumlao became the head of the local organization.

Demographics

Population census of San Narciso
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 22,891—    
1995 21,651−1.04%
2000 23,522+1.79%
2007 24,856+0.76%
2010 26,966+3.01%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

Economy

Livelihood:

Principal crops:

Customs and traditions

The first settlers of San Narciso who came from Paoay, Ilocos Norte, and Agno, Pangasinan, then a part of Zambales brought forth with them customs which became traditions. Celebrating the anniversaries of their dead, birthday and baptismal parties are most common among them. This customs have been practiced up to the present time. The family honoring the dead usually prepares a luncheon or merienda to be offered to the invited guests who are relatives of the hosts.

List of former municipal executives

Municipal Building

Spanish regime:

Revolutionary government:

American regime:

Commonwealth:

Japanese Occupation:

Liberation Military Government:

Republic of the Philippines:

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Zambales". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  3. 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 26 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Zambales". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 16 August 2013.

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