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{{Short description|Municipality in Masbate, Philippines}}
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'''San Fernando''' is a ] in the ] of ], ]. It is located in ]. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 19,179 people in 4,222 households. This place lies along the shoreline of Ticao Island. The mode of living there is fishing, farming, and other trades.
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'''San Fernando''', officially the '''Municipality of San Fernando''', is a ] in the ] of ], ]. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,600 people.{{PH census|current}}
==Barangays==


It is located on ]. The economy of the town is based on fishing, farming, and other trades.
San Fernando is politically subdivided into 26 ]s.


==History==
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In 1951, the barrios of Batuan, Burgos, Gibraltar, Costa Rica, Panisihan, and Matabao were separated from San Fernando to form the town of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lawph.com/statutes/ra642.html|title=An Act Creating the Municipality of Batuan in the Province of Masbate|publisher=LawPH.com|accessdate=April 9, 2011}}</ref>
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<!--The town proper has recently yielded an archeological find of burial jars estimated to be 900 years old, owing to their designs as identified in a catalog. Cadavers of little children were found inside the jars. There are also specific places in the municipality where archeological finds have been located. It could be hypothesized that the place is one of the oldest inhabited places in the region. Two other places: Benitinan and Minio, have been known to have artifacts that date back to more than 900 years old. (By Rene B. Cervantes - Elementary School Principal I, San Fernando, Masbate).-->

==Geography==

===Barangays===
San Fernando is politically subdivided into 26 ]s. Each barangay consists of ]s and some have ].
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* Altavista * Altavista
* Benitinan
* Resurreccion
* Buenasuerte * Buenasuerte
* Buenavista * Buenavista
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* Lahong * Lahong
* Lumbia * Lumbia
* Magkaipit
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* Altavista
* Minio * Minio
* Pinamoghaan * Pinamoghaan
* ] (District 1) Baybaydagat
* Baybaydagat Pob.
* Poblacion (District 2) Silangan
* Silangan Pob.
* Poblacion (District 3) Magsasaka
* Magsasaka Pob.
* Poblacion (District 4) Bayanihan
* Bayanihan Pob.
* Progreso * Progreso
* Resurreccion/Looc
* Salvacion * Salvacion
* Sowa * Sowa
* Talisay * Talisay
* Valparaiso * Valparaiso
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===Climate===
Maria Vida "Marvie" Espinosa Bravo is the current mayor of San Fernando, Masbate. Her term expires in 2013. Together with her is her Vice Mayor-Elect Engr. Arturo "Tony" Aligada Uy. Marvie is the wife of the Congressman-Re-electionist winner Hon. Narciso "Bong" Bravo. Marvie is the daughter of the late congressman Tito Dela Rosa Espinosa and Congresswoman Vida Versoza Espinosa.
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Marvie, as she is fondly called, vows to initiate changes in San Fernando. First and foremost of which is the rehabilitation of the water system. Potable water is the main problem of her constituents for decades now. Hopefully, with the help of her congressman-husband this project of hers will be realized. The streamlining of her staff and employees is another problem. In due time this will be addressed, with God's grace. She has with her SB members who have the dream and the drive to help her make San Fernando a much better place to live in.
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==Parish== ==Demographics==
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In the 2020 census, the population of San Fernando, Masbate, was 21,600 people,{{PH census|current}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|21,600/77.50|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}.
The only Catholic Church in the municipality is '''Holy Infant Jesus Parish''', which is under the Diocese of Masbate. The parish priest is Fr. Jose Mari E. Amores, and the Parochial Vicar (Asst. Parish Priest, is Rev. Fr. Edgar Mamforte, as of March 30, 2009.Rev. Fr. Mamforte will serve in the Parish for only two years, while the Parish Priest's term is five (5) years.
The Parish is celebrating two fiestas each year, one on the third Sunday of January and the other, on May 17. The third Sunday of January is the real Feast Day of the Holy Infant Jesus, the town's Patron. The municipal government, years ago, decided to hold another fiesta in May so that vacationing college students and other people to come and join the festive celebration.This move proved to be effective as it draws more visitors to this humble town.


==External links== == Economy ==
{{PH poverty incidence}}


==Archaeological and Ecological Landscape and Seascape of Ticao==
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The municipality is part of Ticao Island, which is known as an ''archaeological landscape'', possessing thousands of pre-colonial artifacts such as the ]-inscribed Rizal Stone, Ticao gold spike teeth, Burial jars of varying designs and sizes, jade beads, human face rock statues, and the ''Ticao petrographs''. Much of the homes in Ticao Island use these archaeological finds to design their interiors. The island is also an ''ecological frontier'' for the conservation of ]. The island also possesses a 'rare subspecies' of ], that is almost near extinction.
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==References==
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*The town proper has recently yielded an archeological find of burial jars estimated to be 900 years old, owing to their designs as identified in a catalog. Cadavers of little children were found inside the jars. There are also specific places in the municipality where archeological finds have been located. It could be hypothesized that the place is one of the oldest inhabited places in the region. Two other places: Benitinan and Minio, have been known to have artifacts that date back to more than 900 years old. (By Rene B. Cervantes - Elementary School Principal I, San Fernando, Masbate)


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Municipality in Masbate, Philippines

Municipality in Bicol Region, Philippines
San Fernando Tabunan
Municipality
Municipality of San Fernando
Flag of San FernandoFlag
Map of Masbate with San Fernando highlightedMap of Masbate with San Fernando highlighted
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San Fernando is located in PhilippinesSan FernandoSan FernandoLocation within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°29′09″N 123°45′46″E / 12.4858°N 123.7628°E / 12.4858; 123.7628
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceMasbate
District 1st district
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorByron Angelo E. Bravo
 • Vice MayorFernando V. Moguies
 • RepresentativeNarciso R. Bravo Jr.
 • Municipal Council Members
  • Piedad B. Capariño
  • Alistair Edward A. Lozano
  • Rex M. Clemente
  • Loneto N. Centura
  • Rene C. Alindogan
  • Romeo L. Espejon
  • Belinda C. Abapo
  • Victor V. Mogueis
 • Electorate16,106 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total77.50 km (29.92 sq mi)
Elevation36 m (118 ft)
Highest elevation256 m (840 ft)
Lowest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Population
 • Total21,600
 • Density280/km (720/sq mi)
 • Households5,521
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence23.29% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 99.52 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 246.1 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 84.96 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 49.89 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityTicao Island Electric Cooperative (TISELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code5416
PSGC054118000
IDD : area code+63 (0)56
Native languagesMasbateño
Tagalog
Websitewww.sanfernando-masbate.gov.ph

San Fernando, officially the Municipality of San Fernando, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,600 people.

It is located on Ticao Island. The economy of the town is based on fishing, farming, and other trades.

History

In 1951, the barrios of Batuan, Burgos, Gibraltar, Costa Rica, Panisihan, and Matabao were separated from San Fernando to form the town of Batuan.

Geography

Barangays

San Fernando is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • 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

Climate

Climate data for San Fernando, Masbate
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84)
29
(84)
31
(88)
32
(90)
32
(90)
31
(88)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)
22
(72)
23
(73)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 39
(1.5)
34
(1.3)
42
(1.7)
36
(1.4)
73
(2.9)
109
(4.3)
118
(4.6)
108
(4.3)
129
(5.1)
136
(5.4)
112
(4.4)
89
(3.5)
1,025
(40.4)
Average rainy days 12.6 9.7 12.0 13.0 20.5 25.3 26.2 24.8 25.2 25.9 21.9 17.9 235
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of San Fernando
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 5,338—    
1918 7,862+2.61%
1939 14,663+3.01%
1948 17,417+1.93%
1960 13,221−2.27%
1970 17,494+2.84%
1975 18,041+0.62%
1980 18,766+0.79%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 16,904−1.04%
1995 18,722+1.93%
2000 19,179+0.52%
2007 19,565+0.28%
2010 21,309+3.16%
2015 23,057+1.51%
2020 21,600−1.28%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2020 census, the population of San Fernando, Masbate, was 21,600 people, with a density of 280 inhabitants per square kilometre or 730 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of San Fernando

10 20 30 40 50 2006
34.60 2009
38.13 2012
40.51 2015
35.95 2018
27.20 2021
23.29

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Archaeological and Ecological Landscape and Seascape of Ticao

The municipality is part of Ticao Island, which is known as an archaeological landscape, possessing thousands of pre-colonial artifacts such as the Baybayin-inscribed Rizal Stone, Ticao gold spike teeth, Burial jars of varying designs and sizes, jade beads, human face rock statues, and the Ticao petrographs. Much of the homes in Ticao Island use these archaeological finds to design their interiors. The island is also an ecological frontier for the conservation of manta rays. The island also possesses a 'rare subspecies' of Visayan warty pig, that is almost near extinction.

References

  1. Municipality of San Fernando | (DILG)
  2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
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  5. "An Act Creating the Municipality of Batuan in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
  6. "San Fernando: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  7. Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  10. "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  11. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  13. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  14. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  15. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  16. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  18. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.

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Places adjacent to San Fernando, Masbate
San Jacinto Ticao Pass / Bulan, Sorsogon
Masbate City / Masbate Pass San Fernando
Batuan Samar Sea / San Vicente, Northern Samar
Province of Masbate
Masbate City (capital and largest city)
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