San Vicente, Northern Samar
San Vicente | |
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| Municipality of San Vicente | |
 Aerial view of the islands | |
 Map of Northern Samar with San Vicente highlighted | |
.svg)  San Vicente Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°21′N 124°03′E / 12.35°N 124.05°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 7 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Tito M. Luñeza |
| • Electorate | 6,108 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.8 km2 (6.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 6,928 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6419 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Income class | 6th municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 56.1 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
San Vicente, officially the Municipality of San Vicente, is a 6th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 6,928 people.[3]
It is an island-municipality composed of seven islands of the Naranjo Island Group: Sila, Tarnate, Sangputan, Panganoron (Medio), Mahaba (Rasa), Maragat (San Andres) and Destacado[4] where the town proper is located. Destacado island is in the southernmost part of the group of islands comprising the municipality.
Locals speak Cebuano language and part Waray-Waray. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 6,928 people.[3] It is the smallest municipality in the province, both in area and population.
The island municipality of San Vicente consists of six major islands; Destacado, Panganoron, Mahaba, Maragat, Sila, Tarnate, Sangputan. The islands of Panganoron, Mahaba, Maragat, Sila Tarnate and Sangputan form a circle of island group while Destacado lies in the far south of the group. The seat of government and town center is located in Destacado Island which separated several nautical miles from the rest of the group. Other smaller islands also form part of the municipality of San Vicente.
Barangays
San Vicente is politically subdivided into 7 barangays.
- Destacado Poblacion (Barangay 2)
- Maragat (Maragat Island)
- Mongol Bongol Poblacio (Barangay 1)
- Punta Poblacion (Barangay 3)
- Sangputan
- Sila (Sila Island)
- Tarnate
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4,122 | — |
| 1975 | 4,184 | +0.30% |
| 1980 | 4,786 | +2.72% |
| 1990 | 5,777 | +1.90% |
| 1995 | 5,970 | +0.62% |
| 2000 | 5,831 | −0.50% |
| 2007 | 6,506 | +1.52% |
| 2010 | 7,447 | +5.04% |
| 2015 | 7,856 | +1.02% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[5][6][7][8] | ||
Economy
Since San Vicente is an island municipality, the primary source of income is fishing. Tourism is an untapped potential source of livelihood and jobs but it is undeveloped. The islands of Sila, Tarnate, Sangputan, Panganoron, Maragat, Mahaba boast of white sand beaches. At Sila island, a pink sand beach is tucked on its coast.
References
- ^ Municipality of San Vicente | (DILG)
- ^ "Province: Northern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ http://beachanatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/san-vicente-northern-samar.html
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Northern Samar". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- ELGU Website of San Vicente Archived 25 April 2005 at the Wayback Machine
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
Places adjacent to San Vicente, Northern Samar | |
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 Province of Northern Samar | |
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Catarman (capital and largest municipality) | |
| Municipalities | |