San Fernando, Camarines Sur

San Fernando
Municipality
Municipality of San Fernando
Municipal Hall
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Map of Camarines Sur with San Fernando highlighted
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San Fernando Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°33′58″N123°08′32″E / 13.5661°N 123.1422°E / 13.5661; 123.1422
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Camarines Sur
District	2nd district
Founded	October 2. 1810
Barangays	22 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Fermin M. Mabulo
•  Vice Mayor	Noe D. Doblon
•  Representative	Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte Jr.
•  Municipal Council	Members Betty Ann Kristine D. Fulgentes Lilia A. Mayores Rey S. Portuguez Ma. Maganda E. Lañada Mark Joseph A. Ragay Ponciano D. Doblon Jr. Roferth D. Dayao Larry A. Mateo
•  Electorate	24,564 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	71.76 km2 (27.71 sq mi)
Elevation	19 m (62 ft)
Highest elevation	181 m (594 ft)
Lowest elevation	−3 m (−10 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	38,626
• Density	540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
•  Households	8,313
Economy
•  Income class	2nd municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	28.04 % (2018) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 135.1 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 457.6 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 80.25 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 60.49 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Camarines Sur 1 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4415
PSGC	051732000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)54
Native languages	Central Bikol Tagalog

San Fernando, officially the Municipality of San Fernando (Central Bikol : Banwaan kan San Fernando; Tagalog : Bayan ng San Fernando), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,626 people. ^{[3] [5]}

San Fernando is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Pili and 428 kilometres (266 mi) from Manila.

History

Ambos Camarines included among its "visitas" or barrios the town of San Fernando. The town, however, also remained as a "barrio" of Milaor for more than 230 years.

Pueblo de San Fernando separated from Milaor and was established as an independent pueblo on 1 January 1813.

The residents of this old settlement were noted for their religious devotion as manifested by their honor and dedication to San Fernando, the town's patron saint. This patron of San Fernando, according to historical records, was however not the original patron saint for whom the first settlers built the chapel. They actually built a chapel in honor of their patron saint San Fernando. However, for some unusual reasons, the image was lost after it had been transferred into the newly erected chapel. It was said that efforts were wielded to find the missing icon but it all ended into great frustration as the lost image of San Fernando was not found. One resident from the old site where the image was housed later informed the people of San Fernando that the image returned to its original location. With this incident, the Teniente del Barrio then decided to install the image of another saint, Saint John the Baptist. Their celebration of the town and parish fiesta is held every 24 June.

Geography

Barangays

San Fernando is administratively subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Alianza
• Beberon
• Bical
• Bocal
• Bonifacio (Poblacion)
• Buenavista (Poblacion)
• Calascagas
• Cotmo
• Daculang Tubig
• Del Pilar (Poblacion)
• Gñaran
• Grijalvo
• Lupi
• Maragñi
• Pamukid
• Pinamasagan
• Pipian
• Planza
• Rizal (Poblacion)
• San Joaquin
• Santa Cruz
• Tagpocol

Climate

Climate data for San Fernando, Camarines Sur
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	33 (91)	32 (90)	35 (95)	37 (99)	38 (100)	36 (97)	35 (95)	33 (91)	35 (95)	34 (93)	33 (91)	32 (90)	34 (94)
Average low °C (°F)	27 (81)	27 (81)	29 (84)	31 (88)	32 (90)	32 (90)	31 (88)	29 (84)	30 (86)	29 (84)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (85)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	36.66 (1.44)	58.6 (2.31)	37.91 (1.49)	76.31 (3.00)	98.34 (3.87)	151.99 (5.98)	288.39 (11.35)	291.41 (11.47)	186.77 (7.35)	363.21 (14.30)	97.5 (3.84)	292.1 (11.50)	1,979.19 (77.9)
Average rainy days	18	23	16	17	25	28	31	26	27	29	24	29	293
Source: World Weather Online [6]

Demographics

Population census of San Fernando

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	3,542	—
1918	3,174	−0.73%
1939	7,064	+3.88%
1948	8,608	+2.22%
1960	14,435	+4.40%
1970	13,393	−0.75%
1975	15,524	+3.01%
1980	17,176	+2.04%
1990	20,608	+1.84%
1995	24,196	+3.05%
2000	27,433	+2.73%
2007	30,697	+1.56%
2010	33,281	+2.98%
2015	35,258	+1.11%
2020	38,626	+1.81%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9] [10]

In the 2020 census, the population of San Fernando, Camarines Sur, was 38,626 people, ^[3] with a density of 540 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,400 inhabitants per square mile. From 1975 to 2020 San Fernando grew an average of 2.24% which means the municipality is showing a strong population growth. This population of 38,000 is expected to double within 20 years jumping from 38,000 to over 77,000 people in 2040.

Religion

St. John the Baptist Parish Church

The present^{[ when? ]} parish priest is Rev. Fr. Michael Dela Rosa V.G.. At present^{[ when? ]} the parish is taking care of 22 barangays of the municipality with the vision of forming SKK, saradit na kristiyanong komunidad (basic ecclesial communities). There are 235 clusters of families. Each cluster is composed of 15-20 neighboring families. Each cluster has a shepherd, called a cluster leader. A leader serves as the co-ordinator for all pastoral and community activities.

Economy

Industries include hat making and bag making.

The main agricultural product is rice. Backyard poultry and piggery are also practiced.

Fishery and aquatic resources include hito, dalag, martinico, carp, tilapia, eels and mirapina which thrive in fresh water.

Economic growth

Being a town with access to water, has wide agriculture land, and is strategically located along the national highway, the town rapidly become an area of development.

The government also made road improvements all over the rural and urban areas. Areas such as Planza, Pamukid, and Grijalvo have become major hubs that all combined has 21% of the GDP of the entire municipality.

Education

Elementary schools

• San Fernando Central School
• Bical Elementary School
• Calscagas Elementary School
• Pamukid Elementary School
• FERAN Learning Center
• Sta. Cruz Elementary School
• Planza Elementary School
• Alianza Elementary School
• Grijalvo Elementary School
• Beberon Elementary School
• Lupi Elementary School
• Pipian Elementary School
• Daculang Tubig Elementary School
• Bocal Elementary School
• Marangi Elementary School
• Calascagas Elementary School
• Gnaran Elementary School
• Pinamasagan Elementary School

Secondary schools

• San Fernando National High School founded in 1966, located at Barangay Buenavista.
• Pamukid National High School
• Lupi National High School
• Pinamasagan National High School
• Marangi High School
• Bical Elementary School

Healthcare

• DOH Camarines Sur
• San Fernando hospital
• Pamukid barangay center

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 8 July 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
5. Duffell, Rachel (2021-04-21). "The People in Asia Shaping The Future Of Food According To 50 Best's 50 Next List". Tatler Hong Kong. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
6. "San Fernando, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
7. Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 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 Camarines Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
11. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
12. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
13. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
14. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
15. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
16. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

External links

• San Fernando Website
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Official web site of the Province of Camarines Sur