San Joaquin, Iloilo

San Joaquin
Municipality
Municipality of San Joaquin
San Joaquin Church
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Map of Iloilo with San Joaquin highlighted
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San Joaquin Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°36′N122°05′E / 10.6°N 122.08°E / 10.6; 122.08
Country	Philippines
Region	Western Visayas
Province	Iloilo
District	1st district
Barangays	85 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Ninfa S. Garin
•  Vice Mayor	Marvigrace G. Lago
•  Representative	Janette L. Garin
•  Municipal Council	Members Joe Abad S. Lazaro Jr. Eduardo S. Servidad Bernard S. Diez Ivy Mae T. Selibio Ronnan S. Cervantes Gerardo S. Santamena Marilyn M. Silfavan Perpetua S. Santisteban
•  Electorate	32,276 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	234.84 km2 (90.67 sq mi)
Elevation	75 m (246 ft)
Highest elevation	1,043 m (3,422 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	52,617
• Density	220/km2 (580/sq mi)
•  Households	12,752
Economy
•  Income class	2nd municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	26.15 % (2018) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 191.8 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 696.4 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 107.1 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 108.9 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Iloilo 1 Electric Cooperative (ILECO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	5024
PSGC	063040000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)33
Native languages	Karay-a Hiligaynon Ati Tagalog

San Joaquin, officially the Municipality of San Joaquin (Kinaray-a : Banwa kang San Joaquin; Hiligaynon : Banwa sang San Joaquin; Tagalog : Bayan ng San Joaquin), (IPA: [sɐnˈ(h)wakɪn] ) is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,617 people. ^[3]

Geography

San Joaquin is located in the southern tip of Iloilo Province. One of the rivers that traverse the town is the Siwaragan River with Barangay Siwaragan and Bucaya situated in its mouth. It is the southernmost municipality in the province and is 53 kilometres (33 mi) ^[5] from the provincial capital, Iloilo City, and is 44 kilometres (27 mi) from San Jose de Buenavista, the capital of Antique.

A map depicting the barangays of the Municipality of San Joaquin, Iloilo.

Climate

Climate data for San Joaquin, Iloilo
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	30 (86)	31 (88)	32 (90)	33 (91)	32 (90)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	21 (70)	21 (70)	22 (72)	23 (73)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	19 (0.7)	17 (0.7)	26 (1.0)	37 (1.5)	119 (4.7)	191 (7.5)	258 (10.2)	260 (10.2)	248 (9.8)	196 (7.7)	97 (3.8)	39 (1.5)	1,507 (59.3)
Average rainy days	7.2	5.2	8.3	11.9	22.3	26.5	28.3	28.2	27.3	26.4	18.7	11.8	222.1
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Barangays

San Joaquin is subdivided into 85 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Amboyu-an
• Andres Bonifacio
• Antalon
• Bad-as
• Bagumbayan
• Balabago
• Baybay
• Bayunan, also known as Panday Ora
• Bolbogan
• Bonga
• Bulho
• Bucaya
• Cadluman
• Cadoldolan
• Camia
• Camaba-an
• Cata-an
• Crossing Dapuyan
• Cubay
• Cumarascas
• Dacdacanan
• Danawan
• Doldol
• Dongoc
• Escalantera, also known as Dawis
• Ginot-an
• Huna
• Igbaje
• Igbangcal
• Igbinangon
• Igburi
• Igcabutong
• Igcadlum
• Igcaphang
• Igcaratong
• Igcondao
• Igcores
• Igdagmay
• Igdomingding
• Iglilico
• Igpayong
• Jawod
• Langca
• Languanan
• Lawigan
• Lomboy
• Lopez Vito, also known as San Pedro
• Mabini Norte
• Mabini Sur
• Manhara
• Maninila
• Masagud
• Matambog
• Mayunoc
• Montinola
• Nagquirisan
• Nadsadan
• Nagsipit
• New Gumawan
• Panatan
• Pitogo
• Purok 1 (Poblacion)
• Purok 2 (Poblacion)
• Purok 3 (Poblacion)
• Purok 4 (Poblacion)
• Purok 5 (Poblacion)
• Qui-anan
• Roma
• San Luis
• San Mateo Norte
• San Mateo Sur
• Santiago
• Sinogbuhan
• Siwaragan
• Lomboyan, also known as Santa Ana
• Santa Rita
• Talagutac
• Tapikan
• Taslan
• Tiglawa
• Tiolas
• To-og
• Torocadan
• Ulay
• Guibongan Bayunan

Demographics

San Joaquin Municipal Hall

Population census of San Joaquin

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	14,333	—
1918	17,834	+1.47%
1939	23,779	+1.38%
1948	22,255	−0.73%
1960	24,655	+0.86%
1970	29,610	+1.85%
1975	32,352	+1.79%
1980	34,525	+1.31%
1990	39,958	+1.47%
1995	44,368	+1.98%
2000	47,826	+1.62%
2007	50,102	+0.64%
2010	51,645	+1.11%
2015	51,892	+0.09%
2020	52,617	+0.27%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9] [10]

In the 2020 census, the population of San Joaquin, Iloilo, was 52,617 people, ^[3] with a density of 220 inhabitants per square kilometre or 570 inhabitants per square mile.

Kinaray-a is the main language of San Joaquin. Hiligaynon is spoken as a secondary language and is also understood by the residents.

Landmarks

San Joaquin Church

Main article: San Joaquin Church (Iloilo)

The pediment of San Joaquin Church featuring the Battle of Tetuan

The main church in town, a Roman Catholic parish was constructed in 1859 and completed in 1869 by Spanish friar Tomas Santaren, of the Augustinian Order. ^[5] The church is unique among those in the Philippines for its large pediment featuring a military scene, the Spanish victory over the Moors in the Battle of Tetuan. ^{[5] [18]} The National Museum of the Philippines listed the church as a National Cultural Treasure. ^{[5] [19]}

San Joaquin Cemetery

Main article: San Joaquin Campo Santo

San Joaquin Cemetery

The San Joaquin Cemetery is located along the main highway in San Joaquin Town. The construction of San Joaquin Cemetery was commenced by Fray Mariano Vamba, the last Augustinian parish priest of the town in 1892. A statue of Jesus with his arms outstretched stands on top of a baroque style gate, and on each side of Christ, two columns with angelic figures are poised as guards. In addition, sculpted heads of two cherubs and a skull representing death marks the entrance of the cemetery. Twenty stone steps after entering the gate and you will be greeted by the Baroque designed mortuary chapel standing on the center. ^[5]

Culture

The Bayluhay Festival, celebrated every third week of January, reflects the town's unique mixture of races and cultures. Historical and religious themes, mostly anchored from the Barter of Panay, such as efforts with the preservation of rituals, are reflected through the dances presented in the festivity. Accentuated every annual municipal fiesta is the “Pasungay” or bull fight. During this affair, the best bulls from the different barangays are pitted against each other by weight category in a “bull derby”. ^[5]

Tourism

The Talisayan Beach Resort is a privately owned beach resort located in the Poblacion. The Cata-an Cove and Tobog Beach Resort in Barangay Cata-an, about 10 kilometers from the Poblacion, is a place perfect for scuba diving and weekend outings.

Heaven replica in Garin Farm

Garin Farm, a 15 hectare privately owned farm resort in Purok 2, Poblacion which showcases agriculture, leisure and pilgrimage theme. Practical and intelligent farming are imparted to the visitors through the agricultural techniques and innovative technologies applied in the demo farm. The resort leisure amenities include a swimming pool, a 5,000 sq.m man-made lagoon located on a hilltop, with fishes and lilies which offers fishing, boating and kayaking, and a 300 meters zip line which goes over the lagoon and through the trees. On the top of the hill sits the 101 Feet Divine Mercy Cross, which can be accessed by a 456 step stairway. Along the stairway are life-size and lifelike statues depicting the Creation, Noah's Ark, Ten Commandments, and the 9 Major Events of the Life of Jesus Christ.

Education

The town has 11 high schools. Two (2) of which are located in Poblacion.

• Don Felix Serra National High School (Mother School)(Poblacion)
• San Joaquin School of Fisheries (Poblacion)
• Tiolas National High School
• Lawigan National High School
• Valverde National High School
• Escalantera National High School
• Sinogbuhan National High School
• Bad-as National High School
• Ginot-an National High School
• Pitogo National High School
• Sta. Ana National High School

References

1.   Municipality of San Joaquin | (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 25 May 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
3. Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". 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.
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6. "San Joaquin: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
7. Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
10. "Province of Iloilo". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
11. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 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.
18. "San Joaquin Church: A Cultural Gem of the Philippines". exploreiloilo.com. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
19. Kenneth Acidera (25 June 2017). "PeaceFul, tranquil, & serene: Going through history with reverence". aseavoy.weebly.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2023.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• San Joaquin on Local Governance Performance Management System
• "San Joaquin. A town of Panay, Philippines, in the Province of Iloilo"  . New International Encyclopedia . 1905.