Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur

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Santa Lucia
Municipality
Municipality of Santa Lucia
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Santa Lucia Church
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Nickname: 
Peanut Capital of Ilocos Sur
Motto: 
Raniag Santa Lucia
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Map of Ilocos Sur with Santa Lucia highlighted
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Santa Lucia
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°07′20″N120°26′58″E / 17.1222°N 120.4494°E / 17.1222; 120.4494
Country Philippines
Region Ilocos Region
Province Ilocos Sur
District 2nd district
Named after Saint Lucy
Barangays 36 (see Barangays)
Government
  [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 •  Mayor Joseph Simon B. Valdez
 •  Vice Mayor Eduardo A. Toquero
 •  Representative Kristine Singson-Meehan
 •  Municipal Council
Members
  • Corazon H. Rosal
  • Anneline B. Pimentel
  • Edwin R. Moreno
  • Rosendo H. Acosta Jr.
  • Narciso V. Garcia
  • Rex H. Costales
  • Ronald Q. Joven
 •  Electorate 17,621 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
49.72 km2 (19.20 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Highest elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census) [3]
 • Total
26,200
 • Density530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
 •  Households
6,645
Economy
 •  Income class 3rd municipal income class
 •  Poverty incidence
19.16
% (2021) [4]
 •  Revenue ₱ 594.6 million (2022)
 •  Assets ₱ 2,047 million (2022)
 •  Expenditure ₱ 306.1 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2712
PSGC
0102925000
IDD  :  area code  +63 (0)77
Native languages Ilocano
Tagalog
Patron saint Saint Lucy
Website www.santalucia.gov.ph

Santa Lucia, officially the Municipality of Santa Lucia (Ilocano : Ili ti Santa Lucia; Filipino : Bayan ng Santa Lucia), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,966 people. [5]

Contents

The town celebrates the feast of its patroness, Saint Lucy, annually on December 13.

Geography

The Municipality of Santa Lucia is bordered to the north by the city of Candon, Santa Cruz to the south, and Salcedo to the east.

Santa Lucia is situated 69.54 kilometres (43.21 mi) from the provincial capital Vigan, and 334.74 kilometres (208.00 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Santa Lucia is politically subdivided into 36 barangays.  [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Alincaoeg
  • Angkileng
  • Arangin
  • Ayusan (Poblacion)
  • Banbanaba
  • Bani
  • Bao-as
  • Barangobong (Poblacion)
  • Buliclic
  • Burgos (Poblacion)
  • Cabaritan
  • Catayagan
  • Conconig East
  • Conconig West
  • Damacuag
  • Luba
  • Lubong
  • Nagrebcan
  • Nagtablaan
  • Namatican
  • Nangalisan
  • Palali Norte
  • Palali Sur
  • Paoc Norte
  • Paoc Sur
  • Paratong
  • Pila East
  • Pila West
  • Quinabalayangan
  • Ronda
  • Sabuanan
  • San Juan
  • San Pedro
  • Sapang
  • Suagayan
  • Vical

Climate

Climate data for Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)30
(86)		31
(88)		33
(91)		34
(93)		32
(90)		31
(88)		30
(86)		30
(86)		30
(86)		31
(88)		31
(88)		31
(88)		31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)20
(68)		21
(70)		23
(73)		25
(77)		26
(79)		26
(79)		25
(77)		25
(77)		25
(77)		23
(73)		22
(72)		21
(70)		24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)27
(1.1)		31
(1.2)		40
(1.6)		71
(2.8)		207
(8.1)		237
(9.3)		286
(11.3)		261
(10.3)		261
(10.3)		254
(10.0)		88
(3.5)		46
(1.8)		1,809
(71.3)
Average rainy days9.49.312.717.025.426.827.426.125.021.015.510.6226.2
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) [7]

Demographics

Population census of Santa Lucia
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 7,882—    
1918 10,807+2.13%
1939 8,998−0.87%
1948 10,021+1.20%
1960 12,197+1.65%
1970 14,619+1.83%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1975 16,703+2.71%
1980 17,344+0.76%
1990 20,504+1.69%
1995 20,341−0.15%
2000 22,363+2.05%
2007 23,872+0.90%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2010 24,981+1.67%
2015 25,402+0.32%
2020 25,966+0.46%
2024 26,200+0.22%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

In the 2020 census, Santa Lucia had a population of 25,966. [13] The population density was 520 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,300/sq mi).

Language

Ilocano is the primary language of Santa Lucia.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Santa Lucia

10
20
30
40
50
2000
41.55
2003
19.79
2006
21.80
2009
25.14
2012
21.90
2015
14.42
2018
6.28
2021
19.16

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

Culture

Rambak Mani Festival

On 20 May 2024, Santa Lucia celebrated the 1st Rambak Mani Festival to promote its One Town, One Product — peanut industry. Governor Jerry Singson, Mayor Joseph Simon B. Valdez and Vice Mayor Eduardo A. Toquero graced the landmark festival. [22]

Government

Local government

Santa Lucia, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

2025 - 2028
MAYORJoseph Simon "Bagyo" Basingil Valdez
Vice MayorEduardo "Kitik" Andrada Toquero
Sangguniang Bayan MemberKennette Basingil Valdez
Sangguniang Bayan MemberGina Haduca-Hernaez
Sangguniang Bayan MemberRosendo Habungan Acosta Jr.
Sangguniang Bayan MemberAlfredo Gaela Domisiw
Sangguniang Bayan MemberNarciso Verana Garcia
Sangguniang Bayan MemberSotero Rosario Avila
Sangguniang Bayan MemberMary Luz Hagoot Galleta
Sangguniang Bayan MemberTeodoro Cuello Angala
2022 - 2025
MAYORJoseph Simon "Bagyo" Basingil Valdez
Vice MayorEduardo "Kitik" Andrada Toquero
Sangguniang Bayan MemberEdwin Rivera Moreno
Sangguniang Bayan MemberAnneline Bravo-Pimentel
Sangguniang Bayan MemberCorazon Halaman-Rosal
Sangguniang Bayan MemberNarciso Verana Garcia
Sangguniang Bayan MemberRosendo Habungan Acosta Jr.
Sangguniang Bayan MemberGina Haduca-Hernaez
Sangguniang Bayan MemberAlfredo Gaela Domisiw
Sangguniang Bayan MemberRex Habon Costales
2019 - 20222016 - 2019 [23] 2013 - 20162010 - 2013
MAYORJoseph Simon Basingil ValdezFerdinand Favis HernaezEstrella Favis HernaezEstrella Favis Hernaez
Vice MayorDouglas Favis Hernaez (July 1- Sept. 12, 2019)

Eduardo Andrada Toquero (Sept. 12 - June 30, 2022)

Douglas Favis HernaezFerdinand Favis HernaezFerdinand Favis Hernaez
Sangguniang Bayan MemberCorazon Halaman-RosalEduardo Andrada ToqueroEduardo Andrada ToqueroNarciso Verana Garcia
Sangguniang Bayan MemberAnneline Bravo-PimentelCorazon Halaman RosalDouglas Favis HernaezTeodoro Cuello Angala
Sangguniang Bayan MemberEdwin Rivera MorenoSimeon Rewarin SalgadoRonald Quilop JovenRodolfo Fernandez Valdez
Sangguniang Bayan MemberRosendo Habungan Acosta Jr.Ronald Quilop JovenGlicerio Galindo Rosal Jr.Douglas Favis Hernaez
Sangguniang Bayan MemberNarciso Verana GarciaRodolfo Fernandez ValdezNarciso Verana GarciaRex Habon Costales
Sangguniang Bayan MemberRex Habon CostalesAnneline Valdez BravoSotero Rosario AvilaSotero Rosario Avila
Sangguniang Bayan MemberRonald Quilop JovenTeodoro Cuello AngalaSimeon Rewarin SalgadoSimeon Rewarin Salgado
Sangguniang Bayan MemberGina Haduca-HernaezRex Habon CostalesRodolfo Fernandez ValdezAnneline Valdez Bravo
2007 - 20102004 - 2007
MAYORFerdinand Favis HernaezFerdinand Favis Hernaez
Vice MayorEstrella Favis HernaezEstrella Favis Hernaez
Sangguniang Bayan MemberNarciso Verana GarciaSimeon Rewarin Salgado
Sangguniang Bayan MemberAllen Hernando HabonAnneline Valdez Bravo
Sangguniang Bayan MemberPurificacion Herana HalabasoDouglas Favis Hernaez
Sangguniang Bayan MemberRex Habon CostalesGlicerio Galindo Rosal Jr.
Sangguniang Bayan MemberSotero Rosario AvilaJaime Carbonel Dela Pena
Sangguniang Bayan MemberGlicerio Galindo Rosal Jr.Teodoro Cuello Angala
Sangguniang Bayan MemberAnneline Valdez BravoAllen Hernando Habon
Sangguniang Bayan MemberEduardo Andrada ToqueroRex Habon Costales

Barangay Officials

Education

The Sta. Lucia Schools District Offices governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the operations of all private and public elementary and high schools. [24]

Primary and elementary schools

  • Antero P. Hermosura Elementary Schoold
  • Buliclic Elementary School
  • Cabaritan Primary School
  • Conconig Primary School
  • Damacuag Elementary School
  • Don Pedro Festejo Memorial School
  • Luba Elementary School
  • Francisco Gat-eb I Elementary School
  • Palali Elementary School
  • Paoc Elementary School
  • Ronda Primary School
  • Sabuanan Elementary School SPED Center
  • Sta. Lucia North Central School
  • Sta. Lucia South Central School

Secondary schools

References

  1. ↑   Municipality of Santa Lucia | (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. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. ↑ "Santa Lucia: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  22. ↑ "Gov. Jeremias Singson, Mayor, and Vice Mayor Celebrate 1st Rambak Mani Festival 2024 in Sta. Lucia". Politiko. May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Certified List of Elected City/Municipal Candidates with Votes Obtained and Date of Proclamation" (PDF). Republic of the Philippines, Commission on Elections. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  24. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
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