San Enrique | |
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| Municipality of San Enrique | |
) Map of Negros Occidental with San Enrique highlighted | |
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.svg.gif'))  San Enrique Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°25′N 122°51′E / 10.42°N 122.85°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 4th district |
| Barangays | 10 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Jilson D. Tubillara |
| • Vice Mayor | Meschille R. Balenario |
| • Representative | Juliet Marie "Yoyet" D. Ferrer |
| • Electorate | 23,273 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.84 km2 (11.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
| Population (2015 census) [3] | |
| • Total | 23,907 |
| • Density | 830/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| • Households | 30,569 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 15.65% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱63,090,306.81 (2016) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6104 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Climate type | tropical climate |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
San Enrique, officially the Municipality of San Enrique, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 23,907 people. [3]
The town's former name is called "Candaguit", named after the Candaguit River that runs through the town. The town is also notable for its signature delicacy buko pie. Notable tourism destinations include the Wisik Fishing Lagoon Resort and the South Midway Resort.
Barangays
San Enrique is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.
- Bagonawa
- Baliwagan
- Batuan
- Guintorilan
- Nayon
- Poblacion
- Sibucao
- Tabao Baybay
- Tabao Rizal
- Tibsoc
Climate
| Climate data for San Enrique, Negros Occidental | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °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) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 24 (75) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 24 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 38 (1.5) | 29 (1.1) | 55 (2.2) | 65 (2.6) | 141 (5.6) | 210 (8.3) | 212 (8.3) | 176 (6.9) | 180 (7.1) | 180 (7.1) | 130 (5.1) | 70 (2.8) | 1,486 (58.6) |
| Average rainy days | 9.0 | 7.2 | 11.1 | 13.5 | 25.6 | 28.4 | 28.9 | 27.3 | 26.9 | 27.7 | 21.8 | 13.8 | 241.2 |
| Source: Meteoblue [5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 6,095 | — |
| 1939 | 7,487 | +0.57% |
| 1948 | 8,117 | +0.90% |
| 1960 | 10,476 | +2.15% |
| 1970 | 12,368 | +1.67% |
| 1975 | 14,055 | +2.60% |
| 1980 | 14,662 | +0.85% |
| 1990 | 19,255 | +2.76% |
| 1995 | 20,649 | +1.32% |
| 2000 | 22,091 | +1.46% |
| 2007 | 22,987 | +0.55% |
| 2010 | 23,189 | +0.32% |
| 2015 | 23,907 | +0.58% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [6] [7][8] | ||
References
- ^ Municipality of San Enrique | (DILG)
- ^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- ^ "San Enrique: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- San Enrique Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System