San Lorenzo | |
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| Municipality of San Lorenzo | |
) Map of Guimaras with San Lorenzo highlighted | |
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.svg.gif'))  San Lorenzo Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°39′N 122°43′E / 10.65°N 122.72°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 12 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Ninfa G. Gajo |
| • Vice Mayor | Constantino T. Cordero Jr. |
| • Representative | Ma. Lucille L. Nava |
| • Electorate | 17,831 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 93.04 km2 (35.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2015 census) [3] | |
| • Total | 26,112 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
| • Households | 5,991 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 28.89% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱81,292,507.22 (2016) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5047 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
| Climate type | tropical climate |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
San Lorenzo, officially the Municipality of San Lorenzo (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang San Lorenzo; Tagalog: Bayan ng San Lorenzo), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 26,112 people. [3]
San Lorenzo was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 7897 on February 20, 1995.[5] It is known for its wind farms. And in addition, San Lorenzo is celebrating its Foundation Day every month of February.
Barangays
San Lorenzo is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. [2]
- Aguilar
- Cabano (Poblacion)
- Cabungahan
- Constancia
- Gaban
- Igcawayan
- M. Chavez
- San Enrique (Lebas)
- Sapal
- Sebario
- Suclaran
- Tamborong
Climate
| Climate data for San Lorenzo, Guimaras | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 28 (82) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 21 (70) | 21 (70) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) |
| 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] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 18,537 | — |
| 2000 | 20,168 | +1.82% |
| 2007 | 22,319 | +1.41% |
| 2010 | 24,032 | +2.73% |
| 2015 | 26,112 | +1.59% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [7] [8][9] | ||
In the 2015 census, the population of San Lorenzo, Guimaras, was 26,112 people, [3] with a density of 280 inhabitants per square kilometre or 730 inhabitants per square mile.
References
- ^ Municipality of San Lorenzo | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Province: Guimaras". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 7897 - An Act Creating the Municipality of San Lorenzo in the Province of Guimaras". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 20 February 1995. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "San Lorenzo: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 April 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 Guimaras". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- San Lorenzo Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information