San Fernando, Masbate

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San Fernando
Municipality
Map of Masbate with San Fernando highlighted
Map of Masbate with San Fernando highlighted
San Fernando is located in Philippines
San Fernando
San Fernando
Location within the Philippines
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Country Philippines
Region Bicol (Region V)
Province Masbate
District 1st district
Barangays 26
Government[1]
 • Mayor Narciso "Bong" R. Bravo, Jr.
Area[2]
 • Total 77.50 km2 (29.92 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 21,309
 • Density 270/km2 (710/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code 5416
Dialing code 56

San Fernando is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. It is located On Ticao Island. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 21,309 people.[3] The economy is based on fishing, farming, and other trades.

In 1951, the barrios of Batuan, Burgos, Gibraltar, Costa Rica, Panisihan, and Matabao were separated from San Fernando to form the town of Batuan.[4]

Barangays

San Fernando is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.

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Demographics

Population census of San Fernando
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1990 16,904 —    
1995 18,722 +1.93%
2000 19,179 +0.52%
2007 19,565 +0.28%
2010 21,309 +3.16%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][5]

References

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