San Fernando, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 6018 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Cebu Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 69.39 km2 (26.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 72,224 |
| Density (2020) | 1,041 / km2 (2,696 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 10' North, 123° 42' East (10.1643, 123.7058) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.2 meters (95.9 feet) |
San Fernando is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 69.39 square kilometers or 26.79 square miles which constitutes 1.40% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 72,224. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.89% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,041 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,696 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Fernando has 21 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balud | 6.85% | 4,950 | 4,135 | 19.71% | 3.86% |
| Balungag | 3.22% | 2,324 | 2,116 | 9.83% | 1.99% |
| Basak | 1.31% | 948 | 1,017 | -6.78% | -1.47% |
| Bugho | 1.97% | 1,422 | 1,317 | 7.97% | 1.63% |
| Cabatbatan | 2.87% | 2,075 | 1,933 | 7.35% | 1.50% |
| Greenhills | 4.47% | 3,229 | 2,508 | 28.75% | 5.46% |
| Ilaya | 3.54% | 2,558 | 1,975 | 29.52% | 5.60% |
| Lantawan | 2.99% | 2,157 | 2,054 | 5.01% | 1.04% |
| Liburon | 1.59% | 1,145 | 995 | 15.08% | 3.00% |
| Magsico | 3.36% | 2,430 | 2,188 | 11.06% | 2.23% |
| Panadtaran | 8.61% | 6,219 | 5,400 | 15.17% | 3.02% |
| Pitalo | 10.92% | 7,886 | 7,962 | -0.95% | -0.20% |
| Poblacion North | 6.38% | 4,606 | 4,444 | 3.65% | 0.76% |
| Poblacion South | 12.39% | 8,948 | 8,294 | 7.89% | 1.61% |
| San Isidro | 6.28% | 4,538 | 4,128 | 9.93% | 2.01% |
| Sangat | 9.18% | 6,633 | 5,910 | 12.23% | 2.46% |
| Tabionan | 3.16% | 2,285 | 2,147 | 6.43% | 1.32% |
| Tananas | 2.58% | 1,861 | 1,706 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| Tinubdan | 2.44% | 1,764 | 2,215 | -20.36% | -4.68% |
| Tonggo | 3.43% | 2,479 | 2,110 | 17.49% | 3.45% |
| Tubod | 2.45% | 1,767 | 1,726 | 2.38% | 0.50% |
| San Fernando Total | 72,224 | 66,280 | 8.97% | 1.82% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Fernando for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱156,384,328.48.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 80,674,928.66 | – |
| 2010 | 83,583,184.86 | 3.60% |
| 2011 | 92,623,768.61 | 10.82% |
| 2012 | 93,600,586.54 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 108,980,313.47 | 16.43% |
| 2014 | 122,738,347.92 | 12.62% |
| 2015 | 145,354,066.26 | 18.43% |
| 2016 | 156,384,328.48 | 7.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 66,257 broken down into 14,258 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,041 | 6,681 | 5.24 | |
| 38,675 | 7,664 | 5.05 | |
| 48,230 | 9,350 | 5.16 | |
| 54,920 | 11,362 | 4.83 | |
| 60,940 | 12,350 | 4.93 | |
| 66,257 | 14,258 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 5 to 9, with 7,510 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 490 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,444 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,000 | 9.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,510 | 11.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,032 | 10.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,862 | 10.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,480 | 9.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,484 | 8.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,663 | 7.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,212 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,545 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,331 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,727 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,173 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,744 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,249 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 764 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 570 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 490 | 0.74% |
| Total | 66,280 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 15,451 in 1903 to 72,224 in 2020, an increase of 56,773 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.82%, or an increase of 5,944 people, from the previous population of 66,280 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15,451 | – | |
| 20,029 | 1.65% | |
| 17,562 | -0.65% | |
| 16,132 | -0.87% | |
| 19,061 | 1.48% | |
| 24,073 | 2.31% | |
| 25,877 | 1.46% | |
| 28,324 | 1.82% | |
| 35,051 | 2.15% | |
| 38,700 | 1.87% | |
| 48,235 | 4.84% | |
| 54,932 | 1.81% | |
| 60,970 | 3.87% | |
| 66,280 | 1.60% | |
| 72,224 | 1.82% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Fernando for the year 2019 was 48,525, broken down into 24,171 males and 24,354 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Fernando is situated at approximately 10° 10' North, 123° 42' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.2 meters or 95.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to San Fernando are Naga, Cebu, Carcar, Cebu, Talisay, Cebu, Toledo, Cebu, Cebu City, and Lapu-Lapu. The nearest municipalities are Minglanilla, Cebu, Pinamungajan, Cebu, Aloguinsan, Cebu, Sibonga, Cebu, Barili, Cebu, and Cordova, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 572.55 kilometers (355.77 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Minglanilla, Cebu, 13.30 kilometers (8.27 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Pinamungajan, Cebu, 18.06 kilometers (11.22 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Aloguinsan, Cebu, 18.50 kilometers (11.50 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Sibonga, Cebu, 19.06 kilometers (11.84 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Barili, Cebu, 22.27 kilometers (13.84 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Cordova, Cebu, 28.31 kilometers (17.59 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Cebu, 7.51 kilometers (4.66 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Carcar, Cebu, 9.88 kilometers (6.14 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Talisay, Cebu, 17.78 kilometers (11.05 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Toledo, Cebu, 24.75 kilometers (15.38 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Cebu City, 25.61 kilometers (15.91 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Lapu-Lapu, 31.14 kilometers (19.35 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
Distance from Manila: 572.55 kilometers (355.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.