San Fernando, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 5513 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sibuyan |
| Area (2013) | 196.87 km2 (76.01 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,171 |
| Density (2020) | 123 / km2 (318 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 18' North, 122° 36' East (12.3037, 122.5998) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.6 feet) |
San Fernando is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 196.87 square kilometers or 76.01 square miles which constitutes 12.84% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,171. This represented 7.82% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.75% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 123 inhabitants per square kilometer or 318 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Fernando has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agtiwa | 5.49% | 1,327 | 1,397 | -5.01% | -1.08% |
| Azagra | 8.26% | 1,997 | 1,922 | 3.90% | 0.81% |
| Campalingo | 6.94% | 1,677 | 1,725 | -2.78% | -0.59% |
| Canjalon | 7.56% | 1,827 | 1,764 | 3.57% | 0.74% |
| España | 9.70% | 2,345 | 2,191 | 7.03% | 1.44% |
| Mabini | 5.71% | 1,379 | 1,366 | 0.95% | 0.20% |
| Mabulo | 8.50% | 2,054 | 2,046 | 0.39% | 0.08% |
| Otod | 8.63% | 2,085 | 2,000 | 4.25% | 0.88% |
| Panangcalan | 4.84% | 1,171 | 1,115 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Pili | 5.61% | 1,357 | 1,238 | 9.61% | 1.95% |
| Poblacion | 6.14% | 1,485 | 1,462 | 1.57% | 0.33% |
| Taclobo | 22.62% | 5,467 | 5,045 | 8.36% | 1.71% |
| San Fernando Total | 24,171 | 23,271 | 3.87% | 0.80% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Fernando for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱82,650,881.44.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,442,797.94 | – |
| 2010 | 50,780,213.00 | 9.34% |
| 2011 | 54,119,367.35 | 6.58% |
| 2012 | 53,615,158.97 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 57,425,845.39 | 7.11% |
| 2014 | 65,155,122.48 | 13.46% |
| 2015 | 74,739,309.54 | 14.71% |
| 2016 | 82,650,881.44 | 10.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 23,244 broken down into 5,055 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,754 | 3,381 | 5.25 | |
| 18,527 | 3,767 | 4.92 | |
| 21,200 | 4,159 | 5.10 | |
| 22,309 | 4,368 | 5.11 | |
| 22,449 | 4,520 | 4.97 | |
| 23,244 | 5,055 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 10 to 14, with 3,038 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 322 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 480 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,158 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,915 | 12.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,038 | 13.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,755 | 11.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,897 | 8.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,411 | 6.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,142 | 4.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,115 | 4.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,102 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,233 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,059 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 795 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 612 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 514 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 400 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 322 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 323 | 1.39% |
| Total | 23,271 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 3,977 in 1903 to 24,171 in 2020, an increase of 20,194 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 900 people, from the previous population of 23,271 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,977 | – | |
| 5,602 | 2.19% | |
| 7,585 | 1.53% | |
| 8,697 | 1.41% | |
| 10,659 | 1.80% | |
| 13,448 | 2.30% | |
| 14,008 | 0.82% | |
| 14,778 | 1.08% | |
| 17,768 | 1.86% | |
| 18,551 | 0.81% | |
| 21,214 | 2.92% | |
| 22,325 | 0.71% | |
| 22,466 | 0.23% | |
| 23,271 | 0.67% | |
| 24,171 | 0.80% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Fernando for the year 2019 was 17,132, broken down into 8,803 males and 8,329 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Fernando is situated at approximately 12° 18' North, 122° 36' East, in the island of Sibuyan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.6 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 Roxas City, Capiz, Masbate City, Masbate, Passi, Iloilo, Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, and Legazpi, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Cajidiocan, Romblon, Magdiwang, Romblon, Romblon, Romblon, Santa Maria, Romblon, San Agustin, Romblon, and Alcantara, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 307.98 kilometers (191.37 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cajidiocan, Romblon, 11.80 kilometers (7.33 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Magdiwang, Romblon, 22.95 kilometers (14.26 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Romblon, Romblon, 46.92 kilometers (29.16 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Santa Maria, Romblon, 56.07 kilometers (34.84 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- San Agustin, Romblon, 58.71 kilometers (36.48 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Alcantara, Romblon, 59.77 kilometers (37.14 miles) to the West (S85°W)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 81.39 kilometers (50.57 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 111.12 kilometers (69.05 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 132.01 kilometers (82.03 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 145.26 kilometers (90.26 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 151.96 kilometers (94.42 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 153.93 kilometers (95.65 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Distance from Manila: 307.98 kilometers (191.37 miles) to the Northwest (N34°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.