San Fernando, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 4415 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Ragay Gulf [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 71.76 km2 (27.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,626 |
| Density (2020) | 538 / km2 (1,394 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 34' North, 123° 9' East (13.5640, 123.1436) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.2 feet) |
San Fernando is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 71.76 square kilometers or 27.71 square miles which constitutes 1.30% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,626. This represented 1.87% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.64% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 538 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,394 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Fernando has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alianza | 5.81% | 2,243 | 2,035 | 10.22% | 2.07% |
| Beberon | 7.62% | 2,944 | 2,682 | 9.77% | 1.98% |
| Bical | 2.26% | 874 | 817 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| Bocal | 1.72% | 666 | 684 | -2.63% | -0.56% |
| Bonifacio | 6.23% | 2,407 | 2,234 | 7.74% | 1.58% |
| Buenavista | 4.05% | 1,565 | 1,544 | 1.36% | 0.28% |
| Calascagas | 1.49% | 577 | 517 | 11.61% | 2.34% |
| Cotmo | 2.85% | 1,100 | 991 | 11.00% | 2.22% |
| Daculang Tubig | 2.19% | 844 | 719 | 17.39% | 3.43% |
| Del Pilar | 4.55% | 1,759 | 1,687 | 4.27% | 0.88% |
| Gñaran | 2.81% | 1,085 | 865 | 25.43% | 4.89% |
| Grijalvo | 6.37% | 2,462 | 2,207 | 11.55% | 2.33% |
| Lupi | 8.60% | 3,323 | 3,077 | 7.99% | 1.63% |
| Maragñi | 3.58% | 1,383 | 1,289 | 7.29% | 1.49% |
| Pamukid | 15.90% | 6,140 | 5,623 | 9.19% | 1.87% |
| Pinamasagan | 2.21% | 854 | 771 | 10.77% | 2.18% |
| Pipian | 3.21% | 1,240 | 1,159 | 6.99% | 1.43% |
| Planza | 6.36% | 2,455 | 2,213 | 10.94% | 2.21% |
| Rizal | 3.97% | 1,534 | 1,356 | 13.13% | 2.63% |
| San Joaquin | 2.47% | 955 | 790 | 20.89% | 4.07% |
| Santa Cruz | 4.00% | 1,545 | 1,402 | 10.20% | 2.07% |
| Tagpocol | 1.74% | 671 | 596 | 12.58% | 2.53% |
| San Fernando Total | 38,626 | 35,258 | 9.55% | 1.94% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Fernando for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱82,249,654.56.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,297,391.51 | – |
| 2010 | 47,906,519.55 | 5.76% |
| 2011 | 52,974,045.26 | 10.58% |
| 2012 | 51,458,323.14 | -2.86% |
| 2013 | 58,323,006.07 | 13.34% |
| 2014 | 65,489,516.46 | 12.29% |
| 2015 | 74,671,964.14 | 14.02% |
| 2016 | 82,249,654.56 | 10.15% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 35,089 broken down into 7,246 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,603 | 3,605 | 5.72 | |
| 24,180 | 4,404 | 5.49 | |
| 27,431 | 5,046 | 5.44 | |
| 30,695 | 5,986 | 5.13 | |
| 33,267 | 6,529 | 5.10 | |
| 35,089 | 7,246 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 10 to 14, with 4,383 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 300 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 793 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,374 | 9.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,266 | 12.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,383 | 12.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,783 | 10.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,871 | 8.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,489 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,182 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,050 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,842 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,722 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,511 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,206 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 936 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 697 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 531 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 322 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 300 | 0.85% |
| Total | 35,258 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 3,542 in 1903 to 38,626 in 2020, an increase of 35,084 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.94%, or an increase of 3,368 people, from the previous population of 35,258 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,542 | – | |
| 3,174 | -0.69% | |
| 7,064 | 4.08% | |
| 8,608 | 2.05% | |
| 14,435 | 4.65% | |
| 13,393 | -0.73% | |
| 15,524 | 3.01% | |
| 17,176 | 2.04% | |
| 20,608 | 1.84% | |
| 24,196 | 3.05% | |
| 27,433 | 2.73% | |
| 30,697 | 1.56% | |
| 33,281 | 2.99% | |
| 35,258 | 1.10% | |
| 38,626 | 1.94% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Fernando for the year 2019 was 23,591, broken down into 11,673 males and 11,918 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Fernando is situated at approximately 13° 34' North, 123° 9' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.2 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, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Minalabac, Camarines Sur, Milaor, Camarines Sur, Gainza, Camarines Sur, Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Pamplona, Camarines Sur, and Canaman, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 259.81 kilometers (161.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Minalabac, Camarines Sur, 4.55 kilometers (2.83 miles) to the East (N80°E)
- Milaor, Camarines Sur, 5.40 kilometers (3.36 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Gainza, Camarines Sur, 5.71 kilometers (3.55 miles) to the North (N0°W)
- Camaligan, Camarines Sur, 6.63 kilometers (4.12 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Pamplona, Camarines Sur, 7.29 kilometers (4.53 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Canaman, Camarines Sur, 9.69 kilometers (6.02 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 8.08 kilometers (5.02 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 33.11 kilometers (20.57 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 55.63 kilometers (34.57 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 67.40 kilometers (41.88 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 79.42 kilometers (49.35 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 114.13 kilometers (70.92 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
Distance from Manila: 259.81 kilometers (161.44 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°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.