San Fernando, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 5416 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Ticao Pass, Masbate Pass |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Area (2007) | 77.50 km2 (29.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 23,057 |
| Density (2015) | 298 / km2 (771 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 29' North, 123° 46' East (12.4835, 123.7625) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.3 feet) |
San Fernando is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 77.50 square kilometers or 29.92 square miles which constitutes 1.87% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 23,057. This represented 2.58% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.40% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 298 inhabitants per square kilometer or 771 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Fernando has 26 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altavista | 2.42% | 557 | 534 | 4.31% | 0.81% |
| Bayanihan Poblacion | 8.78% | 2,024 | 1,665 | 21.56% | 3.79% |
| Baybaydagat Poblacion | 7.97% | 1,837 | 2,050 | -10.39% | -2.07% |
| Benitinan | 3.08% | 710 | 680 | 4.41% | 0.83% |
| Buenasuerte | 3.22% | 742 | 634 | 17.03% | 3.04% |
| Buenavista | 3.66% | 844 | 640 | 31.88% | 5.41% |
| Buenos Aires | 3.00% | 691 | 746 | -7.37% | -1.45% |
| Buyo | 4.28% | 987 | 1,078 | -8.44% | -1.67% |
| Cañelas | 3.41% | 787 | 670 | 17.46% | 3.11% |
| Corbada | 2.13% | 490 | 504 | -2.78% | -0.53% |
| Daplian | 4.60% | 1,061 | 796 | 33.29% | 5.62% |
| Del Rosario | 3.28% | 756 | 642 | 17.76% | 3.16% |
| Ipil | 2.39% | 552 | 491 | 12.42% | 2.25% |
| Lahong | 1.79% | 413 | 350 | 18.00% | 3.20% |
| Lumbia | 1.80% | 415 | 383 | 8.36% | 1.54% |
| Magkaipit | 1.19% | 275 | 233 | 18.03% | 3.21% |
| Magsasaka Poblacion | 5.99% | 1,381 | 1,292 | 6.89% | 1.28% |
| Minio | 2.90% | 669 | 738 | -9.35% | -1.85% |
| Pinamoghaan | 2.41% | 555 | 522 | 6.32% | 1.17% |
| Progreso | 3.85% | 887 | 907 | -2.21% | -0.42% |
| Resurreccion | 8.87% | 2,045 | 1,855 | 10.24% | 1.87% |
| Salvacion | 1.58% | 364 | 236 | 54.24% | 8.60% |
| Silangan Poblacion | 8.34% | 1,924 | 1,819 | 5.77% | 1.07% |
| Sowa | 2.56% | 591 | 511 | 15.66% | 2.81% |
| Talisay | 3.52% | 811 | 731 | 10.94% | 2.00% |
| Valparaiso | 2.99% | 689 | 602 | 14.45% | 2.60% |
| San Fernando Total | 23,057 | 21,309 | 8.20% | 1.51% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of San Fernando for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱66,610,156.49.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 32,039,907.24 | – |
| 2010 | 38,056,387.63 | 18.78% |
| 2011 | 41,401,306.34 | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 40,146,442.17 | -3.03% |
| 2013 | 45,428,764.32 | 13.16% |
| 2014 | 51,731,726.11 | 13.87% |
| 2015 | 59,481,578.30 | 14.98% |
| 2016 | 66,610,156.49 | 11.98% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 5 to 9, with 2,809 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 246 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 465 |
| 1 to 4 | 2,233 |
| 5 to 9 | 2,809 |
| 10 to 14 | 2,778 |
| 15 to 19 | 2,371 |
| 20 to 24 | 1,937 |
| 25 to 29 | 1,448 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,266 |
| 35 to 39 | 1,249 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,174 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,208 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,022 |
| 55 to 59 | 866 |
| 60 to 64 | 665 |
| 65 to 69 | 529 |
| 70 to 74 | 455 |
| 75 to 79 | 336 |
| 80 and over | 246 |
| Total | 23,057 |
Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 13,221 in 1960 to 23,057 in 2015, an increase of 9,836 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.51%, or an increase of 1,748 people, from the previous population of 21,309 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13,221 | – | |
| 17,494 | 2.78% | |
| 18,041 | 0.62% | |
| 18,766 | 0.79% | |
| 16,904 | -1.04% | |
| 18,722 | 1.93% | |
| 19,179 | 0.52% | |
| 19,565 | 0.28% | |
| 21,309 | 3.16% | |
| 23,057 | 1.51% |
Location
The municipal center of San Fernando is situated at approximately 12° 29' North, 123° 46' East, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.3 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 Masbate City, Sorsogon City, Legazpi, Ligao, Tabaco, and Calbayog. The nearest municipalities are Batuan, San Jacinto, Mobo, Monreal, Bulan, and Uson. Its distance from the national capital is 380.86 kilometers (236.66 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Batuan, Masbate, 7.21 kilometers (4.48 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- San Jacinto, Masbate, 9.81 kilometers (6.10 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Mobo, Masbate, 19.63 kilometers (12.19 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Monreal, Masbate, 20.66 kilometers (12.84 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Bulan, Sorsogon, 23.90 kilometers (14.85 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Uson, Masbate, 28.65 kilometers (17.80 miles) to the South (S5°E)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 19.98 kilometers (12.41 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 60.00 kilometers (37.28 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 72.56 kilometers (45.09 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 87.30 kilometers (54.25 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 96.94 kilometers (60.24 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 101.58 kilometers (63.12 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
Distance from Manila: 380.86 kilometers (236.66 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 23,057, ranked 1,128 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 29.92 square kilometers, ranked 1,148 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 298 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 644 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.51%, ranked 1,629 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.