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 (2013) | 77.50 km2 (29.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,600 |
| Density (2020) | 279 / km2 (722 / 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 2020 Census was 21,600. This represented 2.38% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.36% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 279 inhabitants per square kilometer or 722 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Fernando has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altavista | 2.61% | 564 | 557 | 1.26% | 0.26% |
| Bayanihan Poblacion | 9.42% | 2,035 | 2,024 | 0.54% | 0.11% |
| Baybaydagat Poblacion | 6.82% | 1,474 | 1,837 | -19.76% | -4.53% |
| Benitinan | 3.06% | 662 | 710 | -6.76% | -1.46% |
| Buenasuerte | 2.69% | 582 | 742 | -21.56% | -4.98% |
| Buenavista | 3.87% | 835 | 844 | -1.07% | -0.23% |
| Buenos Aires | 3.22% | 696 | 691 | 0.72% | 0.15% |
| Buyo | 4.56% | 984 | 987 | -0.30% | -0.06% |
| Cañelas | 3.87% | 836 | 787 | 6.23% | 1.28% |
| Corbada | 2.20% | 476 | 490 | -2.86% | -0.61% |
| Daplian | 4.92% | 1,062 | 1,061 | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Del Rosario | 3.43% | 741 | 756 | -1.98% | -0.42% |
| Ipil | 2.28% | 492 | 552 | -10.87% | -2.39% |
| Lahong | 1.81% | 391 | 413 | -5.33% | -1.15% |
| Lumbia | 2.00% | 432 | 415 | 4.10% | 0.85% |
| Magkaipit | 0.93% | 200 | 275 | -27.27% | -6.48% |
| Magsasaka Poblacion | 5.85% | 1,263 | 1,381 | -8.54% | -1.86% |
| Minio | 2.79% | 602 | 669 | -10.01% | -2.20% |
| Pinamoghaan | 2.79% | 603 | 555 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| Progreso | 3.71% | 802 | 887 | -9.58% | -2.10% |
| Resurreccion | 9.13% | 1,972 | 2,045 | -3.57% | -0.76% |
| Salvacion | 1.53% | 331 | 364 | -9.07% | -1.98% |
| Silangan Poblacion | 8.17% | 1,764 | 1,924 | -8.32% | -1.81% |
| Sowa | 2.62% | 566 | 591 | -4.23% | -0.91% |
| Talisay | 2.96% | 640 | 811 | -21.09% | -4.86% |
| Valparaiso | 2.75% | 595 | 689 | -13.64% | -3.04% |
| San Fernando Total | 21,600 | 23,057 | -6.32% | -1.36% | |
Economy
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
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 23,014 broken down into 5,402 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,900 | 3,507 | 4.82 | |
| 18,715 | 4,115 | 4.55 | |
| 19,177 | 4,222 | 4.54 | |
| 19,565 | 4,329 | 4.52 | |
| 21,304 | 4,765 | 4.47 | |
| 23,014 | 5,402 | 4.26 |
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) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 465 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,233 | 9.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,809 | 12.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,778 | 12.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,371 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,937 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,448 | 6.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,266 | 5.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,249 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,174 | 5.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,208 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,022 | 4.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 866 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 665 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 529 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 455 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 336 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 246 | 1.07% |
| Total | 23,057 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 5,338 in 1903 to 21,600 in 2020, an increase of 16,262 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.36%, or a decrease of 1,457 people, from the previous population of 23,057 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,338 | – | |
| 7,862 | 2.48% | |
| 14,663 | 3.17% | |
| 17,417 | 1.78% | |
| 13,221 | -2.39% | |
| 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% | |
| 21,600 | -1.36% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Fernando for the year 2019 was 16,446, broken down into 8,130 males and 8,316 females.
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, Masbate, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, and Calbayog, Samar. The nearest municipalities are Batuan, Masbate, San Jacinto, Masbate, Mobo, Masbate, Monreal, Masbate, Bulan, Sorsogon, and Uson, Masbate. 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, 19.79 kilometers (12.30 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, 28.76 kilometers (17.87 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)
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.