San Lorenzo, Province of Guimaras
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Area (2013) | 106.23 km2 (41.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,444 |
| Density (2020) | 277 / km2 (718 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 35' North, 122° 42' East (10.5913, 122.7024) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
San Lorenzo is a coastal municipality in the island province of Guimaras.
The municipality has a land area of 106.23 square kilometers or 41.02 square miles which constitutes 17.36% of Guimaras's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,444. This represented 15.67% of the total population of Guimaras province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 277 inhabitants per square kilometer or 718 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Lorenzo 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguilar | 6.38% | 1,879 | 1,868 | 0.59% | 0.12% |
| Cabano | 19.68% | 5,795 | 4,917 | 17.86% | 3.52% |
| Cabungahan | 4.97% | 1,464 | 1,341 | 9.17% | 1.86% |
| Constancia | 12.80% | 3,769 | 3,416 | 10.33% | 2.09% |
| Gaban | 8.57% | 2,524 | 2,253 | 12.03% | 2.42% |
| Igcawayan | 4.91% | 1,447 | 1,246 | 16.13% | 3.20% |
| M. Chavez | 11.78% | 3,469 | 2,803 | 23.76% | 4.59% |
| San Enrique | 7.65% | 2,251 | 2,051 | 9.75% | 1.98% |
| Sapal | 6.04% | 1,777 | 1,547 | 14.87% | 2.96% |
| Sebario | 5.84% | 1,720 | 1,603 | 7.30% | 1.49% |
| Suclaran | 6.83% | 2,010 | 1,934 | 3.93% | 0.81% |
| Tamborong | 4.55% | 1,339 | 1,133 | 18.18% | 3.58% |
| San Lorenzo Total | 29,444 | 26,112 | 12.76% | 2.56% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Lorenzo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱81,292,507.22.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,840,979.59 | – |
| 2010 | 40,500,500.62 | 7.03% |
| 2011 | 43,593,047.84 | 7.64% |
| 2012 | 42,356,338.09 | -2.84% |
| 2013 | 48,469,482.51 | 14.43% |
| 2014 | 61,978,152.66 | 27.87% |
| 2015 | 73,484,362.47 | 18.56% |
| 2016 | 81,292,507.22 | 10.63% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Lorenzo in the 2015 Census was 26,104 broken down into 5,995 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 18,532 | 3,429 | 5.40 | |
| 20,156 | 3,809 | 5.29 | |
| 22,313 | 4,655 | 4.79 | |
| 24,032 | 5,211 | 4.61 | |
| 26,104 | 5,995 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Lorenzo is 5 to 9, with 2,769 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 268 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 485 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,305 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,769 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,558 | 9.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,537 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,373 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,172 | 8.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,904 | 7.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,710 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,554 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,316 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,129 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,008 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 783 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 546 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 409 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 286 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 268 | 1.03% |
| Total | 26,112 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Lorenzo grew from 18,537 in 1995 to 29,444 in 2020, an increase of 10,907 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.56%, or an increase of 3,332 people, from the previous population of 26,112 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 18,537 | – | |
| 20,168 | 1.82% | |
| 22,319 | 1.41% | |
| 24,032 | 2.73% | |
| 26,112 | 1.59% | |
| 29,444 | 2.56% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Lorenzo for the year 2019 was 17,831, broken down into 9,046 males and 8,785 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Lorenzo is situated at approximately 10° 35' North, 122° 42' East, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 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 Lorenzo are Bago, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, Bacolod, La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Silay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sibunag, Guimaras, Buenavista, Guimaras, Jordan, Guimaras, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, and Valladolid, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 479.78 kilometers (298.12 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sibunag, Guimaras, 11.85 kilometers (7.36 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Buenavista, Guimaras, 12.49 kilometers (7.76 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Jordan, Guimaras, 13.28 kilometers (8.25 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, 14.81 kilometers (9.20 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, 18.01 kilometers (11.19 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Valladolid, Negros Occidental, 20.59 kilometers (12.79 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
Nearest cities
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 17.07 kilometers (10.61 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Iloilo City, 18.02 kilometers (11.20 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Bacolod, 30.05 kilometers (18.67 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 31.41 kilometers (19.52 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 34.30 kilometers (21.32 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 38.40 kilometers (23.86 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Distance from Manila: 479.78 kilometers (298.12 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°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