San Narciso, Zambales

San Narciso, officially the Municipality of San Narciso (Ilocano: Ili ti San Narciso; Tagalog: Bayan ng San Narciso), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 28,360 people. [3]

San Narciso
Municipality
Municipality of San Narciso
View of San Sebastian Church and plaza from San Narciso Municipal Hall
Seal
Map of Zambales with San Narciso highlighted
OpenStreetMap
San Narciso
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°01′N 120°05′E
Country Philippines
RegionCentral Luzon (Region III)
ProvinceZambales
District2nd district
Barangays17 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorWilliam T. Lim
 • Vice MayorJoel E. Manangan
 • RepresentativeCheryl D. Montalla
 • Electorate19,587 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total71.60 km2 (27.64 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total28,360
 • Density400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
 • Households
7,038
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence13.47% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱78,631,700.31 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2205
PSGC
037112000
IDD : area code +63 (0)47
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Sambal

San Narciso is famous for its beaches along the South China Sea that are suited for surfing. Many local celebrities have already visited San Narciso to surf in its beaches which is 163 kilometres (101 mi) from Manila.

The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy or PMMA is located here. San Narciso also houses the Magsaysay Memorial College, which offers bachelors courses and other 2-year courses. Also located in San Narciso is the Zambales Academy, one of the oldest secondary education institution in the province, it is where former president Ramon Magsaysay took his secondary education.

Geography

San Narciso is located in a relatively flat plain. West of the town is the South China Sea and to the east is bordered by the Sto. Tomas river are the Zambales Mountain Ranges. Average elevation is 3.6 metres (12 ft) above sea level and the highest elevation is 800 metres (2,600 ft) above sea level.

Climate

San Narciso has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) with little to no rainfall from November to April and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from May to October.

Climate data for San Narciso
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30.9
(87.6)		 31.7
(89.1)		 32.9
(91.2)		 34.0
(93.2)		 33.5
(92.3)		 31.7
(89.1)		 30.9
(87.6)		 30.1
(86.2)		 30.7
(87.3)		 31.5
(88.7)		 31.5
(88.7)		 31.1
(88.0)		 31.7
(89.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.1
(79.0)		 26.6
(79.9)		 27.7
(81.9)		 29.0
(84.2)		 29.1
(84.4)		 27.9
(82.2)		 27.4
(81.3)		 26.9
(80.4)		 27.2
(81.0)		 27.5
(81.5)		 27.2
(81.0)		 26.6
(79.9)		 27.4
(81.4)
Average low °C (°F) 21.4
(70.5)		 21.5
(70.7)		 22.6
(72.7)		 24.1
(75.4)		 24.7
(76.5)		 24.2
(75.6)		 23.9
(75.0)		 23.8
(74.8)		 23.7
(74.7)		 23.6
(74.5)		 23.0
(73.4)		 22.1
(71.8)		 23.2
(73.8)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 3
(0.1)		 3
(0.1)		 7
(0.3)		 25
(1.0)		 212
(8.3)		 555
(21.9)		 701
(27.6)		 1,041
(41.0)		 563
(22.2)		 234
(9.2)		 74
(2.9)		 20
(0.8)		 3,438
(135.4)
Source: Climate-Data.org[5]

Barangays

San Narciso is subdivided into 17 barangays. [2]

  1. Alusiis
  2. Beddeng
  3. Candelaria
  4. Dallipawen
  5. Grullo
  6. La Paz
  7. Libertad
  8. Namatacan
  9. Natividad
  10. Omaya
  11. Paite
  12. Patrocinio
  13. San Jose
  14. San Juan
  15. San Pascual
  16. San Rafael
  17. Simminublan

History

The Municipality of San Narciso was founded in the early part of 18th century. The migrants from the Ilocandia arrived in the area and established their settlement in Alusiis which was the first name of the pueblo that later became San Narciso.

San Narcsio became the official name of the town by a Royal Decree issued by the Spanish Governor General Narciso Claveria and Archbishop Jose Soque on February 12, 1846.

The people of San Narciso participated in the Philippine Revolution against Spain. When the Katipunan was organized by Andres Bonifacio and sent his representatives in San Narciso, many prominent men of the town became members. Pantaleon Dumlao became the head of the local organization.

Demographics
Population census of San Narciso
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 7,528—    
1918 8,779+1.03%
1939 9,723+0.49%
1948 14,085+4.20%
1960 14,993+0.52%
1970 17,622+1.63%
1975 19,278+1.82%
1980 19,119−0.17%
1990 22,891+1.82%
1995 21,651−1.04%
2000 23,522+1.79%
2007 24,856+0.76%
2010 26,966+3.01%
2015 28,360+0.96%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [6] [7][8]

In the 2015 census, the population of San Narciso, Zambales, was 28,360 people, [3] with a density of 400 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,000 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

The town is mostly agricultural with most families owning farmland to plant rice and other crops such as string beans, onions and other vegetables. Commerce is centered in the town center and the public market. There are also a number of poultry and pig farms in the municipality mostly located in the outskirts. In recent years, tourism has increased in the municipality. Due to its close proximity to Manila which is just a 3 hour drive away, many residents of the capital visit its beaches specially around summertime. This in effect has increased the economic activity in the municipality and have provided jobs and opportunities to its residents.

Customs and traditions

The first settlers of San Narciso came from Paoay, Ilocos Norte and Agno, Pangasinan which was then a part of Zambales. They brought forth with them customs and tradtions such as honoring their dead thru prayers and novenas. Family members and relatives come together to offer prayers and recite names of deceased relatives. One unique part about these practices is the serving of food, usually pancit, puto and ginataang bilo-bilo or what locals call tambo-tambong. It is a local delicacy made from glutinous rice balls, cassava, banana, jackfruit, coconut milk and tapioca pearls.

List of former municipal executives
Municipal Building

Spanish regime:

  • 1884 Tomas Bernabe Gobernadorcillo
  • 1886 Mariano Apolinario Gobernadorcillo
  • 1887 Paulo Fogata Gobernadorcillo
  • 1888 Esteban Foton Gobernadorcillo
  • 1889 Mariano Marañon Gobernadorcillo
  • 1890 Francisco Fajarito Gobernadorcillo
  • 1891 Gregorio Farañal Gobernadorcillo
  • 1892 Leocadio Firme Gobernadorcillo
  • 1893 Juan Flordeliza Dumlao Gobernadorcillo
  • 1894 Quirico Amon Sr. Gobernadorcillo
  • 1895 Luis Fogata Gobernadorcillo
  • 1895 Cipriano Fogata Gobernadorcillo

Revolutionary government:

  • 1897 Cipriano Fernandez Capitan Municipal
  • 1898 Casamiro Amon Capitan Municipal 1
  • 1900 Vicente Posadas Capitan Municipal

American regime:

  • 1903–1904 Simeon Marañon Presidente Municipal
  • 1905–1906 Angel Dumlao Presidente Municipal
  • June 1906-Jan. 8, 1908 Simeon Villanueva Presidente Municipal
  • June 9, 1908-Dec. 1909 Angle Dumlao Presidente Municipal
  • 1910–1912 Victor Amos Presidente Municipal
  • 1912–1916 Mariano Villanueva Presidente Municipal
  • 1916–1919 Marcos Fuerte Presidente Municipal
  • 1919–1922 Severino Fuertes Presidente Municipal
  • 1922–1925 Paulino Delos Santos Presidente Municipal
  • 1926–1931 Esteban Florita Presidente Municipal
  • 1932–1934 Donato Amon Presidente Municipal

Commonwealth:

  • 1934–1940 Ireneo Delos Reyes Municipal Mayor
  • 1941-Oct. 1942 Pacifico Fuerte Municipal Mayor

Japanese Occupation:

  • Oct. 1942–1944 Sebastian Fogata Municipal Mayor

Liberation Military Government:

  • February 1945 Gerardo Evangelista Municipal Mayor
  • May 1945 – July 1946 Pacifico Fuerte Municipal Mayor
  • 1947–1948 Severino Fuertes Municipal Mayor

Republic of the Philippines:

  • Aug. 1948–1955 Sebastian Fogata Municipal Mayor
  • Jan. 1956–1960 Jose Delos Santos Municipal Mayor
  • Jan. 1960–1963 Sebastian Fogata Municipal Mayor
  • Jan. 1963–1986 Francisco A. Galvez, Jr. Municipal Mayor
  • 1986–1989 Quirico F. Abrajano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
  • 1989–1992 Franciso A. Galvez, Jr. Municipal Mayor
  • 1992–2001 Quirico F. Abrajano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
  • 2001 – 2010 William T. Lim Municipal Mayor
  • 2010 - 2016 Peter T. Lim Municipal Mayor
  • 2016 to 2019 La Rainne Abad-Sarmiento Municipal Mayor
  • 2019 to present William T. Lim Municipal Mayor

References
  1.  Municipality of San Narciso | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Zambales". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  5. "Climate: San Narciso". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Zambales". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.

7. https://pia.gov.ph/provinces/zambales

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