Fatima, Negros Oriental

Fatima is a barangay in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, Philippines.[1] Fatima consists of five puroks (Purok 1 to Purok 5). May 13 is the annual fiesta of the said barangay. The patron saint is The Virgin Mary of Fatima, were the place got its name.

It is approximately 73 km from Dumaguete City. The barangay is mostly composed of mountains, flat land areas used in agriculture and long shoreline. Agricultural products include rice, corn, coconut, sugarcane, etc. Fresh fish could also be bought from the place. Fishing and farming are the major form of living.

There Brgy Captain is Mrs. Linda Quinkito.

References

  1. ↑ 1995 census of population : population by province, city/municipality and barangay : Central Visayas. National Statistics Office. 1996. p. 63.


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