San Juan, Siquijor
| San Juan | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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Paliton Beach, San Juan | |
| Motto: Splash Up San Juan | |
 Map of Siquijor with San Juan highlighted | |
.svg.png)  San Juan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: PH 9°10′N 123°30′E / 9.17°N 123.5°ECoordinates: PH 9°10′N 123°30′E / 9.17°N 123.5°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| District | Lone district of Siquijor |
| Founded | 6 November 1863 |
| Barangay | 15 (see § Barangays) |
| Government [1] | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Wilfredo Capundag (LAKAS) |
| • Vice mayor | Lillian Sumalpong |
| • Town Council |
Members
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| Area [2] | |
| • Total | 44.37 km2 (17.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 13,525 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2013) [4] | 9,356 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6227 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)35 |
| Income class | 5th class |
| PSGC | 076105000 |
San Juan is a fifth income class municipality in the province of Siquijor, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 13,525.[3] In the 2013 election, it had 9,356 registered voters.[4]
Barangays
San Juan comprises 15 barangays:
- Canasagan
- Candura
- Cangmunag
- Cansayang
- Catulayan
- Lala-o
- Maite
- Napo
- Paliton
- Poblacion
- Solangon
- Tag-ibo
- Tambisan
- Timbaon
- Tubod
Demographics
| Population census of San Juan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 11,375 | — |
| 1995 | 11,371 | −0.01% |
| 2000 | 12,198 | +1.52% |
| 2007 | 13,180 | +1.07% |
| 2010 | 13,525 | +0.94% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
In the 2013 election, it had 9,356 registered voters, meaning that 69% of the population are aged 18 and over.[4]
Bugwas Festival
The Bugwas Festival is held in San Juan as the celebration of its annual town fiesta in honor of its patron saint, St. Augustine of Hippo. It was first held on August 26, 2006.[6]
References
- ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ "Municipal: San Juan, Siquijor". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- 1 2 3 "2013 National and Local Elections Statistics" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2015.
- ↑ "Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City and Municipality: Central Visayas: 1995, 2000 and 2007" (PDF). National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "Municipality of San Juan". Provincial Government of Siquijor. Archived from the original on September 26, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
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