San Lorenzo, officially the Municipality of San Lorenzo (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang San Lorenzo; Tagalog: Bayan ng San Lorenzo), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,444 people.[4]

San Lorenzo
Municipality of San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo Wind Farm
San Lorenzo Wind Farm
Flag of San Lorenzo
Map of Guimaras with San Lorenzo highlighted
Map of Guimaras with San Lorenzo highlighted
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San Lorenzo is located in Philippines
San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°39′N 122°43′E / 10.65°N 122.72°E / 10.65; 122.72
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceGuimaras
District Lone district
FoundedMay 8, 1995
Named forSaint Lorenzo Ruiz of Manila[1]
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
[2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorNinfa G. Gajo
 • Vice MayorConstantino T. Cordero Jr.
 • RepresentativeMa. Lucille L. Nava
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate18,700 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total93.04 km2 (35.92 sq mi)
Elevation
30 m (100 ft)
Highest elevation
202 m (663 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total29,444
 • Density320/km2 (820/sq mi)
 • Households
7,130
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
15.90
% (2018)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 141.4 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 292.3 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 100.4 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 88.43 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityGuimaras Electric Cooperative (GUIMELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5047
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)33
Native languagesHiligaynon
Tagalog

San Lorenzo was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 7897 out of Jordan, Guimaras on February 20, 1995.[6] It is known for its wind farms. In addition, San Lorenzo celebrates Foundation Day for its creation every February.[7]

San Lorenzo is a part of the Metro Iloilo–Guimaras area, centered on Iloilo City. It is 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Jordan.

Geography edit

Barangays edit

San Lorenzo is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[8] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Aguilar
  • Cabano (Poblacion)
  • Cabungahan
  • Constancia
  • Gaban
  • Igcawayan
  • M. Chavez
  • San Enrique (Lebas)
  • Sapal
  • Sebario
  • Suclaran
  • Tamborong

Climate edit

Climate data for San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)
31
(88)
32
(90)
33
(91)
32
(90)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70)
21
(70)
22
(72)
23
(73)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
22
(72)
23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19
(0.7)
17
(0.7)
26
(1.0)
37
(1.5)
119
(4.7)
191
(7.5)
258
(10.2)
260
(10.2)
248
(9.8)
196
(7.7)
97
(3.8)
39
(1.5)
1,507
(59.3)
Average rainy days 7.2 5.2 8.3 11.9 22.3 26.5 28.3 28.2 27.3 26.4 18.7 11.8 222.1
Source: Meteoblue[9]

Demographics edit

Population census of San Lorenzo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 18,537—    
2000 20,168+1.82%
2007 22,319+1.41%
2010 24,032+2.73%
2015 26,112+1.59%
2020 29,444+2.39%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13]

In the 2020 census, the population of San Lorenzo, Guimaras, was 29,444 people,[4] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy edit


References edit

  1. ^ "Brief History". Municipality of San Lorenzo. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  2. ^ Municipality of San Lorenzo | (DILG)
  3. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  6. ^ Republic Act No. 7897 (20 February 1995), "An Act Creating the Municipality of San Lorenzo in the Province of Guimaras", Chan Robles Virtual Law Library, retrieved 28 January 2016
  7. ^ "27th Municipal Foundation Day | Municipality of San Lorenzo". 16 May 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  8. ^ "Province: Guimaras". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  9. ^ "San Lorenzo: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  12. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "Province of Guimaras". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

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