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San Joaquin
Municipality
San Joaquin Cemetery
San Joaquin Cemetery
Map of Iloilo with San Joaquin highlighted
Map of Iloilo with San Joaquin highlighted
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas (Region VI)
ProvinceIloilo
Legislative district1st district of Iloilo
Barangays85
Government
[1]
 • MayorNinfa S. Garin
Area
[2]
 • Total
234.84 km2 (90.67 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total
51,645
 • Density220/km2 (570/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5024
Dialing code33
Websitewww.sanjoaquin.gov.ph

San Joaquin is a first class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,645 people.[3] It is the southernmost municipality in the province of Iloilo and is 53 kilometres (33 mi)[4] from the provincial capital, Iloilo City.

Geography

San Joaquin is located in the southern tip of Iloilo Province. It is bordered by mountains in the north and Sibalom, Antique. West of it is the towns of Hamtic and Tobias Fornier in Antique and east of it the town of Miagao, Iloilo. The south of San Joaquin is a coastline facing the Panay Gulf where marine sanctuaries have been declared as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). One of the rivers that traverse the town is the Siwaragan River with Barangay Siwaragan and Bucaya situated in its mouth. Another river in San Joaquin is the Surraga River.

Barangays

San Joaquin is subdivided into 85 barangays.

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Demographics

Population census of San Joaquin
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 39,958—    
1995 44,191+1.90%
2000 47,826+1.71%
2007 50,102+0.64%
2010 51,645+1.11%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][5]

Landmarks

San Joaquin Church

San Joaquin Church
The pediment of San Joaquin Church featuring the Battle of Tetuan

The main church in town, a Roman Catholic parish was built in 1869 by Spanish priest the Reverend Tomas Santaren.[4] The church is unique among those in the Philippines for its large pediment featuring a military scene, the Spanish victory over the Moors in the Battle of Tetuan.[4][6] The National Historical Institute listed the church as a National Cultural Treasure.[4]

San Joaquin Cemetery

The San Joaquin Cemetery is located along the main highway in San Jaoquin Town. The construction of San Joaquin Cemetery was commenced by Fray Mariano Vamba, the last Augustinian parish priest of the town in 1892. A statue of Jesus with his arms outstretched stands on top of a baroque style gate, and on each side of Christ, two columns with angelic figures are poised as guards. In addition, sculpted heads of two cherubs and a skull representing death marks the entrance of the cemetery. Twenty stone steps after entering the gate and you will be greeted by the Baroque designed mortuary chapel standing on the center.[4]

Culture

The Bayluhay Festival, celebrated every third week of January, reflects the town’s unique mixture of races and cultures. Historical and religious themes, mostly anchored from the Barter of Panay, such as efforts with the preservation of rituals, are reflected through the dances presented in the festivity. Accentuated every annual municipal fiesta is the “Pasungay” or bull fight. During this affair, the best bulls from the different barangays are pitted against each other by weight category in a “bull derby”.[4]

Tourism

The Talisayan Beach Resort is a privately owned beach resort located in the Poblacion. The Cata-an Cove and Tobog Beach Resort in Barangay Cata-an, about 10 kilometers from the Poblacion, is a place perfect for scuba diving and weekend outings.

Garin Farm, a 15 hectare privately owned farm resort in Purok 2,Poblacion which showcases agriculture,leisure and pilgrimage theme. Practical and intelligent farming are imparted to the visitors through the agricultural techniques and innovative technologies applied in the demo farm. The resort leisure amenities include a swimming pool, a 5,000 sq.m man-made lagoon located on a hilltop, with fishes and lilies which offers fishing, boating and kayaking, and a 300 meters zip- line which goes over the lagoon and through the trees. On the top of the hill sits the 101 Feet Divine Mercy Cross, which can be accessed by a 456 step stairway. Along the stairway are life-size and lifelike statues depicting the Creation, Noah’s Ark, Ten Commandments, and the 9 Major Events of the Life of Jesus Christ.

Education

The town has 11 high schools. 2 of which are located in Poblacion.

  • Don Felix Serra National High School (Mother School)(Pob.)
  • San Joaquin School of Fisheries (Pob.)
  • Tiolas National High School
  • Lawigan National High School
  • Valverde National High School
  • Escalantera National High School
  • Sinogbuhan National High School
  • Bad-as National High School
  • Ginot-an National High School
  • Pitogo National High School
  • Don Felix Serra National High School Lomboyan Extension

References

  1. ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Province: Iloilo". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
  3. ^ a b c "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "San Joaquin". Garin Farm. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Province of Iloilo". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  6. ^ "San Joaquin Church: A Cultural Gem of the Philippines". exploreiloilo.com. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
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