San Lorenzo, Guimaras

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San Lorenzo
Location in Guimaras
Location in Guimaras
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas (Region VI)
ProvinceGuimaras
DistrictLone district
Barangays12
Government
 • MayorJimmy O. Gajo
Area
 • Total93.04 km2 (35.92 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total24,032
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
Zip Code
5047
Dialing code33

San Lorenzo is a fifth class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 24,032 people.[3] The town was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 7897 on February 20, 1995.[4]

San Lorenzo is also known for its wind farms. And in addition, San Lorenzo is celebrating its Foundation Day every month of February.

Barangays

San Lorenzo is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]

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

Demographics

Population census of
San Lorenzo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 18,137—    
2000 20,168+2.30%
2007 22,319+1.41%
2010 24,032+2.73%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

  1. ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Province: Guimaras". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 January 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 30 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Republic Act No. 7897 - An Act Creating the Municipality of San Lorenzo in the Province of Guimaras". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 20 February 1995. Retrieved 28 January 2016.

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