San Lorenzo, Guimaras
| San Lorenzo | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Location in Guimaras | |
.svg.png)  San Lorenzo Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°39′N 122°43′E / 10.650°N 122.717°ECoordinates: 10°39′N 122°43′E / 10.650°N 122.717°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 12 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Jimmy O. Gajo |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 93.04 km2 (35.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 24,032 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5047 |
| Dialing code | 33 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% 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
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Guimaras". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- 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 30 January 2013.
- ↑ "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.
External links
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