Narvacan
Narvacan, officially the Municipality of Narvacan (Ilocano: Ili ti Narvacan; Filipino: Bayan ng Narvacan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,234 people.[3]
Narvacan | |
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| Municipality of Narvacan | |
Street in Narvacan | |
Seal | |
Map of Ilocos Sur with Narvacan highlighted | |
Narvacan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°25′09″N 120°28′32″E / 17.4192°N 120.4756°ECoordinates: 17°25′09″N 120°28′32″E / 17.4192°N 120.4756°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 34 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Pablito V. Sanidad Sr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Joseph A. Tejada |
| • Representative | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 31,510 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 122.21 km2 (47.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 359 m (1,178 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 46,234 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) |
| • Households | 11,269 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 6.21 |
| • Revenue | ₱ |
| • Assets | ₱ |
| • Expenditure | ₱ |
| • Liabilities | ₱ |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2704 |
| PSGC | 012914000 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
History
A Spanish expeditionary force sent from Vigan by the military officer and navigator, Captain Juan de Salcedo was shipwrecked along the town's coast in 1576. When they were being rescued by the natives, the Spaniards asked the natives what was the name of their place. The resident's leader replied in an Ilocano dialect by asking the Spaniards "Nalbakan?" (Are you shipwrecked?). The Spaniards thought this to be the answer to their question, and from then on the place was referred to as Narvacan.
Salcedo befriended the small tribe of indigenous valley peoples that resided in the area while Spanish families established a township in 1576. As part of the modern township, a Roman Catholic parish was established by the Augustinian religious order on 25 April 1587. The Narvacan parish would become one of the first Roman Catholic parishes in present-day Ilocos Sur.
Narvacan was organized under the traditions of the royal government of Spain. The Habsburg royal family served as the heads of state which in turn appointed Santiago de Vera as President of the Royal Audiencia – governor over the region in which Narvacan was situated. In 1589, Governor Vera appointed Nicolas de Figueroa as the first Encomendero de Narvacan – principal administrator of the town and its neighbors in the encomienda system. His role eventually evolved into the office of alcalde.
Geography
Narvacan is 375 kilometres (233 mi) from Metro Manila and 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Vigan City, the provincial capital. It is bordered by the municipality of Santa to the north, San Quintin, Abra, Nagbukel and Pilar, Abra to the east, and Santa Maria to the south.
Barangays
Narvacan is politically subdivided into 34 barangays. [5] These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.
- Abuor
- Ambulogan
- Aquib
- Banglayan
- Bantay Abot
- Bulanos
- Cadacad
- Cagayungan
- Camarao
- Casilagan
- Codoog
- Dasay
- Dinalaoan
- Estancia
- Lanipao
- Lungog
- Margaay
- Marozo
- Nanguneg
- Orence
- Pantoc
- Paratong
- Parparia
- Quinarayan
- Rivadavia
- San Antonio
- San Jose
- San Pablo
- San Pedro
- Santa Lucia
- Sarmingan
- Sucoc
- Sulvec
- Turod
Climate
| Climate data for Narvacan, Ilocos Sur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 30 (86) | 31 (88) | 33 (91) | 34 (93) | 33 (91) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 31 (88) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 19 (66) | 20 (68) | 21 (70) | 23 (73) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 22 (72) | 21 (70) | 20 (68) | 23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 10 (0.4) | 10 (0.4) | 14 (0.6) | 23 (0.9) | 80 (3.1) | 103 (4.1) | 121 (4.8) | 111 (4.4) | 119 (4.7) | 144 (5.7) | 39 (1.5) | 15 (0.6) | 789 (31.2) |
| Average rainy days | 5.2 | 3.9 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 18.5 | 21.4 | 22.9 | 19.8 | 19.8 | 16.2 | 10.5 | 6.1 | 159.6 |
| Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 19,575 | — | |
| 1918 | 23,071 | +1.10% | |
| 1939 | 22,769 | −0.06% | |
| 1948 | 22,237 | −0.26% | |
| 1960 | 26,872 | +1.59% | |
| 1970 | 26,962 | +0.03% | |
| 1975 | 28,516 | +1.13% | |
| 1980 | 30,682 | +1.47% | |
| 1990 | 35,153 | +1.37% | |
| 1995 | 35,489 | +0.18% | |
| 2000 | 38,435 | +1.72% | |
| 2007 | 41,578 | +1.09% | |
| 2010 | 42,803 | +1.06% | |
| 2015 | 44,006 | +0.53% | |
| 2020 | 46,234 | +0.98% | |
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| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10] | |||
In the 2020 census, Narvacan had a population of 46,234.[3] The population density was 380 inhabitants per square kilometre (980/sq mi).
Economy
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Government
Local government
Narvacan, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| Mayor | Luis C. Singson |
| Vice-Mayor | Pablito V. Sanidad Sr. |
| Councilors | Edna C. Sanidad |
| Joseph A. Tejada | |
| Jovenniano B. Ampo Jr. | |
| Charito C. Viloria | |
| Bernadette C. Lim | |
| Loreto C. Caballes | |
| Emiliano C. Clarin | |
| Reina Alexa V. Antolin |
Education
The Narvacan School of Fisheries, a branch of the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), has been located in Sulvec since 1964.[19] It is also the base of operations of the Philippine Army's 503rd Infantry Brigade which oversees the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Units.[20]
References
- ^ Municipality of Narvacan | (DILG)
- ^ "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. (PDF) from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Province: Ilocos Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "Narvacan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
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- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
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- ^ . Manila Bulletin. 27 December 2007. Archived from the original on 5 April 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
External links
- Municipality of Narvacan Homepage
- Local Governance Performance Management System