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Narvacan
Municipality
Municipality of Narvacan
Street in Narvacan
Flag of Narvacan
Flag
Official seal of Narvacan
Seal
Motto: 
Narvacan Naisangsangayan
Map of Ilocos Sur with Narvacan highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Narvacan highlighted
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Narvacan is located in Philippines
Narvacan
Narvacan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°25′09″N 120°28′32″E / 17.4192°N 120.4756°E / 17.4192; 120.4756
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 2nd district
Barangays34 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorPablito V. Sanidad Sr.
 • Vice MayorJoseph A. Tejada
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate31,510 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total122.21 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]
 • Total46,234
 • Density380/km2 (980/sq mi)
 • Households
11,269
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
6.21
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 
 • Assets₱ 
 • Expenditure₱ 
 • Liabilities₱ 
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2704
PSGC
012914000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.narvacan.gov.ph

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]

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 became 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] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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

Population census of Narvacan
YearPop.±% 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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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%
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

Poverty Incidence of Narvacan
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12]
[13][14][15][16][17]


Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[18]
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

  1. ^  Municipality of Narvacan | (DILG)
  2. ^ "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 25 May 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Province: Ilocos Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Narvacan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". 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)
  10. ^ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  19. ^ "Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Brief History". Archived from the original on 13 April 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
  20. ^ "Rebel 'abuses' driving people to join Cafgu". Manila Bulletin. 27 December 2007. Archived from the original on 5 April 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2008.

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