San Fernando, Camarines Sur

Municipality in Camarines Sur, Philippines

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Municipality in Bicol Region, Philippines

San Fernando

Municipality

Municipality of San Fernando

Municipal Hall

Flag

Seal

Map of Camarines Sur with San Fernando highlighted

OpenStreetMap

San Fernando

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 13°33′58″N 123°08′32″E﻿ / ﻿13.5661°N 123.1422°E﻿ / 13.5661; 123.1422
Country| Philippines
Region| Bicol Region
Province| Camarines Sur
District|  2nd district
Founded| October 2. 1810
Barangays| 22 (see Barangays)
Government

[1]

• Type| Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor| Fermin M. Mabulo
• Vice Mayor| Noe D. Doblon
• Representative| Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte Jr.
• Municipal Council|

Members

*   * Betty Ann Kristine D. Fulgentes
* Lilia A. Mayores
* Rey S. Portuguez
* Ma. Maganda E. Lañada
* Mark Joseph A. Ragay
* Ponciano D. Doblon Jr.
* Roferth D. Dayao
* Larry A. Mateo

• Electorate| 25,193 voters (2025)
Area

[2]

• Total

| 71.76 km2 (27.71 sq mi)
Elevation

| 19 m (62 ft)
Highest elevation

| 181 m (594 ft)
Lowest elevation

| −3 m (−10 ft)
Population

(2024 census)[3]

• Total

| 39,206
• Density| 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
• Households

| 8,313
Economy

• Income class| 2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence|

33.55

% (2021)[4]
• Revenue| ₱ 189.7 million (2022)
• Assets| ₱ 623.2 million (2022)
• Expenditure| ₱ 120.4 million (2022)
• Liabilities| ₱ 66.18 million (2022)
Service provider

• Electricity| Camarines Sur 1 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 1)
Time zone| UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code|

4415

PSGC|

0501732000

IDD : area code | +63 (0)54
Native languages| Central Bikol
Tagalog

San Fernando, officially the Municipality of San Fernando (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan San Fernando; Tagalog: Bayan ng San Fernando), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,626 people.[5][6]

San Fernando is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Pili and 428 kilometres (266 mi) from Manila.

## History

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Ambos Camarines included among its "visitas" or barrios the town of San Fernando. The town, however, also remained as a "barrio" of Milaor for more than 230 years.

Pueblo de San Fernando separated from Milaor and was established as an independent pueblo on 1 January 1813.

The residents of this old settlement were noted for their religious devotion as manifested by their honor and dedication to San Fernando, the town's patron saint. This patron of San Fernando, according to historical records, was however not the original patron saint for whom the first settlers built the chapel. They actually built a chapel in honor of their patron saint San Fernando. However, for some unusual reasons, the image was lost after it had been transferred into the newly erected chapel. It was said that efforts were wielded to find the missing icon but it all ended into great frustration as the lost image of San Fernando was not found. One resident from the old site where the image was housed later informed the people of San Fernando that the image returned to its original location. With this incident, the Teniente del Barrio then decided to install the image of another saint, Saint John the Baptist. Their celebration of the town and parish fiesta is held every 24 June.

## Geography

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### Barangays

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San Fernando is administratively subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

* Alianza
* Beberon
* Bical
* Bocal
* Bonifacio (Poblacion)
* Buenavista (Poblacion)
* Calascagas
* Cotmo
* Daculang Tubig
* Del Pilar (Poblacion)
* Gñaran
* Grijalvo
* Lupi
* Maragñi
* Pamukid
* Pinamasagan
* Pipian
* Planza
* Rizal (Poblacion)
* San Joaquin
* Santa Cruz
* Tagpocol

### Climate

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Climate data for San Fernando, Camarines Sur

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 33
(91)  | 32
(90)  | 35
(95)  | 37
(99)  | 38
(100)  | 36
(97)  | 35
(95)  | 33
(91)  | 35
(95)  | 34
(93)  | 33
(91)  | 32
(90)  | 34
(94)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 27
(81)  | 27
(81)  | 29
(84)  | 31
(88)  | 32
(90)  | 32
(90)  | 31
(88)  | 29
(84)  | 30
(86)  | 29
(84)  | 28
(82)  | 28
(82)  | 29
(85)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 36.66
(1.44)  | 58.6
(2.31)  | 37.91
(1.49)  | 76.31
(3.00)  | 98.34
(3.87)  | 151.99
(5.98)  | 288.39
(11.35)  | 291.41
(11.47)  | 186.77
(7.35)  | 363.21
(14.30)  | 97.5
(3.84)  | 292.1
(11.50)  | 1,979.19
(77.9)
Average rainy days  | 18  | 23  | 16  | 17  | 25  | 28  | 31  | 26  | 27  | 29  | 24  | 29  | 293
Source: World Weather Online[7]

## Demographics

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Population census of San FernandoYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

|
|

1903 | 3,542| —
1918 | 3,174| −0.73%
1939 | 7,064| +3.88%
1948 | 8,608| +2.22%
1960 | 14,435| +4.40%
1970 | 13,393| −0.75%
1975 | 15,524| +3.01%
1980 | 17,176| +2.04%
1990 | 20,608| +1.84%
1995 | 24,196| +3.05%
2000 | 27,433| +2.73%
2007 | 30,697| +1.56%
2010 | 33,281| +2.98%
2015 | 35,258| +1.11%
2020 | 38,626| +1.94%
2024 | 39,206| +0.36%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12]

In the 2020 census, the population of San Fernando, Camarines Sur, was 38,626 people,[13] with a density of 540 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,400 inhabitants per square mile. From 1975 to 2020, San Fernando grew an average of 2.24%, which means the municipality is showing a strong population growth. This population of 38,000 is expected to double within 20 years jumping from 38,000 to over 77,000 people in 2040.

### Religion

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St. John the Baptist Parish Church

The present[when?] parish priest is Rev. Fr. Michael Dela Rosa V.G.. At present[when?] the parish is taking care of 22 barangays of the municipality with the vision of forming SKK, saradit na kristiyanong komunidad (basic ecclesial communities). There are 235 clusters of families. Each cluster is composed of 15-20 neighboring families. Each cluster has a shepherd, called a cluster leader. A leader serves as the co-ordinator for all pastoral and community activities.

## Economy

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Poverty incidence of San Fernando

2000
47.02

2003
42.80

2006
40.00

2009
41.57

2012
34.94

2015
35.54

2018
28.04

2021
33.55

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Industries include hat making and bag making.

The main agricultural product is rice. Backyard poultry and piggery are also practiced.

Fishery and aquatic resources include hito, dalag, martinico, carp, tilapia, eels and mirapina which thrive in fresh water.

### Economic growth

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Being a town with access to water, has wide agriculture land, and is strategically located along the national highway, the town rapidly become an area of development.

The government also made road improvements all over the rural and urban areas. Areas such as Planza, Pamukid, and Grijalvo have become major hubs that all combined has 21% of the GDP of the entire municipality.

## Education

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### Elementary schools

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* San Fernando Central School
* Bical Elementary School
* Calscagas Elementary School
* Pamukid Elementary School
* FERRAN Learning Center
* Sta. Cruz Elementary School
* Planza Elementary School
* Alianza Elementary School
* Grijalvo Elementary School
* Beberon Elementary School
* Lupi Elementary School
* Pipian Elementary School
* Daculang Tubig Elementary School
* Bocal Elementary School
* Marangi Elementary School
* Calascagas Elementary School
* Gnaran Elementary School
* Pinamasagan Elementary School

### Secondary schools

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* San Fernando National High School founded in 1966, located at Barangay Buenavista.
* Pamukid National High School
* Lupi National High School
* Pinamasagan National High School
* Marangi High School
* Bical Elementary School

## Healthcare

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* DOH Camarines Sur
* San Fernando hospital
* Pamukid barangay center

## References

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1. ^ Municipality of San Fernando |  (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 May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
3. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
6. ^ Duffell, Rachel (2021-04-21). "The People in Asia Shaping The Future Of Food According To 50 Best's 50 Next List". Tatler Hong Kong. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
7. ^ "San Fernando, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|url=` (help)
8. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
10. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
12. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
13. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to San Fernando, Camarines Sur.

* San Fernando Website
* Philippine Standard Geographic Code
* Philippine Census Information
* Official web site of the Province of Camarines Sur

Places adjacent to San Fernando, Camarines Sur

| Pamplona | Gainza | Milaor

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Pasacao |

San Fernando

| Minalabac
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| Ragay Gulf |

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Metro Naga

Statistically grouped with the Province of Camarines Sur

Administrative divisions|

| City|

* Naga

|

Municipalities|

* Bombon
* Bula
* Calabanga
* Camaligan
* Canaman
* Gainza
* Libmanan
* Magarao
* Milaor
* Minalabac
* Ocampo
* Pamplona
* Pasacao
* Pili
* San Fernando

Geography|

* Mount Isarog
* Mount Bernacci (Tangcong Vaca)

History|

* History of Metro Naga

Religion|

* Religion in Naga
* Archdiocese of Caceres
* Our Lady of Peñafrancia

Public utilities and services|

* Metropolitan Naga Water District
* Public Services

Transportation|

| Railways|

* Philippine National Railways

|

Road & Highways|

* Major Roads
* Pan-Philippine Highway
* South Luzon Expressway (Toll Road 5)

Airports|

* Naga Airport

Education|

* Education in Naga
* Naga Parochial School
* Ateneo de Naga University
* Universidad de Santa Isabel
* University of Nueva Caceres
* Holy Rosary Seminary
* Holy Rosary Minor Seminary
* Holy Rosary Major Seminary
* Naga College Foundation
* Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology
* Naga City Science High School
* AMA Computer University
* Camarines Sur National High School
* STI College

Landmarks|

* Porta Mariae
* Naga Cathedral
* Our Lady of Peñafrancia Shrine
* Peñafrancia Basilica Minore
* San Francisco Church
* St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church

* Highways in Italics are either under construction, not yet operational, or have been closed.
* Bicol Region
* Philippines

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Province of Camarines Sur

Pili (capital)
Naga (largest city)

Municipalities|

* Baao
* Balatan
* Bato
* Bombon
* Buhi
* Bula
* Cabusao
* Calabanga
* Camaligan
* Canaman
* Caramoan
* Del Gallego
* Gainza
* Garchitorena
* Goa
* Lagonoy
* Libmanan
* Lupi
* Magarao
* Milaor
* Minalabac
* Nabua
* Ocampo
* Pamplona
* Pasacao
* Pili
* Presentacion
* Ragay
* Sagñay
* San Fernando
* San Jose
* Sipocot
* Siruma
* Tigaon
* Tinambac

Component city|

* Iriga

Independent component city|

* Naga (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Camarines Sur by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)

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Bicol Region (Region V)

Provinces|

* Albay
* Camarines Norte
* Camarines Sur
* Catanduanes
* Masbate
* Sorsogon

Regional center|

* Legazpi

Provincial capitals|

* Daet
* Legazpi
* Masbate City
* Pili
* Sorsogon City
* Virac

Metropolitan areas|

* Metro Naga

Independent component cities|

* Naga

Component cities|

* Legazpi
* Iriga
* Ligao
* Masbate City
* Sorsogon City
* Tabaco

Municipalities|

* Aroroy
* Baao
* Bacacay
* Bagamanoc
* Balatan
* Baleno
* Balud
* Baras
* Barcelona
* Basud
* Bato (Camarines Sur)
* Bato (Catanduanes)
* Batuan
* Bombon
* Buhi
* Bula
* Bulan
* Bulusan
* Cabusao
* Calabanga
* Camalig
* Camaligan
* Canaman
* Capalonga
* Caramoan
* Caramoran
* Casiguran
* Cataingan
* Cawayan
* Claveria
* Daet
* Daraga
* Del Gallego
* Dimasalang
* Donsol
* Esperanza
* Gainza
* Garchitorena
* Gigmoto
* Goa
* Gubat
* Guinobatan
* Irosin
* Jose Panganiban
* Jovellar
* Juban
* Labo
* Lagonoy
* Libmanan
* Libon
* Lupi
* Magallanes
* Magarao
* Malilipot
* Malinao
* Mandaon
* Manito
* Matnog
* Mercedes
* Milaor
* Milagros
* Minalabac
* Mobo
* Monreal
* Nabua
* Oas
* Ocampo
* Palanas
* Pamplona
* Pandan
* Panganiban
* Paracale
* Pasacao
* Pilar
* Pili
* Pio Duran
* Pio V. Corpuz
* Placer
* Polangui
* Presentacion
* Prieto Diaz
* Ragay
* Rapu-Rapu
* Sagñay
* San Andres
* San Fernando (Camarines Sur)
* San Fernando (Masbate)
* San Jacinto
* San Jose
* San Lorenzo Ruiz
* San Miguel
* San Pascual
* San Vicente
* Santa Elena
* Santa Magdalena
* Santo Domingo
* Sipocot
* Siruma
* Talisay
* Tigaon
* Tinambac
* Tiwi
* Uson
* Viga
* Vinzons
* Virac

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