San Narciso, Zambales
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| Coordinates: 15°01′N 120°05′E / 15.02°N 120.08°ECoordinates: 15°01′N 120°05′E / 15.02°N 120.08°E | ||
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 Philippines
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| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) | |
| Province | Zambales | |
| District | 2nd district | |
| Barangays | 17 | |
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| • Mayor | La Rainne Abad-Sarmiento | |
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| • Total | 71.60 km2 (27.64 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 28,360 | |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 2205 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)47 | |
| Income class | 4th class | |
| Language(s) | Ilokano, Tagalog | |
San Narciso is a fourth class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 28,360 people.
San Narciso is famous for its beaches along the South China Sea that are suited for surfing. Many local celebrities have already visited San Narciso to surf in its beaches which is 163 kilometres (101 mi) from Manila.
The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy or PMMA is located here. San Narciso also houses the Magsaysay Memorial College, which offers bachelors courses and other 2-year courses. Also located in San Narciso is the Zambales Academy, one of the oldest secondary education institution in the province, it is where the former president Ramon Magsaysay took his secondary education.
Average Elevation: 3.6 metres (12 ft) above sea level
Highest Elevation: 800 metres (2,600 ft) above sea level
San Narciso is subdivided into 17 barangays.
The Municipality of San Narciso was founded in the early part of 18th century. The migrants from the Ilocandia arrived in the area and established their settlement in Alusiis, which was the first name of the pueblo which later became San Narciso.
San Narcsio became the official name of the town by a Royal Decree issued by the Spanish Governor General Narciso Claveria and Archbishop Jose Soque on February 12, 1846.
The people of San Narciso participated in the Philippine Revolution against Spain. When the Katipunan was organized by Andres Bonifacio and sent his representatives in San Narciso, many prominent men of the town became members. Pantaleon Dumlao became the head of the local organization.
In the 2015 census, the population of San Narciso, Zambales, was 28,360 people, with a density of 400 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,000 inhabitants per square mile.
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The first settlers of San Narciso who came from Paoay, Ilocos Norte, and Agno, Pangasinan, then a part of Zambales brought forth with them customs which became traditions. Celebrating the anniversaries of their dead, birthday and baptismal parties are most common among them. This customs have been practiced up to the present time. The family honoring the dead usually prepares a luncheon or merienda to be offered to the invited guests who are relatives of the hosts.
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