San Vicente, officially the Municipality of San Vicente, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 10,396 people.
History
The municipality of San Vicente already was in existence even before the province of Camarines Norte became a separate and distinct province from Camarines Sur.
Prior to its creation 91 years ago, it was just a barrio of Talisay. The influx of people from other places led to its creation. It was named after St. Vincent Ferrer, the patron saint of the municipality.
Although, San Vicente was made a municipality way back in 1877, the progress it has attained through the years could hardly be noticed. Its transition from a sleepy to a live municipality has been very slow. Its development is very moderate.
Barangays
San Vicente is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.
- Asdum
- Cabanbanan
- Calabagas
- Fabrica
- Iraya Sur
- Man-Ogob
- Silangan
- Kanluran
- San Jose - formerly Iraya Norte
Demographics
| Population census of San Vicente | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1903 | 1,552 | — |
| 1918 | 1,802 | +1.00% |
| 1939 | 1,960 | +0.40% |
| 1948 | 2,811 | +4.09% |
| 1960 | 4,308 | +3.62% |
| 1970 | 5,914 | +3.22% |
| 1975 | 6,330 | +1.37% |
| 1980 | 6,577 | +0.77% |
| 1990 | 7,321 | +1.08% |
| 1995 | 8,220 | +2.19% |
| 2000 | 8,984 | +1.92% |
| 2007 | 9,615 | +0.94% |
| 2010 | 10,114 | +1.86% |
| 2015 | 10,396 | +0.52% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority | ||
In the 2015 census, the population of San Vicente, Camarines Norte, was 10,396 people, with a density of 180 inhabitants per square kilometre or 470 inhabitants per square mile.
Attractions
The Mananap Falls is approximately 20-25 ft tall, tucked inside the thick forest and mountains. The water was ice cold there is a small raft tied which will lead you near the falls and a ladder to get to the top of the falls. There is a jumping point as well.
SOURCE: Camarines Norte Museum Archived Shrine and Curation Division
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