San Enrique, Negros Occidental
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San Enrique, officially the Municipality of San Enrique, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,177 people.[3]
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San Enrique | |
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Municipality of San Enrique | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 10°25′N 122°51′E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Negros Occidental |
District | 4th district |
Barangays | 10 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Jilson D. Tubillara |
• Vice Mayor | Carlo Raymund D. Magno |
• Representative | Juliet Marie D. Ferrer |
• Municipal Council | Members
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• Electorate | 19,056 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 28.84 km2 (11.14 sq mi) |
Elevation | 4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
Highest elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 24,177 |
• Density | 840/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
• Households | 6,118 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 4th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 12.63 |
• Revenue | ₱ 92.72 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 198.2 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 82.57 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 58.39 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 6104 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
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The town's former name is called "Candaguit", named after the Candaguit River that runs through the town. The town is also notable for its signature delicacy buko pie. Notable tourism destinations include the Wisik Fishing Lagoon Resort, the South Midway Resort, and the Sitio Pasil beach front.
San Enrique is 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Bacolod.