San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Municipality in Guimaras, Philippines
Municipality in Western Visayas, Philippines
San Lorenzo
Municipality
Municipality of San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo Wind Farm
San Lorenzo Wind Farm
Flag of San Lorenzo
Flag
Interactive map of San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo is located in Philippines
San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°35′17″N 122°42′07″E / 10.588°N 122.702°E / 10.588; 122.702
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceGuimaras
District Lone district
FoundedMay 8, 1995
Named afterSaint Lorenzo Ruiz of Manila[1]
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
 [2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJimmy O. Gajo (NUP)
 • Vice MayorConstantino T. Cordero, Jr. (NUP)
 • RepresentativeJC Rahman Nava (NUP)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Ma. Juliet Tamayor-Romero
  • Ercedita M. Espago
  • Jose Rolly T. Ramos
  • Romulo A. Galfo
  • John G. Garganera
  • Alex S. Garganera
  • Jimmy G. Gallego
  • Lino R. Galea
 • Electorate18,931 voters (2025)
Area
[3]
 • Total
93.04 km2 (35.92 sq mi)
Elevation
30 m (98 ft)
Highest elevation
202 m (663 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[4]
 • Total
30,266
 • Density325.3/km2 (842.5/sq mi)
 • Households
7,130
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
14.55
% (2021)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 181.2 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 358.9 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 117.3 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 85.89 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityGuimaras Electric Cooperative (GUIMELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5047
PSGC
0607904000
IDD : area code +63 (0)33
Native languagesHiligaynon
Tagalog
Websitesanlorenzoguimaras.gov.ph

San Lorenzo, officially the Municipality of San Lorenzo (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang San Lorenzo; Tagalog: Bayan ng San Lorenzo), is a municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,266 people.[6]

History

San Lorenzo was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 7897 out of Jordan, Guimaras on February 20, 1995.[7] It is known for its wind farms. In addition, San Lorenzo celebrates Foundation Day for its creation every February.[8]

Geography

San Lorenzo is a part of the Metro Iloilo–Guimaras area, centered on Iloilo City. It is 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Jordan.

Barangays

San Lorenzo is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. [9] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Aguilar
  • Cabano (Poblacion)
  • Cabungahan
  • Constancia
  • Gaban
  • Igcawayan
  • M. Chavez
  • San Enrique (Lebas)
  • Sapal
  • Sebario
  • Suclaran
  • Tamborong

Climate

Climate data for San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86) 		31
(88) 		32
(90) 		33
(91) 		32
(90) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70) 		21
(70) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19
(0.7) 		17
(0.7) 		26
(1.0) 		37
(1.5) 		119
(4.7) 		191
(7.5) 		258
(10.2) 		260
(10.2) 		248
(9.8) 		196
(7.7) 		97
(3.8) 		39
(1.5) 		1,507
(59.3)
Average rainy days 7.2 5.2 8.3 11.9 22.3 26.5 28.3 28.2 27.3 26.4 18.7 11.8 222.1
Source: Meteoblue[10]

Demographics

Population census of San Lorenzo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 18,537—    
2000 20,168+1.82%
2007 22,319+1.41%
2010 24,032+2.73%
2015 26,112+1.59%
2020 29,444+2.56%
2024 30,266+0.66%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15]

In the 2024 census, the population of San Lorenzo was 30,266 people,[16] with a density of 330 inhabitants per square kilometre or 850 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of San Lorenzo

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
53.45
2003
44.74
2006
45.40
2009
43.99
2012
28.69
2015
28.89
2018
15.90
2021
14.55

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]

Education

The San Lorenzo (Buenavista III) Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[25]

Primary and elementary schools
  • Aguilar Elementary School
  • Cabungahan Elementary School
  • Calvary Baptist Christian Academy
  • Claire Marie Parker Christian Academy
  • Constancia Elementary School
  • Doña Lucia C. Locsin Memorial School
  • Fiscal Jose M. Zambarrano, Sr. Memorial School
  • M. Chavez Elementary School
  • Miagos Primary School
  • San Enrique Elementary School
  • Sapal Elementary School
  • Sebario Elementary School
  • Silvestra Galarpe Melgar Memorial School
  • Suclaran Central School
  • Tangaw Primary School
Secondary schools
  • Dr. Catalino Gallego Nava Memorial High School
  • Remedios E. Vilches-San Lorenzo National High School

References

  1. ^ "Brief History". Municipality of San Lorenzo. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  2. ^  Municipality of San Lorenzo | (DILG)
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  5. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  6. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  7. ^ Republic Act No. 7897 (20 February 1995), "An Act Creating the Municipality of San Lorenzo in the Province of Guimaras", Chan Robles Virtual Law Library, retrieved 28 January 2016
  8. ^ "27th Municipal Foundation Day | Municipality of San Lorenzo". 16 May 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  9. ^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  10. ^ "San Lorenzo: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  11. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  12. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  13. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  14. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  15. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  16. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  17. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  18. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  19. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  20. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  21. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  22. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  23. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  24. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  25. ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
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