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| {{Infobox Philippine municipality | | |||
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| infoboxtitle = Municipality of Narvacan | | |||
| ⚫ | '''Narvacan''' is a 2nd class ] in the ] of ], ]. | ||
| locatormapfile = Ph_locator_ilocos_sur_narvacan.png | | |||
| ⚫ | caption = Map of Ilocos Sur showing the location of Narvacan. | | ||
| seal = available | | |||
| region = ]| | |||
| province = ] | | |||
| districts = ] | | |||
| class = 2nd class | | |||
| pop2007 = 41,578 | | |||
| zipcode = 2704| | |||
| barangays = 34 | | |||
| areakm2 = 122.21| | |||
| mayor = Edgardo D. Zaragoza | | |||
| website = | |||
| }} | |||
| {{Philippine Census | |||
| ⚫ | Situated near the western coastline of the island of ], Narvacan is nestled in a ] surrounded |
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| | title= Population Census of Narvacan | |||
| | 1990= | |||
| According to the ] census, it has a population of 38,435 people in 7,803 households. | |||
| | 1995= 35489 | |||
| | 2000= 38435 | |||
| | 2007= 41578 | |||
| | estimate= | |||
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| }} | |||
| ⚫ | '''Narvacan''' is a 2nd class ] in the ] of ], ]. According to the latest census, it has a population of 41,578 people in 7,803 households. | ||
| ==Barangays== | ==Barangays== | ||
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| *Ambulogan | *Ambulogan | ||
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| *Sarmingan | *Sarmingan | ||
| *Sucoc | *Sucoc | ||
| *Sulvec | |||
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| *Turod | *Turod | ||
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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Narvacan was discovered by a ] expeditionary force sent from ] by the ] and ], ]. The Spanish expeditionary force was shipwrecked along the town's coast. When they were being rescued by the natives, the Spaniards asked the natives what was the name of their place. The resident's leader replied in an ] dialect by asking the Spaniards "Nalbakan?" (Are you shipwrecked?). The Spaniards thought this to be the answer to their question, and from then on the place was referred to as Narvacan. | Narvacan was discovered by a ] expeditionary force sent from ] by the ] and ], ]. The Spanish expeditionary force was shipwrecked along the town's coast. When they were being rescued by the natives, the Spaniards asked the natives what was the name of their place. The resident's leader replied in an ] dialect by asking the Spaniards "Nalbakan?" (Are you shipwrecked?). The Spaniards thought this to be the answer to their question, and from then on the place was referred to as Narvacan. | ||
| Salcedo befriended the small tribe of indigenous valley peoples that resided in the area while Spanish families established a township in ]. As part of the modern township, a Roman Catholic parish was established by the ] ] on ], ]. The Narvacan parish would become one of the first Roman Catholic parishes in present-day ]. | Salcedo befriended the small tribe of indigenous valley peoples that resided in the area while Spanish families established a township in ]. As part of the modern township, a Roman Catholic parish was established by the ] ] on ], ]. The Narvacan parish would become one of the first Roman Catholic parishes in present-day ]. | ||
| Narvacan was organized under the traditions of the royal government of Spain. The ] royal family served as the ] which in turn appointed Santiago de Vera as President of the ''Royal Audiencia'' — governor over the region in which Narvacan was situated. In ], Governor Vera appointed Nicolas de Figueroa as the first ''Encomendero de Narvacan'' — principal administrator of the town and its neighbors in the ] system. His role eventually evolved into the office of ] — |
Narvacan was organized under the traditions of the royal government of Spain. The ] royal family served as the ] which in turn appointed Santiago de Vera as President of the ''Royal Audiencia'' — governor over the region in which Narvacan was situated. In ], Governor Vera appointed Nicolas de Figueroa as the first ''Encomendero de Narvacan'' — principal administrator of the town and its neighbors in the ] system. His role eventually evolved into the office of ] — | ||
| ==Economy== | |||
| ⚫ | Situated near the western coastline of the island of ], Narvacan is nestled in a ] surrounded by ]s. A fertile region with a cool tropical climate, the principal crops of Narvacan are ], ], ], ], ] and ]. | ||
| ==Culture and language== | |||
| Its residents are largely ]. A sizeable minority of ] are present. The local language is ]. | |||
| ==Tourism== | |||
| The Sulvec beach is a popular lounging spot for vacationers and is near the Narvacan Tourism Lounge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph/explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=thingstodo&province=2|title=Explore Philippines >> Ilocos Sur >> Things to Do|publisher=WOW Philippines|accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> Tourists also visit the Sulvec Watchtower, a brick tower that was built by Spaniards to warn the town of pirates coming from offshore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santa.gov.ph/ilocossur/tourism/trsmattractionsecohistourism.html|title=The Official Website of the Province of Ilocos Sur - Ecohistourism|date=2003|publisher=Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur|accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> | |||
| ==Education== | |||
| The Narvacan School of Fisheries, a branch of the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), has been located in Sulvec since 1964.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tagudin.gov.ph/giispsc.html |title=Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Brief History |accessdate=9 December 2008 |work= |publisher= |date= }}</ref> It is also the base of operations of the ]’s 503rd Infantry Brigade which oversees the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/nov/27/yehey/prov/20071127pro1.html|title=Rebel ‘abuses’ driving people to join Cafgu|date=2007-12-27|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 11:25, 16 June 2009
Template:Infobox Philippine municipality
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1995 | 35,489 | — |
| 2000 | 38,435 | +1.72% |
| 2007 | 41,578 | +1.09% |
Narvacan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 41,578 people in 7,803 households.
Barangays
Narvacan is politically subdivided into 34 barangays.
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History
Narvacan was discovered by a Spanish expeditionary force sent from Vigan by the military officer and navigator, Captain Juan de Salcedo. The Spanish expeditionary force was shipwrecked along the town's coast. When they were being rescued by the natives, the Spaniards asked the natives what was the name of their place. The resident's leader replied in an Ilocano dialect by asking the Spaniards "Nalbakan?" (Are you shipwrecked?). The Spaniards thought this to be the answer to their question, and from then on the place was referred to as Narvacan.
Salcedo befriended the small tribe of indigenous valley peoples that resided in the area while Spanish families established a township in 1576. As part of the modern township, a Roman Catholic parish was established by the Augustinian religious order on April 25, 1587. The Narvacan parish would become one of the first Roman Catholic parishes in present-day Ilocos Sur.
Narvacan was organized under the traditions of the royal government of Spain. The Habsburg royal family served as the heads of state which in turn appointed Santiago de Vera as President of the Royal Audiencia — governor over the region in which Narvacan was situated. In 1589, Governor Vera appointed Nicolas de Figueroa as the first Encomendero de Narvacan — principal administrator of the town and its neighbors in the encomienda system. His role eventually evolved into the office of alcalde —
Economy
Situated near the western coastline of the island of Luzon, Narvacan is nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains. A fertile region with a cool tropical climate, the principal crops of Narvacan are corn, cotton, indigo, rice, sugarcane and tobacco.
Culture and language
Its residents are largely Roman Catholic. A sizeable minority of Methodist Christians are present. The local language is Ilocano.
Tourism
The Sulvec beach is a popular lounging spot for vacationers and is near the Narvacan Tourism Lounge. Tourists also visit the Sulvec Watchtower, a brick tower that was built by Spaniards to warn the town of pirates coming from offshore.
Education
The Narvacan School of Fisheries, a branch of the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), has been located in Sulvec since 1964. It is also the base of operations of the Philippine Army’s 503rd Infantry Brigade which oversees the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Units.
References
- "Explore Philippines >> Ilocos Sur >> Things to Do". WOW Philippines. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- "The Official Website of the Province of Ilocos Sur - Ecohistourism". Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur. 2003. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- "Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Brief History". Retrieved 9 December 2008.
- "Rebel 'abuses' driving people to join Cafgu". Manila Bulletin. 2007-12-27. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
External links
- Municipality of Narvacan Homepage
- Pasyalang Ilocos Sur
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
Province of 17°25′N 120°29′E / 17.417°N 120.483°E / 17.417; 120.483
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