Garchitorena, officially the Municipality of Garchitorena (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Garchitorena; Tagalog: Bayan ng Garchitorena), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,436 people.[3]
Garchitorena | |
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| Municipality of Garchitorena | |
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 Map of Camarines Sur with Garchitorena highlighted | |
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.svg)  Garchitorena Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°53′N 123°42′E / 13.88°N 123.7°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| District | 4th district |
| Founded | March 4, 1949 |
| Named for | Andres Garchitorena |
| Barangays | 23 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Leda S. San Luis |
| • Vice Mayor | Marcelo S. Aragdon |
| • Representative | Arnulf Bryan B. Fuentebella |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 18,388 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 243.80 km2 (94.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 317 m (1,040 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 29,436 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,013 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 53.25 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 169.4 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 394.4 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 131.8 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 77.27 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Camarines Sur 4 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 4) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4428 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
| Native languages | Central Bikol Tagalog |
Its territory includes the islands of Quinalasag, Lamit, and Malabungot, also known as Mahad.
History
editThe original location of Garchitorena is said to be found at the mouth of the Pambuhan River but it was later transferred to Binanwahan primarily because of frequent attacks of the Moros.
Soon, a rich man by the name of Don Andres Garchitorena, who hailed from Tigaon town and owned in this place a vast portion of the land area, persuaded the townspeople to plant abaca. He later established an abaca processing plant which started the establishment of this coastal settlement.
The municipality was established on March 4, 1949, through Executive Order No. 205 signed by President Elpidio Quirino. It was originally named the municipality of Anderson.[5] The municipality was then renamed after its founder and discoverer, Don Andres Garchitorena. He came from Tigaon. He was a member of Emilio Aguinaldo's Hong Kong Junta during the Spanish–American War. He became the governor of then Ambos Camarines in 1919. He is the father of Don Mariano Garchitorena, Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce and also Governor of Camarines Sur.
Geography
editBarangays
editGarchitorena is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
edit| Climate data for Garchitorena, Camarines Sur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30 (86) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
33 (91) |
35 (95) |
35 (95) |
35 (95) |
34 (93) |
35 (95) |
33 (91) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (85) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 151.1 (5.95) |
198.89 (7.83) |
106.28 (4.18) |
60.08 (2.37) |
63.62 (2.50) |
85.76 (3.38) |
117.53 (4.63) |
46.99 (1.85) |
52.23 (2.06) |
740.22 (29.14) |
522.7 (20.58) |
618.0 (24.33) |
2,763.4 (108.8) |
| Average rainy days | 24 | 28 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 305 |
| Source: World Weather Online[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10,191 | — |
| 1970 | 15,890 | +4.54% |
| 1975 | 16,438 | +0.68% |
| 1980 | 16,877 | +0.53% |
| 1990 | 19,439 | +1.42% |
| 1995 | 19,481 | +0.04% |
| 2000 | 23,021 | +3.64% |
| 2007 | 24,825 | +1.05% |
| 2010 | 25,204 | +0.55% |
| 2015 | 27,010 | +1.33% |
| 2020 | 29,436 | +1.71% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Garchitorena was 29,436 people,[3] with a density of 120 inhabitants per square kilometre or 310 inhabitants per square mile.
Bikol is the predominant language spoken.
Economy
editPoverty incidence of Garchitorena
10
20
30
40
50
60
2006
58.40 2009
58.97 2012
56.06 2015
59.74 2018
41.16 2021
53.25 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] |
Local agricultural products in the town includes abaca, coconut, and palay. Electrical power is supplied by CASURECO (Camarines Sur Electric Cooperative).
References
edit- ^ Municipality of Garchitorena | (DILG)
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Executive Order No. 205, s. 1949". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. 4 March 1949. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "Garchitorena, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Camarines Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.