San Narciso is a 4th class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 24,856 people in 5,319 households.

San Narciso is famous for its beaches that is suited for surfing. Many local celebrities have already visited San Narciso to surf in its beaches which is nearest to Manila, a mere 4 hour drive away.

The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy or PMMA is located here. San Narciso also houses one of the best college institutions in southern Zambales, Magsaysay Memorial College, which offers bachelors courses and other 2-year courses. Also located in San Narciso is the Zambales academy, one of the oldest secondary education institution in the province, it is where the former president Ramon Magsaysay took his secondary education.

Barangays

San Narciso is subdivided into 17 barangay

Barangay

A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...

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1. Alusiis
2. Beddeng
3. Candelaria
4. Dallipawen
5. Grullo
6. La Paz
7. Libertad
8. Namatacan
9. Natividad
10. Omaya
11. Paite
12. Patrocinio
13. San Jose
14. San Juan
15. San Pascual
16. San Rafael
17. Simminublan

Topography and Land Features

Average Elevation: 3.5891 metres (11.8 ft) above sea level

Highest Elevation: 800 metres (2,624.7 ft) above sea level

History

The Municipality of San Narciso was founded in the early part of 18th century. The migrants from the Ilocandia arrived in the municipality and established their settlement in Alusiis.

Alusiis was the first name of the Pueblo which later became San Narciso.

San Narciso is the first name of the pueblo which later became San Narciso.

San Narcsio is the official name of the town by a Royale Decree issued by the Spanish Governor General Narciso Claveria and Archbishop Jose Soque In February 12, 1846.

Spanish regime

• 1884 Tomas Bernabe Gobernadorcillo
• 1886 Mariano Apolinario Gobernadorcillo
• 1887 Paulo Fogata Gobernadorcillo
• 1888 Esteban Foton Gobernadorcillo
• 1889 Mariano Marañon Gobernadorcillo
• 1890 Francisco Fajarito Gobernadorcillo
• 1891 Gregorio Farañal Gobernadorcillo
• 1892 Leocadio Firme Gobernadorcillo
• 1893 Juan Flordeliza Dumlao Gobernadorcillo
• 1894 Quirico Amon Sr. Gobernadorcillo
• 1895 Luis Fogata Gobernadorcillo
• 1895 Cipriano Fogata Gobernadorcillo

Revolutionary government

• 1897 Cipriano Fernandez Capitan Municipal
• 1898 Casamiro Amon Capitan Municipal 1
• 1900 Vicente Posadas Capitan Municipal

American regime

• 1903-1904 Simeon Marañon Presidente Municipal
• 1905-1906 Angel Dumlao Presidente Municipal
• June 1906-Jan. 8, 1908 Simeon Villanueva Presidente Municipal
• June 9, 1908-Dec. 1909 Angle Dumlao Presidente Municipal
• 1910-1912 Victor Amos Presidente Municipal
• 1912-1916 Mariano Villanueva Presidente Municipal
• 1916-1919 Marcos Fuerte Presidente Municipal
• 1919-1922 Severino Fuertes Presidente Municipal
• 1922-1925 Paulino Delos Santos Presidente Municipal
• 1926-1931 Esteban Florita Presidente Municipal
• 1932-1934 Donato Amon Presidente Municipal

Commonwealth

• 1934-1940 Ireneo Delos Reyes Municipal Mayor
• 1941-Oct. 1942 Pacifico Fuerte Municipal Mayor

Liberation Military Government

• February 1945 Gerardo Evangelista Municipal Mayor
• 1947-1948 Severino Fuertes Municipal Mayor

Republic of the Philippines

• Aug. 1948-1955 Sebastian Fogata Municipal Mayor
• Jan. 1956-1960 Jose Delos Santos Municipal Mayor
• Jan. 1960-1963 Sebastian Fogata Municipal Mayor
• Jan. 1963-1986 Francisco A. Galvez, Jr. Municipal Mayor
• 1986-1989 Quirico F. Abrajano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
• 1989-1992 Franciso A. Galvez, Jr. Municipal Mayor
• 1992-2001 Quirico F. Abrajano, Jr. Municipal Mayor
• 2001 - 2010 William T. Lim Municipal Mayor
• 2010 to present Peter T. Lim Municipal Mayor

The people of San Narciso participated in the Philippine Revolution against Spain. When the Katipunan was organized by Andres Bonifacio and sent his representatives in San Narciso, many prominent men of the town became members. Pantaleon Dumlao became the head of the local organization.

Customs and traditions

The first settlers of San Narciso who came from Paoay, Ilocos Norte and Agno, Pangasinan, then a part of Zambales brought forth with them customs which became traditions. Celebrating the anniversaries of their dead, birthday and baptismal parties are most common among them. This customs have been practiced up to the present time. The family honoring the dead usually prepares a luncheon or merienda to be offered to the invited guests who are relatives of the hosts.

Economy

Livelihood:

• Farming
• Fishing
• Trading/Vending
• Cattle Raising
• Duck Raising
• Goat Raising
• Garment Industry
• Hallow Blocks Making
• Sash & Iron Works
• Tricycle Body Making (Sidecar)
• Auto/Diesel Repair
• Metal Craft
• Computer Rentals and Repairs
• Water Refilling

Principal crops:

• Rice
• String Beans
• Onions (Local name: Lasona)

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code