Corcuera
| Corcuera | |
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 Map of Romblon with Corcuera highlighted |
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| Coordinates: 12°48′N 122°03′E / 12.800°N 122.050°ECoordinates: 12°48′N 122°03′E / 12.800°N 122.050°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Romblon |
| District | Lone district |
| Settled | 1574 |
| Barangays | 15 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rachel M. Bañares (NP) |
| • Vice Mayor | Elmer M. Fruelda (NP) |
| • Councilors | Joribel Ferry Wilfredo de Leon (NPC) Andry Falcunitin Richard Fruelda Jose Irving Fajilan y Fojas Denny Fetalvero Jerrime Ferry Meltzzi Vic Fojas y Veza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.53 km2 (11.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 10,283 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (930/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5514 |
| Dialing code | 42 |
| Patron saint | Saint Joseph of Workers |
| Languages | Asi, English, Filipino |
| Income class | 5th class |
Corcuera is a fifth class municipality located on Simara Island, in the province of Romblon, Philippines. It was named after the Spanish governor-general Sebastián Hurtado de Corcuera who ruled the Philippines from 1635 to 1644 on behalf of King Philip IV of Spain.
The island’s name, Simara, was derived from the local word sima, meaning "hook", which refers to how the island looks like. Corcuera was originally established as San Jose by the Spanish in 1574. In 1621, Augustinian Recollect missionaries arrived in the island and converted the locals into Christianity. By 1726, a stone church dedicated to Saint Joseph was built through the initiative of Fr. Agustin de San Pedro, also known as El Padre Capitan. He also ordered the construction of a watchtower in Tacasan which will serve as a lookout and warning for the locals of impending Muslim raids which plagued the province at that time.
In 1910, during the American colonization period, the town was visited by the American survey ship Fathomer which conducted hydrographic surveys and depth sounding in the waters around Simara Island. Its American crew also constructed a lighthouse which is still standing today. At that time, Corcuera was still administered as part of Banton municipality on nearby Banton Island. In January 1931, Corcuera was granted local autonomous government by virtue of Chief Executive Order No. 292, Series of 1930 initiated by then Governor Manuel T. Albero. Corcuera then became the third island municipality in the province. The inauguration of Corcuera as a maiden municipality was held on February 3, 1931.
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