San Joaquin, Iloilo
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San Joaquin Cemetery
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 Map of Iloilo with San Joaquin highlighted |
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 San Joaquin
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| Coordinates: 10°36′N 122°05′E / 10.6°N 122.08°ECoordinates: 10°36′N 122°05′E / 10.6°N 122.08°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Legislative district | 1st district of Iloilo |
| Barangays | 85 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ninfa S. Garin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 234.84 km2 (90.67 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 51,892 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 5024 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
| Website | www |
San Joaquin is a first class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 51,892 people.
It is the southernmost municipality in the province and is 53 kilometres (33 mi) from the provincial capital, Iloilo City.
San Joaquin is located in the southern tip of Iloilo Province. It is bordered by mountains in the north and Sibalom, Antique. West of it is the towns of Hamtic and Tobias Fornier in Antique and east of it the town of Miagao, Iloilo. The south of San Joaquin is a coastline facing the Panay Gulf where marine sanctuaries have been declared as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). One of the rivers that traverse the town is the Siwaragan River with Barangay Siwaragan and Bucaya situated in its mouth.
San Joaquin is subdivided into 85 barangays.
In the 2015 census, the population of San Joaquin, Iloilo, was 51,892 people, with a density of 220 inhabitants per square kilometre or 570 inhabitants per square mile.
Kinaray-a is the main language of San Joaquin. Hiligaynon is spoken as a secondary language and is also understood by the residents.
The main church in town, a Roman Catholic parish was constructed in 1859 and completed in 1869 by Spanish friar Tomas Santaren, of the Augustinian Order. The church is unique among those in the Philippines for its large pediment featuring a military scene, the Spanish victory over the Moors in the Battle of Tetuan. The National Museum of the Philippines listed the church as a National Cultural Treasure.
The San Joaquin Cemetery is located along the main highway in San Joaquin Town. The construction of San Joaquin Cemetery was commenced by Fray Mariano Vamba, the last Augustinian parish priest of the town in 1892. A statue of Jesus with his arms outstretched stands on top of a baroque style gate, and on each side of Christ, two columns with angelic figures are poised as guards. In addition, sculpted heads of two cherubs and a skull representing death marks the entrance of the cemetery. Twenty stone steps after entering the gate and you will be greeted by the Baroque designed mortuary chapel standing on the center.
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