Santo Tomas, Isabela
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| Coordinates: 17°24′N 121°46′E / 17.400°N 121.767°ECoordinates: 17°24′N 121°46′E / 17.400°N 121.767°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | |
| Province | Isabela | |
| District | 1st District of Isabela | |
| Founded | 1855 | |
| Barangays | 27 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Antonio Talaue | |
| • Vice Mayor | Leandro Antonio P. Talaue | |
| • Electorate | 14,475 voters (2016 election) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 60.70 km2 (23.44 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 23,005 | |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 3327 | |
| 023136000 | ||
| Dialing code | +63 (0)78 | |
| Income class | 4th municipal income class | |
| Revenue | ₱ 1,476,625.98 (2016) | |
| Poverty incidence | 23.38 (2012) | |
Santo Tomas is a 4th class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 23,005 people.
In 1952, Santo Tomas lost 2 barrios when the barrios of Abut and Minagbag were transferred to the newly created town of Mallig. In 1961, those barrios were transferred to the newly created municipality of Quezon
Farming is its primary source of income. The most widespread plantations were rice, corn and tobacco farms. Locals also raise livestock for extra income.
Santo Tomas is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.
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