San Luis, officially the Municipality of San Luis (Tagalog: Bayan ng San Luis), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,172 people.[3]

San Luis
Balibago
Municipality of San Luis
Central school in San Luis
Central school in San Luis
Official seal of San Luis
Map of Batangas with San Luis highlighted
Map of Batangas with San Luis highlighted
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San Luis is located in Philippines
San Luis
San Luis
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°50′N 120°56′E / 13.83°N 120.93°E / 13.83; 120.93
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceBatangas
District 2nd district
FoundedAugust 25, 1861
Annexation to TaalMarch 28, 1903
ReestablishmentFebruary 2, 1918
Named forLouis IX of France
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorOscarlito M. Hernandez
 • Vice MayorMa-an M. de Gracia
 • RepresentativeGerville Luistro
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate25,363 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total42.56 km2 (16.43 sq mi)
Elevation
54 m (177 ft)
Highest elevation
339 m (1,112 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total36,172
 • Density850/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
 • Households
9,299
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
15.67
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 117.4 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 264.3 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 107.1 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 58.08 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBatangas 1 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4210
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)43
Native languagesTagalog

Etymology edit

No reliable information could be gathered as to why the town is called San Luis. However, some people believe that it was named as such because it was established during the feast of Saint Louis.[5][6]

History edit

San Luis was historically part of Taal. It was established as an independent town on August 25, 1861. However, in 1903,[7] due to small income, the town was made a part of Taal once again, with all the barrios in existence retaining their names, while the town center (poblacion) was reverted to its Spanish-era name Balibago. On February 2, 1918, San Luis was re-established.[8]

In 1961, the barrios of Pacifico and Sampa were separated from San Luis and annexed to the new municipality of Santa Teresita.[9]

Geography edit

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 42.56 square kilometers (16.43 sq mi)[10], constituting 1.36% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometer (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.

Barangays edit

San Luis is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.[11] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[12]
041024001 Abiacao 3.2% 1,146 1,052 0.86%
041024002 Bagong Tubig 5.0% 1,818 1,778 0.22%
041024003 Balagtasin 1.6% 561 534 0.49%
041024004 Balite 2.8% 997 942 0.57%
041024005 Banoyo 6.3% 2,294 2,066 1.05%
041024006 Boboy 4.2% 1,502 1,480 0.15%
041024007 Bonliw 3.2% 1,145 1,002 1.34%
041024008 Calumpang West 3.3% 1,186 1,081 0.93%
041024009 Calumpang East 4.0% 1,464 1,430 0.24%
041024010 Dulangan 7.9% 2,868 2,818 0.18%
041024011 Durungao 1.8% 665 621 0.69%
041024012 Locloc 1.3% 458 534 −1.52%
041024013 Luya 3.4% 1,229 1,063 1.46%
041024014 Mahabang Parang 2.0% 734 602 2.00%
041024015 Manggahan 2.7% 986 924 0.65%
041024016 Muzon 5.8% 2,097 2,015 0.40%
041024019 San Antonio 1.8% 656 624 0.50%
041024020 San Isidro 5.2% 1,898 1,671 1.28%
041024021 San Jose 1.9% 698 594 1.63%
041024022 San Martin 1.7% 613 542 1.24%
041024023 Santa Monica 3.3% 1,193 1,042 1.36%
041024024 Taliba 4.6% 1,657 1,484 1.11%
041024025 Talon 3.4% 1,238 1,124 0.97%
041024026 Tejero 3.5% 1,258 1,068 1.65%
041024027 Tungal 1.5% 558 487 1.37%
041024028 Poblacion 6.2% 2,230 2,123 0.49%
Total 36,172 30,701 1.65%

Climate edit

Climate data for San Luis, Batangas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84)
30
(86)
31
(88)
33
(91)
32
(90)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)
20
(68)
21
(70)
22
(72)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
22
(72)
21
(70)
22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 11
(0.4)
13
(0.5)
14
(0.6)
32
(1.3)
101
(4.0)
142
(5.6)
208
(8.2)
187
(7.4)
175
(6.9)
131
(5.2)
68
(2.7)
39
(1.5)
1,121
(44.3)
Average rainy days 5.2 5.0 7.4 11.5 19.8 23.5 27.0 25.9 25.2 23.2 15.5 8.3 197.5
Source: Meteoblue[13]

Demographics edit

Population census of San Luis
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 5,316—    
1918 6,728+1.58%
1939 8,464+1.10%
1948 9,330+1.09%
1960 12,290+2.32%
1970 15,133+2.10%
1975 16,884+2.22%
1980 17,991+1.28%
1990 22,143+2.10%
1995 26,423+3.37%
2000 26,924+0.40%
2007 29,645+1.34%
2010 30,701+1.28%
2015 33,149+1.47%
2020 36,172+1.73%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][12][15][16]

In the 2020 census, San Luis had a population of 36,172.[3] The population density was 850 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,200/sq mi).

Economy edit


Gallery edit

References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of San Luis | (DILG)
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "San Luis, Batangas: Historical Data". Batangas History. January 4, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  6. ^ Transcribed from “History and Cultural Life of the Town of San Luis, Batangas,” 1953, online at the National Library of the Philippines Digital Collections.
  7. ^ Act No. 708 (28 March 1903), An Act Reducing Thirteen of the Municipalities in the Province of Batangas to Five, retrieved July 5, 2023
  8. ^ "History". San Luis Batangas. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  9. ^ Executive Order No. 454, s. 1961 (28 December 1961), "Creating the municipality of Sta. Teresita in the Province of Batangas", Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines, retrieved February 14, 2023
  10. ^ "Province: Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  11. ^ "Municipal: San Luis, Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  12. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  13. ^ "San Luis: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  14. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  15. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ "Province of Batangas". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  17. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  18. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  19. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  20. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  21. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  22. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  23. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

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