San Juan, Abra
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San Juan, officially the Municipality of San Juan (Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,688 people.Template:PH census
History
The present-day town of San Juan was once inhabited by Tinguians, belonging to the Inlaud Tribe. Before the Spanish colonial era, the natives were believed to have traded with the Indo-Chinese. They were believed to have bartered with them as evidenced by the presence of antique jars, big bowls, gongs, arrows and shields, beads, jewel and gems.
During the Spanish colonial era, a church was established and many of the people got baptized as Christians. The Spanish named the place San Juan.
From 1907 to 1929, San Juan was a barrio of Dolores. By virtue of a Philippine Legislature bill sponsored by Abra's then-Representative Quintín Paredes and through the initiative of Dolores's then-Vice Mayor Manuel Magala, San Juan became a separate municipality. The new municipality was inaugurated on February 28, 1929.[1]
In the early hours of March 16, 1988, around 120 members of the New People's Army raided and burned down the town's municipal hall, though after four hours of fighting the responding government troopers were able to retake the establishment.[2]
Geography
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Barangays
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Climate
The climate in San Juan is characterized by two distinct seasons. The dry season, which occurs from November to April, is marked by daily blue skies and clear starry nights. The wet season for the rest of the year is characterized with high rainfall intensities accompanied by storms and typhoons. Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Demographics
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In the 2020 census, San Juan had a population of 10,688.Template:PH census The population density was Script error: No such module "convert"..
Economy
Agriculture
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During the dry season, the townsfolk also plant string beans, eggplant, peanuts, bitter gourds, squashes, okra, and tomatoes. Some also cultivate mangoes.
Government
Local government
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Elected officials
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| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos |
| Mayor | Meynardo M. Bautista Jr. |
| Vice-Mayor | Ari Lucas B. Bautista |
| Councilors | Apollo M. Bernardino |
| Jane Roxanne B. Tagudar | |
| Russell A. Bragas | |
| Norman B. Labanen | |
| Edmundo T. Dickson | |
| Marion M. Barbero | |
| Ephraim B. Bosque | |
| Grady Steve G. Barbero |
Education
The San Juan Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[4]
Primary and elementary schools
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- Alimosgan Elementary School
- Baug Primary School
- Cabcaburao Elementary School
- Colabaoan Primary School
- Daoidao Elementary School
- Lam-Ag Elementary School
- Nangobongan Primary School
- Quidaoen Elementary School
- San Juan Central School
- Silet Elementary School
- Supiil Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Northern Abra National High School
- Quidaoen National High School
References
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External links
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
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