San Isidro, Isabela

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'''San Isidro''', officially the '''Municipality of San Isidro''' ({{langx|ilo|Ili ti San Isidro}}; {{langx|tl|Bayan ng San Isidro}}), is a [[municipality of the Philippines|municipality]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of [[Isabela (province)|Isabela]], [[Philippines]]. According to the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}}, it has a population of {{PH wikidata|population_total}} people.{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}

==History==

===Early history=== History records that the early inhabitants of San Isidro were the Yogads, the natives of [[Echague]]. However, Ilokanos later settled in Camarag, making the Yogad-Ilokano groups the dominant population in the town. The Ilokanos came from [[Ilocos Sur]] and [[Ilocos Norte]], persuaded by Antonio Mangadap, a well-traveled leader who journeyed through Northern [[Luzon]]. Mangadap’s son, Jordan, who became the leader of Camarag, served as gobernadorcillo and judge. Other members of the Mangadap clan also held leadership positions in Camarag, including Alfredo, the father of Mayor Proceso Mangadap.<ref name="History">{{Cite web |title=History of San Isidro |url=https://rpt-sanisidro.online/about.php |access-date=June 25, 2024 |website=Municipality of San Isidro Isabela - rpt-sanisidro.online}}</ref>

===Spanish colonial era=== In the 18th century, when names such as [[Echague]] and San Isidro were not yet known, Camarag was already a popular place. The name Camarag was derived from the Camarag trees abundant in the area during the Spanish period in 1710. A significant Roman Catholic Church and a road connecting Camarag to other places like [[Santiago, Isabela|Santiago]] and [[Nueva Vizcaya]] were constructed, and the ruins of these landmarks still exist today. In 1776, Camarag became a town of the Province of [[Cagayan]], the lone province in the Cagayan Valley at that time. However, in 1839, Camarag became the capital of [[Nueva Vizcaya]] when the province was created. Seventeen years later, in 1856, it became a town of [[Isabela (province)|Isabela]], along with others such as [[Cabagan]], [[Tumauini]], [[Ilagan]], [[Gamu]], [[Angadanan]], Carig (present-day [[Santiago, Isabela|Santiago]]), [[Palanan]], Alamo, Gaddang, [[Mayoyao]], Brengiones, and Catalaganes.<ref name="History" />

Camarag remained a town for many years until the town site was transferred to Katuray, a location near the [[Cagayan River]] and the present site of [[Echague]]. The transfer occurred in 1863, and Katuray was renamed Echague in honor of General Rafael de Echague, the then-governor general of the country. The move was motivated by Katuray's proximity to the [[Cagayan River]], the main transport artery, and the commercial center in the [[Cagayan Valley]]. Additionally, Katuray was surrounded by barangays producing high-quality tobacco and had fertile soil ideal for agriculture. With the town site transfer to Katuray in 1863, Camarag became a barrio of [[Echague]]. This remained the case until 1967 when San Isidro was established as a separate municipality, 104 years later. Thus, Camarag can be seen as the "mother" of [[Echague]], which in turn became the "mother" of San Isidro.<ref name="History" />

The opening of the [[San Jose, Nueva Ecija|San Jose]]-[[Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya|Santa Fee]] road in the 1920s facilitated the movement of people from [[Ilocos Region|Ilocos]] and [[Central Luzon]] to the [[Cagayan Valley]], with many settling in Camarag. Leaders among these new settlers included Benito Tumamao, Vicente Ramos, Ramon Felipe, Tomas Galapia, and Alejandro Viloria. The influx of people into Camarag led to a population increase, which in turn boosted trade and commerce.<ref name="History" />

===Philippine independence=== On June 17, 1967, ''Republic Act 5139'', authored by Representative Melanio T. Singson, became law, creating the municipality of San Isidro. This law separated San Isidro from the municipality of [[Echague]], its "mother town" since 1863. The town was officially inaugurated on January 1, 1968. The initiative to create San Isidro began in 1966 when Barangay Captain Guillermo Mariano and Municipal Councilor Ricardo Netro, both residents of San Isidro along with former [[Echague]] Mayor Patricio Ramos, then a Board Member of [[Isabela (province)|Isabela]], petitioned Representative Singson to introduce a bill in the Philippine Congress to establish the new town of San Isidro.<ref name="History" />

Singson initially opposed the creation of a new town due to the challenges of managing a new municipality, logistical constraints, and the limited area of the proposed municipality. However, he eventually relented to the group's persistence and enthusiasm and filed the bill in Congress. It was expected that the town site would be in Camarag due to its historical importance and popularity. However, since Camarag was located on the boundary of Echague, the site was conveniently assigned to its current location, between Barangay Gomez and Barangay Rizal.<ref name="History" />

Since its establishment in 1967, the municipality of San Isidro has seen ten political administrations. Notably, Jolly P. Silverio stands out as one of the most influential leaders who spurred development in the area. Currently, the municipality is under the leadership of a young and dynamic mayor celebrated for his significant achievements.<ref name="History" />

Today, while the Ilokanos remain the dominant group in San Isidro, the municipality is home to a diverse population. [[Tagalog (people)|Tagalogs]], [[Pangasinan people|Pangasinense]], [[Ibanag people|Ibanags]], [[Gaddang people|Gaddangs]], and others have made San Isidro their place of residence and commerce.<ref name="History" />

==Geography== San Isidro is situated {{convert|62.69|km}} from the provincial capital [[Ilagan]], and {{convert|374.88|km}} from the country's capital city of [[Manila]].

===Barangays=== San Isidro is politically subdivided into 13 [[barangay]]s.{{PSGC detail|area}} Each barangay consists of [[purok]]s while some have [[sitios]].

{{Div col|colwidth=15em}} * Camarag * Cebu * Gomez ([[Poblacion]]) * Gud * Nagbukel * Patanad * Quezon * Ramos East * Ramos West * Rizal East * Rizal West *Victoria (Doña Paulina) * Villaflor {{div col end}}

===Climate=== {{Weather box | width = auto | location = San Isidro, Isabela | metric first = Yes | single line = Yes | Jan high C = 29 | Feb high C = 30 | Mar high C = 32 | Apr high C = 35 | May high C = 35 | Jun high C = 35 | Jul high C = 34 | Aug high C = 33 | Sep high C = 32 | Oct high C = 31 | Nov high C = 30 | Dec high C = 28 | Jan low C = 19 | Feb low C = 20 | Mar low C = 21 | Apr low C = 23 | May low C = 23 | Jun low C = 24 | Jul low C = 23 | Aug low C = 23 | Sep low C = 23 | Oct low C = 22 | Nov low C = 21 | Dec low C = 20 | Jan precipitation mm = 31.2 | Jan rain days = 10 | Feb precipitation mm = 23 | Feb rain days = 6 | Mar precipitation mm = 27.7 | Mar rain days = 5 | Apr precipitation mm = 28.1 | Apr rain days = 5 | May precipitation mm = 113.5 | May rain days = 13 | Jun precipitation mm = 141.4 | Jun rain days = 12 | Jul precipitation mm = 176.4 | Jul rain days = 15 | Aug precipitation mm = 236.6 | Aug rain days = 15 | Sep precipitation mm = 224.9 | Sep rain days = 15 | Oct precipitation mm = 247.7 | Oct rain days = 17 | Nov precipitation mm = 222.9 | Nov rain days = 16 | Dec precipitation mm = 178 | Dec rain days = 15 |source 1 = World Weather Online<ref name="met_norms"> {{cite web | url = http://www.worldweatheronline.com/San-Isidro-weather-averages/Isabela/PH.aspx | title = San Isidro, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall | publisher = World Weather Online | accessdate = 3 November 2015}}</ref> | date=November 2015}} {{clear left}}

==Demographics== {{Philippine Census | align = left | title = Population census of {{PH wikidata|name}} | 1903 = | 1918 = | 1939 = | 1948 = | 1960 = | 1970 = {{PH census population|1970}} | 1975 = {{PH census population|1975}} | 1980 = {{PH census population|1980}} | 1990 = {{PH census population|1990}} | 1995 = {{PH census population|1995}} | 2000 = {{PH census population|2000}} | 2007 = {{PH census population|2007}} | 2010 = {{PH census population|2010}} | 2015 = {{PH census population|2015}} | 2020 = {{PH census population|2020}} | 2024 = {{PH census population|2024}} | 2030 = | footnote= Source: [[Philippine Statistics Authority]]{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}} }}

In the 2024 census, the population of San Isidro was 27,326 people,{{PH wikidata|population_reference}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|27,326/71.90|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}.

== Economy == {{PH poverty incidence}}

==Government==

===Local government=== {{main|Sangguniang Bayan}} As a municipality in the Province of Isabela, government officials at the provincial and municipal levels are voted by the town. The provincial government has political jurisdiction over most local transactions of the municipal government.

The Municipality of San Isidro is governed by a mayor, designated as its local chief executive, and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the municipal councilors are elected directly through polls held every three years.

Barangays are also headed by elected officials: [[Barangay Captain]], [[Sangguniang Barangay|Barangay Council]], whose members are called [[Barangay Kagawad|Barangay Councilors]]. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.

===Elected officials===

{| class="wikitable" style="line-height:1.20em; font-size:100%;" |+ Members of the San Isidro Municipal Council<br>(2022-2025)<ref>{{cite web|title=San Isidro, Isabela Election Results 2022|url= https://ph.rappler.com/elections/2022/isabela/san-isidro |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220522225939/https://ph.rappler.com/elections/2022/isabela/san-isidro |url-status= dead |archive-date= May 22, 2022 |work=Rappler PH|publisher=ph.rappler.com|access-date=May 13, 2022}}</ref> |- ! Position ! Name |- | District Representative | style="text-align:center;" | Faustino A. Dy V |- | Municipal Mayor | style="text-align:center;" | Vilmer B. Bravo |- | Municipal Vice-Mayor | style="text-align:center;" | Leonardo A. Tumamao |- |rowspan=8| Municipal Councilors | style="text-align:center;" | Alberto J. Sario |- | style="text-align:center;" | Christine V. Bravo |- | style="text-align:center;" | Guill Marc Mariano |- | style="text-align:center;" | Levie D. Lomboy |- | style="text-align:center;" | Sharon S. Gervacio |- | style="text-align:center;" | Jerry Urbano |- | style="text-align:center;" | Ronald R. Sta. Maria |- | style="text-align:center;" | Lovelie M. Ulep |- |}

===Congress representation=== San Isidro, belonging to the [[Legislative districts of Isabela|sixth legislative district]] of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. Faustino A. Dy V.<ref>{{cite web|title=House of Representatives: 19th Congress|url= https://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?id=dy-inno |work=Official Website of the House of Representatives PH|publisher=congress.gov.ph|access-date=May 15, 2022}}</ref>

==Education== The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA |url=https://deped-isabela.com.ph/transparency/about-sdo-isabela/history/ |access-date=March 13, 2022 |website=DepED Isabela {{!}} The official website of DepED Schools Division of Isabela}}</ref> The division office is a field office of the [[Department of Education (Philippines)|DepEd]] in [[Cagayan Valley]] region.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02 |url=https://region2.deped.gov.ph/page/14/ |website=DepED RO2 {{!}} The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02 |access-date=2022-03-12 |archive-date=2022-04-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412180850/https://region2.deped.gov.ph/page/14/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The San Isidro Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Masterlist of Schools |url=https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SY-2020-2021-Masterlist-of-Schools-Address-only-1-1.pdf |access-date=April 11, 2025 |website=Department of Education}}</ref>

===Primary and elementary schools=== {{Div col|colwidth=20em}} * Alpha Kiddie Learning Center * Camarag Elementary School * Capayacan Elementary School * Dona Paulina Elementary School * Gud Elementary School * Nagbukel Elementary School * Patanad Elementary School * Quezon Elementary School * Ramos Elementary School * Ramos West Elementary School * San Isidro East Central School * San Isidro United Methodist School * San Isidro West Central School * Villaflor Elementary School * Zion Methodist Learning Center {{Div col end}} ===Secondary schools=== {{Div col|colwidth=20em}} * Cebu Integrated School * Manuel L. Quezon National High School * San Isidro National High School {{Div col end}}

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== *[http://www.competitive.org.ph/cmcindex/pages/profile/?lgu=San%20Isidro%20(IA) Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702103258/http://www.competitive.org.ph/cmcindex/pages/profile/?lgu=San%20Isidro%20%28IA%29 |date=2017-07-02 }} *[http://provinceofisabela.ph/index.php/municipalities/fourth-district/2013-07-10-15-18-43 San Isidro at the Isabela Government Website] *[http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=2&frmIdProvince=21&frmIdLgu=298 Local Governance Performance Management System] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010201809/http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23 |date=2016-10-10 }} *[{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20081120024509/http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html Philippine Census Information] *{{official website|http://www.sanisidro-isabela.gov.ph/}}

{{Geographic location  |Centre = San Isidro |North = [[Alicia, Isabela|Alicia]] |East = [[Echague, Isabela|Echague]] |South = [[Santiago, Isabela|Santiago]] |West = [[Ramon, Isabela|Ramon]] }} {{Isabela}} {{Authority control}}

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