San Narciso, Zambales


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San Narciso is famous for its beaches along the South China Sea that are suited for surfing. Many local celebrities have already visited San Narciso to surf in its beaches which is from Manila.
The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy or PMMA is located here. San Narciso also houses the Magsaysay Memorial College, which offers bachelors courses and other 2-year courses. Also located in San Narciso is the Zambales Academy, one of the oldest secondary education institution in the province, it is where former president Ramon Magsaysay took his secondary education.

Geography

Average Elevation: above sea level
Highest Elevation: above sea level

Climate

Barangays

San Narciso is subdivided into 17 barangays.
  1. Alusiis
  2. Beddeng
  3. Candelaria
  4. Dallipawen
  5. Grullo
  6. La Paz
  7. Libertad
  8. Namatacan
  9. Natividad
  10. Omaya
  11. Paite
  12. Patrocinio
  13. San Jose
  14. San Juan
  15. San Pascual
  16. San Rafael
  17. Simminublan

    History

The Municipality of San Narciso was founded in the early part of 18th century. The migrants from the Ilocandia arrived in the area and established their settlement in Alusiis, which was the first name of the pueblo which later became San Narciso.
San Narcsio became the official name of the town by a Royal Decree issued by the Spanish Governor General Narciso Claveria and Archbishop Jose Soque on February 12, 1846.
The people of San Narciso participated in the Philippine Revolution against Spain. When the Katipunan was organized by Andres Bonifacio and sent his representatives in San Narciso, many prominent men of the town became members. Pantaleon Dumlao became the head of the local organization.

Demographics

In the, the population of San Narciso, Zambales, was people, with a density of.

Economy

Livelihood:
Principal crops:
The first settlers of San Narciso who came from Paoay, Ilocos Norte, and Agno, Pangasinan, then a part of Zambales brought forth with them customs which became traditions. Celebrating the anniversaries of their dead, birthday and baptismal parties are most common among them. This customs have been practiced up to the present time. The family honoring the dead usually prepares a luncheon or merienda to be offered to the invited guests who are relatives of the hosts.

List of former municipal executives

Spanish regime:
Revolutionary government:
American regime:
Commonwealth:
Japanese Occupation:
Liberation Military Government:
Republic of the Philippines: