San Isidro, officially the Municipality of San Isidro (; ), is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
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.
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 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, along with others such as Cabagan, Tumauini, Ilagan, Gamu, Angadanan, Carig (present-day Santiago), Palanan, Alamo, Gaddang, Mayoyao, Brengiones, and Catalaganes.
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Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of San Isidro was 27,326 people, with a density of .
Economy
Government
Local government
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, Barangay Council, whose members are called 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)
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! Position
! Name
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| District Representative
| style="text-align:center;" | Faustino A. Dy V
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| Municipal Mayor
| style="text-align:center;" | Vilmer B. Bravo
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| Municipal Vice-Mayor
| style="text-align:center;" | Leonardo A. Tumamao
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|rowspan=8| Municipal Councilors
| style="text-align:center;" | Alberto J. Sario
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| style="text-align:center;" | Christine V. Bravo
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| style="text-align:center;" | Guill Marc Mariano
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| style="text-align:center;" | Levie D. Lomboy
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| style="text-align:center;" | Sharon S. Gervacio
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| style="text-align:center;" | Jerry Urbano
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| style="text-align:center;" | Ronald R. Sta. Maria
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| style="text-align:center;" | Lovelie M. Ulep
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Congress representation
San Isidro, belonging to the sixth legislative district of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. Faustino A. Dy V.
Education
The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system. The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region. The San Isidro Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality.
Primary and elementary schools
- 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
Secondary schools
- Cebu Integrated School
- Manuel L. Quezon National High School
- San Isidro National High School
References
External links
- Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
- San Isidro at the Isabela Government Website
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information