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==Geography of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ==Geography of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ||
San Fernando has a total land area of 190,608.231 sq. km. the central part is mountainous and covered with verdant forests. Mt. Guiting-Guiting reaching to a height of more than 2,052 meter is the highest mountain the Province of Romblon. The other mountains are Mt. Sibuyan and Mt. Conico. | |||
==Location of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ==Location of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ||
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==History of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ==History of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ||
The | The historical town of San Fernando during the reign of the Shri-Visayan Empire in the 1250's the seat of the municipal government was on small settlement in Punta Kawit now known as Azagra. Dua to the scarcity of water, finally in 1903, transfer of the seat of the municipal government from Azagra to Pag-alad was effected with the name changed from Pag-alad to San Fernando, allegedly in honor of Ferdinand Magellan, according to history books discovered the Philippines. | ||
San Fernando is a coastal area town located at the foot of the mountain. It lies on the southwestern portion of the island of Sibuyan, and is the biggest among the three towns comprising Sibuyan. Seventeen kilometers north is Magdiwang. The municipality has high and steep mountain ranges. Life in this island with its exotic forest and lust life of creatures is a paradise itself. | |||
San Fernando has a total land area of 190,608.231 sq. km. the central part is mountainous and covered with verdant forests. Mt. Guiting-Guiting reaching to a height of more than 2,052 meter is the highest mountain the Province of Romblon. The other mountains are Mt. Sibuyan and Mt. Conico. | |||
The municipality has an irregular coastline broken by beautiful presenting a view of long stretches of sandy beach shaded by fruit laden coconut palms, sheltering quaint fishing villages from Barangay Agtiwa to Canjalon. ''(source: verbatim from:http://www.romblonprov.gov.ph/)'' | |||
==People of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ==People of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ||
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==Tourists Attractions of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ==Tourists Attractions of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ||
*Help us add some of the tourist attractions of San Fernando in Z-wiki. This will help boost the local economy of San Fernando. Anything that is unique or anything that stands out in your community may be a tourist attraction. | *Help us add some of the tourist attractions of San Fernando in Z-wiki. This will help boost the local economy of San Fernando. Anything that is unique or anything that stands out in your community may be a tourist attraction. Landmarks are usually photographed a lot by visitors. Post the San Fernando landmarks here. | ||
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CRESTA DE GALLO – A five-hectare kidney-shaped islet with verdant terrain sloping down to the powdery white sand beach and surrounded by beautiful corral reefs. The beach is rich with different species of marine life and an ideal place for swimming and scuba diving. | |||
BUSAY FALLS – A scenic spot with natural pool is around 2.5 kilometers from Poblacion and located at Barangay Panangcalan. The upper portion is the water reservoir serving the Poblacion. | |||
CANTINGAS RIVER – The pride of Barangay Taclobo is the natural swimming pool with a crystal water. The river is odorless, tasteless and ever-flowing cold where one could quench his thirst while swimming. It has a cottage with a conference hall. | |||
LAMAO LAKE – Seven hectare natural lake in Barangay Azagra. | |||
LAGTING FALLS/CAMP CHRIST IN THE MOUNTAINS – This hideaway scenic spot with a basin like natural pool is 3 kilometer away from Poblacion and located in Barangay Taclobo. This falls is a refreshing place to immerse during this hot summer. It has two natural swimming pools with clean water and has several cottages available around the area. It also a part of the Camp Christ in the mountains where seminars and retreats are conducted. | |||
==Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ==Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines== | ||