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<font size="5">Santa Maria,<br>[[Romblon_Province%2C_Philippines|Romblon]] Province, [[Philippines|<font color=orange>'''Philippines'''</font>]]</font><br> | <font size="5">Santa Maria,<br>[[Romblon_Province%2C_Philippines|Romblon]] Province, [[Philippines|<font color=orange>'''Philippines'''</font>]]</font><br> | ||
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The municipality of Sta. Maria, or Imelda as it was formerly called, was created by virtue of Batas Pambansa Bilang 234 and inaugurated on December 8, 1983 with three Barangays; Bonga, Concepcion Norte and Concepcion Sur. Three additional Barangay San Isidro, Paroyhog Sto. Nino. It was in 1986, that the leadership adopted a resolution changing the name of the municipality from Imelda to Sta. Maria in honor of Our Lady of the Immaculate Concepcion, the Patron Saint of the Municipality. | |||
Situated east of Tablas Island, Sta. Maria faces the vast Sibuyan Sea. It is bounded in the North by the Municipality of San Agustin, in the South by the municipality of Alcantara, in the west by the Municipality of Odiongan and in the east by Romblon Pass. It is considered one of the most peaceful areas in the province. | |||
Sta. Maria has a total land area of 48.0 sq. km. It is generally mountainous with a limited portion of the plain area along the coast. ''(source: verbatim from: http://www.romblonprov.gov.ph/)'' | |||
==Geography of Santa Maria, Romblon, Philippines== | ==Geography of Santa Maria, Romblon, Philippines== | ||
Geography of Santa Maria | Geography of Santa Maria | ||
==Location of Santa Maria, Romblon, Philippines== | ==Location of Santa Maria, Romblon, Philippines== | ||
Situated east of Tablas Island, Sta. Maria faces the vast Sibuyan Sea. It is bounded in the North by the Municipality of San Agustin, in the South by the municipality of Alcantara, in the west by the Municipality of Odiongan and in the east by Romblon Pass. It is considered one of the most peaceful areas in the province. | |||
==History of Santa Maria, Romblon, Philippines== | ==History of Santa Maria, Romblon, Philippines== | ||
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==Tourists Attractions of Santa Maria, Romblon, Philippines== | ==Tourists Attractions of Santa Maria, Romblon, Philippines== | ||
*Help us add some of the tourist attractions of Santa Maria in Z-wiki. This will help boost the local economy of Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria in Z-wiki. This will help boost the local economy of Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria landmarks here. | ||
BEL-AT POINT – Over-looking Tablas Strait, it is a nice place for scuba diving. | |||
SANTA MARIA BEACH – A graveled beach good for people with arthritis, walking barefooted acupressure free. | |||
TUBURAN – A fall with fast running water pouring down through fine rocks during rainy season. | |||
PINAY FALLS – Could be reached after a five-kilometer hike. A nice place for picnic or excursion and has a clear water good for bathing. A romantic place for lovers. | |||
==Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Santa Maria, Romblon, Philippines== | ==Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Santa Maria, Romblon, Philippines== | ||