San Manuel, Isabela

San Manuel
Callang
Municipality
Municipality of San Manuel
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San Manuel is located in Philippines
San Manuel
San Manuel
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°01′N 121°38′E / 17.02°N 121.63°E / 17.02; 121.63
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceIsabela
District 5th district
FoundedJune 23, 1957 (as Callang)[1]
RenamedJune 19, 1965 (as San Manuel)[2]
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 [3]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorFaustino "Dondon" Dy IV
 • Vice MayorTemestocles A. Santos Jr.
 • RepresentativeFaustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III
 • Electorate21,089 voters (2025)
Area
[4]
 • Total
112.77 km2 (43.54 sq mi)
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Highest elevation
97 m (318 ft)
Lowest elevation
49 m (161 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[5]
 • Total
34,740
 • Density308.1/km2 (797.9/sq mi)
 • Households
8,714
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
14.81
% (2021)[6]
 • Revenue₱ 185.9 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 688.3 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 191.8 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 208.7 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIsabela 2 Electric Cooperative (ISELCO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3317
PSGC
0203130000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitesanmanuelisabela.gov.ph

San Manuel (formerly Callang), officially the Municipality of San Manuel (Ilocano: Ili ti San Manuel; Tagalog: Bayan ng San Manuel), is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 34,740 people.[7]

Etymology

The name of the town is believed to have come from “Callang,” a native Kalinga word for the hardwood molave tree, a material long used by the Kalingas.[8]

History

In the early 1920s, the initial groups of settlers from Central Luzon came and founded communities in the area. At that time, Callang was a barrio of the municipality of Gamu. After gaining independence from Gamu in 1948, Roxas (formerly Barrio Vera) became a municipality. One of the barrios of this recently established municipality was Callang. Before 1957, Callang's leaders petitioned for the barrio to become a municipality because of the town's rapid progress. Congressman Delfin B. Albano's bill was approved by Congress. The area had 14,650 residents and earned ₱65,000 annualy at the time.[8]

In June 23, 1957, the barrios of Callang, Eden, Babanuang, Cabaritan, Santa Cruz, Malalinta, Mararigue, Calaocan, and Caraniogan of Roxas were separated to form Callang.[9] The municipality was inaugurated on October 12, 1957 with the barangay of Callang as the government seat.[8] In June 19, 1965, the town was renamed as San Manuel by virtue of Republic Act No. 4600.[10] By virtue of Republic Act No. 5869, the barrios of Villanueva and Sandiat in the Municipality of Roxas were made part of San Manuel.[11]

Geography

San Manuel is situated 40.25 kilometres (25.01 mi) from the provincial capital Ilagan, and 404.17 kilometres (251.14 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

San Manuel is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. [12] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Agliam
  • Babanuang
  • Cabaritan
  • Caraniogan
  • Eden
  • Malalinta
  • Mararigue
  • Nueva Era
  • Pisang
  • District 1 (Poblacion)
  • District 2 (Poblacion)
  • District 3 (Poblacion)
  • District 4 (Poblacion)
  • San Francisco
  • Sandiat Centro
  • Sandiat East
  • Sandiat West
  • Santa Cruz
  • Villanueva

Climate

Climate data for San Manuel, Isabela
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25
(77)		 27
(81)		 29
(84)		 32
(90)		 33
(91)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 26
(79)		 30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 22
(71)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 97.5
(3.84)		 75.6
(2.98)		 84
(3.3)		 114.7
(4.52)		 226.6
(8.92)		 185.4
(7.30)		 294
(11.6)		 266.6
(10.50)		 279.2
(10.99)		 307.6
(12.11)		 205
(8.1)		 211.9
(8.34)		 2,348.1
(92.5)
Average rainy days 6 6 7 10 14 15 20 21 19 14 12 11 155
Source: World Weather Online[13]

Demographics

Population census of San Manuel
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 6,525—    
1970 11,309+5.65%
1975 14,535+5.16%
1980 17,968+4.33%
1990 24,620+3.20%
1995 25,527+0.68%
2000 27,059+1.26%
2007 28,420+0.68%
2010 30,407+2.49%
2015 31,896+0.91%
2020 34,085+1.41%
2024 34,740+0.46%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18]

In the 2024 census, the population of San Manuel was 34,740 people,[19] with a density of 310 inhabitants per square kilometre or 800 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of San Manuel

10
20
30
40
2000
33.95
2003
30.76
2006
22.70
2009
20.47
2012
16.15
2015
13.48
2018
13.69
2021
14.81

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]

The town's primary economic activity is farming.

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 Manuel 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.

List of Municipal Mayors (1965–present)[8]
Year NameRemarks
1965–1967 Mariano Bala GarciaFirst Appointed Mayor
1967 Agaton Julian SalvadorFirst Elected Mayor
1968–1971 Paulino Apostol DomingoFirst term
1971 Fermin A. Santiago
1972–1980 Paulino Apostol DomingoSecond term
1980–1986Third term
1986–1987 Fermin A. Santiago
1987–1988 Potenciano Custodio Marasigan
1988–1992 Paulino Apostol DomingoFourth and final term
1992–1993 Jaime Halili Domingo First term
1993–1995 Reynaldo Padolina Abesamis First term
1995–1998 Jaime Halili Domingo Second term
1998–2001 Third term
2001–2004 Reynaldo Padolina Abesamis Second term
2004–2007 Jaime Halili Domingo Fourth and final term
2007–2010 Reynaldo Padolina Abesamis Third and final term
2010–2013 Faustino Michael Carlos "Mike" T. Dy III First term
2013–2016 Second term
2016–2019 Third and final term
2019–2022 Manuel Faustino "King" U. Dy
2022–2025 Faustino "Dondon" U. Dy IV First term
2025–present Second term

Elected officials

Members of the San Manuel Municipal Council
(2022-2025)[28]
Position Name
District Representative Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III
Municipal Mayor Faustino U. Dy, IV.
Municipal Vice-Mayor Temestocles A. Santos, Jr.
Municipal Councilors Richmond C. Ventura
Rosevel Cabrera
Raphil Ignacio
Emelito B. Velasco
Eufemio S. Ramos, Jr.
Leslie Abad
Cristopher A. Balbas
Jo-Mark D. Mateo

Congress representation

San Manuel, belonging to the fifth legislative district of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III.[29]


Education

The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.[30] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[31] The San Manuel Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality.[32]

Primary and elementary schools

  • Agliam Primary School
  • Asinan Elementary School
  • Babanuang Elementary School
  • Cabaritan Elementary School
  • Caraniogan Elementary School
  • Eden Integrated School
  • Malalinta Elementary School
  • Mananao Elementary School
  • Mararigue Elementary School
  • Nueva Era Elementary School
  • Pisang Elementary School
  • San Francisco Elementary School
  • San Manuel Central School
  • San Manuel United Methodist Nursery - Kindergarten School
  • Sandiat Elementary School
  • Sandiat West Elementary School
  • Villa Cayaban Elementary School
  • Villanueva Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Callang National High School
  • Malalinta National High School
  • Nueva Era National High School
  • Sandiat National High School
  • Sta. Cruz Integrated School
  • Our Lady of the Pillar College - San Manuel

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Republic Act No. 2048 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Callang, Province of Isabela, June 23, 1957".
  2. ↑ "Republic Act No. 4600 - An Act Changing the Name of Callang Municipality, Province of Isabela, to San Manuel Municipality, June 19, 1965".
  3. ↑  Municipality of San Manuel | (DILG)
  4. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  6. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "History of San Manuel | Municipality of San Manuel, Isabela". sanmanuelisabela.gov.ph. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  9. ↑ "R.A. No. 2048, An Act Creating the Municipality of Callang, Province of Isabela". LawPH.com. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  10. ↑ "R.A. No. 4600, An Act Changing the Name of Callang Municipality, Province of Isabela, to San Manuel Municipality". LawPH.com. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  11. ↑ "AN ACT TRANSFERRING CERTAIN BARRIOS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROXAS, PROVINCE OF ISABELA, TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MANUEL IN THE SAME PROVINCE". lawphil.net. June 21,1969. Retrieved August 16, 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ↑ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  13. ↑ "San Manuel, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  14. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  15. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  16. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  17. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  18. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  19. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  22. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  23. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  24. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  26. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  27. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  28. ↑ "San Manuel, Isabela Election Results 2022". Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  29. ↑ "House of Representatives: 19th Congress". Official Website of the House of Representatives PH. congress.gov.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  30. ↑ "HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA". DepED Isabela | The official website of DepED Schools Division of Isabela. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  31. ↑ "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  32. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
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