Country Philippines Barangay Area 90.7 km² Local time Thursday 5:33 AM | Founded 1794 Time zone PST (UTC+8) Province Siquijor | |
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Region Central Visayas (Region VII) District Lone district of Siquijor Weather 26°C, Wind NE at 16 km/h, 89% Humidity Neighborhoods Dumanhog, Tacdog, Cantabon, Ponong Points of interest Mount Bandilaan, Guiwanon Spring Park, Kanheron Ranch, Siquijor Belltower | ||
Siquijor is a 4th municipal income class municipality in the province of Siquijor, Philippines and serves as its provincial capital. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 26,861. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 19,364 registered voters.
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Map of Siquijor, Philippines
Although Larena has the largest port on the island, the harbour of Siquijor provides daily ferry services to Dumaguete in Negros Oriental. The island's only airport, Siquijor Airport, is located in barangay Cang‑alwang but there are no scheduled services.
History
While Spanish priests arrived in Siquijor as early as 1780, it was not until 1794 that the town became a municipality, the same year the parish was established.
Barangays
Siquijor comprises 42 barangays:
Demographics
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 19,364 registered voters, meaning that 72% of the population are aged 18 and over.
Economy
The major economic activities include farming, fishing, woodcraft and furniture making, basket making, peanut processing, banana chips processing, and bakery.