San Jose, Camarines Sur

Infobox Philippine municipality
infoboxtitle = Municipality of San Jose
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locatormapfile = Ph_locator_camarines sur_san jose.png| caption = Map of Camarines Sur showing the location of San Jose
region = Bicol Region (Region V)
province = Camarines Sur
districts = 3rd district(Partido)
barangays = 29
class = 4th class municipality; partially urban
mayor =
founded =
areakm2 = 39.01
pop2000 = 95,768
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San Jose is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 32,512 people in 6,043 households.

History

The town of San Jose , then known as Danlog, was a barrio of Lagonoy in the early 19th century. It remained part of Lagonoy until the year 1816 when San Jose was established under the name of Patrocinio derived from the word "patron" which means "model". Later, the words "de San Jose" were attached to its former name, thus becoming Patrocinio de San Jose . But it was soon shortened to San Jose which is now the official name of the municipality.

May 19 marks the annual celebration of the feast day of San Jose , the town's patron saint.

Barangays

San Jose is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.

* Adiangao * Bagacay * Bahay * Boclod * Calalahan * Calawit * Camagong * Catalotoan * Danlog * Del Carmen (Pob.) * Dolo * Kinalansan * Mampirao * Manzana * Minoro

* Palale * Ponglon * Pugay * Sabang * Salogon * San Antonio (Pob.) * San Juan (Pob.) * San Vicente (Pob.) * Santa Cruz (Pob.) * Soledad (Pob.) * Tagas * Tambangan * Telegrafo * Tominawog

Calalahan, situated beside the Lagunoy Gulf, is rich in aquatic resources (Sail Fish, Dolphin, Anchovy, etc.).

ocio-Economic Profile

Resources

Work and Labor Force

* Majority of the household heads are farmers or engaged in livestock raising (either backyard or commercial scale) and in fishing
* Some are employed in the government and private offices and others are engaged in business, trading or are self-employed

Dialect

* Partido dialect

Industry

* A number of agro-related industries which include: - welding shops - thresher - hand tractor making - cart and plow making - ice making and cold storage facilities, - rural banks - several rice mills

Agriculture Sector

* Crop Production:
* - Rice is the major agricultural crop grown. - Other crops planted in the municipality are coconut, root crops, vegetables and fruit-bearing trees Livestock Production:
* - Various livestock raisers in all barangays - Numerous commercial raisers engaged in egg production - Produce are being market in neighboring towns and Naga City Fishery and Aquatic Resources
* - Vast fishing ground: Lagonoy Gulf - Bangus fry is abundant and contributes to the revenues of the municipality

Transportation Facilities

* All barangays are accessible to transportation facilities

External links

* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]
* [http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph Official Site of the Province of Camarines Sur]

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