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Santiago, officially known as the City of Santiago (Ilocano: Siudad ti Santiago; Ibanag: Siudad nat Santiago; Gaddang: Siudad na Santiago; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Santiago), is a 1st class independent component city in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 148,580 people.[4]

Santiago
Carig
Independent component city
City of Santiago
Santiago at night
Nickname: 
Queen City of the North
Anthem: Santiago, Bayan ng Pag-Ibig
(English: Santiago, the Town of Love)
OpenStreetMap
Santiago
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°41′N 121°33′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceIsabela
(geographically only)
District 4th district
FoundedMay 4, 1743
CityhoodMay 5, 1994
Named forSt. James the Great
Barangays37 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Panlungsod
  MayorAlyssa Sheena P. Tan
  Vice MayorAlvin N. Abaya
  RepresentativeJoseph S. Tan
  City Council
Members
  Electorate111,285 voters (2022)
Area
  Total255.50 km2 (98.65 sq mi)
Elevation
156 m (512 ft)
Highest elevation
919 m (3,015 ft)
Lowest elevation
56 m (184 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
  Total148,580
  Density580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
  Households
36,334
DemonymSantiagueño
Economy
  Income class1st city income class
  Poverty incidence12.33% (2018)[5]
  Revenue₱2,220,538,636.85 (2020)
  Assets₱5,477,845,734.79 (2020)
  Expenditure₱1,665,307,916.60 (2020)
  Liabilities₱501,792,860.09 (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityIsabela 1 Electric Cooperative (ISELCO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3311
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)78
Native languagesIlocano
Gaddang
Tagalog
Websitewww.cityofsantiago.gov.ph

It is formerly known as Pueblo de Carig during the time of the Spanish, it is located between southwestern part of Isabela and northwestern boundary of Quirino in Northeastern Luzon island of the Philippines.[6] It is the gateway to the vast plains of Cagayan Valley.

Santiago is situated 331 kilometres (206 mi) north of Metro Manila. The city sits on a vast area of predominantly flat and fertile land in the Cagayan Valley, surrounded by the Caraballo Mountains to the south, the Great Sierra Madre to the east and the Cordillera Mountain Range to the west alongside the Magat River.

Though statistically grouped by the Philippine Statistics Authority and geographically located within the boundaries of the province of Isabela, as well as part of the province's 4th District, Santiago City is administratively and legally independent from the province as stated in Section 25 of the Local Government Code.[7]


Etymology


The origin of Santiago City can be drawn from the first native settlement discovered by the early Spanish missionaries at the bank of the old Carig River (now Diadi River) from which its original name, Carig, was derived. The early inhabitants were the Gaddangs and the Ibanags. When the Spanish settled in, the city was named Pueblo of Santiago Apostol de Carig, with Santiago as the Spanish name of Saint James the Apostle. In the early 1950s, the Municipal President Vicente Carreon changed the name to simply Santiago. Santiago remained a municipality for 84 years.


History


Santiago was originally a part of the province Cagayan (comprising the whole Cagayan Valley region), which was reorganized as a political subdivision in 1583 with Nueva Segovia as its capital. On May 1, 1856, when the province of Isabela was carved out by a Royal Decree, Santiago was among the towns relinquished to the newly created province. The first five barrios after the Cadastral survey in 1927 were Patul, Batal, Nabbuan, Buenavista and Dubinan.

It was said that there were only about three Filipino-owned sari-sari stores in Santiago in 1917. The settlers acquired most of their merchandise and other provisions from Chinese traders in Echague, the landing zone for products intended for Santiago and other towns, owing to its proximity to the Cagayan River.

It was when the Villa-Verde Trail was opened when things were set in motion. It facilitated the entry of immigrants from various provinces in Luzon to the Cagayan Valley and Santiago absorbed a sizable share of these travelers. The new route served as an impetus for growth and introduced new technologies and business opportunities, and made Santiago a melting pot of different cultures.

In 1942, during World War II, the Japanese forces entered and occupied the town of Santiago. In 1945, the town was liberated by the Filipino soldiers of the 1st, 2nd, 12th, 13th and 15th Infantry Division and the USAFIP-NL 11th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the 1st Constabulary Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary and the recognized guerrilla fighter units.

Santiago survived through world wars, although badly damaged, and from then on developed to become the leading trading and commercial city in Cagayan Valley.


Cityhood


On December 17, 1993, the bill converting Santiago into an independent component city was approved by the Lower House spearheaded by the then Mayor Jose "Pempe" Miranda. In the following year, the Senate Committee on Local Government approved another public hearing dated February 23, 1994.

On May 5, 1994, President Fidel V. Ramos signed Republic Act 7720, making Santiago as the first city in Cagayan Valley and 5th independent component city, after Cotabato City, Dagupan, Naga, and Ormoc. The plebiscite was held on July 6, 1994, showed that voters approved this conversion.[8]

On February 14, 1998, Republic Act 8528 repealed this statute transforming it to a component city.[9] It was not until December 29, 1999, when the Supreme Court contested the validity of the latter decision and favored Santiago to be once again an independent component city.


Geography


The total land area the city is 80% flat or nearly level land in the portions of northwestern, eastern and western parts of the city. While adjacent areas have gently undulating and moderately rolling areas, and the remaining areas constitute steeply undulating and rolling lands. The Dariuk Hills is the highest point in the city.

The geographic coordinate of the city lies between 16º35’00” to 16º47’30” north latitude and 121º25’00” to 121º37’00” east longitude.


Barangays


Santiago City is politically subdivided into 37 barangays.[10] These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[4] 2010[11]
023135001 Abra 1.2% 1,756 1,580 1.01%
023135002 Ambalatungan 1.0% 1,547 1,376 1.12%
023135003 Balintocatoc (Dariuk) 2.5% 3,777 3,598 0.46%
023135004 Baluarte 3.5% 5,225 4,282 1.91%
023135005 Bannawag Norte 1.0% 1,436 1,177 1.91%
023135006 Batal 5.7% 8,461 7,994 0.54%
023135007 Buenavista (Sitio Carubucod) 2.7% 4,010 3,776 0.57%
023135008 Cabulay 2.2% 3,320 3,452 −0.37%
023135009 Calao East (Poblacion) 2.2% 3,259 4,111 −2.19%
023135010 Calao West (Poblacion) 0.9% 1,411 1,024 3.10%
023135011 Calaocan (Talab) 4.4% 6,496 6,176 0.48%
023135012 Villa Gonzaga (Caralet) 1.2% 1,723 1,619 0.59%
023135013 Centro East (Poblacion) 0.8% 1,223 1,823 −3.73%
023135014 Centro West (Poblacion) 0.8% 1,185 2,375 −6.40%
023135015 Divisoria (Lantaran) 2.9% 4,373 4,372 0.00%
023135016 Dubinan East 1.3% 1,888 2,485 −2.58%
023135017 Dubinan West 2.1% 3,103 3,312 −0.62%
023135018 Luna (Palasian) 0.7% 1,100 1,003 0.88%
023135019 Mabini 4.2% 6,223 7,724 −2.04%
023135020 Malvar 2.4% 3,508 3,305 0.57%
023135021 Nabbuan 2.3% 3,417 3,040 1.12%
023135022 Naggasican 3.7% 5,560 5,379 0.32%
023135023 Patul 3.7% 5,459 4,621 1.60%
023135024 Plaridel (Dullit) 4.2% 6,245 6,531 −0.43%
023135025 Rizal 9.3% 13,803 12,709 0.79%
023135026 Rosario (Pakret) 7.7% 11,441 11,364 0.06%
023135027 Sagana (Kaminurian) 3.0% 4,473 3,667 1.91%
023135028 Salvador (Kapayakan) 1.3% 1,991 1,687 1.59%
023135029 San Andres 1.2% 1,747 1,371 2.33%
023135030 San Isidro 0.7% 1,050 848 2.05%
023135031 San Jose (Matunga-tungao) 0.8% 1,195 1,032 1.41%
023135032 Sinili (Casilihan) 0.9% 1,409 1,335 0.51%
023135033 Sinsayon 2.1% 3,172 3,246 −0.22%
023135034 Santa Rosa (Marubo-rubo) 0.5% 703 605 1.44%
023135035 Victory Norte 3.2% 4,707 5,055 −0.68%
023135036 Victory Sur 1.6% 2,348 2,166 0.77%
023135037 Villasis 0.7% 1,026 1,584 −4.05%
Total 148,580 132,804 1.07%

Climate


The city has a climate with no pronounced wet or dry season. Usually, the city has a considerably dry climate with minimum rainfall. The average yearly temperature is measured at 24.9 °C (76.8 °F). Annual and daily temperature variation is minimal. Temperature ranges are usually from 18 to 35 °C (64 to 95 °F).

Climate data for Santiago City
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 27
(81)
27
(81)
29
(84)
28
(82)
27
(81)
25
(77)
26
(79)
27
(81)
31
(88)
29
(84)
27
(81)
27
(81)
28
(82)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68)
20
(68)
21
(70)
20
(68)
21
(70)
20
(68)
21
(70)
22
(72)
23
(73)
23
(73)
21
(70)
21
(70)
21
(70)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 162
(6.4)
156
(6.1)
90
(3.5)
60
(2.4)
144
(5.7)
201
(7.9)
159
(6.3)
108
(4.3)
111
(4.4)
237
(9.3)
276
(10.9)
171
(6.7)
1,875
(73.9)
Average rainy days 14 12 11 11 16 19 16 14 16 18 18 15 180
Source: World Weather Online (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[12]

Demographics


Population Census of Santiago
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 5,596    
1939 34,154+9.00%
1948 22,550−4.51%
1960 39,440+4.77%
1970 49,688+2.33%
1975 59,247+3.59%
1980 69,877+3.35%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 90,787+2.65%
1995 98,542+1.55%
2000 110,531+2.49%
2007 126,244+1.85%
2010 132,804+1.86%
2015 134,830+0.29%
2020 148,580+1.93%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][11][14][15]

Religion


The dominant religion in the city is Roman Catholic (Saint James the Apostle Parish in Barangay Centro West and Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Barangay Rizal). However, other Christian sectors are also present in Santiago such as Iglesia ni Cristo, United Methodist Church, Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch), Jesus is Lord Church, Christ the Rock Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Being a district full of different cultures, such as Indians, Muslim, and Chinese, several religious groups have also opened their places of worship to the public, such as Chinese Temple and Muslim Mosque. The "Gurudwara Jagat Sudhar Indian Sikh Temple" is at Doña Aurora St in Santiago where free Indian vegetarian cuisine is served to all visitors on sundays.


Economy


Home of several business enterprises, banking institutions, educational entities, as well as manufacturing companies, Santiago City is considered the Commercial and Trading Center of Cagayan Valley and tagged as the Investment Hub of the North.[16]

Robinsons Place Santiago as of May 2020
Robinsons Place Santiago as of May 2020

Robinsons Land Corporation has launched Robinsons Place Santiago as its pioneer mall in Cagayan Valley. Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. built its first horizontal subdivision in the Valley with Camella Isabela Communities, Inc. In 2013, it launched another project named Camella Santiago. In 2018, Camella Santiago expanded and named as Camella Santiago Trails. It is building its banner mall in the Cagayan Valley Region, the Vista Mall Santiago. Another multi-national real estate developer will soon be built its prime subdivision, Primeworld Suburb, owned by Primeworld land holdings Company.

The head-office of Grupo Marilens, the largest homegrown corporation in the region, is in Santiago City. Aljay, an agri-chemical company, has a presence in the city and has a manufacturing plant for agrichemical, fertilizer and feeds supply for poultry and piggery and the only manufacturing plant for fertilizer and agrichemical in the region.

Three of the biggest TV networks in the country (i.e. ABS-CBN, GMA7, TV5) stationed their regional networks and relay stations in the city. San Miguel Corp., Pepsi Cola, Purefoods, Digitel and PLDT also operate in the city while different car companies abound(i.e. Mitsubishi, Nissan, Hyundai, KIA, Ford, Changan, Suzuki, Geely and other car companies as well as Yamaha and Honda Motors). Toyota and Foton build their showroom in neighboring town to lessen their tax obligation.The National Food Authority competes with local traders to stabilize prices.Even no presence of SM city still the economy is competitive and that because of its strategic location that's SM couldn't consider this factor to build their mall. Wilcon depot,they use santiago city as their marketing strategy but they build their warehouse in neighboring town to lessen also their tax obligation.

Santiago City houses some of the biggest hospitals in the region. De Vera's Medical Center, Callang General Hospital and Medical Center and Santiago Adventist Hospital are private hospitals. The Southern Isabela Medical Center is the biggest public hospital while Flores Memorial Hospital and Medical Center is the oldest in the city. Santiago City also has Renmar Specialists' Hospital, which is a specialty hospital for complicated cases of pulmonology and orthopedics. Santiago Medical City is the latest addition. The city's location is key to the growth of smaller hospitals like Renmar Hospital and Corado Hospital.

Based on the 2016 City Competitiveness Index, Santiago is the fastest growing local economy in the entire Philippines and is now ranked 51 in terms of economy size among all cities in the country.

Despite rapid industrialization, agriculture is still the main source of livelihood. The main crops are rice, corn, and high-value fruits and vegetables. The city is where imposing grain stations can be found. Rice mills abound. It is the pivotal place for crops where harvests from Ifugao, Kalinga, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, and parts of Isabela are transported either to Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Pangasinan or Batangas. In addition to the city's product is muscovado sugar which the local government has been promoting for export.

During the Miranda Flagship, the city Government adopted the parental AxR Hybrid rice seed production as its flagship program for agriculture, which produces the offspring F1 Hybrid rice seed. This rice variety makes a phenomenal yield of 249 per ha. doubling the income of Santiago City farmers per cropping, and is expected to bring Santiago City over 2 billion in income and also additional taxes of 17 million and the national government of 33 million per year.

After the previous leadership, The Navarro Administration added more life in culture and strengthen the livelihood of the people. The Navarros' spearheaded a unique program for farmers in planting on mid-summer and harvest by early September side by side in focusing on high-value fruits.


Government



Local government


The city is governed by a mayor-council system. There are ten city councilors. The council is the official governing body of the city, also known as the Sanguniang Panglungsod. The council agenda is presided over by the city vice mayor. Being an independent-component city with its own charter, the city is not subject to the jurisdiction of Isabela province, of which it is geographically a part. No native was ever elected mayor of Santiago since the Philippine became a Commonwealth and Republic.


Elected officials


Members of the Santiago City Council (2022–2025)
Position Name
District Representative
(4th Legislative District the Province of Isabela)
Joseph S. Tan
Chief Executive of the City of Santiago Mayor Alyssa Sheena Tan
Presiding Officer of the City Council of Santiago Vice Mayor Alvin Abaya
Councilors of the City of Santiago Arlene Alvarez-Reyes
Paul De Jesus
Resie Turingan
Cassandra Eunice Sable
Kc Bautista
Jamayne Tan
Jigs Miranda
Olan Chan
Jun Cabucana
Sherman Miguel

Congress representation


Santiago is represented in the Philippine Congress as part of Isabela's 4th legislative district. Currently, Joseph S. Tan is the city's representative.


Culture and tourism


Town center
Town center

The majority of the population speaks Tagalog and Ilocano. English is the medium of instruction in schools and is generally understood and spoken especially in the business community.

Tourism is a new industry in the city. Serving as the jump-off point in northeastern Luzon for tourists, many landmarks are developed. Tourist spots near Santiago are Quirino Province, Magat Dam in Isabela, Banaue Rice Terraces in Cordillera, and white sand beaches in Aurora Province facing the Pacific Ocean.


Festivals



Insfrastructure


Santiago City is the gateway to the plains of Cagayan Valley. It connects several provinces with the following major roads crossing the city:

Serving as a bridge to the region's provincial network, numerous bus terminals are present in the city. These include, Victory Liner, Northeast Luzon Bus Line (formerly Nelbusco), GV Florida Transport, Five Star Bus Company, EMC LBS bus lines, GMW trans (Santiago-Laoag-Vigan-Abra via Cagayan province among others. By air via Cauayan Airport.

The Integrated Transport Terminal and Commercial Complex has also been established to cater for all public utility jeepneys, buses, and vans that operate from nearby provinces and localities to the city. Additional to city transport is the taxi, first in the city and whole Region 2.


Education


Notable school institutions located in the city are the School of Saint James the Apostle (formerly La Salette Elementary School), Santiago Cultural Institute (Chinese School), Children First School, Infant Jesus Montessori School, AMA Computer College Santiago City Campus, TAPS, Patria Sable Corpus College, University of La Salette and Northeastern College, one of the oldest schools in the region. The Southern Isabela College of Arts and Trades is the biggest vocational school operating in the city. Also, there are numerous international schools operating in the city.

The Schools Division Office of Santiago City governs the city's public education system. The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[24] The office governs the public elementary and public high schools throughout the city.

Due to lack of own state university,student from santiago have struggle regarding their study.


Media


Radio stations[25][26] that are available in the city. Some stations may not be in operation.


AM Radio



FM Radio



Television


List of television stations[27] that are in operation in the city. Some stations may no longer in operation.


Notable personalities



Entertainment



Military



Politics



Sister cities



Local



International



References


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  4. Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  5. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
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  7. "Republic Act No. 7160 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991". The LawPhil Project. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  8. Perante, Caesar M. (June 30, 2018). "Transforming Santiago City into an independent component city up north". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on September 24, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  9. "G.R. No. 133064". E-Library | Supreme Court | Republic of the Philippines. September 16, 1999. Archived from the original on September 15, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
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  11. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  12. "Average High/Low Temperature for Santiago City, Philippines". World Weather Online. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
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  14. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
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  16. "Department of Tourism Region 2". Retrieved November 8, 2013.
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  21. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
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  24. "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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[de] Santiago (Philippinen)

Santiago City (Filipino: Lungsod ng Santiago) ist eine philippinische Gemeinde (Component City) und Hauptstadt der Verwaltungsregion II, Cagayan Valley. Santiago City liegt in der Provinz Isabela, ist jedoch eine unabhängige Provinzfreie Großstadt und wird nur für statistische Zwecke der Provinz zugeordnet. Sie hat 134.830 Einwohner (Zensus 1. August 2015), die in 37 Barangays lebten. Sie wird als Gemeinde der ersten Einkommensklasse auf den Philippinen und als teilweise urbanisiert eingestuft. Der Name Santiago leitet sich vom Namen des Schutzpatrons der Großstadt Jacobus dem Älteren (span: Santiago) ab.
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