San Quintin, officially the Municipality of San Quintin (; ), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 5,705 people.
The town is known for the Tugot ni Angalo, believed to be the footprint of the giant who was the first man in Abra mythology.
Geography
San Quintin is located at .
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Abra.
San Quintin is from Bangued and from Manila.
Barangays
San Quintin is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2020 census, San Quintin had a population of 5,705. The population density was .
Economy
Products
San Quintin's main products include rice, corn, tobacco, mango and freshwater fish.
Government
Local government
San Quintin, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Abra, 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 councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
References
External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
History of San Quintin
Municipalities of Abra (province) Populated places on the Abra River