San Enrique, Negros Occidental
San Enrique
Candaguit | |
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| Municipality of San Enrique | |
San Enrique Municipal Hall | |
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Map of Negros Occidental with San Enrique highlighted | |
Interactive map of San Enrique | |
San Enrique Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°25′N 122°51′E / 10.42°N 122.85°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 4th district |
| Barangays | 10 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Jilson D. Tubillara (UNegA) |
| • Vice Mayor | Reynaldo G. Severino (UNegA) |
| • Representative | Jeffrey P. Ferrer (NUP) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 19,701 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.84 km2 (11.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 24,424 |
| • Density | 846.9/km2 (2,193/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,118 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 12.63 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 138.4 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 290.5 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 117 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 47.23 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6104 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
San Enrique, officially the Municipality of San Enrique, is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 24,424 people.
The town's former name is called "Candaguit", named after the Candaguit River that runs through the town. The town is also notable for its signature delicacy buko pie. Notable tourism destinations include the Wisik Fishing Lagoon Resort, the South Midway Resort, and the Sitio Pasil beach front.