San Joaquin, Iloilo

San Joaquin
Suaraga
Municipality of San Joaquin
Aerial view of the town center (Poblacion)
Map of Iloilo with San Joaquin highlighted
Interactive map of San Joaquin
San Joaquin
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°36′N 122°05′E / 10.6°N 122.08°E / 10.6; 122.08
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceIloilo
District 1st district
Founded1692
ReincorporatedDecember 10, 1910
Barangays85 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJoe Abad S. Lazaro Jr. (Liberal)
 • Vice MayorIvy Mae T. Selibio-Crespo (Lakas)
 • RepresentativeJanette L. Garin (Lakas)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Ma. Luz S. Sandoy (Lakas)
  • Rhalyn Erika G. Sarinas (Lakas)
  • Marvigrace G. Lago (Liberal)
  • Garry S. Secuban (Lakas)
  • Catalino E. Santacera (Lakas)
  • Pedro Joey S. Seasat (Lakas)
  • Igmedio S. Prado Jr. (Liberal)
  • Josephine S. Daulo (Lakas)
 • Electorate32,684 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
234.84 km2 (90.67 sq mi)
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Highest elevation
1,043 m (3,422 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
52,773
 • Density224.72/km2 (582.02/sq mi)
 • Households
12,752
DemonymSan Joaquinhons
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
27.81
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 274.4 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 940.5 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 152.1 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 148.6 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIloilo 1 Electric Cooperative (ILECO 1)
 • WaterSan Joaquin Water District (SJWD)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5024
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)33
Native languagesKaray-a
Hiligaynon
Ati
Tagalog
Feast date
  • Third Saturday of January (Feast of Señor Santo Niño)
  • August 16 (Feast of Señor San Joaquin)
Catholic dioceseArchdiocese of Jaro
Patron saintSaint Joachim

San Joaquin, officially the Municipality of San Joaquin (Kinaray-a: Banwa kang San Joaquin; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang San Joaquin; Tagalog: Bayan ng San Joaquin, IPA: [sɐn (h)waˈkin]), is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 52,773 people.