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 °N, °W. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 66.59 km2 constituting NaN% of the 4,165.25 km2 total area of Abra. San Quintin is 18 km from Bangued and 390 km 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 undefined PD/km2.

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 councilors are elected directly by the people through an election held every three years.

Elected officials