ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE TOWN San Francisco is a town of two islands - Pacijan Island, the major one, and Tulang Diot, the minor one. It also has two inland islets in the midst of one inland lake. The town started as a barrio called Sulangan because of the abundance of a tree called sulangan, from which oil were extracted and used by the people to light their houses. The name San Francisco was given in honor of an upright man named Francisco. After his death, the name SULANGAN was replaced with SAN FRANCISCO. On March 27, 1852 the Spanish authorities formally approved the petition of the cabeza de barangay to officially nname the place SAN FRANCISCO because they intended that the Patron Saint will be San Francisco Javier. |
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THE LAKE DANAO
In the midst of the Pacijan Island, lies a
picturesque eight shaped LAKE DANAO of
about an area of 685 hectares. It is believed
to be an old town as evidenced by traces of
old log posts submerged in the water. Today
it is the source of livelihood of the people
because of the abundance of Tilapia. Shrubs
like soli-soli thrive in the lake shore and
thereby used also as livelihood.
In the midst of the Pacijan Island, lies a
picturesque eight shaped LAKE DANAO of
about an area of 685 hectares. It is believed
to be an old town as evidenced by traces of
old log posts submerged in the water. Today
it is the source of livelihood of the people
because of the abundance of Tilapia. Shrubs
like soli-soli thrive in the lake shore and
thereby used also as livelihood.
CAUSEWAY
This 1.4 km Causeway was constructed by
the people of San Francisco sometime in the
16th century. It was a united effort by the
people during the Spanish era to bridge the
San Franciscohanons to the other island for
trading and attending Mass in Poro.
This 1.4 km Causeway was constructed by
the people of San Francisco sometime in the
16th century. It was a united effort by the
people during the Spanish era to bridge the
San Franciscohanons to the other island for
trading and attending Mass in Poro.
BANTAYAN SA HARI KOTA (BALWARTE)
The islands of Camotes were constantly attacked by the Moro Pirates, yet
the natives were active in protecting their lives and families. Towers
(bantayan sa hari) and stone walls (kota) where they could watch and could
be protected in case of invasion were built. Their system of protection was to
stay in big groups, in cased they will be attacked, they can help one another.
the natives were active in protecting their lives and families. Towers
(bantayan sa hari) and stone walls (kota) where they could watch and could
be protected in case of invasion were built. Their system of protection was to
stay in big groups, in cased they will be attacked, they can help one another.
SANTIAGO BAY
WHITE BEACHES
San Francisco is known for its glistening and enameled white sand beaches
that stretch along the western and northern coast of the island. The best and
most frequented are those in barangays Santiago, Himensulan and
Esperanza.
San Francisco is known for its glistening and enameled white sand beaches
that stretch along the western and northern coast of the island. The best and
most frequented are those in barangays Santiago, Himensulan and
Esperanza.
MANGODLONG BEACH
| BAKHAW, ESPERANZA |
GABALDON BUILDING
The San Francisco Central School before
the World War II. The building at the far left
was the Gabaldon Building constructed in
1915, the seat of primary school pupils. At
right was the intermediate building
destroyed during the war, where grades
V-VII pupils occupied during class days.
The San Francisco Central School before
the World War II. The building at the far left
was the Gabaldon Building constructed in
1915, the seat of primary school pupils. At
right was the intermediate building
destroyed during the war, where grades
V-VII pupils occupied during class days.
Industrious, patient, and pupils of high ambitions from different barangays came
here on foot to finish the intermediate level. Most of them were successful in their
different fields of study, proficient in communication, arts, and sciences.
In fact, many who graduated in Grade VII were qualified to teach in the elementary
schools.
here on foot to finish the intermediate level. Most of them were successful in their
different fields of study, proficient in communication, arts, and sciences.
In fact, many who graduated in Grade VII were qualified to teach in the elementary
schools.
TIMOBO CAVE
Located just about 300 meters from the
barangay proper of Sonog, this CAVE was
the source of drinking water to the people
since time immemorial. Until the
establishment of the water system, this
has become a favorite tourist destination
because of its clear and cool water.
Located just about 300 meters from the
barangay proper of Sonog, this CAVE was
the source of drinking water to the people
since time immemorial. Until the
establishment of the water system, this
has become a favorite tourist destination
because of its clear and cool water.
OLD HOUSE
One of the remaining old houses in San
Francisco, Cebu. Located at San Isidro,
San Francisco, Cebu.
One of the remaining old houses in San
Francisco, Cebu. Located at San Isidro,
San Francisco, Cebu.
