San Narciso (Zambales)

San Narciso, officially the '', is a of the Philippines in the province of,. According to the, it has a population of people.San Narciso is famous for its beaches along the South China Sea that are suited for surfing. Many local celebrities have already visited San Narciso to surf in its beaches which is from Manila.The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy or PMMA is located here. San Narciso also houses the Magsaysay Memorial College, which offers bachelors courses and other 2-year courses. Also located in San Narciso is the Zambales Academy, one of the oldest secondary education institution in the province, it is where the former president Ramon Magsaysay took his secondary education.GeographyAverage Elevation: above sea levelHighest Elevation: above sea levelBarangaysSan Narciso is subdivided into 17 barangays.Alusiis Beddeng Candelaria Dallipawen Grullo La Paz Libertad Namatacan Natividad Omaya PaitePatrocinio San Jose San Juan San Pascual San Rafael SimminublanHistoryThe Municipality of San Narciso was founded in the early part of 18th century. The migrants from the Ilocandia arrived in the area and established their settlement in Alusiis, which was the first name of the pueblo which later became San Narciso.San Narcsio became the official name of the town by a Royal Decree issued by the Spanish Governor General Narciso Claveria and Archbishop Jose Soque on February 12, 1846.