Corcuera
municipality of the Philippines in the province of Romblon
Corcuera, officially the Municipality of Corcuera (Bantoanon: Banwa it Corcuera, Filipino: Bayan ng Corcuera), is a municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 9,021 people.
The town encompasses the entirety of Simara Island. It is known for its clean beaches, clear waters, and rich marine life, making it a favorite place for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.
Etymology
The town got its name after the Spanish governor-general Sebastián Hurtado de Corcuera who ruled the Philippines from 1635 to 1644 on behalf of King Philip IV of Spain.
History
Early history
The island's name, Simara, was derived from the local word sima, meaning "hook", which refers to how the island looks like. Corcuera was originally established as San Jose by the Spanish in 1574. In 1621, Augustinian Recollect missionaries arrived in the island and converted the locals into Christianity. By 1726, a stone church dedicated to Saint Joseph was built through the initiative of Fr. Agustin de San Pedro, also known as El Padre Capitan.
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