San Narciso facts for kids

San Narciso is a name that means "Saint Narcissus" in Spanish. You can find this name used for different places, especially in the Philippines. It's also the name of a powerful hurricane from the past.

Places Named San Narciso

The name San Narciso is used for several locations around the world.

San Narciso in the Philippines

There are two important towns in the Philippines named San Narciso:

• San Narciso, Quezon: This is a municipality, which is like a town or district, located in the province of Quezon in the Philippines.
• San Narciso, Zambales: This is another municipality, found in the province of Zambales, also in the Philippines.

Other Places and Uses

• San Narciso, Belize: This is a village located in the country of Belize in Central America.
• San Narciso, a fictional Californian city: This name was also used for an imaginary city in California in a book called The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon.

Historical Events

The 1867 San Narciso Hurricane

The name San Narciso is also linked to a very strong storm. The 1867 San Narciso Hurricane was one of the most expensive and deadliest storms during the 1867 Atlantic hurricane season. It caused a lot of damage and sadly, many lives were lost. This hurricane is remembered for its incredible power and impact.

See also

In Spanish: San Narciso para niños