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Region V: Bicol Region (Bicol)

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An Informational Overview

Introduction

The Bicol Region or just Bicol is officially designated as Region V, is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines. Located in the southeastern and makes up the bottom half of the southern arm of the island, it is known for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, historical landmarks, and the majestic Mayon Volcano—renowned for its perfect cone shape.

Geography and Provinces

The Bicol Region consists of six provinces:

Its regional center is Legazpi City in Albay.

The region includes both mainland areas and island provinces, offering a mix of coastal areas, mountains, and agricultural lands.

Language and Culture

The dominant language in the region is Bikol (or Bicolano), with several dialects including Central Bikol, Rinconada, and Albay Bikol.
Filipino and English are widely understood and used in education and government.
Bicolanos are known for their religious devotion, particularly to the Our Lady of Peñafrancia, whose feast in Naga City attracts millions of pilgrims annually.
The region’s culture is a blend of pre-colonial traditions, Spanish influence, and modern Filipino lifestyles.

Economy

Agriculture is a major economic driver, with rice, coconut, corn, and abaca as key products.
Fishing and livestock raising are vital in coastal and rural areas.
The region has a growing tourism sector, thanks to its natural attractions and historical sites.
Energy production is also notable, with geothermal power plants in Albay and Sorsogon.

Tourism and Attractions

Mayon Volcano – The most iconic natural landmark in Albay.
Caramoan Islands (Camarines Sur) – A popular island-hopping and diving destination.
Donsol (Sorsogon) – Known for whale shark (butanding) interaction tours.
Cagsawa Ruins – Historical site buried by a Mayon eruption in 1814.
Catanduanes – Dubbed the “Land of the Howling Winds” and a rising surfing destination.
Masbate Rodeo Festival – The only rodeo event in the Philippines.

Cuisine

Bicolano cuisine is famous for its bold and spicy flavors, often using chili peppers and coconut milk. Popular dishes include:

Bicol Express – Pork cooked in coconut milk with chili peppers.
Laing – Dried taro leaves simmered in coconut milk and spices.
Pinangat – Steamed fish or meat wrapped in taro leaves with coconut milk.

Education and Institutions

The region is home to several universities and colleges, including:

Bicol University (Albay)
University of Nueva Caceres (Naga City)
Ateneo de Naga University

These institutions contribute to the region’s educational and research development.

Challenges and Development

Bicol faces challenges such as:

Natural disasters – The region is prone to typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and floods.
Poverty and infrastructure gaps – While improving, some rural areas still lack access to services.

However, the government continues to invest in infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and economic development to uplift the region.

The Bicol Region consists of 6 provinces. It’s boarded by the Pacific Ocean on the east, the Philippine Sea to the west, to the north by Region IV-A: CALABARZON, Region IV-B: MIMAROPA Region to the west, and the Visayas Region to the south.

Conclusion

The Bicol Region is a vibrant and dynamic part of the Philippines, rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage, and warm-hearted people. Whether you’re drawn to its spicy cuisine, scenic landscapes, or spiritual traditions, Bicol offers a unique and unforgettable experience.

PSGC # Base:	PSGC #	Region #	Province or HUC:	Primary Island:	Founded:	Capitol:	Income Class:	Pop. (2020):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):	Ind. Cities:	Comp. Cities:	Municipalities	Barangays:	# Island Brys:
5	50500000	5	Albay	Luzon	4/3/1574	Legazpi City	1st	1,374,768	2,575.77	994.51	0	3	15	720	65
5	51600000	5	Camarines Norte	Luzon	1829	Daet	2nd	629,699	2,320.07	895.78	0	0	12	282	5
5	51700000	5	Camarines Sur	Luzon	3/19/1919	Pili	1st	2,068,244	5,497.03	2,122.42	1	1	35	1,063	17
5	52000000	5	Catanduanes	Catanduanes	9/26/1945	Virac	3rd	271,879	1,492.16	576.13	0	0	11	315	315
5	54100000	5	Masbate	Masbate	3/10/1917	Masbate City	1st	908,920	4,151.78	1,603.01	0	1	21	550	550
5	56200000	5	Sorsogon	Luzon	10/17/1894	Sorsogon City	2nd	828,655	2,119.01	818.15	0	1	14	541	5
5	51724000	5	Naga City, Camarines Sur	Luzon	1595	N/A	2nd	209,170	84.48	32.62	N/A	N/A	N/A	27	0
								Pop. (2020):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):	Ind. Cities:	Comp. Cities:	Muncipalities:	Barangays:	# Island Brys:
							Totals:	6,291,335	18,240.30	7,042.62	1	6	108	3,498	957

Overview of regional information about Region V: Bicol Region (Bicol).

Map of Region V: Bicol Region

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Provinces of Region V: Bicol Region

Albay:

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 50500000

Albay, is an isthmus province and is composed of:

Component City (2):	Municipalities:	Barangay (of which are Island Barangays):
Legazpi City (Capitol)	16	721 (65)
Tabaco City	N/A	N/A

PSGC #	Town #	Creation Date:	Municipality:	Type:	Mainland/ Island:	Coastal/ Inland:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):	IDD: Area Code:	Zip Code:	Barangays:	Island Bry:	Income Class:	District:
50501000	1		Bacacay	Municipality	Mainland + Islands	Coastal	72,485	68,906	122.13	47.15	63 (0) 52	4509	56	23	2nd Class	I
50502000	2		Camalig	Municipality	Mainland	Inland	72,042	66,904	130.90	50.54	63 (0) 52	4502	50	0	1st Class	II
50503000	3	6/12/1772	Daraga (Locsin)	Municipality	Mainland	Inland	133,893	126,595	118.64	45.81	63 (0) 52	4501	54	0	1st Class	II
50504000	4	1894	Guinobatan	Municipality	Mainland	Inland	85,786	82,361	244.43	94.37	63 (0) 52	4503	44	0	1st Class	III
50505000	5		Jovellar	Municipality	Mainland	Inland	17,795	17,308	105.40	40.70	63 (0) 52	4515	23	0	4th Class	III
50506000	6	1616	Legazpi City (Capitol)	Component City	Mainland	Coastal	209,533	196,639	153.70	59.34	63 (0) 52	4500	70	0	3rd Class	II
50507000	7	1573	Libon	Municipality	Mainland	Coastal	75,073	75,172	222.76	86.01	63 (0) 52	4507	48	0	1st Class	III
50508000	8	1608	Ligao City	Component City	Mainland	Coastal	118,096	111,399	246.75	95.27	63 (0) 52	4504	55	0	4th Class	III
50509000	9	1573	Malilipot	Municipality	Mainland	Coastal + Island	40,857	37,785	44.13	17.04	63 (0) 52	4510	18	3	4th Class	I
50510000	10	1600	Malinao	Municipality	Mainland	Coastal	47,395	45,301	107.50	41.51	63 (0) 52	4514	29	0	3rd Class	I
50511000	11	1840	Manito	Municipality	Mainland	Coastal	26,162	24,707	107.40	41.47	63 (0) 52	4514	15	0	4th Class	II
50512000	12	1587	Oas	Municipality	Mainland	Coastal	66,084	67,960	263.61	101.78	63 (0) 52	4504	53	0	1st Class	III
50513000	13		Pio Duran	Municipality	Mainland	Coastal	49,070	46,693	133.70	51.62	63 (0) 52	4516	33	0	3rd Class	III
50514000	14	1589	Polangui	Municipality	Mainland	Inland	89,176	88,221	145.30	56.10	63 (0) 52	4506	44	0	1st Class	III
50515000	15	1902	Rapu-Rapu	Municipality	Rapu-Rapa & Batan Islands	Coastal	36,151	36,920	155.30	59.96	63 (0) 52	4517	34	34	3rd Class	II
50516000	16	1785	Santo Domingo (Libog)	Municipality	Mainland	Coastal	37,765	34,967	51.22	19.78	63 (0) 52	4508	23	0	4th Class	I
50517000	17	1731	Tabaco City	Component City	Mainland + Island	Coastal	140,961	133,868	117.14	45.23	63 (0) 52	4511	47	5	4th Class	I
50518000	18	1696	Tiwi	Municipality	Mainland	Coastal	56,444	53,120	105.76	40.83	63 (0) 52	4513	25	0	1st Class	I
							Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):			Barangays:	Island Bry:
						Totals:	1,374,768	1,314,826	2,575.77	994.51			721	65

Overview of provincial information about the province of Albay.

Camarines Norte:

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 51600000

Camarines Norte, is a coastal province and is composed of:

Municipalities:	Barangay (of which are Island Barangays:
12	275 (8)

PSGC #	Town #	Creation Date:	Municipality:	Type:	Coastal /Inland:	Pop. 2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):	IDD: Area Code:	Zip Code:	Barangays:	Island Bry:	Income Class:	District:
51601000	1	1902	Basud	Municipality	Coastal	45,133	41,017	260.28	100.49	63 (0) 54	4608	29	0	3rd Class	II
51602000	2	1572	Capalonga	Municipality	Coastal	36,223	32,215	290.00	111.97	63 (0) 54	4607	22	0	3rd Class	I
51603000	3	1583	Daet (Capitol)	Municipality	Coastal	111,700	104,799	46.00	17.76	63 (0) 54	4600	25	0	1st Class	II
51605000	5	1571	Jose Panganiban	Municipality	Coastal + Island	63,662	59,639	214.44	82.80	63 (0) 54	4606	27	1	2nd Class	I
51606000	6	9/8/1800	Labo	Municipality	Inland	109,245	101,082	589.36	227.55	63 (0) 54	4604	52	0	1st Class	I
51607000	7	1948	Mercedes	Municipality	Coastal + Islands	55,334	50,841	173.69	67.06	63 (0) 54	4601	26	3	2nd Class	II
51608000	8	1611	Paracale	Municipality	Coastal + Island	60,198	59,149	197.90	76.41	63 (0) 54	4605	27	1	3rd Class	I
51604000	4		San Lorenzo Ruiz (Imelda)	Municipality	Inland	15,757	14,063	119.37	46.09	63 (0) 54	4610	12	0	5th Class	II
51609000	9		San Vicente	Municipality	Inland	12,579	10,396	57.49	22.20	63 (0) 54	4609	9	0	5th Class	II
51610000	10		Santa Elena	Municipality	Coastal	43,582	40,786	199.35	76.97	63 (0) 54	4611	12	0	4th Class	I
51611000	11		Talisay	Municipality	Coastal	27,244	25,841	30.76	11.88	63 (0) 54	4602	15	0	4th Class	II
51612000	12	1581	Vinzons	Municipality	Coastal + Islands	49,042	43,485	141.43	54.61	63 (0) 54	4603	19	3	3rd Class	II
						Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):			Barangays:	Island Bry:
					Totals:	629,699	583,313	2,320.07	895.79			275	8

Overview of provincial information about the province of Camarines Norte.

Camarines Sur:

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 51700000

Camarines Sur, is an isthmus province and is composed of:

Independent City (1):	Component City (1):	Municipalities:	Barangay (of which are Island Barangays:
Naga City	Iriga City	35	1,063 (18)

PSGC #	Town #	Creation Date:	Municipality:	Type:	Coastal/ Inland:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015)	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):	IDD: Area Code:	Zip Code:	Barangays:	Island Bry:	Income Class:	District:
51701000	1	1590	Baao	Municipality	Inland	61,493	58,849	106.63	41.17	63 (0) 54	4432	30	0	1st Class	V
51702000	2	1951	Balatan	Municipality	Coastal	30,669	30,922	93.09	35.94	63 (0) 54	4436	17	0	4th Class	V
51703000	3	2/15/1753	Bato	Municipality	Inland around Lake Baao	52,155	52,137	107.12	41.36	63 (0) 54	4435	33	0	3rd Class	IV
51704000	4	7/27/1949	Bombon	Municipality	Inland	17,995	16,512	28.73	11.09	63 (0) 54	4404	8	0	5th Class	II
51705000	5	4/14/1578	Buhi	Municipality	Inland	81,306	77,143	246.65	95.23	63 (0) 54	4433	38	0	1st Class	IV
51706000	6	1578	Bula	Municipality	Coastal	73,143	69,430	167.64	64.73	63 (0) 54	4430	33	0	1st Class	V
51707000	7		Cabusao	Municipality	Coastal + Lake Baao	19,257	18,397	46.80	18.07	63 (0) 54	4406	9	0	5th Class	I
51708000	8	7/15/1749	Calabanga	Municipality	Coastal	88,906	83,033	163.80	63.24	63 (0) 54	4405	48	0	1st Class	II
51709000	9	7/5/1775	Camaligan	Municipality	Inland	25,036	24,109	4.68	1.81	63 (0) 54	4401	13	0	5th Class	III
51710000	10	1583	Canaman	Municipality	Inland	36,205	34,210	43.27	16.71	63 (0) 54	4402	24	0	4th Class	II
51711000	11	1619	Caramoan	Municipality	Coastal + Islands	51,728	47,605	276.00	106.56	63 (0) 54	4429	49	5	2nd Class	III
51712000	12	1937	Del Gallego	Municipality	Coastal	26,403	25,397	208.31	80.43	63 (0) 54	4411	32	0	4th Class	I
51713000	13		Gainza	Municipality	Inland	11,584	11,262	14.75	5.70	63 (0) 54	4412	8	0	5th Class	II
51714000	14	3/4/1949	Garchitorena	Municipality	Coastal + Islands	29,436	27,010	243.80	94.13	63 (0) 54	4428	23	9	4th Class	III
51715000	15	1777	Goa	Municipality	Inland	71,368	63,308	206.18	79.61	63 (0) 54	4422	34	0	1st Class	IV
51716000	16	1578	Iriga City	Component City	Inland	114,457	111,757	137.35	53.03	63 (0) 54	4431	36	0	3rd Class	IV
51717000	17	1763	Lagonoy	Municipality	Coastal	56,714	55,465	377.90	145.91	63 (0) 54	4425	38	0	1st Class	III
51718000	18	4/3/1574	Libmanan	Municipality	Coastal	112,994	108,716	342.82	132.36	63 (0) 54	4407	75	0	1st Class	II
51719000	19	1726	Lupi	Municipality	Coastal	33,897	32,167	199.12	76.88	63 (0) 54	4409	38	0	3rd Class	I
51720000	20	1570	Magarao	Municipality	Inland	26,742	25,694	44.97	17.36	63 (0) 54	4403	15	0	4th Class	II
51721000	21	5/1/1585	Milaor	Municipality	Inland	33,963	31,150	33.64	12.99	63 (0) 54	4413	20	0	4th Class	II
51722000	22		Minalanac	Municipality	Coastal	53,981	52,390	126.10	48.69	63 (0) 54	4414	25	0	3rd Class	II
51723000	23	7/25/1569	Nabua	Municipality	Inland	86,490	83,874	96.20	37.14	63 (0) 54	4434	42	0	1st Class	IV
51724000	24	1575	Naga City	Independent City	Inland	209,170	196,003	84.48	32.62	63 (0) 54	4400	27	0	1st Class	III
51725000	25	8/13/1949	Ocampo	Municipality	Inland	51,073	45,934	118.33	45.69	63 (0) 54	4419	25	0	3rd Class	II
51726000	26	5/5/1885	Pamplona	Municipality	Inland	39,333	36,390	80.60	31.12	63 (0) 54	4416	17	0	4th Class	II
51727000	27	1885	Pasacao	Municipality	Coastal	53,461	49,035	149.54	57.74	63 (0) 54	4417	19	0	3rd Class	II
51728000	28	1789	Pili (Capitol)	Municipality	Inland	99,196	89,545	126.25	48.75	63 (0) 54	4418	26	0	1st Class	III
51729000	29		Presentacion (Parubcan)	Municipality	Coastal	22,591	20,996	143.80	55.52	63 (0) 54	4424	18	0	4th Class	III
51730000	30	4/15/1753	Ragay	Municipality	Coastal	59,770	58,214	400.22	154.53	63 (0) 54	4410	38	0	1st Class	I
51731000	31	11/30/1684	Sagñay	Municipality	Coastal + Island	36,841	34,546	154.76	59.75	63 (0) 54	4421	19	1	4th Class	III
51732000	32	10/2/1810	San Fernando	Municipality	Coastal	38,626	35,258	71.76	27.71	63 (0) 54	4415	22	0	4th Class	I
51733000	33	5/19/1813	San Jose (Patrocinio)	Municipality	Coastal + Island	43,973	40,623	43.07	16.63	63 (0) 54	4423	29	1	4th Class	IV
51734000	34	7/3/1801	Sipocot	Municipality	Coastal	68,169	64,855	243.43	93.99	63 (0) 54	4408	46	0	1st Class	I
51735000	35		Siruma	Municipality	Coastal + Island	19,419	17,764	141.27	54.54	63 (0) 54	4427	22	2	4th Class	III
51736000	36		Tigaon	Municipality	Coastal	60,524	4,408	72.35	27.93	63 (0) 54	4420	23	0	3rd Class	III
51737000	37	1888	Tinambac	Municipality	Coastal	70,176	67,572	351.62	135.76	63 (0) 54	4426	44	0	3rd Class	III
						Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):			Barangays:	Island Bry:
					Totals:	2,068,244	1,901,680	5,497.03	2,122.42			1,063	18

Overview of provincial information about the province of Camarines Sur.

Catanduanes:

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 52000000

Catanduanes is an island province and is composed of:

Municipalities:	Barangay (of which are Island Barangays:
11	315 (315)

PSGC #	Town #	Creation Date:	Municipality:	Type:	Coastal/ Inland	Island:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):	IDD: Area Code:	Zip Code:	Barangays:	Island Bry:	Income Class:	District:
52001000	1	6/12/1950	Bagamanoc	Municipality	Coastal	Catanduanes Island + Island	11,086	11,551	80.74	31.17	63 (0) 52	4807	18	18	5th Class	Lone District
52002000	2	5/11/1897	Baras	Municipality	Coastal	Catanduanes Island	13,484	12,848	109.50	42.28	63 (0) 52	4803	29	29	5th Class	Lone District
52003000	3	1799	Bato	Municipality	Coastal	Catanduanes Island	21,748	21,279	48.62	18.77	63 (0) 52	4801	27	27	5th Class	Lone District
52004000	4	8/29/1948	Caramoran	Municipality	Coastal	Catanduanes Island	32,114	30,056	263.74	101.83	63 (0) 52	4808	27	27	3rd Class	Lone District
52005000	5	6/15/1951	Gitmoro	Municipality	Coastal	Catanduanes Island	8,712	8,368	181.82	70.20	63 (0) 52	4804	9	9	5th Class	Lone District
52006000	6	1650	Pandan	Municipality	Coastal	Catanduanes Island + Island	21,473	20,516	119.90	46.29	63 (0) 52	4809	26	26	4th Class	Lone District
52007000	7	1/1/1921	Panganiban (Payo)	Municipality	Coastal	Catanduanes Island + Island	9,713	9,287	79.96	30.87	63 (0) 52	4806	23	23	5th Class	Lone District
52008000	8	1853	San Andres (Calolbon)	Municipality	Coastal	Catanduanes Island	38,480	36,779	167.31	64.60	63 (0) 52	4810	38	38	3rd Class	Lone District
52009000	9	8/23/1952	San Miguel	Municipality	Inland	Catanduanes Island	15,680	15,006	129.94	50.17	63 (0) 52	4802	24	24	5th Class	Lone District
52010000	10	1661	Viga	Municipality	Coastal	Catanduanes Island	22,869	21,624	158.23	61.09	63 (0) 52	4805	31	31	4th Class	Lone District
52011000	11	1775	Virac (Capitol)	Municipality	Coastal	Catanduanes Island	76,520	73,650	152.40	58.84	63 (0) 52	4800	63	63	1st Class	Lone District
							Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):			Barangays:	Island Bry:
						Totals:	271,879	260,964	1,492.16	576.11			315	315

Overview of provincial information about the province of Catanduanes.

Masbate:

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 54100000

Masbate is a multiple island province and is composed of

Component City (1):	Municipalities:	Barangay (of which are Island Barangays:
Masbate City (Capitol)	20	551 (551)

PSGC #	Town #	Creation Date:	Municipality:	Type:	Island:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):	IDD: Area Code:	Zip Code:	Barangays:	Island Bry:	Income Class:	District:
54101000	1	1904	Aroroy	Municipality	Masbate Island	88,351	86,168	440.30	170.00	63 (0) 56	5414	41	41	1st Class	II
54102000	2		Baleno	Municipality	Masbate Island	28,855	26,096	204.38	78.91	63 (0) 56	5413	24	24	4th Class	II
54103000	3		Balud	Municipality	Masbate Island + Islands	40,155	38,124	231.00	89.19	63 (0) 56	5412	32	32	4th Class	II
54104000	4	1951	Batuan	Municipality	Ticao Island + Island	14,610	15,086	56.28	21.73	63 (0) 56	5415	14	14	5th Class	I
54105000	5	6/14/1948	Cataingan	Municipality	Masbate Island	50,623	50,327	191.64	73.99	63 (0) 56	5415	36	36	2nd Class	III
54106000	6		Cawayan	Municipality	Masbate Island + Islands	69,265	67,033	260.19	100.46	63 (0) 56	5405	37	37	2nd Class	III
54107000	7	9/5/1959	Claveria	Municipality	Burias Island	42,142	43,693	182.98	70.65	63 (0) 56	5419	22	22	3rd Class	I
54108000	8	1951	Dimasalang	Municipality	Masbate Island	24,909	26,192	148.07	57.17	63 (0) 56	5403	20	20	4th Class	III
54109000	9	1915	Esperanza	Municipality	Masbate Island	17,534	18,568	67.49	26.06	63 (0) 56	5407	20	20	5th Class	III
54110000	10	4/27/1554	Mandaon	Municipality	Masbate Island + Island	44,122	41,262	280.80	108.42	63 (0) 56	5411	26	26	3rd Class	II
54111000	11	1569	Masbate City (Capitol)	Component City	Masbate Island	104,522	95,389	188.00	72.59	63 (0) 56	5400	30	30	4th Class	II
54112000	12	3/18/1901	Milagros	Municipality	Masbate Island + Islands	57,538	57,473	565.30	218.26	63 (0) 56	5410	27	27	1st Class	II
54113000	13		Mobo	Municipality	Masbate Island	40,823	38,813	143.47	55.39	63 (0) 56	5401	29	29	4th Class	II
54114000	14		Monreal	Municipality	Ticao Island	25,164	26,614	128.67	49.68	63 (0) 56	5418	11	11	4th Class	I
54115000	15	1951	Palanas	Municipality	Masbate Island	27,322	26,222	171.10	66.06	63 (0) 56	5404	24	24	4th Class	III
54116000	16	1951	Pio V. Cruz (Limbuhan)	Municipality	Masbate Island	23,744	23,236	89.33	34.49	63 (0) 56	5406	18	18	4th Class	III
54117000	17	6/16/1948	Placer	Municipality	Masbate Island + Islands	56,340	55,826	193.03	74.53	63 (0) 56	5408	35	35	2nd Class	III
54118000	18		San Fernando	Municipality	Ticao Island	21,600	23,057	77.50	29.92	63 (0) 56	5416	26	26	3rd Class	I
54119000	19		San Jacinto	Municipality	Ticao Island + Islands	29,686	30,372	122.40	47.26	63 (0) 56	5417	21	21	4th Class	I
54120000	20		San Pascual	Municipality	Burias Island + Islands	44,449	46,674	246.65	95.23	63 (0) 56	5420	22	22	3rd Class	I
54121000	21		Uson	Municipality	Masbate Island	57,166	56,168	163.20	63.01	63 (0) 56	5402	36	36	3rd Class	III
						Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):			Barangays:	Island Bry:
					Totals;	908,920	892,393	4,151.78	1,603.00			551	551

Overview of provincial information about the province of Masbate.

Sorsogon:

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 56200000

Sorsogon, is a coastal province and at the very tip of the southern end of the Island of Luzon. It is composed of:

Component City (1):	Municipalities:	Barangay (of which are Island Barangays:
Sorsogon City (Capitol)	14	541 (5)

PSGC #	Town #	Creation Date:	Municipality:	Type:	Coastal/ Inland:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area (sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):	IDD: Area Code:	Zip Code:	Barangays:	Island Bry:	Income Class:	District:
56202000	1	4/16/1886	Barcelona	Municipality	Coastal	20,987	20,990	61.18	23.62	63 (0) 56	4712	25	0	5th Class	II
56203000	2		Bulan	Municipality	Coastal	105,190	100,076	196.96	76.05	63 (0) 56	4706	63	0	1st Class	II
56204000	3	1630	Bulusan	Municipality	Coastal	23,932	22,884	96.30	37.18	63 (0) 56	4704	24	0	4th Class	II
56205000	4	10/7/1600	Casiguran	Municipality	Coastal	35,602	32,842	87.13	33.64	63 (0) 56	4702	25	0	4th Class	I
56206000	5		Castilla	Municipality	Coastal	60,635	57,827	186.20	71.89	63 (0) 56	4713	34	0	3rd Class	I
56207000	6		Donsol	Municipality	Coastal	50,281	49,711	156.20	60.31	63 (0) 56	4715	51	0	3rd Class	I
56208000	7	6/13/1764	Gubat	Municipality	Coastal	60,294	59,534	134.51	51.93	63 (0) 56	4710	42	0	2nd Class	II
56209000	8		Irosin	Municipality	Inland	59,267	56,662	149.87	57.87	63 (0) 56	4707	28	0	2nd Class	II
56210000	9	4/7/1799	Juban	Municipality	Coastal + Island	35,297	32,320	121.49	46.91	63 (0) 56	4703	25	1	4th Class	II
56211000	10	1567	Magallanes	Municipality	Coastal + Island	37,411	37,038	150.09	57.95	63 (0) 56	4705	34	2	3rd Class	I
56212000	11	5/17/1800	Matnog	Municipality	Coastal + Islands	41,989	41,101	162.40	62.70	63 (0) 56	4708	40	2	3rd Class	II
56213000	12		Pilar	Municipality	Coastal	75,793	74,564	248.00	95.75	63 (0) 56	4714	49	0	1st Class	I
56214000	13	10/12/1903	Prieto Diaz	Municipality	Coastal	22,644	22,442	49.07	18.95	63 (0) 56	4711	23	0	5th Class	II
56215000	14		Santa Magdalena	Municipality	Coastal	17,096	16,848	43.50	16.80	63 (0) 56	4709	14	0	5th Class	II
56216000	15	2/28/1895	Sorsogon City (Capitol)	Component City	Coastal	182,237	168,110	276.11	106.61	63 (0) 56	4700	64	0	3rd Class	I
						Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Area ( sq. km.):	Area (sq. mi.):			Barangays:	Island Bry:
					Totals:	828,655	792,949	2,119.01	818.16			541	5

Overview of provincial information about the province of Sorsogon.