Polangui, Province of Albay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Barangay count | 44 |
| Postal code | 4506 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 123.59 km2 (47.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 89,176 |
| Density (2020) | 722 / km2 (1,869 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 18' North, 123° 29' East (13.2937, 123.4843) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.4 meters (89.9 feet) |
Polangui is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Albay.
The municipality has a land area of 123.59 square kilometers or 47.72 square miles which constitutes 4.80% of Albay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 89,176. This represented 6.49% of the total population of Albay province, or 1.47% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 722 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,869 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Polangui has 44 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agos | 3.80% | 3,391 | 3,631 | -6.61% | -1.43% |
| Alnay | 2.94% | 2,626 | 2,398 | 9.51% | 1.93% |
| Alomon | 1.70% | 1,517 | 1,285 | 18.05% | 3.56% |
| Amoguis | 0.59% | 524 | 506 | 3.56% | 0.74% |
| Anopol | 1.46% | 1,299 | 1,155 | 12.47% | 2.50% |
| Apad | 1.68% | 1,495 | 1,665 | -10.21% | -2.24% |
| Balaba | 2.03% | 1,813 | 1,697 | 6.84% | 1.40% |
| Balangibang | 1.74% | 1,553 | 1,716 | -9.50% | -2.08% |
| Balinad | 3.85% | 3,429 | 3,256 | 5.31% | 1.10% |
| Basud | 4.09% | 3,646 | 3,752 | -2.83% | -0.60% |
| Binagbangan | 1.05% | 937 | 922 | 1.63% | 0.34% |
| Buyo | 1.17% | 1,045 | 1,066 | -1.97% | -0.42% |
| Centro Occidental | 3.73% | 3,324 | 3,578 | -7.10% | -1.54% |
| Centro Oriental | 2.26% | 2,012 | 2,393 | -15.92% | -3.58% |
| Cepres | 1.70% | 1,516 | 1,529 | -0.85% | -0.18% |
| Cotmon | 0.78% | 699 | 652 | 7.21% | 1.48% |
| Cotnogan | 1.56% | 1,390 | 1,652 | -15.86% | -3.57% |
| Danao | 1.20% | 1,072 | 1,131 | -5.22% | -1.12% |
| Gabon | 3.48% | 3,106 | 3,381 | -8.13% | -1.77% |
| Gamot | 1.71% | 1,522 | 1,424 | 6.88% | 1.41% |
| Itaran | 2.51% | 2,239 | 1,902 | 17.72% | 3.49% |
| Kinale | 3.03% | 2,700 | 2,402 | 12.41% | 2.49% |
| Kinuartilan | 0.85% | 757 | 594 | 27.44% | 5.24% |
| La Medalla | 0.90% | 803 | 855 | -6.08% | -1.31% |
| La Purisima | 0.55% | 488 | 572 | -14.69% | -3.29% |
| Lanigay | 4.92% | 4,389 | 3,830 | 14.60% | 2.91% |
| Lidong | 1.73% | 1,545 | 1,563 | -1.15% | -0.24% |
| Lourdes | 0.71% | 629 | 733 | -14.19% | -3.17% |
| Magpanambo | 1.45% | 1,292 | 1,342 | -3.73% | -0.80% |
| Magurang | 4.24% | 3,780 | 3,884 | -2.68% | -0.57% |
| Matacon | 5.21% | 4,650 | 4,398 | 5.73% | 1.18% |
| Maynaga | 1.55% | 1,384 | 1,349 | 2.59% | 0.54% |
| Maysua | 1.19% | 1,061 | 1,004 | 5.68% | 1.17% |
| Mendez | 1.25% | 1,119 | 1,025 | 9.17% | 1.86% |
| Napo | 4.01% | 3,577 | 3,448 | 3.74% | 0.78% |
| Pinagdapugan | 1.04% | 929 | 969 | -4.13% | -0.88% |
| Ponso | 5.88% | 5,241 | 5,039 | 4.01% | 0.83% |
| Salvacion | 1.30% | 1,163 | 1,208 | -3.73% | -0.80% |
| San Roque | 1.81% | 1,615 | 1,687 | -4.27% | -0.91% |
| Santa Cruz | 0.67% | 595 | 639 | -6.89% | -1.49% |
| Santa Teresita | 0.88% | 785 | 855 | -8.19% | -1.78% |
| Santicon | 3.26% | 2,909 | 2,878 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| Sugcad | 4.58% | 4,081 | 3,986 | 2.38% | 0.50% |
| Ubaliw | 3.96% | 3,529 | 3,270 | 7.92% | 1.62% |
| Polangui Total | 89,176 | 88,221 | 1.08% | 0.23% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Polangui for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱184,051,083.62.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 120,074,084.79 | – |
| 2010 | 148,056,295.25 | 23.30% |
| 2011 | 130,193,154.45 | -12.07% |
| 2012 | 121,905,545.57 | -6.37% |
| 2013 | 138,876,449.96 | 13.92% |
| 2014 | 154,942,141.70 | 11.57% |
| 2015 | 185,994,768.99 | 20.04% |
| 2016 | 184,051,083.62 | -1.05% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Polangui in the 2015 Census was 87,996 broken down into 18,313 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61,418 | 10,920 | 5.62 | |
| 67,240 | 12,582 | 5.34 | |
| 70,410 | 13,773 | 5.11 | |
| 77,038 | 16,022 | 4.81 | |
| 82,234 | 16,973 | 4.84 | |
| 87,996 | 18,313 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Polangui is 10 to 14, with 10,624 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 759 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,828 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,648 | 8.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,580 | 11.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 10,624 | 12.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 9,633 | 10.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,796 | 8.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,037 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,532 | 6.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,167 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,747 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,544 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,726 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,012 | 3.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,479 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,967 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,317 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 825 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 759 | 0.86% |
| Total | 88,221 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Polangui grew from 7,960 in 1903 to 89,176 in 2020, an increase of 81,216 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.23%, or an increase of 955 people, from the previous population of 88,221 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,960 | – | |
| 13,327 | 3.31% | |
| 21,086 | 2.32% | |
| 27,623 | 2.81% | |
| 38,374 | 2.93% | |
| 48,586 | 2.33% | |
| 52,541 | 1.58% | |
| 55,610 | 1.14% | |
| 61,556 | 1.02% | |
| 67,314 | 1.69% | |
| 70,451 | 0.98% | |
| 77,122 | 1.26% | |
| 82,307 | 2.40% | |
| 88,221 | 1.33% | |
| 89,176 | 0.23% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Polangui for the year 2019 was 56,590, broken down into 27,375 males and 29,215 females.
Location
The municipal center of Polangui is situated at approximately 13° 18' North, 123° 29' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.4 meters or 89.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Polangui are Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, Naga, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Oas, Albay, Libon, Albay, Bato, Camarines Sur, Buhi, Camarines Sur, Guinobatan, Albay, and Nabua, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 306.31 kilometers (190.33 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Oas, Albay, 4.36 kilometers (2.71 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Libon, Albay, 5.02 kilometers (3.12 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Bato, Camarines Sur, 14.63 kilometers (9.09 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Buhi, Camarines Sur, 15.93 kilometers (9.90 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Guinobatan, Albay, 16.87 kilometers (10.48 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Nabua, Camarines Sur, 17.41 kilometers (10.82 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
Nearest cities
- Ligao, Albay, 8.18 kilometers (5.08 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 16.18 kilometers (10.06 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 27.57 kilometers (17.13 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 32.06 kilometers (19.92 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 48.78 kilometers (30.31 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 66.83 kilometers (41.53 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
Distance from Manila: 306.31 kilometers (190.33 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.