San Lorenzo Ruiz, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 4610 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 119.37 km2 (46.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,757 |
| Density (2020) | 132 / km2 (342 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 2' North, 122° 52' East (14.0368, 122.8681) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 188.5 meters (618.2 feet) |
San Lorenzo Ruiz, formerly known as Imelda, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Camarines Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 119.37 square kilometers or 46.09 square miles which constitutes 5.24% of Camarines Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,757. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Camarines Norte province, or 0.26% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 132 inhabitants per square kilometer or 342 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Lorenzo Ruiz has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daculang Bolo | 12.31% | 1,939 | 1,540 | 25.91% | 4.97% |
| Dagotdotan | 7.11% | 1,120 | 1,031 | 8.63% | 1.76% |
| Langga | 2.53% | 399 | 290 | 37.59% | 6.95% |
| Laniton | 6.12% | 965 | 760 | 26.97% | 5.16% |
| Maisog | 3.51% | 553 | 471 | 17.41% | 3.44% |
| Mampurog | 18.83% | 2,967 | 2,663 | 11.42% | 2.30% |
| Manlimonsito | 4.33% | 682 | 647 | 5.41% | 1.12% |
| Matacong | 25.32% | 3,989 | 3,725 | 7.09% | 1.45% |
| Salvacion | 3.12% | 492 | 456 | 7.89% | 1.61% |
| San Antonio | 3.08% | 486 | 476 | 2.10% | 0.44% |
| San Isidro | 9.20% | 1,449 | 1,300 | 11.46% | 2.31% |
| San Ramon | 4.54% | 716 | 704 | 1.70% | 0.36% |
| San Lorenzo Ruiz Total | 15,757 | 14,063 | 12.05% | 2.42% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Lorenzo Ruiz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱59,517,282.29.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,677,165.74 | – |
| 2010 | 36,041,294.66 | 7.02% |
| 2011 | 39,403,294.90 | 9.33% |
| 2012 | 39,010,318.43 | -1.00% |
| 2013 | 41,771,457.45 | 7.08% |
| 2014 | 47,042,121.26 | 12.62% |
| 2015 | 53,939,462.74 | 14.66% |
| 2016 | 59,517,282.29 | 10.34% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Lorenzo Ruiz in the 2015 Census was 14,063 broken down into 3,184 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,238 | 1,636 | 5.65 | |
| 10,811 | 1,973 | 5.48 | |
| 11,678 | 2,220 | 5.26 | |
| 12,295 | 2,531 | 4.86 | |
| 12,591 | 2,744 | 4.59 | |
| 14,063 | 3,184 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Lorenzo Ruiz is 5 to 9, with 1,712 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 95 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 314 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,424 | 10.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,712 | 12.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,603 | 11.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,415 | 10.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,145 | 8.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 977 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 894 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 895 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 702 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 753 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 655 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 491 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 359 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 301 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 208 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 120 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 95 | 0.68% |
| Total | 14,063 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Lorenzo Ruiz grew from 8,227 in 1975 to 15,757 in 2020, an increase of 7,530 people over the course of 45 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.42%, or an increase of 1,694 people, from the previous population of 14,063 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,227 | – | |
| 8,859 | 1.49% | |
| 9,286 | 0.47% | |
| 10,811 | 2.89% | |
| 11,678 | 1.67% | |
| 12,299 | 0.72% | |
| 12,592 | 0.86% | |
| 14,063 | 2.13% | |
| 15,757 | 2.42% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Lorenzo Ruiz for the year 2019 was 10,490, broken down into 5,202 males and 5,288 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Lorenzo Ruiz is situated at approximately 14° 2' North, 122° 52' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 188.5 meters or 618.2 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 San Lorenzo Ruiz are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Lucena. The nearest municipalities are San Vicente, Camarines Norte, Basud, Camarines Norte, Talisay, Camarines Norte, Daet, Camarines Norte, Labo, Camarines Norte, and Vinzons, Camarines Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 212.72 kilometers (132.18 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Vicente, Camarines Norte, 7.72 kilometers (4.80 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Basud, Camarines Norte, 10.73 kilometers (6.67 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Talisay, Camarines Norte, 12.51 kilometers (7.77 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Daet, Camarines Norte, 12.70 kilometers (7.89 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Labo, Camarines Norte, 13.73 kilometers (8.53 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Vinzons, Camarines Norte, 15.79 kilometers (9.81 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 57.15 kilometers (35.51 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 89.98 kilometers (55.91 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 113.99 kilometers (70.83 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 119.62 kilometers (74.33 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 136.59 kilometers (84.88 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Lucena, 136.13 kilometers (84.59 miles) to the West (S85°W)
Distance from Manila: 212.72 kilometers (132.18 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°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.