Baao, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 4432 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 106.63 km2 (41.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 61,493 |
| Density (2020) | 577 / km2 (1,494 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 27' North, 123° 22' East (13.4580, 123.3607) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.3 meters (17.3 feet) |
Baao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 106.63 square kilometers or 41.17 square miles which constitutes 1.93% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 61,493. This represented 2.97% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 1.01% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 577 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,494 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baao has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdangan Poblacion | 7.48% | 4,600 | 4,016 | 14.54% | 2.90% |
| Antipolo | 1.41% | 867 | 808 | 7.30% | 1.49% |
| Bagumbayan | 3.60% | 2,213 | 1,785 | 23.98% | 4.63% |
| Buluang | 12.97% | 7,973 | 7,663 | 4.05% | 0.84% |
| Caranday | 1.77% | 1,087 | 940 | 15.64% | 3.11% |
| Cristo Rey | 0.48% | 296 | 333 | -11.11% | -2.45% |
| Del Pilar | 0.81% | 496 | 425 | 16.71% | 3.31% |
| Del Rosario | 2.29% | 1,409 | 1,228 | 14.74% | 2.94% |
| Iyagan | 1.96% | 1,203 | 1,137 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| La Medalla | 3.80% | 2,335 | 2,386 | -2.14% | -0.45% |
| Lourdes | 0.91% | 560 | 393 | 42.49% | 7.74% |
| Nababarera | 0.50% | 309 | 332 | -6.93% | -1.50% |
| Pugay | 2.30% | 1,413 | 1,433 | -1.40% | -0.30% |
| Sagrada | 7.17% | 4,410 | 4,197 | 5.08% | 1.05% |
| Salvacion | 5.24% | 3,225 | 2,711 | 18.96% | 3.72% |
| San Francisco | 3.94% | 2,424 | 2,447 | -0.94% | -0.20% |
| San Isidro | 6.22% | 3,827 | 3,747 | 2.14% | 0.45% |
| San Jose | 3.94% | 2,425 | 2,495 | -2.81% | -0.60% |
| San Juan | 6.18% | 3,803 | 3,458 | 9.98% | 2.02% |
| San Nicolas | 3.31% | 2,033 | 2,219 | -8.38% | -1.83% |
| San Rafael | 0.51% | 312 | 381 | -18.11% | -4.12% |
| San Ramon | 0.75% | 459 | 816 | -43.75% | -11.41% |
| San Roque | 1.63% | 1,002 | 1,155 | -13.25% | -2.95% |
| San Vicente | 7.42% | 4,564 | 4,290 | 6.39% | 1.31% |
| Santa Cruz | 4.82% | 2,961 | 2,683 | 10.36% | 2.10% |
| Santa Eulalia | 1.60% | 985 | 1,188 | -17.09% | -3.87% |
| Santa Isabel | 0.66% | 406 | 379 | 7.12% | 1.46% |
| Santa Teresa | 0.50% | 308 | 262 | 17.56% | 3.46% |
| Santa Teresita | 4.42% | 2,720 | 2,756 | -1.31% | -0.28% |
| Tapol | 1.41% | 868 | 786 | 10.43% | 2.11% |
| Baao Total | 61,493 | 58,849 | 4.49% | 0.93% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Baao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱125,728,789.60.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 67,780,946.91 | – |
| 2010 | 73,118,494.94 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 79,149,045.52 | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 76,861,760.56 | -2.89% |
| 2013 | 86,064,617.09 | 11.97% |
| 2014 | 98,088,762.92 | 13.97% |
| 2015 | 112,666,071.84 | 14.86% |
| 2016 | 125,728,789.60 | 11.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Baao in the 2015 Census was 58,784 broken down into 11,443 households or an average of 5.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,022 | 6,828 | 5.71 | |
| 41,329 | 7,810 | 5.29 | |
| 46,670 | 8,496 | 5.49 | |
| 52,419 | 10,013 | 5.24 | |
| 54,945 | 10,572 | 5.20 | |
| 58,784 | 11,443 | 5.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baao is 10 to 14, with 7,260 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 478 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,370 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,514 | 9.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,056 | 11.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,260 | 12.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,485 | 11.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,887 | 8.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,222 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,740 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,490 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,062 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,852 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,352 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,997 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,618 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,191 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 782 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 493 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 478 | 0.81% |
| Total | 58,849 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baao grew from 7,871 in 1903 to 61,493 in 2020, an increase of 53,622 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.93%, or an increase of 2,644 people, from the previous population of 58,849 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,871 | – | |
| 8,727 | 0.65% | |
| 11,950 | 1.58% | |
| 16,485 | 3.36% | |
| 22,724 | 2.86% | |
| 28,285 | 2.16% | |
| 30,219 | 1.34% | |
| 33,896 | 2.32% | |
| 39,040 | 1.42% | |
| 41,366 | 1.09% | |
| 46,693 | 2.63% | |
| 52,466 | 1.62% | |
| 54,971 | 1.71% | |
| 58,849 | 1.31% | |
| 61,493 | 0.93% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baao for the year 2019 was 33,074, broken down into 15,806 males and 17,268 females.
Location
The municipal center of Baao is situated at approximately 13° 27' North, 123° 22' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.3 meters or 17.3 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 Baao are Iriga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Nabua, Camarines Sur, Bula, Camarines Sur, Bato, Camarines Sur, Ocampo, Camarines Sur, Pili, Camarines Sur, and Buhi, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 286.80 kilometers (178.21 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Nabua, Camarines Sur, 5.15 kilometers (3.20 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Bula, Camarines Sur, 9.47 kilometers (5.89 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N79°W)
- Bato, Camarines Sur, 10.85 kilometers (6.74 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Ocampo, Camarines Sur, 11.75 kilometers (7.30 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Pili, Camarines Sur, 14.89 kilometers (9.26 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Buhi, Camarines Sur, 16.45 kilometers (10.22 miles) to the East (S83°E)
Nearest cities
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 6.16 kilometers (3.83 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 27.12 kilometers (16.85 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 29.95 kilometers (18.61 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 40.77 kilometers (25.33 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 52.97 kilometers (32.91 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 87.49 kilometers (54.36 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
Distance from Manila: 286.80 kilometers (178.21 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°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.