Del Gallego, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 32 |
| Postal code | 4411 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Ragay Gulf [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 208.31 km2 (80.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,403 |
| Density (2020) | 127 / km2 (328 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 55' North, 122° 36' East (13.9217, 122.5959) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.2 feet) |
Del Gallego is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 208.31 square kilometers or 80.43 square miles which constitutes 3.78% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,403. This represented 1.28% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.43% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 127 inhabitants per square kilometer or 328 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Del Gallego has 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Silang | 4.41% | 1,165 | 1,027 | 13.44% | 2.69% |
| Bucal | 0.64% | 170 | 208 | -18.27% | -4.16% |
| Cabasag | 3.39% | 894 | 841 | 6.30% | 1.29% |
| Comadaycaday | 2.62% | 693 | 624 | 11.06% | 2.23% |
| Comadogcadog | 6.01% | 1,587 | 1,502 | 5.66% | 1.17% |
| Domagondong | 1.45% | 384 | 292 | 31.51% | 5.93% |
| Kinalangan | 2.66% | 703 | 691 | 1.74% | 0.36% |
| Mabini | 1.94% | 513 | 538 | -4.65% | -1.00% |
| Magais I | 4.12% | 1,087 | 1,136 | -4.31% | -0.92% |
| Magais II | 1.00% | 264 | 242 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| Mansalaya | 4.45% | 1,174 | 1,072 | 9.51% | 1.93% |
| Nagkalit | 2.85% | 752 | 698 | 7.74% | 1.58% |
| Palaspas | 2.66% | 702 | 622 | 12.86% | 2.58% |
| Pamplona | 1.10% | 291 | 263 | 10.65% | 2.15% |
| Pasay | 4.12% | 1,087 | 1,104 | -1.54% | -0.33% |
| Pinagdapian | 2.61% | 690 | 572 | 20.63% | 4.03% |
| Pinugusan | 0.41% | 107 | 167 | -35.93% | -8.94% |
| Poblacion Zone III | 5.78% | 1,525 | 1,532 | -0.46% | -0.10% |
| Sabang | 8.04% | 2,123 | 2,078 | 2.17% | 0.45% |
| Salvacion | 1.80% | 476 | 497 | -4.23% | -0.90% |
| San Juan | 3.95% | 1,042 | 867 | 20.18% | 3.95% |
| San Pablo | 1.14% | 301 | 302 | -0.33% | -0.07% |
| Santa Rita I | 2.63% | 694 | 546 | 27.11% | 5.18% |
| Santa Rita II | 0.83% | 220 | 171 | 28.65% | 5.45% |
| Sinagawsawan | 2.25% | 595 | 541 | 9.98% | 2.02% |
| Sinuknipan I | 8.80% | 2,324 | 2,330 | -0.26% | -0.05% |
| Sinuknipan II | 1.62% | 429 | 420 | 2.14% | 0.45% |
| Sugsugin | 1.60% | 423 | 375 | 12.80% | 2.57% |
| Tabion | 1.91% | 505 | 539 | -6.31% | -1.36% |
| Tomagoktok | 1.22% | 322 | 353 | -8.78% | -1.92% |
| Zone I Fatima | 3.61% | 954 | 1,088 | -12.32% | -2.73% |
| Zone II San Antonio | 8.36% | 2,207 | 2,159 | 2.22% | 0.46% |
| Del Gallego Total | 26,403 | 25,397 | 3.96% | 0.82% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Del Gallego for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱84,068,390.57.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,165,555.50 | – |
| 2010 | 50,214,525.73 | 6.46% |
| 2011 | 54,908,786.60 | 9.35% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 59,661,216.96 | – |
| 2014 | 67,094,867.30 | 12.46% |
| 2015 | 76,198,315.19 | 13.57% |
| 2016 | 84,068,390.57 | 10.33% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Del Gallego in the 2015 Census was 25,350 broken down into 5,249 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,038 | 3,110 | 5.48 | |
| 18,757 | 3,415 | 5.49 | |
| 20,456 | 3,730 | 5.48 | |
| 21,260 | 4,269 | 4.98 | |
| 23,061 | 4,835 | 4.77 | |
| 25,350 | 5,249 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Del Gallego is 10 to 14, with 3,326 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 181 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 551 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,325 | 9.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,309 | 13.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,326 | 13.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,896 | 11.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,330 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,729 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,562 | 6.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,355 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,225 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,217 | 4.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,034 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 823 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 649 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 421 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 272 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 192 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 181 | 0.71% |
| Total | 25,397 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Del Gallego grew from 4,883 in 1939 to 26,403 in 2020, an increase of 21,520 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.82%, or an increase of 1,006 people, from the previous population of 25,397 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,915 | 7.54% | |
| 11,820 | 1.56% | |
| 12,664 | 0.68% | |
| 13,754 | 1.67% | |
| 13,476 | -0.41% | |
| 17,047 | 2.38% | |
| 18,760 | 1.81% | |
| 20,456 | 1.87% | |
| 21,272 | 0.54% | |
| 23,064 | 2.99% | |
| 25,397 | 1.85% | |
| 26,403 | 0.82% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Del Gallego for the year 2019 was 16,633, broken down into 8,291 males and 8,342 females.
Location
The municipal center of Del Gallego is situated at approximately 13° 55' North, 122° 36' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.2 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 Del Gallego are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, Ligao, Albay, and Tabaco, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Tagkawayan, Quezon, Guinayangan, Quezon, Ragay, Camarines Sur, Buenavista, Quezon, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte, and Calauag, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 189.44 kilometers (117.71 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tagkawayan, Quezon, 7.82 kilometers (4.86 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Guinayangan, Quezon, 15.58 kilometers (9.68 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Ragay, Camarines Sur, 23.91 kilometers (14.86 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Buenavista, Quezon, 24.66 kilometers (15.32 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte, 32.05 kilometers (19.91 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Calauag, Quezon, 33.58 kilometers (20.86 miles) to the West (N83°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 71.81 kilometers (44.62 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 104.24 kilometers (64.77 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Lucena, 106.29 kilometers (66.05 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 109.10 kilometers (67.79 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 126.69 kilometers (78.72 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 137.57 kilometers (85.48 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
Distance from Manila: 189.44 kilometers (117.71 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°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.