Garchitorena, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 4428 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon, Quinalasag |
| Area (2013) | 243.80 km2 (94.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,436 |
| Density (2020) | 121 / km2 (313 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 53' North, 123° 42' East (13.8823, 123.6987) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.7 feet) |
Garchitorena is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 243.80 square kilometers or 94.13 square miles which constitutes 4.42% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,436. This represented 1.42% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.48% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 121 inhabitants per square kilometer or 313 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Garchitorena has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ason | 4.35% | 1,280 | 1,234 | 3.73% | 0.77% |
| Bahi | 7.03% | 2,068 | 1,966 | 5.19% | 1.07% |
| Barangay I | 5.77% | 1,698 | 1,465 | 15.90% | 3.16% |
| Barangay II | 3.48% | 1,023 | 955 | 7.12% | 1.46% |
| Barangay III | 2.45% | 721 | 649 | 11.09% | 2.24% |
| Barangay IV | 9.22% | 2,713 | 2,756 | -1.56% | -0.33% |
| Binagasbasan | 3.62% | 1,065 | 1,465 | -27.30% | -6.49% |
| Burabod | 2.45% | 720 | 697 | 3.30% | 0.69% |
| Cagamutan | 1.83% | 539 | 597 | -9.72% | -2.13% |
| Cagnipa | 2.45% | 722 | 792 | -8.84% | -1.93% |
| Canlong | 2.57% | 757 | 748 | 1.20% | 0.25% |
| Dangla | 1.98% | 583 | 574 | 1.57% | 0.33% |
| Del Pilar | 4.34% | 1,277 | 1,143 | 11.72% | 2.36% |
| Denrica | 5.22% | 1,538 | 1,546 | -0.52% | -0.11% |
| Harrison | 7.58% | 2,230 | 1,950 | 14.36% | 2.86% |
| Mansangat | 2.79% | 822 | 637 | 29.04% | 5.51% |
| Pambuhan | 6.04% | 1,777 | 1,295 | 37.22% | 6.89% |
| Sagrada | 2.38% | 701 | 649 | 8.01% | 1.64% |
| Salvacion | 2.24% | 660 | 551 | 19.78% | 3.87% |
| San Vicente | 5.45% | 1,605 | 1,383 | 16.05% | 3.18% |
| Sumaoy | 7.35% | 2,163 | 1,718 | 25.90% | 4.97% |
| Tamiawon | 2.89% | 852 | 849 | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| Toytoy | 6.53% | 1,922 | 1,391 | 38.17% | 7.04% |
| Garchitorena Total | 29,436 | 27,010 | 8.98% | 1.83% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Garchitorena for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱89,042,570.84.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 50,515,879.85 | – |
| 2010 | 53,590,492.29 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 58,256,423.09 | 8.71% |
| 2012 | 56,173,041.73 | -3.58% |
| 2013 | 62,079,744.56 | 10.52% |
| 2014 | 70,341,650.06 | 13.31% |
| 2015 | 80,669,309.47 | 14.68% |
| 2016 | 89,042,570.84 | 10.38% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Garchitorena in the 2015 Census was 27,009 broken down into 5,216 households or an average of 5.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,432 | 3,194 | 6.08 | |
| 19,464 | 3,539 | 5.50 | |
| 23,021 | 3,873 | 5.94 | |
| 24,825 | 4,451 | 5.58 | |
| 25,200 | 4,593 | 5.49 | |
| 27,009 | 5,216 | 5.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garchitorena is 5 to 9, with 4,043 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 180 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 703 | 2.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,107 | 11.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,043 | 14.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,971 | 14.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,839 | 10.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,984 | 7.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,618 | 5.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,477 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,361 | 5.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,247 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,130 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 925 | 3.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 810 | 3.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 598 | 2.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 427 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 355 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 235 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 180 | 0.67% |
| Total | 27,010 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garchitorena grew from 10,191 in 1960 to 29,436 in 2020, an increase of 19,245 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.83%, or an increase of 2,426 people, from the previous population of 27,010 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 10,191 | – | |
| 15,890 | 4.44% | |
| 16,438 | 0.68% | |
| 16,877 | 0.53% | |
| 19,439 | 1.42% | |
| 19,481 | 0.04% | |
| 23,021 | 3.64% | |
| 24,825 | 1.05% | |
| 25,204 | 0.55% | |
| 27,010 | 1.33% | |
| 29,436 | 1.83% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Garchitorena for the year 2019 was 17,207, broken down into 8,758 males and 8,449 females.
Location
The municipal center of Garchitorena is situated at approximately 13° 53' North, 123° 42' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.7 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 Garchitorena are Tabaco, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Presentacion, Camarines Sur, Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, San Jose, Camarines Sur, Goa, Camarines Sur, and Tigaon, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 303.87 kilometers (188.82 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Presentacion, Camarines Sur, 19.67 kilometers (12.22 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Caramoan, Camarines Sur, 21.55 kilometers (13.39 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, 25.22 kilometers (15.67 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- San Jose, Camarines Sur, 28.26 kilometers (17.56 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Goa, Camarines Sur, 30.51 kilometers (18.96 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Tigaon, Camarines Sur, 35.45 kilometers (22.03 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
Nearest cities
- Tabaco, Albay, 58.06 kilometers (36.08 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 59.75 kilometers (37.13 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 62.60 kilometers (38.90 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 73.20 kilometers (45.49 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 82.44 kilometers (51.22 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 106.21 kilometers (65.99 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
Distance from Manila: 303.87 kilometers (188.82 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°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.