Pamplona, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 4416 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 80.60 km2 (31.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,333 |
| Density (2020) | 488 / km2 (1,264 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 36' North, 123° 5' East (13.5920, 123.0826) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.2 feet) |
Pamplona is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 80.60 square kilometers or 31.12 square miles which constitutes 1.46% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,333. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.65% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 488 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,264 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pamplona has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batang | 5.92% | 2,330 | 2,143 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| Burabod | 4.95% | 1,948 | 1,918 | 1.56% | 0.33% |
| Cagbibi | 1.33% | 523 | 446 | 17.26% | 3.41% |
| Cagbunga | 2.36% | 927 | 670 | 38.36% | 7.07% |
| Calawat | 1.91% | 750 | 604 | 24.17% | 4.66% |
| Del Rosario | 6.80% | 2,674 | 2,428 | 10.13% | 2.05% |
| Patong | 3.75% | 1,475 | 1,372 | 7.51% | 1.54% |
| Poblacion | 15.87% | 6,242 | 5,209 | 19.83% | 3.88% |
| Salvacion | 2.54% | 1,001 | 1,047 | -4.39% | -0.94% |
| San Gabriel | 9.99% | 3,928 | 3,702 | 6.10% | 1.26% |
| San Isidro | 6.42% | 2,525 | 2,317 | 8.98% | 1.83% |
| San Rafael | 0.99% | 388 | 328 | 18.29% | 3.60% |
| San Ramon | 4.78% | 1,882 | 2,154 | -12.63% | -2.80% |
| San Vicente | 10.83% | 4,260 | 3,901 | 9.20% | 1.87% |
| Tambo | 10.76% | 4,231 | 3,928 | 7.71% | 1.58% |
| Tampadong | 6.09% | 2,395 | 1,934 | 23.84% | 4.60% |
| Veneracion | 4.71% | 1,854 | 2,289 | -19.00% | -4.34% |
| Pamplona Total | 39,333 | 36,390 | 8.09% | 1.65% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pamplona for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱84,807,064.72.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,805,816.22 | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | 53,659,002.22 | – |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 67,729,028.88 | – |
| 2015 | 76,965,517.51 | 13.64% |
| 2016 | 84,807,064.72 | 10.19% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pamplona in the 2015 Census was 36,378 broken down into 7,583 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,021 | 4,193 | 5.73 | |
| 26,031 | 4,860 | 5.36 | |
| 29,169 | 5,421 | 5.38 | |
| 31,873 | 6,302 | 5.06 | |
| 34,471 | 6,839 | 5.04 | |
| 36,378 | 7,583 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pamplona is 10 to 14, with 4,596 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 292 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 856 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,586 | 9.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,536 | 12.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,596 | 12.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,946 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,817 | 7.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,439 | 6.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,298 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,227 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,842 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,743 | 4.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,460 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,282 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 991 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 730 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 443 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 306 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 292 | 0.80% |
| Total | 36,390 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pamplona grew from 3,993 in 1903 to 39,333 in 2020, an increase of 35,340 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.65%, or an increase of 2,943 people, from the previous population of 36,390 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,993 | – | |
| 3,477 | -0.87% | |
| 7,402 | 3.85% | |
| 9,439 | 2.53% | |
| 13,028 | 2.87% | |
| 15,922 | 1.98% | |
| 18,350 | 2.89% | |
| 19,651 | 1.38% | |
| 24,097 | 2.06% | |
| 26,176 | 1.56% | |
| 29,177 | 2.35% | |
| 31,895 | 1.24% | |
| 34,471 | 2.87% | |
| 36,390 | 1.04% | |
| 39,333 | 1.65% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pamplona for the year 2019 was 21,885, broken down into 10,634 males and 11,251 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pamplona is situated at approximately 13° 36' North, 123° 5' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.2 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 Pamplona are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Gainza, Camarines Sur, San Fernando, Camarines Sur, Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Pasacao, Camarines Sur, Milaor, Camarines Sur, and Libmanan, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 252.52 kilometers (156.91 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gainza, Camarines Sur, 7.06 kilometers (4.39 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- San Fernando, Camarines Sur, 7.29 kilometers (4.53 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Camaligan, Camarines Sur, 9.32 kilometers (5.79 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Pasacao, Camarines Sur, 10.02 kilometers (6.23 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Milaor, Camarines Sur, 10.61 kilometers (6.59 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Libmanan, Camarines Sur, 11.48 kilometers (7.13 miles) to the North (N11°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 11.74 kilometers (7.29 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 40.39 kilometers (25.10 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 62.71 kilometers (38.96 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 74.66 kilometers (46.39 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 86.59 kilometers (53.80 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 121.32 kilometers (75.39 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
Distance from Manila: 252.52 kilometers (156.91 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.