Casiguran, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 4702 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sorsogon Bay |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 87.13 km2 (33.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,602 |
| Density (2020) | 409 / km2 (1,058 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 52' North, 124° 1' East (12.8734, 124.0093) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (39.9 feet) |
Casiguran is a coastal municipality in the province of Sorsogon.
The municipality has a land area of 87.13 square kilometers or 33.64 square miles which constitutes 4.11% of Sorsogon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,602. This represented 4.30% of the total population of Sorsogon province, or 0.59% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 409 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,058 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Casiguran has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adovis | 2.22% | 792 | 756 | 4.76% | 0.98% |
| Boton | 6.65% | 2,368 | 2,341 | 1.15% | 0.24% |
| Burgos | 4.50% | 1,601 | 1,385 | 15.60% | 3.10% |
| Casay | 4.85% | 1,725 | 1,769 | -2.49% | -0.53% |
| Cawit | 4.18% | 1,487 | 1,423 | 4.50% | 0.93% |
| Central | 3.90% | 1,387 | 1,380 | 0.51% | 0.11% |
| Cogon | 3.03% | 1,078 | 908 | 18.72% | 3.68% |
| Colambis | 3.72% | 1,324 | 1,237 | 7.03% | 1.44% |
| Escuala | 3.68% | 1,310 | 1,164 | 12.54% | 2.52% |
| Inlagadian | 5.11% | 1,818 | 1,513 | 20.16% | 3.94% |
| Lungib | 4.46% | 1,589 | 1,348 | 17.88% | 3.52% |
| Mabini | 1.36% | 483 | 448 | 7.81% | 1.60% |
| Ponong | 2.97% | 1,058 | 1,055 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Rizal | 3.58% | 1,274 | 1,244 | 2.41% | 0.50% |
| San Antonio | 2.87% | 1,021 | 1,080 | -5.46% | -1.18% |
| San Isidro | 2.67% | 951 | 745 | 27.65% | 5.27% |
| San Juan | 5.01% | 1,782 | 1,673 | 6.52% | 1.34% |
| San Pascual | 2.72% | 970 | 813 | 19.31% | 3.79% |
| Santa Cruz | 6.70% | 2,387 | 2,158 | 10.61% | 2.15% |
| Somal-ot | 4.56% | 1,624 | 1,419 | 14.45% | 2.88% |
| Tigbao | 3.09% | 1,099 | 957 | 14.84% | 2.95% |
| Timbayog | 3.89% | 1,385 | 1,423 | -2.67% | -0.57% |
| Tiris | 1.92% | 684 | 717 | -4.60% | -0.99% |
| Trece Martirez | 5.96% | 2,122 | 1,822 | 16.47% | 3.26% |
| Tulay | 6.41% | 2,283 | 2,064 | 10.61% | 2.15% |
| Casiguran Total | 35,602 | 32,842 | 8.40% | 1.71% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Casiguran for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱83,650,570.25.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,266,791.09 | – |
| 2010 | 50,489,871.93 | 6.82% |
| 2011 | 54,836,172.59 | 8.61% |
| 2012 | 55,093,022.37 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 60,163,173.16 | 9.20% |
| 2014 | 67,101,072.13 | 11.53% |
| 2015 | 76,007,594.69 | 13.27% |
| 2016 | 83,650,570.25 | 10.06% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Casiguran in the 2015 Census was 32,684 broken down into 7,107 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,271 | 4,126 | 5.40 | |
| 25,714 | 4,914 | 5.23 | |
| 27,961 | 5,381 | 5.20 | |
| 30,165 | 6,087 | 4.96 | |
| 30,892 | 6,410 | 4.82 | |
| 32,684 | 7,107 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Casiguran is 10 to 14, with 4,002 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 320 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 712 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,099 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,768 | 11.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,002 | 12.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,644 | 11.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,652 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,269 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,901 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,000 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,743 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,770 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,445 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,140 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 873 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 642 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 519 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 343 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 320 | 0.97% |
| Total | 32,842 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Casiguran grew from 7,873 in 1903 to 35,602 in 2020, an increase of 27,729 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.71%, or an increase of 2,760 people, from the previous population of 32,842 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,873 | – | |
| 12,394 | 2.91% | |
| 12,412 | 0.01% | |
| 12,940 | 0.43% | |
| 15,043 | 1.33% | |
| 20,054 | 2.85% | |
| 18,224 | -1.90% | |
| 21,790 | 3.64% | |
| 22,277 | 0.22% | |
| 25,804 | 2.79% | |
| 28,057 | 1.81% | |
| 30,165 | 1.00% | |
| 30,995 | 0.99% | |
| 32,842 | 1.11% | |
| 35,602 | 1.71% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Casiguran for the year 2019 was 21,359, broken down into 10,448 males and 10,911 females.
Location
The municipal center of Casiguran is situated at approximately 12° 52' North, 124° 1' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 39.9 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 Casiguran are Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Masbate City, Masbate, and Iriga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Juban, Sorsogon, Gubat, Sorsogon, Barcelona, Sorsogon, Castilla, Sorsogon, Irosin, Sorsogon, and Bulusan, Sorsogon. Its distance from the national capital is 378.64 kilometers (235.28 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Juban, Sorsogon, 3.41 kilometers (2.12 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Gubat, Sorsogon, 13.51 kilometers (8.40 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Barcelona, Sorsogon, 15.16 kilometers (9.42 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Castilla, Sorsogon, 16.49 kilometers (10.25 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Irosin, Sorsogon, 19.06 kilometers (11.84 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Bulusan, Sorsogon, 19.38 kilometers (12.04 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
Nearest cities
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 10.86 kilometers (6.75 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 41.80 kilometers (25.98 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 61.70 kilometers (38.34 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 65.32 kilometers (40.59 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 69.83 kilometers (43.39 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 88.64 kilometers (55.08 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
Distance from Manila: 378.64 kilometers (235.28 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°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.