Prieto Diaz, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 4711 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Albay Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 49.07 km2 (18.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 22,644 |
| Density (2020) | 461 / km2 (1,195 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 2' North, 124° 12' East (13.0406, 124.1932) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.1 feet) |
Prieto Diaz is a coastal municipality in the province of Sorsogon.
The municipality has a land area of 49.07 square kilometers or 18.95 square miles which constitutes 2.32% of Sorsogon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 22,644. This represented 2.73% of the total population of Sorsogon province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 461 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,195 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Prieto Diaz 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brillante | 2.88% | 653 | 647 | 0.93% | 0.19% |
| Bulawan | 4.46% | 1,010 | 1,002 | 0.80% | 0.17% |
| Calao | 8.26% | 1,871 | 1,956 | -4.35% | -0.93% |
| Carayat | 3.84% | 870 | 728 | 19.51% | 3.82% |
| Diamante | 7.79% | 1,765 | 1,718 | 2.74% | 0.57% |
| Gogon | 7.11% | 1,609 | 1,693 | -4.96% | -1.07% |
| Lupi | 3.68% | 833 | 764 | 9.03% | 1.84% |
| Maningcay de Oro | 5.61% | 1,270 | 1,249 | 1.68% | 0.35% |
| Manlabong | 3.22% | 729 | 781 | -6.66% | -1.44% |
| Perlas | 1.87% | 424 | 417 | 1.68% | 0.35% |
| Quidolog | 4.53% | 1,025 | 893 | 14.78% | 2.94% |
| Rizal | 4.74% | 1,074 | 1,081 | -0.65% | -0.14% |
| San Antonio | 2.69% | 609 | 548 | 11.13% | 2.25% |
| San Fernando | 6.45% | 1,461 | 1,469 | -0.54% | -0.11% |
| San Isidro | 5.69% | 1,288 | 1,318 | -2.28% | -0.48% |
| San Juan | 3.37% | 762 | 713 | 6.87% | 1.41% |
| San Rafael | 3.07% | 696 | 640 | 8.75% | 1.78% |
| San Ramon | 2.32% | 526 | 599 | -12.19% | -2.70% |
| Santa Lourdes | 3.62% | 819 | 889 | -7.87% | -1.71% |
| Santo Domingo | 1.37% | 311 | 331 | -6.04% | -1.30% |
| Talisayan | 4.95% | 1,122 | 933 | 20.26% | 3.96% |
| Tupaz | 4.12% | 933 | 1,023 | -8.80% | -1.92% |
| Ulag | 4.35% | 984 | 1,050 | -6.29% | -1.36% |
| Prieto Diaz Total | 22,644 | 22,442 | 0.90% | 0.19% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Prieto Diaz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱61,385,927.49.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,757,457.33 | – |
| 2010 | 36,998,786.33 | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 40,638,025.06 | 9.84% |
| 2012 | 39,328,259.76 | -3.22% |
| 2013 | 44,006,461.95 | 11.90% |
| 2014 | 49,061,823.81 | 11.49% |
| 2015 | 55,691,829.91 | 13.51% |
| 2016 | 61,385,927.49 | 10.22% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Prieto Diaz in the 2015 Census was 22,438 broken down into 4,781 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,308 | 2,821 | 5.43 | |
| 18,104 | 3,374 | 5.37 | |
| 18,925 | 3,623 | 5.22 | |
| 19,761 | 3,981 | 4.96 | |
| 20,473 | 4,219 | 4.85 | |
| 22,438 | 4,781 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Prieto Diaz is 5 to 9, with 2,665 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 275 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 500 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,192 | 9.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,665 | 11.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,627 | 11.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,262 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,884 | 8.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,559 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,415 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,235 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,097 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,052 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 936 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 839 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 660 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 551 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 407 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 275 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 286 | 1.27% |
| Total | 22,442 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Prieto Diaz grew from 4,867 in 1918 to 22,644 in 2020, an increase of 17,777 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.19%, or an increase of 202 people, from the previous population of 22,442 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 4,867 | – | |
| 7,480 | 2.17% | |
| 8,169 | 0.91% | |
| 10,407 | 2.15% | |
| 13,625 | 2.67% | |
| 14,006 | 0.55% | |
| 15,603 | 2.18% | |
| 15,324 | -0.18% | |
| 18,106 | 3.17% | |
| 18,925 | 0.95% | |
| 19,762 | 0.60% | |
| 20,478 | 1.30% | |
| 22,442 | 1.76% | |
| 22,644 | 0.19% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Prieto Diaz for the year 2019 was 14,361, broken down into 7,063 males and 7,298 females.
Location
The municipal center of Prieto Diaz is situated at approximately 13° 2' North, 124° 12' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.1 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 Prieto Diaz are Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Gubat, Sorsogon, Rapu-Rapu, Albay, Barcelona, Sorsogon, Casiguran, Sorsogon, Juban, Sorsogon, and Bulusan, Sorsogon. Its distance from the national capital is 387.43 kilometers (240.74 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gubat, Sorsogon, 15.47 kilometers (9.61 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Rapu-Rapu, Albay, 17.69 kilometers (10.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Barcelona, Sorsogon, 20.33 kilometers (12.63 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Casiguran, Sorsogon, 27.39 kilometers (17.02 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Juban, Sorsogon, 30.74 kilometers (19.10 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Bulusan, Sorsogon, 32.52 kilometers (20.21 miles) to the South (S11°W)
Nearest cities
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 21.81 kilometers (13.55 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 50.94 kilometers (31.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 61.36 kilometers (38.13 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 74.49 kilometers (46.29 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 94.52 kilometers (58.73 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 96.91 kilometers (60.21 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
Distance from Manila: 387.43 kilometers (240.74 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°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.