Bicol Region (Region V)
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| Type | region |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Provinces | 6 |
| Cities | 7 |
| Municipalities | 107 |
| Barangays | 3,471 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea, Sibuyan Sea, Visayan Sea, Masbate Pass, Ticao Pass, Burias Pass, San Bernardino Strait |
| Area (2013) | 181.14 km2 (6994.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 6,082,165 |
| Density (2020) | 336 / km2 (870 / sq mi) |
Bicol Region, officially designated as Region V, is an administrative region in the Philippines grouped under the Luzon island group. It covers 6 provinces, namely, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon. The regional center is the City of Legazpi.
Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,082,165. This represented 9.78% of the overall population of the Luzon island group, or 5.58% of the entire population of the Philippines. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 336 inhabitants per square kilometer or 870 inhabitants per square mile.
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Bicol Region is bordered, clockwise from the Northeast, by the Philippine Sea, San Bernardino Strait, Samar Sea, Visayan Sea, Asid Gulf, Sibuyan Sea, Ragay Gulf, and CALABARZON.
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Local government units
Bicol Region has 6 provinces, 107 municipalities, and 7 cities. The total number of barangays in the region is 3,471.
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| Name | Type | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) | Area (2013), in km2 | Density (2020), per km2 | City count | Mun count | Brgy count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albay | province | 1,374,768 | 1,314,826 | 0.94% | 2,574.91 | 534 | 3 | 15 | 720 |
| Camarines Norte | province | 629,699 | 583,313 | 1.62% | 2,277.93 | 276 | 0 | 12 | 282 |
| Camarines Sur | province | 2,068,244 | 1,952,544 | 1.22% | 5,511.90 | 375 | 2 | 35 | 1,063 |
| Catanduanes | province | 271,879 | 260,964 | 0.87% | 1,492.16 | 182 | 0 | 11 | 315 |
| Masbate | province | 908,920 | 892,393 | 0.39% | 4,138.56 | 220 | 1 | 20 | 550 |
| Sorsogon | province | 828,655 | 792,949 | 0.93% | 2,119.01 | 391 | 1 | 14 | 541 |
| Bicol Region Total | 6,082,165 | 5,796,989 | 1.02% | 18,114.47 | 336 | 7 | 107 | 3,471 | |
Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bicol Region is 10 to 14, with 708,763 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 49,044 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 129,356 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 557,274 | 9.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 705,946 | 12.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 708,763 | 12.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 626,147 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 487,018 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 401,138 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 358,015 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 339,814 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 300,568 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 283,743 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 240,351 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 200,418 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 156,772 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 116,952 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 80,762 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 54,908 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 49,044 | 0.85% |
| Total | 5,796,989 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bicol Region grew from 643,901 in 1903 to 6,082,165 in 2020, an increase of 5,438,264 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.02%, or an increase of 285,176 people, from the previous population of 5,796,989 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 643,901 | – | |
| 840,004 | 1.69% | |
| 1,346,620 | 2.39% | |
| 1,666,459 | 2.21% | |
| 2,362,707 | 3.12% | |
| 2,966,881 | 2.25% | |
| 3,193,721 | 1.49% | |
| 3,476,982 | 1.71% | |
| 3,910,001 | 1.18% | |
| 4,325,307 | 1.91% | |
| 4,686,669 | 1.74% | |
| 5,106,160 | 1.19% | |
| 5,420,411 | 2.20% | |
| 5,796,989 | 1.29% | |
| 6,082,165 | 1.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bicol Region for the year 2019 was 3,647,722.
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Maps utilize OpenStreetMap data available under the Open Data Commons Open Database License.