Daraga, Province of Albay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Barangay count | 54 |
| Postal code | 4501 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 118.64 km2 (45.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 133,893 |
| Density (2020) | 1,129 / km2 (2,923 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 9' North, 123° 43' East (13.1478, 123.7131) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.9 meters (91.4 feet) |
Daraga, formerly known as Locsin, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Albay.
The municipality has a land area of 118.64 square kilometers or 45.81 square miles which constitutes 4.61% of Albay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 133,893. This represented 9.74% of the total population of Albay province, or 2.20% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,129 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,923 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Daraga has 54 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcala | 2.38% | 3,190 | 2,935 | 8.69% | 1.77% |
| Alobo | 0.59% | 794 | 841 | -5.59% | -1.20% |
| Anislag | 9.62% | 12,877 | 11,461 | 12.35% | 2.48% |
| Bagumbayan | 2.99% | 4,007 | 3,416 | 17.30% | 3.42% |
| Balinad | 2.00% | 2,683 | 2,606 | 2.95% | 0.61% |
| Bañadero | 1.31% | 1,754 | 1,643 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
| Bañag | 2.41% | 3,227 | 2,800 | 15.25% | 3.03% |
| Bascaran | 3.59% | 4,809 | 4,335 | 10.93% | 2.21% |
| Bigao | 0.91% | 1,214 | 1,073 | 13.14% | 2.63% |
| Binitayan | 3.47% | 4,643 | 4,447 | 4.41% | 0.91% |
| Bongalon | 0.91% | 1,219 | 1,148 | 6.18% | 1.27% |
| Budiao | 0.30% | 397 | 288 | 37.85% | 6.99% |
| Burgos | 0.93% | 1,249 | 1,227 | 1.79% | 0.37% |
| Busay | 1.52% | 2,031 | 2,065 | -1.65% | -0.35% |
| Canarom | 0.40% | 536 | 513 | 4.48% | 0.93% |
| Cullat | 1.20% | 1,609 | 1,492 | 7.84% | 1.60% |
| Dela Paz | 0.68% | 912 | 909 | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Dinoronan | 0.51% | 678 | 691 | -1.88% | -0.40% |
| Gabawan | 1.66% | 2,226 | 2,151 | 3.49% | 0.72% |
| Gapo | 1.67% | 2,231 | 2,062 | 8.20% | 1.67% |
| Ibaugan | 0.54% | 725 | 621 | 16.75% | 3.31% |
| Ilawod Area Poblacion | 1.38% | 1,854 | 2,243 | -17.34% | -3.93% |
| Inarado | 1.46% | 1,949 | 1,804 | 8.04% | 1.64% |
| Kidaco | 1.17% | 1,563 | 1,373 | 13.84% | 2.77% |
| Kilicao | 3.68% | 4,930 | 4,328 | 13.91% | 2.78% |
| Kimantong | 1.54% | 2,065 | 2,144 | -3.68% | -0.79% |
| Kinawitan | 0.31% | 420 | 451 | -6.87% | -1.49% |
| Kiwalo | 1.18% | 1,582 | 1,387 | 14.06% | 2.81% |
| Lacag | 2.00% | 2,683 | 2,533 | 5.92% | 1.22% |
| Mabini | 0.54% | 720 | 673 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| Malabog | 3.32% | 4,443 | 4,243 | 4.71% | 0.97% |
| Malobago | 0.64% | 859 | 663 | 29.56% | 5.60% |
| Maopi | 0.98% | 1,310 | 1,197 | 9.44% | 1.92% |
| Market Area Poblacion | 2.37% | 3,170 | 2,681 | 18.24% | 3.59% |
| Maroroy | 4.05% | 5,425 | 5,518 | -1.69% | -0.36% |
| Matnog | 1.40% | 1,877 | 1,772 | 5.93% | 1.22% |
| Mayon | 1.53% | 2,047 | 1,794 | 14.10% | 2.82% |
| Mi-isi | 0.84% | 1,119 | 1,108 | 0.99% | 0.21% |
| Nabasan | 0.47% | 634 | 663 | -4.37% | -0.94% |
| Namantao | 1.25% | 1,670 | 1,608 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Pandan | 1.44% | 1,930 | 1,859 | 3.82% | 0.79% |
| Peñafrancia | 2.48% | 3,320 | 3,041 | 9.17% | 1.86% |
| Sagpon | 3.96% | 5,303 | 6,587 | -19.49% | -4.46% |
| Salvacion | 3.25% | 4,350 | 3,648 | 19.24% | 3.77% |
| San Rafael | 0.22% | 298 | 288 | 3.47% | 0.72% |
| San Ramon | 1.21% | 1,617 | 1,481 | 9.18% | 1.87% |
| San Roque | 3.25% | 4,345 | 4,500 | -3.44% | -0.74% |
| San Vicente Grande | 0.94% | 1,257 | 1,088 | 15.53% | 3.09% |
| San Vicente Pequeño | 0.36% | 477 | 336 | 41.96% | 7.65% |
| Sipi | 2.60% | 3,486 | 3,750 | -7.04% | -1.52% |
| Tabon-tabon | 2.48% | 3,320 | 3,124 | 6.27% | 1.29% |
| Tagas | 5.70% | 7,636 | 6,901 | 10.65% | 2.15% |
| Talahib | 0.42% | 561 | 643 | -12.75% | -2.83% |
| Villahermosa | 1.99% | 2,662 | 2,442 | 9.01% | 1.83% |
| Daraga Total | 133,893 | 126,595 | 5.76% | 1.19% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Daraga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱275,468,829.84.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 155,998,579.83 | – |
| 2010 | 165,058,301.25 | 5.81% |
| 2011 | 180,984,942.83 | 9.65% |
| 2012 | 183,368,249.05 | 1.32% |
| 2013 | 201,495,091.36 | 9.89% |
| 2014 | 222,157,681.73 | 10.25% |
| 2015 | 253,468,241.28 | 14.09% |
| 2016 | 275,468,829.84 | 8.68% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Daraga in the 2015 Census was 126,022 broken down into 27,648 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83,603 | 15,551 | 5.38 | |
| 91,602 | 17,667 | 5.18 | |
| 100,934 | 20,082 | 5.03 | |
| 110,170 | 22,913 | 4.81 | |
| 115,562 | 24,923 | 4.64 | |
| 126,022 | 27,648 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Daraga is 15 to 19, with 13,431 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,150 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,479 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,185 | 8.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 12,927 | 10.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 12,813 | 10.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 13,431 | 10.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 11,750 | 9.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 10,012 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,909 | 7.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,425 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,321 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,671 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,797 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,805 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,821 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,988 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,824 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,287 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 1,150 | 0.91% |
| Total | 126,595 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Daraga grew from 18,695 in 1903 to 133,893 in 2020, an increase of 115,198 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.19%, or an increase of 7,298 people, from the previous population of 126,595 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18,695 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| 41,973 | – | |
| 58,335 | 3.27% | |
| 63,265 | 1.64% | |
| 73,224 | 2.97% | |
| 83,928 | 1.37% | |
| 91,829 | 1.70% | |
| 101,031 | 2.07% | |
| 110,625 | 1.26% | |
| 115,804 | 1.68% | |
| 126,595 | 1.71% | |
| 133,893 | 1.19% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Daraga for the year 2019 was 75,413, broken down into 35,614 males and 39,799 females.
Location
The municipal center of Daraga is situated at approximately 13° 9' North, 123° 43' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.9 meters or 91.4 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 Daraga are Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Iriga, Camarines Sur, and Naga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Camalig, Albay, Santo Domingo, Albay, Guinobatan, Albay, Jovellar, Albay, Manito, Albay, and Bacacay, Albay. Its distance from the national capital is 335.80 kilometers (208.66 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Camalig, Albay, 7.30 kilometers (4.54 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Santo Domingo, Albay, 12.09 kilometers (7.51 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Guinobatan, Albay, 13.21 kilometers (8.21 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Jovellar, Albay, 15.04 kilometers (9.35 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Manito, Albay, 17.18 kilometers (10.67 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Bacacay, Albay, 18.12 kilometers (11.26 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
Nearest cities
- Legazpi, Albay, 2.50 kilometers (1.56 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 21.67 kilometers (13.47 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 23.46 kilometers (14.58 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 37.25 kilometers (23.15 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 44.49 kilometers (27.65 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 77.69 kilometers (48.28 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
Distance from Manila: 335.80 kilometers (208.66 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°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.