Legazpi, Province of Albay
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Barangay count | 70 |
| Postal code | 4500 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Albay Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 161.61 km2 (62.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 209,533 |
| Density (2020) | 1,297 / km2 (3,358 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 8' North, 123° 44' East (13.1388, 123.7343) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.5 meters (41.1 feet) |
Legazpi is a coastal component city in the province of Albay. It serves as the provincial capital as well as the regional center of the Bicol Region.
The city has a land area of 161.61 square kilometers or 62.40 square miles which constitutes 6.28% of Albay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 209,533. This represented 15.24% of the total population of Albay province, or 3.45% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,297 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,358 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Legazpi has 70 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay 10-Cabugao | 0.25% | 514 | 547 | -6.03% | -1.30% |
| Barangay 11-Maoyod Poblacion | 0.65% | 1,352 | 1,110 | 21.80% | 4.24% |
| Barangay 12-Tula-tula | 1.11% | 2,330 | 2,586 | -9.90% | -2.17% |
| Barangay 13-Ilawod West Poblacion | 0.36% | 758 | 721 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| Barangay 14-Ilawod Poblacion | 0.36% | 749 | 854 | -12.30% | -2.72% |
| Barangay 15-Ilawod East Poblacion | 1.05% | 2,199 | 2,879 | -23.62% | -5.51% |
| Barangay 16-Kawit-East Washington Drive | 2.55% | 5,337 | 5,372 | -0.65% | -0.14% |
| Barangay 17-Rizal Street, Ilawod | 1.07% | 2,241 | 2,048 | 9.42% | 1.91% |
| Barangay 18-Cabagñan West | 1.91% | 4,001 | 3,856 | 3.76% | 0.78% |
| Barangay 19-Cabagñan | 0.73% | 1,522 | 1,427 | 6.66% | 1.37% |
| Barangay 1-Em's Barrio | 1.59% | 3,323 | 3,725 | -10.79% | -2.38% |
| Barangay 20-Cabagñan East | 0.33% | 684 | 641 | 6.71% | 1.38% |
| Barangay 21-Binanuahan West | 0.38% | 802 | 917 | -12.54% | -2.78% |
| Barangay 22-Binanuahan East | 0.87% | 1,829 | 1,619 | 12.97% | 2.60% |
| Barangay 23-Imperial Court Subd. | 0.41% | 865 | 746 | 15.95% | 3.16% |
| Barangay 24-Rizal Street | 1.29% | 2,696 | 2,695 | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Barangay 25-Lapu-lapu | 0.48% | 1,006 | 1,398 | -28.04% | -6.69% |
| Barangay 26-Dinagaan | 0.31% | 660 | 798 | -17.29% | -3.92% |
| Barangay 27-Victory Village South | 0.61% | 1,284 | 1,418 | -9.45% | -2.07% |
| Barangay 28-Victory Village North | 1.17% | 2,459 | 2,399 | 2.50% | 0.52% |
| Barangay 29-Sabang | 0.90% | 1,878 | 1,656 | 13.41% | 2.68% |
| Barangay 2-Em's Barrio South | 0.60% | 1,251 | 1,820 | -31.26% | -7.59% |
| Barangay 30-Pigcale | 0.89% | 1,858 | 1,688 | 10.07% | 2.04% |
| Barangay 31-Centro-Baybay | 0.66% | 1,385 | 1,415 | -2.12% | -0.45% |
| Barangay 32-San Roque | 2.74% | 5,740 | 5,632 | 1.92% | 0.40% |
| Barangay 33-PNR-Peñaranda St.-Iraya | 1.60% | 3,360 | 2,773 | 21.17% | 4.12% |
| Barangay 34-Oro Site-Magallanes St. | 1.06% | 2,224 | 1,633 | 36.19% | 6.72% |
| Barangay 35-Tinago | 0.19% | 397 | 375 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| Barangay 36-Kapantawan | 0.36% | 762 | 644 | 18.32% | 3.60% |
| Barangay 37-Bitano | 3.72% | 7,799 | 8,559 | -8.88% | -1.94% |
| Barangay 38-Gogon | 2.94% | 6,156 | 5,752 | 7.02% | 1.44% |
| Barangay 39-Bonot | 1.55% | 3,255 | 3,521 | -7.55% | -1.64% |
| Barangay 3-Em's Barrio East | 0.45% | 951 | 900 | 5.67% | 1.17% |
| Barangay 40-Cruzada | 2.91% | 6,087 | 5,853 | 4.00% | 0.83% |
| Barangay 41-Bogtong | 2.43% | 5,082 | 4,753 | 6.92% | 1.42% |
| Barangay 42-Rawis | 4.92% | 10,317 | 8,868 | 16.34% | 3.24% |
| Barangay 43-Tamaoyan | 0.96% | 2,003 | 1,642 | 21.99% | 4.27% |
| Barangay 44-Pawa | 1.90% | 3,983 | 3,469 | 14.82% | 2.95% |
| Barangay 45-Dita | 1.06% | 2,228 | 1,791 | 24.40% | 4.70% |
| Barangay 46-San Joaquin | 1.14% | 2,389 | 2,260 | 5.71% | 1.18% |
| Barangay 47-Arimbay | 1.91% | 4,004 | 3,753 | 6.69% | 1.37% |
| Barangay 48-Bagong Abre | 0.81% | 1,694 | 1,627 | 4.12% | 0.85% |
| Barangay 49-Bigaa | 3.46% | 7,249 | 6,730 | 7.71% | 1.58% |
| Barangay 4-Sagpon Poblacion | 0.54% | 1,124 | 953 | 17.94% | 3.53% |
| Barangay 50-Padang | 0.85% | 1,771 | 1,653 | 7.14% | 1.46% |
| Barangay 51-Buyuan | 2.07% | 4,343 | 3,895 | 11.50% | 2.32% |
| Barangay 52-Matanag | 1.01% | 2,119 | 1,895 | 11.82% | 2.38% |
| Barangay 53-Bonga | 1.83% | 3,832 | 3,503 | 9.39% | 1.91% |
| Barangay 54-Mabinit | 0.76% | 1,600 | 1,640 | -2.44% | -0.52% |
| Barangay 55-Estanza | 2.51% | 5,267 | 4,237 | 24.31% | 4.69% |
| Barangay 56-Taysan | 7.25% | 15,189 | 12,330 | 23.19% | 4.49% |
| Barangay 57-Dap-dap | 1.50% | 3,146 | 2,287 | 37.56% | 6.94% |
| Barangay 58-Buragwis | 2.14% | 4,485 | 4,549 | -1.41% | -0.30% |
| Barangay 59-Puro | 2.81% | 5,887 | 4,756 | 23.78% | 4.59% |
| Barangay 5-Sagmin Poblacion | 0.53% | 1,102 | 1,375 | -19.85% | -4.55% |
| Barangay 60-Lamba | 0.67% | 1,398 | 1,352 | 3.40% | 0.71% |
| Barangay 61-Maslog | 2.51% | 5,268 | 4,796 | 9.84% | 2.00% |
| Barangay 62-Homapon | 2.54% | 5,318 | 4,832 | 10.06% | 2.04% |
| Barangay 63-Mariawa | 0.85% | 1,791 | 1,664 | 7.63% | 1.56% |
| Barangay 64-Bagacay | 0.89% | 1,857 | 1,616 | 14.91% | 2.97% |
| Barangay 65-Imalnod | 1.09% | 2,282 | 2,146 | 6.34% | 1.30% |
| Barangay 66-Banquerohan | 3.93% | 8,239 | 6,976 | 18.10% | 3.56% |
| Barangay 67-Bariis | 0.99% | 2,083 | 1,812 | 14.96% | 2.98% |
| Barangay 68-San Francisco | 1.26% | 2,641 | 2,479 | 6.53% | 1.34% |
| Barangay 69-Buenavista | 0.65% | 1,359 | 1,319 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Barangay 6-Bañadero Poblacion | 0.73% | 1,531 | 1,390 | 10.14% | 2.05% |
| Barangay 70-Cagbacong | 1.15% | 2,406 | 2,776 | -13.33% | -2.97% |
| Barangay 7-Baño | 0.28% | 579 | 645 | -10.23% | -2.25% |
| Barangay 8-Bagumbayan | 1.32% | 2,772 | 3,400 | -18.47% | -4.21% |
| Barangay 9-Pinaric | 0.71% | 1,481 | 1,493 | -0.80% | -0.17% |
| Legazpi Total | 209,533 | 196,639 | 6.56% | 1.35% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Legazpi for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱833,100,391.43.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 494,390,129.89 | – |
| 2010 | 536,180,118.45 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 593,352,430.36 | 10.66% |
| 2012 | 561,002,106.71 | -5.45% |
| 2013 | 609,757,246.32 | 8.69% |
| 2014 | 668,524,137.72 | 9.64% |
| 2015 | 755,474,909.62 | 13.01% |
| 2016 | 833,100,391.43 | 10.28% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Legazpi in the 2015 Census was 195,872 broken down into 41,742 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120,881 | 22,222 | 5.44 | |
| 140,934 | 27,073 | 5.21 | |
| 156,657 | 30,612 | 5.12 | |
| 175,474 | 35,487 | 4.94 | |
| 181,640 | 38,398 | 4.73 | |
| 195,872 | 41,742 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Legazpi is 15 to 19, with 21,075 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,615 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3,633 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 15,947 | 8.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 20,625 | 10.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 20,574 | 10.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 21,075 | 10.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 19,054 | 9.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 15,589 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 13,894 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 12,718 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 11,150 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 10,441 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 8,762 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 7,373 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 5,814 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 4,038 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,591 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,746 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 1,615 | 0.82% |
| Total | 196,639 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Legazpi grew from 23,255 in 1903 to 209,533 in 2020, an increase of 186,278 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.35%, or an increase of 12,894 people, from the previous population of 196,639 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 23,255 | – | |
| 52,756 | 5.31% | |
| 41,468 | -1.20% | |
| 78,828 | 6.81% | |
| 60,593 | -2.29% | |
| 84,090 | 3.26% | |
| 88,378 | 1.00% | |
| 99,766 | 2.45% | |
| 121,116 | 1.96% | |
| 141,657 | 2.98% | |
| 157,010 | 2.23% | |
| 175,843 | 1.57% | |
| 182,201 | 1.30% | |
| 196,639 | 1.46% | |
| 209,533 | 1.35% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Legazpi for the year 2019 was 124,960, broken down into 59,721 males and 65,239 females.
Location
The city center of Legazpi is situated at approximately 13° 8' North, 123° 44' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.5 meters or 41.1 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 Legazpi are Tabaco, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Camarines Sur, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Daraga, Albay, Camalig, Albay, Santo Domingo, Albay, Manito, Albay, Guinobatan, Albay, and Jovellar, Albay. Its distance from the national capital is 338.30 kilometers (210.21 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Daraga, Albay, 2.50 kilometers (1.56 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Camalig, Albay, 9.79 kilometers (6.08 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Santo Domingo, Albay, 11.84 kilometers (7.35 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Manito, Albay, 14.77 kilometers (9.18 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Guinobatan, Albay, 15.71 kilometers (9.76 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Jovellar, Albay, 16.48 kilometers (10.24 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
Nearest cities
- Tabaco, Albay, 24.39 kilometers (15.15 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 24.17 kilometers (15.02 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 34.77 kilometers (21.61 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 46.86 kilometers (29.12 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 80.06 kilometers (49.75 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 86.06 kilometers (53.48 miles) to the South (S8°W)
Distance from Manila: 338.30 kilometers (210.21 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.