Daet, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 4600 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 46.00 km2 (17.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 111,700 |
| Density (2020) | 2,428 / km2 (6,289 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 7' North, 122° 57' East (14.1132, 122.9559) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.8 feet) |
Daet is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Norte. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 46.00 square kilometers or 17.76 square miles which constitutes 2.02% of Camarines Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 111,700. This represented 17.74% of the total population of Camarines Norte province, or 1.84% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 2,428 inhabitants per square kilometer or 6,289 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Daet 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alawihao | 10.55% | 11,782 | 10,913 | 7.96% | 1.63% |
| Awitan | 1.53% | 1,713 | 1,555 | 10.16% | 2.06% |
| Bagasbas | 5.07% | 5,660 | 5,227 | 8.28% | 1.69% |
| Barangay I | 2.10% | 2,348 | 2,365 | -0.72% | -0.15% |
| Barangay II | 2.72% | 3,040 | 3,122 | -2.63% | -0.56% |
| Barangay III | 1.63% | 1,820 | 2,236 | -18.60% | -4.24% |
| Barangay IV | 7.28% | 8,133 | 7,834 | 3.82% | 0.79% |
| Barangay V | 4.32% | 4,831 | 4,953 | -2.46% | -0.52% |
| Barangay VI | 1.71% | 1,911 | 2,081 | -8.17% | -1.78% |
| Barangay VII | 1.80% | 2,016 | 2,205 | -8.57% | -1.87% |
| Barangay VIII | 2.63% | 2,936 | 2,966 | -1.01% | -0.21% |
| Bibirao | 1.95% | 2,173 | 1,731 | 25.53% | 4.90% |
| Borabod | 3.80% | 4,245 | 4,033 | 5.26% | 1.08% |
| Calasgasan | 3.71% | 4,141 | 3,686 | 12.34% | 2.48% |
| Camambugan | 8.50% | 9,496 | 8,528 | 11.35% | 2.29% |
| Cobangbang | 3.61% | 4,035 | 3,943 | 2.33% | 0.49% |
| Dogongan | 3.78% | 4,224 | 3,354 | 25.94% | 4.97% |
| Gahonon | 3.25% | 3,635 | 3,527 | 3.06% | 0.64% |
| Gubat | 6.00% | 6,699 | 7,520 | -10.92% | -2.40% |
| Lag-on | 5.61% | 6,264 | 6,584 | -4.86% | -1.04% |
| Magang | 6.87% | 7,676 | 6,066 | 26.54% | 5.08% |
| Mambalite | 2.12% | 2,373 | 2,317 | 2.42% | 0.50% |
| Mancruz | 3.25% | 3,634 | 1,858 | 95.59% | 15.17% |
| Pamorangon | 3.08% | 3,436 | 3,195 | 7.54% | 1.54% |
| San Isidro | 3.11% | 3,479 | 3,000 | 15.97% | 3.17% |
| Daet Total | 111,700 | 104,799 | 6.58% | 1.35% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Daet for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱247,899,439.82.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 130,464,201.10 | – |
| 2010 | 136,314,138.31 | 4.48% |
| 2011 | 155,945,452.14 | 14.40% |
| 2012 | 158,282,814.66 | 1.50% |
| 2013 | 174,000,746.36 | 9.93% |
| 2014 | 193,233,911.78 | 11.05% |
| 2015 | 226,042,318.50 | 16.98% |
| 2016 | 247,899,439.82 | 9.67% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Daet in the 2015 Census was 104,175 broken down into 23,270 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66,294 | 12,347 | 5.37 | |
| 74,092 | 14,761 | 5.02 | |
| 80,303 | 16,267 | 4.94 | |
| 93,631 | 19,988 | 4.68 | |
| 95,184 | 20,768 | 4.58 | |
| 104,175 | 23,270 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Daet is 5 to 9, with 11,517 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 908 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,133 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,844 | 8.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 11,517 | 10.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,374 | 10.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 11,468 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 9,088 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 7,401 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 6,740 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 6,712 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,060 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,806 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,895 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,003 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,177 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,239 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,469 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 965 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 908 | 0.87% |
| Total | 104,799 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Daet grew from 13,423 in 1903 to 111,700 in 2020, an increase of 98,277 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 6,901 people, from the previous population of 104,799 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13,423 | – | |
| 14,413 | 0.45% | |
| 20,066 | 1.67% | |
| 19,880 | -0.10% | |
| 35,434 | 5.21% | |
| 50,620 | 3.55% | |
| 50,010 | -0.24% | |
| 54,789 | 1.84% | |
| 66,477 | 1.95% | |
| 74,341 | 2.12% | |
| 80,632 | 1.76% | |
| 94,184 | 2.17% | |
| 95,572 | 0.53% | |
| 104,799 | 1.77% | |
| 111,700 | 1.35% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Daet for the year 2019 was 57,231, broken down into 26,771 males and 30,460 females.
Location
The municipal center of Daet is situated at approximately 14° 7' North, 122° 57' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.8 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 Daet are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Lucena. The nearest municipalities are Talisay, Camarines Norte, Basud, Camarines Norte, Mercedes, Camarines Norte, Vinzons, Camarines Norte, San Vicente, Camarines Norte, and San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 219.59 kilometers (136.45 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Talisay, Camarines Norte, 4.25 kilometers (2.64 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Basud, Camarines Norte, 5.30 kilometers (3.29 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Mercedes, Camarines Norte, 5.78 kilometers (3.59 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Vinzons, Camarines Norte, 8.34 kilometers (5.18 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- San Vicente, Camarines Norte, 8.97 kilometers (5.58 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte, 12.70 kilometers (7.89 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 59.56 kilometers (37.01 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 91.03 kilometers (56.57 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 115.18 kilometers (71.57 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 118.17 kilometers (73.43 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 136.81 kilometers (85.01 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Lucena, 146.46 kilometers (91.01 miles) to the West (S82°W)
Distance from Manila: 219.59 kilometers (136.45 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°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.