Bombon, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 4404 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 28.73 km2 (11.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,995 |
| Density (2020) | 626 / km2 (1,623 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 41' North, 123° 12' East (13.6865, 123.1998) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.0 meters (13.1 feet) |
Bombon is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 28.73 square kilometers or 11.09 square miles which constitutes 0.52% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,995. This represented 0.87% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.30% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 626 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,623 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bombon has 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pagao | 3.24% | 583 | 468 | 24.57% | 4.73% |
| San Antonio | 24.30% | 4,372 | 4,156 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| San Francisco | 14.70% | 2,645 | 2,304 | 14.80% | 2.95% |
| San Isidro | 7.09% | 1,275 | 1,249 | 2.08% | 0.43% |
| San Jose | 7.08% | 1,274 | 1,280 | -0.47% | -0.10% |
| San Roque | 14.47% | 2,603 | 2,611 | -0.31% | -0.06% |
| Santo Domingo | 13.59% | 2,445 | 2,192 | 11.54% | 2.33% |
| Siembre | 15.55% | 2,798 | 2,252 | 24.25% | 4.68% |
| Bombon Total | 17,995 | 16,512 | 8.98% | 1.83% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bombon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱50,737,201.74.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 28,289,988.30 | – |
| 2010 | 30,154,323.25 | 6.59% |
| 2011 | 32,797,622.11 | 8.77% |
| 2012 | 31,915,134.98 | -2.69% |
| 2013 | 36,264,039.19 | 13.63% |
| 2014 | 40,586,989.50 | 11.92% |
| 2015 | 46,338,204.87 | 14.17% |
| 2016 | 50,737,201.74 | 9.49% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bombon in the 2015 Census was 16,512 broken down into 3,461 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,871 | 1,871 | 5.81 | |
| 11,732 | 2,152 | 5.45 | |
| 12,840 | 2,335 | 5.50 | |
| 14,078 | 2,717 | 5.18 | |
| 15,434 | 3,183 | 4.85 | |
| 16,512 | 3,461 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bombon is 10 to 14, with 1,986 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 141 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 344 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,563 | 9.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,981 | 12.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,986 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,751 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,374 | 8.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,234 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,039 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,044 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 865 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 799 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 651 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 590 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 425 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 345 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 236 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 144 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 141 | 0.85% |
| Total | 16,512 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bombon grew from 1,917 in 1903 to 17,995 in 2020, an increase of 16,078 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.83%, or an increase of 1,483 people, from the previous population of 16,512 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,917 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,179 | – | |
| 6,495 | 2.24% | |
| 7,494 | 2.91% | |
| 8,234 | 1.90% | |
| 10,874 | 2.82% | |
| 11,739 | 1.44% | |
| 12,843 | 1.95% | |
| 14,083 | 1.28% | |
| 15,437 | 3.40% | |
| 16,512 | 1.29% | |
| 17,995 | 1.83% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bombon for the year 2019 was 11,411, broken down into 5,585 males and 5,826 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bombon is situated at approximately 13° 41' North, 123° 12' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.0 meters or 13.1 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 Bombon are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Calabanga, Camarines Sur, Magarao, Camarines Sur, Canaman, Camarines Sur, Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Gainza, Camarines Sur, and Milaor, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 259.71 kilometers (161.38 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calabanga, Camarines Sur, 3.03 kilometers (1.88 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Magarao, Camarines Sur, 3.21 kilometers (1.99 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Canaman, Camarines Sur, 5.35 kilometers (3.33 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Camaligan, Camarines Sur, 8.28 kilometers (5.14 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Gainza, Camarines Sur, 9.95 kilometers (6.18 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Milaor, Camarines Sur, 10.13 kilometers (6.29 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 7.06 kilometers (4.39 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 37.24 kilometers (23.14 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 61.35 kilometers (38.12 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 67.85 kilometers (42.16 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 83.80 kilometers (52.07 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 117.83 kilometers (73.22 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
Distance from Manila: 259.71 kilometers (161.38 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°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.