Calabanga, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 48 |
| Postal code | 4405 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | San Miguel Bay [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 163.80 km2 (63.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 88,906 |
| Density (2020) | 543 / km2 (1,406 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 42' North, 123° 13' East (13.7083, 123.2167) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Calabanga is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 163.80 square kilometers or 63.24 square miles which constitutes 2.97% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 88,906. This represented 4.30% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 1.46% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 543 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,406 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Calabanga has 48 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatasan | 0.63% | 564 | 711 | -20.68% | -4.76% |
| Balombon | 1.23% | 1,093 | 1,114 | -1.89% | -0.40% |
| Balongay | 1.59% | 1,415 | 1,261 | 12.21% | 2.45% |
| Belen | 1.88% | 1,674 | 1,470 | 13.88% | 2.77% |
| Bigaas | 2.49% | 2,214 | 1,957 | 13.13% | 2.63% |
| Binaliw | 2.24% | 1,995 | 1,559 | 27.97% | 5.33% |
| Binanuaanan Grande | 2.15% | 1,910 | 1,847 | 3.41% | 0.71% |
| Binanuaanan Pequeño | 0.77% | 686 | 622 | 10.29% | 2.08% |
| Bonot-Santa Rosa | 4.62% | 4,111 | 3,998 | 2.83% | 0.59% |
| Burabod | 1.82% | 1,616 | 1,454 | 11.14% | 2.25% |
| Cabanbanan | 1.15% | 1,019 | 1,058 | -3.69% | -0.79% |
| Cagsao | 2.13% | 1,893 | 1,633 | 15.92% | 3.16% |
| Camuning | 2.94% | 2,614 | 2,318 | 12.77% | 2.56% |
| Comaguingking | 1.82% | 1,615 | 1,510 | 6.95% | 1.43% |
| Del Carmen | 0.79% | 699 | 751 | -6.92% | -1.50% |
| Dominorog | 1.27% | 1,129 | 1,001 | 12.79% | 2.57% |
| Fabrica | 1.83% | 1,630 | 1,515 | 7.59% | 1.55% |
| Harobay | 2.35% | 2,089 | 1,814 | 15.16% | 3.02% |
| La Purisima | 0.79% | 701 | 640 | 9.53% | 1.93% |
| Lugsad | 1.51% | 1,340 | 1,242 | 7.89% | 1.61% |
| Manguiring | 4.62% | 4,110 | 3,640 | 12.91% | 2.59% |
| Pagatpat | 2.08% | 1,852 | 1,874 | -1.17% | -0.25% |
| Paolbo | 4.93% | 4,380 | 3,882 | 12.83% | 2.57% |
| Pinada | 0.82% | 726 | 618 | 17.48% | 3.45% |
| Punta Tarawal | 0.40% | 353 | 295 | 19.66% | 3.85% |
| Quinale | 1.51% | 1,340 | 1,022 | 31.12% | 5.87% |
| Sabang | 6.39% | 5,683 | 5,228 | 8.70% | 1.77% |
| Salvacion-Baybay | 3.15% | 2,802 | 2,644 | 5.98% | 1.23% |
| San Antonio | 0.95% | 843 | 730 | 15.48% | 3.08% |
| San Antonio Poblacion | 0.76% | 679 | 850 | -20.12% | -4.62% |
| San Bernardino | 0.50% | 448 | 411 | 9.00% | 1.83% |
| San Francisco | 1.23% | 1,091 | 1,011 | 7.91% | 1.62% |
| San Isidro | 1.42% | 1,261 | 1,123 | 12.29% | 2.47% |
| San Lucas | 2.98% | 2,651 | 2,581 | 2.71% | 0.56% |
| San Miguel | 1.54% | 1,368 | 1,482 | -7.69% | -1.67% |
| San Pablo | 0.87% | 773 | 705 | 9.65% | 1.96% |
| San Roque | 7.12% | 6,333 | 5,947 | 6.49% | 1.33% |
| San Vicente | 0.60% | 530 | 520 | 1.92% | 0.40% |
| Santa Cruz Poblacion | 2.31% | 2,052 | 2,172 | -5.52% | -1.19% |
| Santa Cruz Ratay | 6.14% | 5,456 | 5,367 | 1.66% | 0.35% |
| Santa Isabel | 1.03% | 917 | 929 | -1.29% | -0.27% |
| Santa Salud | 1.59% | 1,415 | 1,446 | -2.14% | -0.46% |
| Santo Domingo | 4.13% | 3,675 | 3,318 | 10.76% | 2.17% |
| Santo Niño | 0.76% | 675 | 665 | 1.50% | 0.31% |
| Siba-o | 1.26% | 1,118 | 1,075 | 4.00% | 0.83% |
| Sibobo | 1.98% | 1,763 | 1,460 | 20.75% | 4.05% |
| Sogod | 1.53% | 1,359 | 1,153 | 17.87% | 3.52% |
| Tomagodtod | 1.40% | 1,246 | 1,410 | -11.63% | -2.57% |
| Calabanga Total | 88,906 | 83,033 | 7.07% | 1.45% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Calabanga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱170,265,111.69.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 94,504,913.88 | – |
| 2010 | 98,005,234.31 | 3.70% |
| 2011 | 108,415,404.59 | 10.62% |
| 2012 | 104,945,929.30 | -3.20% |
| 2013 | 118,575,235.21 | 12.99% |
| 2014 | 133,425,330.26 | 12.52% |
| 2015 | 153,395,614.65 | 14.97% |
| 2016 | 170,265,111.69 | 11.00% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Calabanga in the 2015 Census was 82,901 broken down into 17,211 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54,243 | 9,622 | 5.64 | |
| 59,149 | 11,073 | 5.34 | |
| 67,367 | 12,444 | 5.41 | |
| 73,305 | 14,391 | 5.09 | |
| 78,069 | 15,603 | 5.00 | |
| 82,901 | 17,211 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calabanga is 5 to 9, with 10,226 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 608 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,844 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,081 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,226 | 12.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 10,097 | 12.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 9,106 | 10.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,065 | 8.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,983 | 7.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,185 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,014 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,331 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,816 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,322 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,877 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,215 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,503 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,086 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 674 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 608 | 0.73% |
| Total | 83,033 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calabanga grew from 7,563 in 1903 to 88,906 in 2020, an increase of 81,343 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 5,873 people, from the previous population of 83,033 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,563 | – | |
| 7,953 | 0.32% | |
| 15,087 | 3.25% | |
| 21,791 | 3.84% | |
| 28,467 | 2.38% | |
| 34,718 | 1.96% | |
| 40,274 | 3.02% | |
| 43,030 | 1.33% | |
| 54,261 | 2.35% | |
| 59,164 | 1.63% | |
| 67,408 | 2.84% | |
| 73,333 | 1.17% | |
| 78,119 | 2.33% | |
| 83,033 | 1.17% | |
| 88,906 | 1.45% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Calabanga for the year 2019 was 51,850, broken down into 25,210 males and 26,640 females.
Location
The municipal center of Calabanga is situated at approximately 13° 42' North, 123° 13' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 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 Calabanga are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Bombon, Camarines Sur, Magarao, Camarines Sur, Canaman, Camarines Sur, Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Cabusao, Camarines Sur, and Milaor, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 260.47 kilometers (161.85 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bombon, Camarines Sur, 3.03 kilometers (1.88 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Magarao, Camarines Sur, 6.22 kilometers (3.86 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Canaman, Camarines Sur, 8.38 kilometers (5.21 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Camaligan, Camarines Sur, 11.28 kilometers (7.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Cabusao, Camarines Sur, 11.34 kilometers (7.05 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Milaor, Camarines Sur, 12.93 kilometers (8.04 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 9.89 kilometers (6.15 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 38.12 kilometers (23.68 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S34°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 62.26 kilometers (38.69 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 67.65 kilometers (42.04 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 84.33 kilometers (52.40 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 118.14 kilometers (73.41 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
Distance from Manila: 260.47 kilometers (161.85 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°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.