Camaligan, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 4401 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 4.68 km2 (1.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 25,036 |
| Density (2020) | 5,350 / km2 (13,832 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 37' North, 123° 10' East (13.6206, 123.1636) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.5 meters (18.2 feet) |
Camaligan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 4.68 square kilometers or 1.81 square miles which constitutes 0.08% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,036. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.41% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 5,350 inhabitants per square kilometer or 13,832 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Camaligan has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dugcal | 19.34% | 4,842 | 4,464 | 8.47% | 1.73% |
| Marupit | 20.12% | 5,037 | 4,510 | 11.69% | 2.35% |
| San Francisco | 3.49% | 874 | 745 | 17.32% | 3.42% |
| San Jose-San Pablo | 2.68% | 671 | 671 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| San Juan-San Ramon | 4.26% | 1,067 | 982 | 8.66% | 1.76% |
| San Lucas | 1.98% | 496 | 578 | -14.19% | -3.17% |
| San Marcos | 5.97% | 1,495 | 1,388 | 7.71% | 1.58% |
| San Mateo | 6.37% | 1,596 | 1,508 | 5.84% | 1.20% |
| San Roque | 12.37% | 3,098 | 3,585 | -13.58% | -3.03% |
| Santo Domingo | 2.02% | 506 | 618 | -18.12% | -4.12% |
| Santo Tomas | 2.82% | 707 | 810 | -12.72% | -2.82% |
| Sua | 9.66% | 2,419 | 2,154 | 12.30% | 2.47% |
| Tarosanan | 8.90% | 2,228 | 2,096 | 6.30% | 1.29% |
| Camaligan Total | 25,036 | 24,109 | 3.85% | 0.80% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Camaligan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱58,700,476.23.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,337,113.20 | – |
| 2010 | 35,380,271.39 | 6.13% |
| 2011 | 37,573,285.04 | 6.20% |
| 2012 | 37,007,280.99 | -1.51% |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 46,634,674.57 | – |
| 2015 | 53,135,625.83 | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 58,700,476.23 | 10.47% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Camaligan in the 2015 Census was 24,072 broken down into 4,848 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,431 | 2,683 | 5.75 | |
| 17,405 | 3,249 | 5.36 | |
| 19,174 | 3,432 | 5.59 | |
| 20,748 | 4,236 | 4.90 | |
| 22,246 | 4,534 | 4.91 | |
| 24,072 | 4,848 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Camaligan is 5 to 9, with 2,611 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 148 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 475 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,139 | 8.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,611 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,571 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,490 | 10.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,294 | 9.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,067 | 8.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,689 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,589 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,260 | 5.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,193 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,024 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 893 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 720 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 442 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 301 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 203 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 148 | 0.61% |
| Total | 24,109 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Camaligan grew from 2,133 in 1918 to 25,036 in 2020, an increase of 22,903 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 927 people, from the previous population of 24,109 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,133 | – | |
| 3,005 | 1.73% | |
| 7,362 | 9.63% | |
| 8,529 | 1.30% | |
| 7,821 | -0.84% | |
| 9,853 | 4.74% | |
| 10,989 | 2.21% | |
| 15,436 | 3.46% | |
| 17,411 | 2.28% | |
| 19,188 | 2.11% | |
| 20,758 | 1.09% | |
| 22,254 | 2.57% | |
| 24,109 | 1.54% | |
| 25,036 | 0.80% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Camaligan for the year 2019 was 15,562, broken down into 7,629 males and 7,933 females.
Location
The municipal center of Camaligan is situated at approximately 13° 37' North, 123° 10' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.5 meters or 18.2 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 Camaligan are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Gainza, Camarines Sur, Canaman, Camarines Sur, Milaor, Camarines Sur, Magarao, Camarines Sur, Minalabac, Camarines Sur, and San Fernando, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 259.08 kilometers (160.98 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gainza, Camarines Sur, 2.28 kilometers (1.41 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Canaman, Camarines Sur, 3.07 kilometers (1.91 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- Milaor, Camarines Sur, 3.20 kilometers (1.99 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Magarao, Camarines Sur, 5.07 kilometers (3.15 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Minalabac, Camarines Sur, 5.98 kilometers (3.72 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- San Fernando, Camarines Sur, 6.63 kilometers (4.12 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 2.45 kilometers (1.53 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 34.79 kilometers (21.62 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 58.31 kilometers (36.23 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 67.78 kilometers (42.12 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 81.62 kilometers (50.72 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 116.13 kilometers (72.16 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
Distance from Manila: 259.08 kilometers (160.98 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°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.