Goa, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 34 |
| Postal code | 4422 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 206.18 km2 (79.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 71,368 |
| Density (2020) | 346 / km2 (896 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 42' North, 123° 29' East (13.6998, 123.4899) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 66.0 meters (216.4 feet) |
Goa is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 206.18 square kilometers or 79.61 square miles which constitutes 3.74% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 71,368. This represented 3.45% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 1.17% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 346 inhabitants per square kilometer or 896 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Goa has 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abucayan | 2.79% | 1,988 | 1,739 | 14.32% | 2.86% |
| Bagumbayan Grande | 1.96% | 1,398 | 1,540 | -9.22% | -2.02% |
| Bagumbayan Pequeño | 6.09% | 4,344 | 3,773 | 15.13% | 3.01% |
| Balaynan | 2.25% | 1,606 | 1,280 | 25.47% | 4.89% |
| Belen | 2.60% | 1,852 | 1,865 | -0.70% | -0.15% |
| Buyo | 6.22% | 4,441 | 3,967 | 11.95% | 2.40% |
| Cagaycay | 3.92% | 2,797 | 2,233 | 25.26% | 4.85% |
| Catagbacan | 6.38% | 4,551 | 3,915 | 16.25% | 3.22% |
| Digdigon | 4.33% | 3,090 | 2,821 | 9.54% | 1.94% |
| Gimaga | 3.29% | 2,348 | 2,009 | 16.87% | 3.34% |
| Halawig-Gogon | 2.83% | 2,022 | 1,780 | 13.60% | 2.72% |
| Hiwacloy | 3.42% | 2,442 | 2,072 | 17.86% | 3.52% |
| La Purisima | 1.18% | 844 | 800 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| Lamon | 2.31% | 1,651 | 1,678 | -1.61% | -0.34% |
| Matacla | 7.82% | 5,584 | 4,662 | 19.78% | 3.87% |
| Maymatan | 1.29% | 919 | 853 | 7.74% | 1.58% |
| Maysalay | 2.24% | 1,600 | 1,546 | 3.49% | 0.73% |
| Napawon | 2.10% | 1,501 | 1,633 | -8.08% | -1.76% |
| Panday | 0.87% | 623 | 756 | -17.59% | -3.99% |
| Payatan | 3.59% | 2,563 | 2,080 | 23.22% | 4.49% |
| Pinaglabanan | 3.54% | 2,527 | 2,142 | 17.97% | 3.54% |
| Salog | 2.75% | 1,963 | 1,884 | 4.19% | 0.87% |
| San Benito | 2.51% | 1,794 | 1,632 | 9.93% | 2.01% |
| San Isidro | 1.42% | 1,011 | 841 | 20.21% | 3.95% |
| San Isidro West | 2.57% | 1,835 | 1,583 | 15.92% | 3.16% |
| San Jose | 1.18% | 840 | 856 | -1.87% | -0.40% |
| San Juan Bautista | 1.82% | 1,300 | 1,175 | 10.64% | 2.15% |
| San Juan Evangelista | 1.16% | 828 | 796 | 4.02% | 0.83% |
| San Pedro | 2.37% | 1,692 | 1,490 | 13.56% | 2.71% |
| Scout Fuentebella | 0.97% | 694 | 643 | 7.93% | 1.62% |
| Tabgon | 3.19% | 2,279 | 1,909 | 19.38% | 3.80% |
| Tagongtong | 3.81% | 2,722 | 2,080 | 30.87% | 5.83% |
| Tamban | 0.48% | 346 | 378 | -8.47% | -1.84% |
| Taytay | 4.73% | 3,373 | 2,897 | 16.43% | 3.25% |
| Goa Total | 71,368 | 63,308 | 12.73% | 2.56% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Goa for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱148,696,524.29.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 83,073,456.55 | – |
| 2010 | 88,309,691.96 | 6.30% |
| 2011 | 94,710,072.45 | 7.25% |
| 2012 | 92,400,004.15 | -2.44% |
| 2013 | 106,308,344.55 | 15.05% |
| 2014 | 118,973,132.99 | 11.91% |
| 2015 | 134,578,427.47 | 13.12% |
| 2016 | 148,696,524.29 | 10.49% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Goa in the 2015 Census was 63,198 broken down into 12,842 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,720 | 7,322 | 5.42 | |
| 43,198 | 8,179 | 5.28 | |
| 48,449 | 9,139 | 5.30 | |
| 54,032 | 10,780 | 5.01 | |
| 58,461 | 11,700 | 5.00 | |
| 63,198 | 12,842 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Goa is 5 to 9, with 8,387 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 522 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,521 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,627 | 10.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,387 | 13.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,064 | 12.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,913 | 10.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,144 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,099 | 6.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,762 | 5.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,621 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,185 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,846 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,401 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,968 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,562 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,283 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 813 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 590 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 522 | 0.82% |
| Total | 63,308 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Goa grew from 8,988 in 1903 to 71,368 in 2020, an increase of 62,380 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.55%, or an increase of 8,060 people, from the previous population of 63,308 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,988 | – | |
| 11,091 | 1.34% | |
| 13,411 | 0.95% | |
| 13,487 | 0.06% | |
| 24,663 | 5.45% | |
| 32,516 | 2.74% | |
| 34,049 | 0.93% | |
| 36,254 | 1.26% | |
| 39,888 | 0.96% | |
| 43,206 | 1.51% | |
| 48,490 | 2.50% | |
| 54,035 | 1.50% | |
| 58,503 | 2.93% | |
| 63,308 | 1.51% | |
| 71,368 | 2.55% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Goa for the year 2019 was 35,980, broken down into 17,134 males and 18,846 females.
Location
The municipal center of Goa is situated at approximately 13° 42' North, 123° 29' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 66.0 meters or 216.4 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 Goa are Iriga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Camarines Sur, Tabaco, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are San Jose, Camarines Sur, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, Tigaon, Camarines Sur, Sagñay, Camarines Sur, Ocampo, Camarines Sur, and Tinambac, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 288.36 kilometers (179.18 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Jose, Camarines Sur, 3.12 kilometers (1.94 miles) to the East (N90°E)
- Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, 5.38 kilometers (3.35 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Tigaon, Camarines Sur, 7.52 kilometers (4.67 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Sagñay, Camarines Sur, 11.22 kilometers (6.97 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Ocampo, Camarines Sur, 19.88 kilometers (12.36 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Tinambac, Camarines Sur, 21.89 kilometers (13.60 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
Nearest cities
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 31.82 kilometers (19.77 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 33.93 kilometers (21.08 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 45.76 kilometers (28.44 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 51.01 kilometers (31.69 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 67.47 kilometers (41.93 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 98.10 kilometers (60.95 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
Distance from Manila: 288.36 kilometers (179.18 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°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.