Iriga, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 4431 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 137.35 km2 (53.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 114,457 |
| Density (2020) | 833 / km2 (2,158 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 25' North, 123° 25' East (13.4222, 123.4129) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.5 feet) |
Iriga is a landlocked component city in the coastal province of Camarines Sur.
The city has a land area of 137.35 square kilometers or 53.03 square miles which constitutes 2.49% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 114,457. This represented 5.53% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 1.88% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 833 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,158 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Iriga has 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 0.71% | 812 | 1,301 | -37.59% | -9.45% |
| Cristo Rey | 1.06% | 1,214 | 1,078 | 12.62% | 2.53% |
| Del Rosario | 1.77% | 2,029 | 2,147 | -5.50% | -1.18% |
| Francia | 2.30% | 2,632 | 2,608 | 0.92% | 0.19% |
| La Anunciacion | 1.44% | 1,647 | 1,697 | -2.95% | -0.63% |
| La Medalla | 2.24% | 2,564 | 2,406 | 6.57% | 1.35% |
| La Purisima | 2.77% | 3,174 | 2,506 | 26.66% | 5.10% |
| La Trinidad | 1.84% | 2,108 | 1,873 | 12.55% | 2.52% |
| Niño Jesus | 0.78% | 897 | 1,021 | -12.14% | -2.69% |
| Perpetual Help | 3.84% | 4,390 | 4,208 | 4.33% | 0.90% |
| Sagrada | 1.79% | 2,051 | 2,359 | -13.06% | -2.90% |
| Salvacion | 3.17% | 3,624 | 3,417 | 6.06% | 1.25% |
| San Agustin | 5.95% | 6,805 | 6,403 | 6.28% | 1.29% |
| San Andres | 0.54% | 622 | 835 | -25.51% | -6.01% |
| San Antonio | 3.56% | 4,074 | 4,225 | -3.57% | -0.76% |
| San Francisco | 5.62% | 6,438 | 6,479 | -0.63% | -0.13% |
| San Isidro | 8.33% | 9,538 | 8,909 | 7.06% | 1.45% |
| San Jose | 2.73% | 3,123 | 2,405 | 29.85% | 5.65% |
| San Juan | 3.91% | 4,473 | 4,584 | -2.42% | -0.51% |
| San Miguel | 2.90% | 3,314 | 3,298 | 0.49% | 0.10% |
| San Nicolas | 10.19% | 11,665 | 11,313 | 3.11% | 0.65% |
| San Pedro | 1.94% | 2,217 | 2,180 | 1.70% | 0.35% |
| San Rafael | 0.65% | 745 | 864 | -13.77% | -3.07% |
| San Ramon | 1.56% | 1,790 | 1,704 | 5.05% | 1.04% |
| San Roque | 2.05% | 2,342 | 2,459 | -4.76% | -1.02% |
| San Vicente Norte | 0.74% | 850 | 947 | -10.24% | -2.25% |
| San Vicente Sur | 2.41% | 2,761 | 2,939 | -6.06% | -1.31% |
| Santa Cruz Norte | 0.60% | 692 | 540 | 28.15% | 5.36% |
| Santa Cruz Sur | 2.68% | 3,064 | 3,210 | -4.55% | -0.98% |
| Santa Elena | 2.21% | 2,529 | 2,291 | 10.39% | 2.10% |
| Santa Isabel | 0.60% | 686 | 612 | 12.09% | 2.43% |
| Santa Maria | 2.91% | 3,326 | 3,312 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Santa Teresita | 2.69% | 3,083 | 2,602 | 18.49% | 3.63% |
| Santiago | 2.54% | 2,909 | 3,416 | -14.84% | -3.33% |
| Santo Domingo | 5.75% | 6,584 | 5,922 | 11.18% | 2.26% |
| Santo Niño | 3.22% | 3,685 | 3,687 | -0.05% | -0.01% |
| Iriga Total | 114,457 | 111,757 | 2.42% | 0.50% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Iriga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱472,025,392.29.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 292,158,923.02 | – |
| 2010 | 324,155,505.97 | 10.95% |
| 2011 | 357,554,476.29 | 10.30% |
| 2012 | 312,490,849.90 | -12.60% |
| 2013 | 341,410,395.18 | 9.25% |
| 2014 | 382,892,282.49 | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 427,958,455.04 | 11.77% |
| 2016 | 472,025,392.29 | 10.30% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Iriga in the 2015 Census was 111,225 broken down into 21,840 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74,000 | 13,462 | 5.50 | |
| 82,229 | 15,581 | 5.28 | |
| 88,623 | 17,061 | 5.19 | |
| 97,527 | 19,298 | 5.05 | |
| 105,456 | 21,759 | 4.85 | |
| 111,225 | 21,840 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Iriga is 10 to 14, with 12,973 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,055 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,261 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 9,579 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 12,468 | 11.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 12,973 | 11.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 11,769 | 10.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 9,679 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 8,488 | 7.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 7,443 | 6.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,037 | 6.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,143 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,629 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,911 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,018 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,161 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,437 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,587 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,119 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 1,055 | 0.94% |
| Total | 111,757 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Iriga grew from 19,297 in 1903 to 114,457 in 2020, an increase of 95,160 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.50%, or an increase of 2,700 people, from the previous population of 111,757 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 19,297 | – | |
| 24,145 | 1.43% | |
| 31,005 | 1.26% | |
| 42,049 | 3.18% | |
| 75,439 | 5.27% | |
| 77,382 | 0.25% | |
| 75,885 | -0.39% | |
| 66,113 | -2.72% | |
| 74,269 | 1.17% | |
| 82,482 | 1.98% | |
| 88,893 | 1.62% | |
| 97,983 | 1.35% | |
| 105,919 | 2.88% | |
| 111,757 | 1.03% | |
| 114,457 | 0.50% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Iriga for the year 2019 was 65,261, broken down into 31,316 males and 33,945 females.
Location
The city center of Iriga is situated at approximately 13° 25' North, 123° 25' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.0 meters or 52.5 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 Iriga are Ligao, Albay, Naga, Camarines Sur, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Nabua, Camarines Sur, Baao, Camarines Sur, Bato, Camarines Sur, Buhi, Camarines Sur, Libon, Albay, and Bula, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 292.90 kilometers (182.00 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Nabua, Camarines Sur, 4.59 kilometers (2.85 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Baao, Camarines Sur, 6.16 kilometers (3.83 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Bato, Camarines Sur, 9.04 kilometers (5.61 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Buhi, Camarines Sur, 11.30 kilometers (7.02 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Libon, Albay, 13.82 kilometers (8.59 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
- Bula, Camarines Sur, 15.33 kilometers (9.53 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
Nearest cities
- Ligao, Albay, 24.15 kilometers (15.00 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 33.20 kilometers (20.63 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 35.02 kilometers (21.76 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 46.86 kilometers (29.12 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 81.35 kilometers (50.55 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 118.68 kilometers (73.75 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Distance from Manila: 292.90 kilometers (182.00 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°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.