Minalabac, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 4414 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Ragay Gulf [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 126.10 km2 (48.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 53,981 |
| Density (2020) | 428 / km2 (1,109 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 34' North, 123° 11' East (13.5708, 123.1851) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Minalabac is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 126.10 square kilometers or 48.69 square miles which constitutes 2.29% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 53,981. This represented 2.61% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.89% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 428 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,109 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Minalabac has 25 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 | 12.70% | 6,856 | 6,529 | 5.01% | 1.03% |
| Bagolatao | 2.37% | 1,277 | 1,436 | -11.07% | -2.44% |
| Bagongbong | 1.83% | 987 | 1,109 | -11.00% | -2.42% |
| Baliuag Nuevo | 3.10% | 1,672 | 1,719 | -2.73% | -0.58% |
| Baliuag Viejo | 6.39% | 3,452 | 3,421 | 0.91% | 0.19% |
| Catanusan | 2.58% | 1,393 | 1,372 | 1.53% | 0.32% |
| Del Carmen-Del Rosario | 4.84% | 2,610 | 2,225 | 17.30% | 3.42% |
| Del Socorro | 2.56% | 1,384 | 1,314 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| Hamoraon | 3.43% | 1,849 | 1,888 | -2.07% | -0.44% |
| Hobo | 8.21% | 4,430 | 4,061 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| Irayang Solong | 3.61% | 1,950 | 2,018 | -3.37% | -0.72% |
| Magadap | 2.40% | 1,295 | 1,018 | 27.21% | 5.20% |
| Malitbog | 3.99% | 2,155 | 2,195 | -1.82% | -0.39% |
| Manapao | 4.93% | 2,660 | 2,088 | 27.39% | 5.23% |
| Mataoroc | 5.21% | 2,810 | 3,218 | -12.68% | -2.81% |
| Sagrada | 5.24% | 2,829 | 2,846 | -0.60% | -0.13% |
| Salingogon | 4.72% | 2,547 | 2,872 | -11.32% | -2.50% |
| San Antonio | 2.00% | 1,081 | 1,183 | -8.62% | -1.88% |
| San Felipe-Santiago | 1.56% | 841 | 645 | 30.39% | 5.74% |
| San Francisco | 1.08% | 584 | 569 | 2.64% | 0.55% |
| San Jose | 3.56% | 1,923 | 1,907 | 0.84% | 0.18% |
| San Juan-San Lorenzo | 2.78% | 1,498 | 1,327 | 12.89% | 2.58% |
| Taban | 2.37% | 1,277 | 1,150 | 11.04% | 2.23% |
| Tariric | 5.71% | 3,082 | 3,000 | 2.73% | 0.57% |
| Timbang | 2.85% | 1,539 | 1,280 | 20.23% | 3.95% |
| Minalabac Total | 53,981 | 52,390 | 3.04% | 0.63% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Minalabac for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱111,635,906.11.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61,416,522.22 | – |
| 2010 | 65,679,754.53 | 6.94% |
| 2011 | 71,523,359.27 | 8.90% |
| 2012 | 69,592,243.78 | -2.70% |
| 2013 | 79,749,631.65 | 14.60% |
| 2014 | 89,890,843.02 | 12.72% |
| 2015 | 101,741,681.28 | 13.18% |
| 2016 | 111,635,906.11 | 9.72% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Minalabac in the 2015 Census was 52,390 broken down into 10,313 households or an average of 5.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,914 | 6,134 | 5.85 | |
| 37,574 | 6,790 | 5.53 | |
| 41,734 | 7,566 | 5.52 | |
| 43,940 | 8,625 | 5.09 | |
| 48,135 | 9,336 | 5.16 | |
| 52,390 | 10,313 | 5.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Minalabac is 10 to 14, with 6,505 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 423 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,169 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,065 | 9.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,350 | 12.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,505 | 12.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,717 | 10.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,616 | 8.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,751 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,332 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,156 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,602 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,360 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,038 | 3.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,700 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,478 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,034 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 652 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 442 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 423 | 0.81% |
| Total | 52,390 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Minalabac grew from 3,993 in 1903 to 53,981 in 2020, an increase of 49,988 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.63%, or an increase of 1,591 people, from the previous population of 52,390 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,993 | – | |
| 4,094 | 0.16% | |
| 9,620 | 4.36% | |
| 11,984 | 2.28% | |
| 19,654 | 4.45% | |
| 23,373 | 1.71% | |
| 27,089 | 3.00% | |
| 30,336 | 2.29% | |
| 35,922 | 1.70% | |
| 37,574 | 0.85% | |
| 41,734 | 2.28% | |
| 43,957 | 0.72% | |
| 48,162 | 3.38% | |
| 52,390 | 1.61% | |
| 53,981 | 0.63% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Minalabac for the year 2019 was 30,894, broken down into 15,309 males and 15,585 females.
Location
The municipal center of Minalabac is situated at approximately 13° 34' North, 123° 11' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 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 Minalabac are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Milaor, Camarines Sur, San Fernando, Camarines Sur, Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Gainza, Camarines Sur, Canaman, Camarines Sur, and Magarao, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 263.53 kilometers (163.75 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Milaor, Camarines Sur, 2.93 kilometers (1.82 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- San Fernando, Camarines Sur, 4.55 kilometers (2.83 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Camaligan, Camarines Sur, 5.98 kilometers (3.72 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Gainza, Camarines Sur, 6.72 kilometers (4.17 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Canaman, Camarines Sur, 8.63 kilometers (5.36 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Magarao, Camarines Sur, 9.98 kilometers (6.20 miles) to the North (N0°E)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 5.90 kilometers (3.66 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 29.64 kilometers (18.42 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 52.78 kilometers (32.79 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 63.46 kilometers (39.43 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 76.31 kilometers (47.42 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 110.93 kilometers (68.93 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
Distance from Manila: 263.53 kilometers (163.75 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°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.