Naga
| Type | city (independent component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 4400 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 77.40 km2 (29.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 209,170 |
| Density (2020) | 2,702 / km2 (7,000 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 37' North, 123° 11' East (13.6240, 123.1850) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Naga is a landlocked independent component city in the coastal province of Camarines Sur.
The city has a land area of 77.40 square kilometers or 29.88 square miles which constitutes 1.40% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 209,170. This represented 10.11% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 3.44% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 2,702 inhabitants per square kilometer or 7,000 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Naga has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abella | 2.75% | 5,757 | 4,788 | 20.24% | 3.96% |
| Bagumbayan Norte | 1.05% | 2,203 | 2,911 | -24.32% | -5.70% |
| Bagumbayan Sur | 3.76% | 7,867 | 6,959 | 13.05% | 2.62% |
| Balatas | 5.31% | 11,112 | 10,404 | 6.81% | 1.40% |
| Calauag | 5.40% | 11,295 | 11,513 | -1.89% | -0.40% |
| Cararayan | 9.41% | 19,692 | 15,998 | 23.09% | 4.47% |
| Carolina | 3.28% | 6,870 | 5,841 | 17.62% | 3.47% |
| Concepcion Grande | 5.32% | 11,125 | 11,137 | -0.11% | -0.02% |
| Concepcion Pequeña | 12.02% | 25,139 | 23,577 | 6.63% | 1.36% |
| Dayangdang | 1.97% | 4,130 | 4,568 | -9.59% | -2.10% |
| Del Rosario | 4.94% | 10,337 | 9,332 | 10.77% | 2.18% |
| Dinaga | 0.16% | 344 | 456 | -24.56% | -5.76% |
| Igualdad Interior | 1.44% | 3,008 | 3,379 | -10.98% | -2.42% |
| Lerma | 0.78% | 1,640 | 2,337 | -29.82% | -7.18% |
| Liboton | 1.48% | 3,105 | 3,075 | 0.98% | 0.20% |
| Mabolo | 3.88% | 8,125 | 7,611 | 6.75% | 1.39% |
| Pacol | 7.05% | 14,747 | 11,673 | 26.33% | 5.04% |
| Panicuason | 1.48% | 3,100 | 2,715 | 14.18% | 2.83% |
| Peñafrancia | 2.15% | 4,503 | 5,712 | -21.17% | -4.88% |
| Sabang | 3.27% | 6,838 | 7,000 | -2.31% | -0.49% |
| San Felipe | 10.09% | 21,098 | 17,444 | 20.95% | 4.08% |
| San Francisco | 0.35% | 722 | 947 | -23.76% | -5.55% |
| San Isidro | 1.64% | 3,432 | 2,768 | 23.99% | 4.63% |
| Santa Cruz | 3.41% | 7,135 | 7,442 | -4.13% | -0.88% |
| Tabuco | 2.03% | 4,240 | 4,129 | 2.69% | 0.56% |
| Tinago | 1.39% | 2,904 | 3,268 | -11.14% | -2.45% |
| Triangulo | 4.16% | 8,702 | 9,019 | -3.51% | -0.75% |
| Naga Total | 209,170 | 196,003 | 6.72% | 1.38% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Naga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱975,090,393.23.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 506,850,845.05 | – |
| 2010 | 571,064,465.27 | 12.67% |
| 2011 | 638,679,102.86 | 11.84% |
| 2012 | 625,853,091.09 | -2.01% |
| 2013 | 687,331,795.75 | 9.82% |
| 2014 | 802,697,504.69 | 16.78% |
| 2015 | 893,861,293.65 | 11.36% |
| 2016 | 975,090,393.23 | 9.09% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Naga in the 2015 Census was 194,348 broken down into 42,152 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114,898 | 20,488 | 5.61 | |
| 126,115 | 23,632 | 5.34 | |
| 136,900 | 26,317 | 5.20 | |
| 159,230 | 32,045 | 4.97 | |
| 173,731 | 35,929 | 4.84 | |
| 194,348 | 42,152 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Naga is 15 to 19, with 22,262 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,517 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3,822 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 15,678 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 20,275 | 10.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 20,103 | 10.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 22,262 | 11.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 19,166 | 9.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 16,108 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 14,179 | 7.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 13,174 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 11,173 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 9,811 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 8,519 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 7,167 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 5,396 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 3,764 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,313 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,576 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 1,517 | 0.77% |
| Total | 196,003 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Naga grew from 17,943 in 1903 to 209,170 in 2020, an increase of 191,227 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.38%, or an increase of 13,167 people, from the previous population of 196,003 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17,943 | – | |
| 9,396 | -4.00% | |
| 22,505 | 4.46% | |
| 56,238 | 9.85% | |
| 55,506 | -0.12% | |
| 79,846 | 3.62% | |
| 83,337 | 0.86% | |
| 90,712 | 1.71% | |
| 115,329 | 2.43% | |
| 126,972 | 1.82% | |
| 137,810 | 1.77% | |
| 160,516 | 2.13% | |
| 174,931 | 3.18% | |
| 196,003 | 2.19% | |
| 209,170 | 1.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Naga for the year 2019 was 105,366, broken down into 47,377 males and 57,989 females.
Location
The city center of Naga is situated at approximately 13° 37' North, 123° 11' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 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 Naga are Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Milaor, Camarines Sur, Canaman, Camarines Sur, Magarao, Camarines Sur, Gainza, Camarines Sur, and Minalabac, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 261.12 kilometers (162.25 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Camaligan, Camarines Sur, 2.45 kilometers (1.53 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Milaor, Camarines Sur, 3.07 kilometers (1.91 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Canaman, Camarines Sur, 3.08 kilometers (1.92 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- Magarao, Camarines Sur, 4.08 kilometers (2.54 miles) to the North (N0°W)
- Gainza, Camarines Sur, 4.73 kilometers (2.94 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Minalabac, Camarines Sur, 5.90 kilometers (3.66 miles) to the South (S1°W)
Nearest cities
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 33.20 kilometers (20.63 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 56.95 kilometers (35.38 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 65.77 kilometers (40.87 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 80.06 kilometers (49.75 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 114.47 kilometers (71.13 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 146.65 kilometers (91.12 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
Distance from Manila: 261.12 kilometers (162.25 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.