Pasacao, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 4417 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Ragay Gulf [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 149.54 km2 (57.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 53,461 |
| Density (2020) | 358 / km2 (926 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 31' North, 123° 3' East (13.5096, 123.0441) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Pasacao is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 149.54 square kilometers or 57.74 square miles which constitutes 2.71% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 53,461. This represented 2.58% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.88% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 358 inhabitants per square kilometer or 926 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pasacao has 19 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 | 1.78% | 953 | 847 | 12.51% | 2.51% |
| Bagong Silang | 1.03% | 550 | 572 | -3.85% | -0.82% |
| Bahay | 3.56% | 1,905 | 1,705 | 11.73% | 2.36% |
| Balogo | 10.82% | 5,785 | 4,712 | 22.77% | 4.41% |
| Caranan | 19.57% | 10,460 | 8,841 | 18.31% | 3.60% |
| Cuco | 3.75% | 2,004 | 1,536 | 30.47% | 5.76% |
| Dalupaon | 7.44% | 3,977 | 4,161 | -4.42% | -0.95% |
| Hubo | 1.46% | 780 | 616 | 26.62% | 5.09% |
| Itulan | 2.29% | 1,226 | 1,474 | -16.82% | -3.80% |
| Macad | 3.41% | 1,823 | 1,831 | -0.44% | -0.09% |
| Odicon | 5.69% | 3,043 | 2,674 | 13.80% | 2.76% |
| Quitang | 5.59% | 2,991 | 2,268 | 31.88% | 6.00% |
| Salvacion | 1.86% | 995 | 1,072 | -7.18% | -1.56% |
| San Antonio | 1.15% | 613 | 754 | -18.70% | -4.26% |
| San Cirilo | 9.97% | 5,331 | 5,503 | -3.13% | -0.67% |
| Santa Rosa del Norte | 7.74% | 4,136 | 3,710 | 11.48% | 2.31% |
| Santa Rosa del Sur | 6.60% | 3,527 | 3,565 | -1.07% | -0.23% |
| Tilnac | 1.73% | 927 | 805 | 15.16% | 3.01% |
| Tinalmud | 4.55% | 2,435 | 2,389 | 1.93% | 0.40% |
| Pasacao Total | 53,461 | 49,035 | 9.03% | 1.84% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pasacao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱118,638,800.75.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 63,658,828.91 | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 83,478,921.75 | – |
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | 108,054,056.59 | – |
| 2016 | 118,638,800.75 | 9.80% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pasacao in the 2015 Census was 49,000 broken down into 9,948 households or an average of 4.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31,957 | 5,525 | 5.78 | |
| 36,051 | 6,469 | 5.57 | |
| 38,415 | 6,828 | 5.63 | |
| 41,482 | 7,918 | 5.24 | |
| 45,945 | 8,906 | 5.16 | |
| 49,000 | 9,948 | 4.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pasacao is 5 to 9, with 6,407 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 323 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,233 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,188 | 10.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,407 | 13.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,359 | 12.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,332 | 10.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,986 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,491 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,071 | 6.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,754 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,378 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,298 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,880 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,502 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,181 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 799 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 500 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 353 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 323 | 0.66% |
| Total | 49,035 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pasacao grew from 2,431 in 1903 to 53,461 in 2020, an increase of 51,030 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.84%, or an increase of 4,426 people, from the previous population of 49,035 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,431 | – | |
| 2,308 | -0.33% | |
| 5,594 | 4.53% | |
| 8,128 | 3.91% | |
| 14,327 | 5.11% | |
| 19,355 | 2.99% | |
| 21,809 | 2.42% | |
| 25,303 | 3.02% | |
| 31,960 | 2.36% | |
| 36,070 | 2.29% | |
| 38,423 | 1.36% | |
| 41,533 | 1.08% | |
| 45,946 | 3.74% | |
| 49,035 | 1.25% | |
| 53,461 | 1.84% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pasacao for the year 2019 was 30,183, broken down into 14,936 males and 15,247 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pasacao is situated at approximately 13° 31' North, 123° 3' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 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 Pasacao are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Pamplona, Camarines Sur, San Fernando, Camarines Sur, Gainza, Camarines Sur, Minalabac, Camarines Sur, Milaor, Camarines Sur, and Camaligan, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 253.01 kilometers (157.21 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pamplona, Camarines Sur, 10.02 kilometers (6.23 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- San Fernando, Camarines Sur, 12.34 kilometers (7.67 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Gainza, Camarines Sur, 15.89 kilometers (9.88 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Minalabac, Camarines Sur, 16.70 kilometers (10.38 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Milaor, Camarines Sur, 17.64 kilometers (10.96 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Camaligan, Camarines Sur, 17.84 kilometers (11.08 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 19.91 kilometers (12.37 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 41.09 kilometers (25.53 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 61.13 kilometers (37.98 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 76.10 kilometers (47.29 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 85.29 kilometers (53.00 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 120.02 kilometers (74.58 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
Distance from Manila: 253.01 kilometers (157.21 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°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.