Pili, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 4418 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 126.25 km2 (48.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 99,196 |
| Density (2020) | 786 / km2 (2,035 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 33' North, 123° 16' East (13.5543, 123.2747) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.7 meters (107.3 feet) |
Pili is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Camarines Sur. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 126.25 square kilometers or 48.75 square miles which constitutes 2.29% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 99,196. This represented 4.80% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 1.63% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 786 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,035 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pili has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anayan | 3.41% | 3,379 | 3,029 | 11.55% | 2.33% |
| Bagong Sirang | 3.30% | 3,277 | 2,602 | 25.94% | 4.97% |
| Binanwaanan | 5.23% | 5,188 | 4,258 | 21.84% | 4.25% |
| Binobong | 2.80% | 2,780 | 2,374 | 17.10% | 3.38% |
| Cadlan | 6.05% | 6,000 | 4,930 | 21.70% | 4.22% |
| Caroyroyan | 7.66% | 7,594 | 5,855 | 29.70% | 5.63% |
| Curry | 2.60% | 2,584 | 2,201 | 17.40% | 3.43% |
| Del Rosario | 3.12% | 3,090 | 2,872 | 7.59% | 1.55% |
| Himaao | 4.87% | 4,832 | 4,502 | 7.33% | 1.50% |
| La Purisima | 3.24% | 3,210 | 2,940 | 9.18% | 1.87% |
| New San Roque | 3.98% | 3,946 | 3,605 | 9.46% | 1.92% |
| Old San Roque | 0.95% | 942 | 1,342 | -29.81% | -7.18% |
| Palestina | 6.07% | 6,024 | 6,096 | -1.18% | -0.25% |
| Pawili | 2.44% | 2,418 | 2,236 | 8.14% | 1.66% |
| Sagrada | 3.32% | 3,294 | 2,912 | 13.12% | 2.63% |
| Sagurong | 2.79% | 2,765 | 2,625 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| San Agustin | 5.77% | 5,722 | 4,827 | 18.54% | 3.65% |
| San Antonio | 1.35% | 1,339 | 1,402 | -4.49% | -0.96% |
| San Isidro | 2.26% | 2,244 | 2,470 | -9.15% | -2.00% |
| San Jose | 13.45% | 13,339 | 12,599 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| San Juan | 2.11% | 2,096 | 1,909 | 9.80% | 1.99% |
| San Vicente | 2.13% | 2,116 | 2,458 | -13.91% | -3.10% |
| Santiago | 2.53% | 2,511 | 2,523 | -0.48% | -0.10% |
| Santo Niño | 1.26% | 1,249 | 1,044 | 19.64% | 3.85% |
| Tagbong | 3.90% | 3,872 | 3,196 | 21.15% | 4.12% |
| Tinangis | 3.41% | 3,385 | 2,738 | 23.63% | 4.57% |
| Pili Total | 99,196 | 89,545 | 10.78% | 2.18% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pili for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱230,657,834.85.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 103,454,376.33 | – |
| 2010 | 109,189,247.48 | 5.54% |
| 2011 | 128,233,445.10 | 17.44% |
| 2012 | 125,501,467.23 | -2.13% |
| 2013 | 138,465,604.65 | 10.33% |
| 2014 | 168,151,275.68 | 21.44% |
| 2015 | 213,400,478.53 | 26.91% |
| 2016 | 230,657,834.85 | 8.09% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pili in the 2015 Census was 88,441 broken down into 18,178 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51,979 | 9,069 | 5.73 | |
| 60,963 | 11,015 | 5.53 | |
| 66,921 | 12,389 | 5.40 | |
| 75,684 | 14,992 | 5.05 | |
| 81,317 | 16,193 | 5.02 | |
| 88,441 | 18,178 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pili is 5 to 9, with 10,838 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 537 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,966 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,686 | 9.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,838 | 12.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 10,800 | 12.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 9,717 | 10.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,787 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,516 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 6,089 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,787 | 6.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,741 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,265 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,505 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,916 | 3.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,232 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,567 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 972 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 624 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 537 | 0.60% |
| Total | 89,545 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pili grew from 2,213 in 1903 to 99,196 in 2020, an increase of 96,983 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.18%, or an increase of 9,651 people, from the previous population of 89,545 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,213 | – | |
| 6,342 | 6.87% | |
| 18,225 | 5.42% | |
| 25,300 | 3.42% | |
| 22,934 | -0.86% | |
| 29,521 | 2.50% | |
| 36,676 | 4.45% | |
| 43,181 | 3.32% | |
| 52,481 | 1.97% | |
| 61,520 | 3.02% | |
| 67,393 | 1.97% | |
| 76,496 | 1.76% | |
| 82,307 | 2.70% | |
| 89,545 | 1.62% | |
| 99,196 | 2.18% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pili for the year 2019 was 53,007, broken down into 25,868 males and 27,139 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pili is situated at approximately 13° 33' North, 123° 16' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.7 meters or 107.3 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 Pili are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Bula, Camarines Sur, Minalabac, Camarines Sur, Ocampo, Camarines Sur, Milaor, Camarines Sur, Camaligan, Camarines Sur, and San Fernando, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 273.07 kilometers (169.68 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bula, Camarines Sur, 9.32 kilometers (5.79 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Minalabac, Camarines Sur, 9.87 kilometers (6.13 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Ocampo, Camarines Sur, 10.90 kilometers (6.77 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Milaor, Camarines Sur, 11.23 kilometers (6.98 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Camaligan, Camarines Sur, 14.08 kilometers (8.75 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- San Fernando, Camarines Sur, 14.23 kilometers (8.84 miles) to the West (N86°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 12.32 kilometers (7.66 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 20.92 kilometers (13.00 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 44.83 kilometers (27.86 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 53.80 kilometers (33.43 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 67.76 kilometers (42.11 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 102.15 kilometers (63.48 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
Distance from Manila: 273.07 kilometers (169.68 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.