Sipocot, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 46 |
| Postal code | 4408 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | San Miguel Bay [Philippine Sea], Ragay Gulf [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 243.43 km2 (93.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 68,169 |
| Density (2020) | 280 / km2 (725 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 46' North, 122° 59' East (13.7673, 122.9756) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.9 meters (68.6 feet) |
Sipocot is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 243.43 square kilometers or 93.99 square miles which constitutes 4.42% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 68,169. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 1.12% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 280 inhabitants per square kilometer or 725 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sipocot has 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldezar | 1.27% | 864 | 828 | 4.35% | 0.90% |
| Alteza | 2.32% | 1,581 | 1,537 | 2.86% | 0.60% |
| Anib | 2.63% | 1,792 | 1,670 | 7.31% | 1.50% |
| Awayan | 1.14% | 778 | 768 | 1.30% | 0.27% |
| Azucena | 2.25% | 1,532 | 1,726 | -11.24% | -2.48% |
| Bagong Sirang | 2.07% | 1,409 | 1,485 | -5.12% | -1.10% |
| Binahian | 2.80% | 1,911 | 1,884 | 1.43% | 0.30% |
| Bolo Norte | 2.56% | 1,744 | 1,718 | 1.51% | 0.32% |
| Bolo Sur | 2.00% | 1,361 | 1,230 | 10.65% | 2.15% |
| Bulan | 0.83% | 566 | 591 | -4.23% | -0.91% |
| Bulawan | 1.81% | 1,231 | 1,375 | -10.47% | -2.30% |
| Cabuyao | 0.72% | 489 | 557 | -12.21% | -2.70% |
| Caima | 1.39% | 945 | 1,102 | -14.25% | -3.18% |
| Calagbangan | 5.68% | 3,869 | 3,563 | 8.59% | 1.75% |
| Calampinay | 1.45% | 988 | 803 | 23.04% | 4.46% |
| Carayrayan | 1.09% | 745 | 763 | -2.36% | -0.50% |
| Cotmo | 1.78% | 1,216 | 1,263 | -3.72% | -0.80% |
| Gabi | 0.74% | 502 | 515 | -2.52% | -0.54% |
| Gaongan | 3.06% | 2,089 | 1,926 | 8.46% | 1.72% |
| Impig | 4.90% | 3,339 | 3,050 | 9.48% | 1.92% |
| Lipilip | 0.84% | 574 | 515 | 11.46% | 2.31% |
| Lubigan Jr. | 1.96% | 1,334 | 1,251 | 6.63% | 1.36% |
| Lubigan Sr. | 2.00% | 1,362 | 1,202 | 13.31% | 2.67% |
| Malaguico | 1.17% | 797 | 817 | -2.45% | -0.52% |
| Malubago | 2.48% | 1,688 | 1,459 | 15.70% | 3.12% |
| Manangle | 2.93% | 1,999 | 1,708 | 17.04% | 3.37% |
| Mangapo | 0.93% | 637 | 645 | -1.24% | -0.26% |
| Mangga | 1.87% | 1,278 | 1,150 | 11.13% | 2.25% |
| Manlubang | 0.63% | 428 | 419 | 2.15% | 0.45% |
| Mantila | 0.85% | 577 | 537 | 7.45% | 1.52% |
| North Centro | 5.22% | 3,560 | 3,503 | 1.63% | 0.34% |
| North Villazar | 2.40% | 1,633 | 1,706 | -4.28% | -0.92% |
| Sagrada Familia | 0.76% | 518 | 555 | -6.67% | -1.44% |
| Salanda | 0.55% | 375 | 421 | -10.93% | -2.41% |
| Salvacion | 1.68% | 1,142 | 1,175 | -2.81% | -0.60% |
| San Isidro | 1.60% | 1,093 | 1,032 | 5.91% | 1.22% |
| San Vicente | 1.71% | 1,169 | 1,208 | -3.23% | -0.69% |
| Serranzana | 1.50% | 1,024 | 1,000 | 2.40% | 0.50% |
| South Centro | 9.63% | 6,567 | 5,779 | 13.64% | 2.73% |
| South Villazar | 3.04% | 2,072 | 1,908 | 8.60% | 1.75% |
| Taisan | 2.22% | 1,514 | 1,178 | 28.52% | 5.42% |
| Tara | 3.95% | 2,695 | 2,370 | 13.71% | 2.74% |
| Tible | 2.01% | 1,369 | 1,425 | -3.93% | -0.84% |
| Tula-tula | 3.15% | 2,149 | 1,615 | 33.07% | 6.20% |
| Vigaan | 1.66% | 1,135 | 1,550 | -26.77% | -6.35% |
| Yabo | 0.78% | 529 | 373 | 41.82% | 7.63% |
| Sipocot Total | 68,169 | 64,855 | 5.11% | 1.05% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sipocot for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱153,324,480.12.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 83,257,669.52 | – |
| 2010 | 90,059,512.31 | 8.17% |
| 2011 | 98,616,890.99 | 9.50% |
| 2012 | 95,819,927.74 | -2.84% |
| 2013 | 109,644,695.47 | 14.43% |
| 2014 | 123,445,435.52 | 12.59% |
| 2015 | 140,125,891.11 | 13.51% |
| 2016 | 153,324,480.12 | 9.42% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sipocot in the 2015 Census was 64,748 broken down into 13,531 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49,501 | 8,965 | 5.52 | |
| 53,369 | 10,466 | 5.10 | |
| 56,576 | 10,761 | 5.26 | |
| 57,787 | 12,023 | 4.81 | |
| 63,989 | 13,156 | 4.86 | |
| 64,748 | 13,531 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sipocot is 10 to 14, with 8,212 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 477 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,392 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,114 | 9.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,990 | 12.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,212 | 12.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,019 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,414 | 8.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,602 | 7.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,002 | 6.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,699 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,320 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,196 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,764 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,273 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,789 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,243 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 806 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 543 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 477 | 0.74% |
| Total | 64,855 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sipocot grew from 2,925 in 1903 to 68,169 in 2020, an increase of 65,244 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.05%, or an increase of 3,314 people, from the previous population of 64,855 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,925 | – | |
| 2,736 | -0.42% | |
| 7,936 | 5.47% | |
| 18,089 | 8.82% | |
| 32,650 | 5.33% | |
| 38,153 | 1.54% | |
| 39,457 | 0.68% | |
| 43,505 | 1.97% | |
| 49,501 | 1.30% | |
| 53,392 | 1.43% | |
| 56,576 | 1.25% | |
| 57,861 | 0.31% | |
| 64,042 | 3.76% | |
| 64,855 | 0.24% | |
| 68,169 | 1.05% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sipocot for the year 2019 was 39,984, broken down into 19,511 males and 20,473 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sipocot is situated at approximately 13° 46' North, 122° 59' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.9 meters or 68.6 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 Sipocot are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Lupi, Camarines Sur, Libmanan, Camarines Sur, Cabusao, Camarines Sur, Ragay, Camarines Sur, Pamplona, Camarines Sur, and Gainza, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 233.90 kilometers (145.34 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lupi, Camarines Sur, 7.61 kilometers (4.73 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
- Libmanan, Camarines Sur, 12.39 kilometers (7.70 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Cabusao, Camarines Sur, 15.59 kilometers (9.69 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- Ragay, Camarines Sur, 20.78 kilometers (12.91 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Pamplona, Camarines Sur, 22.59 kilometers (14.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Gainza, Camarines Sur, 24.71 kilometers (15.35 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 27.73 kilometers (17.23 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 60.81 kilometers (37.78 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 84.18 kilometers (52.31 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 93.29 kilometers (57.96 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 107.63 kilometers (66.88 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 142.15 kilometers (88.33 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
Distance from Manila: 233.90 kilometers (145.34 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°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.