Tigaon, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 4420 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Lagonoy Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 72.35 km2 (27.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 60,524 |
| Density (2020) | 837 / km2 (2,167 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 38' North, 123° 30' East (13.6331, 123.4947) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 66.8 meters (219.0 feet) |
Tigaon is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 72.35 square kilometers or 27.93 square miles which constitutes 1.31% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 60,524. This represented 2.93% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 1.00% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 837 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,167 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tigaon has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abo | 2.48% | 1,498 | 1,405 | 6.62% | 1.36% |
| Cabalinadan | 3.40% | 2,056 | 1,910 | 7.64% | 1.56% |
| Caraycayon | 8.22% | 4,975 | 3,872 | 28.49% | 5.42% |
| Casuna | 2.29% | 1,387 | 1,337 | 3.74% | 0.78% |
| Consocep | 1.08% | 651 | 555 | 17.30% | 3.42% |
| Coyaoyao | 2.91% | 1,762 | 1,645 | 7.11% | 1.46% |
| Gaao | 2.96% | 1,793 | 1,633 | 9.80% | 1.99% |
| Gingaroy | 2.24% | 1,353 | 1,291 | 4.80% | 0.99% |
| Gubat | 5.93% | 3,589 | 3,446 | 4.15% | 0.86% |
| Huyonhuyon | 4.42% | 2,676 | 2,370 | 12.91% | 2.59% |
| Libod | 3.14% | 1,902 | 1,584 | 20.08% | 3.93% |
| Mabalodbalod | 5.15% | 3,120 | 2,795 | 11.63% | 2.34% |
| May-anao | 5.51% | 3,334 | 3,338 | -0.12% | -0.03% |
| Panagan | 3.03% | 1,832 | 1,588 | 15.37% | 3.05% |
| Poblacion | 5.08% | 3,075 | 4,029 | -23.68% | -5.53% |
| Salvacion | 6.95% | 4,205 | 3,558 | 18.18% | 3.58% |
| San Antonio | 4.94% | 2,990 | 2,652 | 12.75% | 2.56% |
| San Francisco | 2.57% | 1,553 | 1,361 | 14.11% | 2.82% |
| San Miguel | 2.04% | 1,234 | 1,226 | 0.65% | 0.14% |
| San Rafael | 6.91% | 4,182 | 3,880 | 7.78% | 1.59% |
| Talojongon | 6.81% | 4,119 | 4,052 | 1.65% | 0.35% |
| Tinawagan | 6.94% | 4,200 | 3,657 | 14.85% | 2.96% |
| Vinagre | 5.02% | 3,038 | 2,088 | 45.50% | 8.21% |
| Tigaon Total | 60,524 | 55,272 | 9.50% | 1.93% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tigaon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱121,360,464.65.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 60,496,432.60 | – |
| 2010 | 62,594,587.74 | 3.47% |
| 2011 | 70,056,278.97 | 11.92% |
| 2012 | 67,746,339.02 | -3.30% |
| 2013 | 77,311,772.83 | 14.12% |
| 2014 | 85,854,316.51 | 11.05% |
| 2015 | 108,669,678.58 | 26.57% |
| 2016 | 121,360,464.65 | 11.68% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tigaon in the 2015 Census was 55,189 broken down into 11,600 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,639 | 5,980 | 5.63 | |
| 39,154 | 7,030 | 5.57 | |
| 40,197 | 7,413 | 5.42 | |
| 45,417 | 9,460 | 4.80 | |
| 48,523 | 9,944 | 4.88 | |
| 55,189 | 11,600 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tigaon is 5 to 9, with 7,057 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 342 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,407 | 2.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,951 | 10.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,057 | 12.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,725 | 12.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,944 | 10.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,673 | 8.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,090 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,506 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,330 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,664 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,442 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,059 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,704 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,398 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 957 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 614 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 409 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 342 | 0.62% |
| Total | 55,272 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tigaon grew from 5,711 in 1903 to 60,524 in 2020, an increase of 54,813 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.93%, or an increase of 5,252 people, from the previous population of 55,272 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,711 | – | |
| 7,418 | 1.67% | |
| 10,039 | 1.52% | |
| 16,912 | 5.50% | |
| 20,337 | 1.63% | |
| 20,224 | -0.05% | |
| 25,282 | 4.58% | |
| 26,504 | 0.95% | |
| 33,650 | 2.42% | |
| 39,186 | 2.89% | |
| 40,210 | 0.55% | |
| 45,509 | 1.72% | |
| 48,611 | 2.43% | |
| 55,272 | 2.47% | |
| 60,524 | 1.93% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tigaon for the year 2019 was 34,327, broken down into 16,938 males and 17,389 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tigaon is situated at approximately 13° 38' North, 123° 30' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 66.8 meters or 219.0 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 Tigaon are Iriga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Camarines Sur, Tabaco, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Sagñay, Camarines Sur, Goa, Camarines Sur, San Jose, Camarines Sur, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, Ocampo, Camarines Sur, and Buhi, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 291.73 kilometers (181.27 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sagñay, Camarines Sur, 4.18 kilometers (2.60 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Goa, Camarines Sur, 7.52 kilometers (4.67 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- San Jose, Camarines Sur, 7.85 kilometers (4.87 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, 11.97 kilometers (7.44 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Ocampo, Camarines Sur, 15.43 kilometers (9.58 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Buhi, Camarines Sur, 22.01 kilometers (13.68 miles) to the South (S6°E)
Nearest cities
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 24.95 kilometers (15.50 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 33.64 kilometers (20.90 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 39.35 kilometers (24.45 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 43.49 kilometers (27.02 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 60.34 kilometers (37.50 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 91.60 kilometers (56.92 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
Distance from Manila: 291.73 kilometers (181.27 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°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.