Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Barangay count | 34 |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sorsogon Bay |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 186.20 km2 (71.89 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 60,635 |
| Density (2020) | 326 / km2 (843 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 57' North, 123° 53' East (12.9501, 123.8789) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.2 meters (63.1 feet) |
Castilla is a coastal municipality in the province of Sorsogon.
The municipality has a land area of 186.20 square kilometers or 71.89 square miles which constitutes 8.79% of Sorsogon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 60,635. This represented 7.32% of the total population of Sorsogon province, or 1.00% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 326 inhabitants per square kilometer or 843 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Castilla has 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amomonting | 2.24% | 1,357 | 1,179 | 15.10% | 3.00% |
| Bagalayag | 1.04% | 628 | 603 | 4.15% | 0.86% |
| Bagong Sirang | 1.86% | 1,128 | 1,164 | -3.09% | -0.66% |
| Bonga | 1.95% | 1,180 | 1,100 | 7.27% | 1.49% |
| Buenavista | 3.08% | 1,867 | 1,856 | 0.59% | 0.12% |
| Burabod | 3.23% | 1,956 | 1,937 | 0.98% | 0.21% |
| Caburacan | 1.50% | 909 | 817 | 11.26% | 2.27% |
| Canjela | 1.45% | 881 | 800 | 10.13% | 2.05% |
| Cogon | 1.81% | 1,096 | 1,073 | 2.14% | 0.45% |
| Cumadcad | 10.72% | 6,502 | 6,428 | 1.15% | 0.24% |
| Dangcalan | 0.68% | 413 | 454 | -9.03% | -1.97% |
| Dinapa | 4.65% | 2,822 | 2,547 | 10.80% | 2.18% |
| La Union | 2.10% | 1,272 | 1,263 | 0.71% | 0.15% |
| Libtong | 1.79% | 1,083 | 978 | 10.74% | 2.17% |
| Loreto | 2.16% | 1,309 | 1,166 | 12.26% | 2.46% |
| Macalaya | 6.23% | 3,779 | 4,152 | -8.98% | -1.96% |
| Maracabac | 1.31% | 797 | 829 | -3.86% | -0.83% |
| Mayon | 5.10% | 3,093 | 2,764 | 11.90% | 2.40% |
| Maypangi | 1.10% | 664 | 637 | 4.24% | 0.88% |
| Milagrosa | 2.89% | 1,750 | 1,534 | 14.08% | 2.81% |
| Miluya | 2.20% | 1,334 | 1,207 | 10.52% | 2.13% |
| Monte Carmelo | 2.03% | 1,228 | 1,125 | 9.16% | 1.86% |
| Oras | 3.32% | 2,011 | 2,072 | -2.94% | -0.63% |
| Pandan | 3.44% | 2,085 | 1,875 | 11.20% | 2.26% |
| Poblacion | 5.76% | 3,492 | 3,387 | 3.10% | 0.64% |
| Quirapi | 2.77% | 1,679 | 1,617 | 3.83% | 0.80% |
| Saclayan | 0.97% | 589 | 573 | 2.79% | 0.58% |
| Salvacion | 1.10% | 669 | 644 | 3.88% | 0.80% |
| San Isidro | 7.08% | 4,292 | 4,139 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| San Rafael | 3.34% | 2,026 | 1,695 | 19.53% | 3.83% |
| San Roque | 1.16% | 703 | 622 | 13.02% | 2.61% |
| San Vicente | 5.03% | 3,048 | 2,815 | 8.28% | 1.69% |
| Sogoy | 3.03% | 1,839 | 1,595 | 15.30% | 3.04% |
| Tomalaytay | 1.90% | 1,154 | 1,180 | -2.20% | -0.47% |
| Castilla Total | 60,635 | 57,827 | 4.86% | 1.00% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Castilla for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱128,380,307.12.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68,756,194.62 | – |
| 2010 | 73,223,040.94 | 6.50% |
| 2011 | 79,816,055.22 | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 79,129,539.63 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 88,881,552.24 | 12.32% |
| 2014 | 101,538,745.10 | 14.24% |
| 2015 | 115,557,543.99 | 13.81% |
| 2016 | 128,380,307.12 | 11.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Castilla in the 2015 Census was 57,578 broken down into 12,298 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,693 | 6,436 | 5.39 | |
| 40,440 | 7,773 | 5.20 | |
| 45,067 | 8,695 | 5.18 | |
| 49,372 | 9,969 | 4.95 | |
| 52,844 | 11,022 | 4.79 | |
| 57,578 | 12,298 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Castilla is 10 to 14, with 7,246 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 448 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,385 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,673 | 9.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,111 | 12.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,246 | 12.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,200 | 10.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,887 | 8.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,976 | 6.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,647 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,556 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,025 | 5.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,809 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,259 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,813 | 3.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,407 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,123 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 744 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 518 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 448 | 0.77% |
| Total | 57,827 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Castilla grew from 3,831 in 1903 to 60,635 in 2020, an increase of 56,804 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.00%, or an increase of 2,808 people, from the previous population of 57,827 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,831 | – | |
| 6,380 | 3.27% | |
| 16,070 | 4.73% | |
| 17,578 | 0.92% | |
| 20,007 | 1.14% | |
| 27,060 | 3.00% | |
| 29,614 | 1.83% | |
| 34,782 | 3.27% | |
| 34,702 | -0.02% | |
| 40,506 | 2.94% | |
| 45,072 | 2.32% | |
| 49,407 | 1.27% | |
| 52,903 | 2.52% | |
| 57,827 | 1.71% | |
| 60,635 | 1.00% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Castilla for the year 2019 was 35,549, broken down into 17,434 males and 18,115 females.
Location
The municipal center of Castilla is situated at approximately 12° 57' North, 123° 53' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.2 meters or 63.1 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 Castilla are Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Masbate City, Masbate, and Iriga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Magallanes, Sorsogon, Casiguran, Sorsogon, Juban, Sorsogon, Manito, Albay, Pilar, Sorsogon, and Gubat, Sorsogon. Its distance from the national capital is 362.15 kilometers (225.03 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Magallanes, Sorsogon, 14.45 kilometers (8.98 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Casiguran, Sorsogon, 16.49 kilometers (10.25 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Juban, Sorsogon, 16.61 kilometers (10.32 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Manito, Albay, 19.16 kilometers (11.91 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Pilar, Sorsogon, 22.31 kilometers (13.87 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Gubat, Sorsogon, 26.74 kilometers (16.62 miles) to the East (S82°E)
Nearest cities
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 13.88 kilometers (8.62 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 25.99 kilometers (16.15 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 47.92 kilometers (29.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 48.98 kilometers (30.43 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 70.28 kilometers (43.67 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 72.55 kilometers (45.08 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
Distance from Manila: 362.15 kilometers (225.03 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°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.