Camalig

Camalig
Municipality
Municipality of Camalig
Camalig Bypass Road
Saint John the Baptist Parish Church
Camalig Municipal Hall
Flag of Camalig
Flag
Official seal of Camalig
Seal
Map of Albay with Camalig highlighted
Map of Albay with Camalig highlighted
Interactive map of Camalig
Camalig is located in Philippines
Camalig
Camalig
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°08′N 123°40′E / 13.13°N 123.67°E / 13.13; 123.67
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceAlbay
District 2nd district
Barangays50 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorCarlos Irwin G. Baldo Jr.
 • Vice MayorMaria Ahrdail G. Baldo
 • RepresentativeCarlos A. Loria
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Purisima Victoria G. Nocedo
  • Gilbert E. Vibar
  • Noel G. Muñoz
  • Gina M. Nuarin
  • Vicente M. Manlangit III
  • Jesus N. Malto
  • Vicente O. Moyo
  • Rodolfo S. Llosala Jr.
 • Electorate47,648 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
130.90 km2 (50.54 sq mi)
Elevation
202 m (663 ft)
Highest elevation
770 m (2,530 ft)
Lowest elevation
58 m (190 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
73,087
 • Density558.34/km2 (1,446.1/sq mi)
 • Households
17,031
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
25.98
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 313 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 1,371 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 360.4 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 276.9 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAlbay Electric Cooperative (ALECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4502
PSGC
0500502000
IDD : area code +63 (0)52
Native languagesCentral Bikol
Tagalog
Major religionsChristianity
Feast dateJune 24
Catholic dioceseDiocese of Legazpi
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Websitewww.camalig.gov.ph

Camalig, officially the Municipality of Camalig (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Camalig; East Miraya Bikol: Banwaan ning Camalig; Tagalog: Bayan ng Camalig), is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 73,087 people.

It is a historic town known for its rich culture and natural beauty. Located near the famous Mayon Volcano, it offers some of the best views of the volcano’s perfect cone. The town is home to popular attractions such as Sumlang Lake, Quituinan Hills, and Hoyop-Hoyopan Caves. Over the years, the municipality has grown into a vibrant community celebrated for its delicious food, strong farming traditions, and beautiful scenery.

History

The 1818 census showed the area had 2,330 native families and 59 Spanish-Filipino families.: 605 

In 1952, there was a mass conversion of certain sitios into barrios (now barangays), namely: Anoling, Binanderahan, Cabraran Pequeño, Cabangan, Ilawod, Mabunga, Magogon, Quinuartilan, Solong, and Sumlang.

Government

Elected officials

2022–2025 Camalig Municipal Officials
PositionNameParty
Mayor Calos Irwin G. Baldo, Jr. ‹› PDP
Vice Mayor Maria Ahrdail G. Baldo ‹› PDP
Councilors Purisima Victoria G. Nocedo ‹› PDP
Sheila Marie M. Dino + Independent
Millard M. Moyo + PDP
Rodolfo S. Llosala, Jr. ‹› PDP
Abegail N. Go + PDP
Gilbert E. Vibar ‹› PDP
Sherwin Ian A. Buena + PDP
Noel G. Muñoz ‹› PDP
Ex Officio Municipal Council Members
ABC President Dennise Misolania (Cotmon) Nonpartisan
SK Federation President Carlos Matthew C. Gamboa (Cabangan) Nonpartisan
Legend
  1. A + indicates that the official is elected for the first term
  2. A ♯ indicates that the official is re-elected to a higher position
  3. A ‹› indicates that the official is re-elected to the same position

Past municipal administrators

Geography

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 130.90 square kilometres (50.54 sq mi)  constituting 5.08% of the 2,575.77-square-kilometre (994.51 sq mi) total area of Albay.

Camalig is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Legazpi City and 515 kilometres (320 mi) from Manila.

Barangays

Camalig is politically subdivided into 50 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 2010
050502001 Anoling 1.3% 964 968 ▾ −0.03%
050502002 Baligang 4.6% 3,389 3,286 ▴ 0.21%
050502003 Bantonan 0.8% 586 596 ▾ −0.12%
050502046 Barangay 1 (Poblacion) 1.5% 1,086 828 ▴ 1.89%
050502047 Barangay 2 (Poblacion) 0.6% 407 441 ▾ −0.55%
050502048 Barangay 3 (Poblacion) 0.7% 534 603 ▾ −0.83%
050502049 Barangay 4 (Poblacion) 0.4% 316 371 ▾ −1.10%
050502050 Barangay 5 (Poblacion) 0.5% 361 389 ▾ −0.51%
050502051 Barangay 6 (Poblacion) 0.5% 385 386 ▾ −0.02%
050502052 Barangay 7 (Poblacion) 0.5% 401 483 ▾ −1.28%
050502004 Bariw 2.8% 2,047 1,870 ▴ 0.63%
050502006 Binanderahan 0.8% 583 554 ▴ 0.35%
050502007 Binitayan 0.8% 590 564 ▴ 0.31%
050502009 Bongabong 1.2% 865 917 ▾ −0.40%
050502010 Cabagñan 3.9% 2,820 2,682 ▴ 0.35%
050502011 Cabraran Pequeño 1.2% 852 820 ▴ 0.26%
050502053 Caguiba 2.1% 1,566 1,536 ▴ 0.13%
050502012 Calabidongan 1.0% 717 739 ▾ −0.21%
050502013 Comun 2.3% 1,704 1,547 ▴ 0.67%
050502014 Cotmon 3.8% 2,750 2,507 ▴ 0.64%
050502015 Del Rosario (Namurubaybay) 1.2% 842 824 ▴ 0.15%
050502016 Gapo 2.3% 1,665 1,565 ▴ 0.43%
050502017 Gotob 0.9% 635 647 ▾ −0.13%
050502018 Ilawod 3.8% 2,807 2,684 ▴ 0.31%
050502019 Iluluan 2.2% 1,631 1,293 ▴ 1.62%
050502021 Libod 4.4% 3,233 3,067 ▴ 0.36%
050502022 Ligban 1.0% 714 707 ▴ 0.07%
050502023 Mabunga 0.2% 137 102 ▴ 2.06%
050502024 Magogon 0.8% 566 670 ▾ −1.16%
050502025 Manawan 1.2% 879 833 ▴ 0.37%
050502026 Maninila 1.5% 1,085 984 ▴ 0.68%
050502027 Mina 0.9% 651 627 ▴ 0.26%
050502028 Miti 1.3% 926 893 ▴ 0.25%
050502029 Palanog 4.3% 3,148 2,773 ▴ 0.88%
050502030 Panoypoy 1.8% 1,304 1,329 ▾ −0.13%
050502031 Pariaan 1.2% 863 770 ▴ 0.79%
050502032 Quinartilan 1.3% 924 887 ▴ 0.28%
050502033 Quirangay 3.7% 2,721 2,610 ▴ 0.29%
050502034 Quitinday 0.4% 259 274 ▾ −0.39%
050502035 Salugan 2.4% 1,750 1,688 ▴ 0.25%
050502036 Solong 0.6% 433 488 ▾ −0.82%
050502037 Sua 1.9% 1,377 1,321 ▴ 0.29%
050502038 Sumlang 2.8% 2,025 1,814 ▴ 0.76%
050502039 Tagaytay 7.7% 5,652 5,029 ▴ 0.81%
050502040 Tagoytoy 0.8% 620 684 ▾ −0.68%
050502041 Taladong 2.1% 1,547 1,549 ▾ −0.01%
050502042 Taloto 1.4% 998 1,038 ▾ −0.27%
050502043 Taplacon 1.6% 1,181 1,202 ▾ −0.12%
050502044 Tinago 2.8% 2,072 1,993 ▴ 0.27%
050502045 Tumpa 1.8% 1,336 1,153 ▴ 1.02%
Total 73,087 63,585 ▴ 0.97%

Climate

Climate data for Camalig, Albay
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26
(79)		 26
(79)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 26
(79)		 28
(82)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 138
(5.4)		 83
(3.3)		 74
(2.9)		 50
(2.0)		 108
(4.3)		 165
(6.5)		 202
(8.0)		 165
(6.5)		 190
(7.5)		 186
(7.3)		 188
(7.4)		 183
(7.2)		 1,732
(68.3)
Average rainy days 16.8 11.9 13.5 13.8 20.5 25.2 27.4 26.2 26.1 24.7 20.7 18.5 245.3
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)

Demographics

Population census of Camalig
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 14,153—    
1918 19,772+2.25%
1939 22,230+0.56%
1948 25,045+1.33%
1960 32,002+2.06%
1970 38,946+1.98%
1975 41,702+1.38%
1980 46,040+2.00%
1990 49,975+0.82%
1995 53,129+1.15%
2000 58,141+1.95%
2007 60,319+0.51%
2010 63,585+1.94%
2015 66,904+0.97%
2020 72,042+1.57%
2024 73,087+0.35%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, Camalig had a population of 73,087 people. The population density was 560 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,500/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Camalig (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
51.97
2003
9.43
2006
42.10
2009
38.65
2012
29.31
2015
25.76
2018
21.05
2021
23.38
2023
25.98

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Culture

The municipality offers its finest delicacy locally called Pinangat, a Bicolano food delicacy made primarily of taro leaves. With this reputation, the town hosts the Pinangat Festival annually in June, showcasing the delicacy itself.

Education

Dominican School

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are the:

Primary and elementary schools

  • Anoling Elementary School
  • Baligang Elementary School
  • Baligang SDA Multigrade School
  • Bantonan Elementary School
  • Bariw Elementary School
  • Binanderahan Elementary School
  • Cabangan Elementary School
  • Cabraran Pequeno Elementary School
  • Caguiba Elementary School
  • Calabidongan Elementary School
  • Camalig North Central School
  • Camalig South Central School
  • Comun Elementary School
  • Cotmon Elementary School
  • Del Rosario Elementary School
  • Dominican School
  • Gotob Elementary School
  • Iluluan Elementary School
  • Kinuartilan Elementary School
  • Libod Elementary School
  • Magogon Elementary School
  • Manawan Elementary School
  • Maninila Elementary School
  • Miti Elementary School
  • Palanog Elementary School
  • Panoypoy Elementary School
  • Pariaan Elementary School
  • Quirangay Elementary School
  • Solong Elementary School
  • Tagaytay Elementary School
  • Tagoytoy Elementary School
  • Taladong Elementary School
  • Taloto Elementary School
  • Taplacon Elementary School
  • Tumpa Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Bariw National High School
  • Caguiba National High School
  • Cotmon National High School
  • Ilawod High School
  • Panoypoy High School
  • Pariaan National High School

Notable personalities

References

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