Siruma

Siruma
Siruma
Municipality
	Municipality of Siruma
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	Siruma Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 14°01′19″N 123°15′32″E / 14.0219°N 123.2589°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Camarines Sur
District	4th district
Barangays	22 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Carina R. Polinga
• Vice Mayor	Christopher C. San Gabriel
• Representative	Arnulf Bryan B. Fuentebella
• Municipal Council	Members ; Dorna Tesorero Borlado; Lilibeth Ramos Aniete; Marietta Ramos Peralta; Juancho Campado; Jasmine Vier; Virgilio Balase Jr.; Eugene Vincent G. Camacho; Jaycee Robles;
• Electorate	14,979 voters (2025)
Area
• Total	141.27 km2 (54.54 sq mi)
Elevation	11 m (36 ft)
Highest elevation	134 m (440 ft)
Lowest elevation	−1 m (−3.3 ft)
Population (2024 census)
• Total	19,168
• Density	135.68/km2 (351.42/sq mi)
• Households	4,262
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	35.17% (2023)
• Revenue	₱ 131.7 million (2024)
• Assets	₱ 288 million (2024)
• Expenditure	₱ 133.5 million (2024)
• Liabilities	₱ 88.83 million (2024)
Service provider
• Electricity	Camarines Sur 2 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 2)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4427
PSGC	0501735000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)54
Native languages	Central Bikol; Tagalog
Crime index	0
Website	crohan.wix.com/sirlgu

Siruma, officially the Municipality of Siruma (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Siruma; Tagalog: Bayan ng Siruma), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,168 people.

History

Siruma was under the jurisdiction of Quipayo, considered to be one of the oldest parishes in the Archdiocese of Nueva Caceres. Now, Quipayo is an informal district, a conglomeration of several surrounding barangays clustered about the Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception.

On October 19, 1846, a decree was implemented by Governor General Narciso Claveria which restructured the territorial domain of the province. It was during this time that Siruma was ceded to Camarines Norte.

It was said that the town's name was derived from the name of an island called "Matandang Siruma". The word "siruma" comes from the local vernacular sirum which is a "small, red ant". A myth was told that a certain capitan encountered a swarm of small red ants during his overnight stay in one of the places in Siruma, thus, calling the place as "masirum".

Geography

Barangays

Siruma is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Bagong Sirang
Bahao
Boboan
Butawanan
Cabugao
Fundado
Homestead
La Purisima
Mabuhay
Malaconini
Matandang Siruma
Nalayahan
Pinitan
Poblacion
Pamintan-Bantilan
Salvacion
San Andres
San Ramon (Daldagon)
Sulpa
Tandoc
Tongo-Bantigue
Vito

Climate

Climate data for Siruma, Camarines Sur
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	31 (88)	30 (86)	33 (91)	35 (95)	36 (97)	36 (97)	35 (95)	34 (93)	35 (95)	33 (91)	32 (90)	31 (88)	33 (92)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	27 (81)	27 (81)	28 (82)	30 (86)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (84)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	62.63 (2.47)	114.71 (4.52)	41.44 (1.63)	56.32 (2.22)	105.22 (4.14)	175.86 (6.92)	192.89 (7.59)	110.61 (4.35)	130.78 (5.15)	546.13 (21.50)	232.9 (9.17)	462 (18.2)	2,231.49 (87.86)
Average rainy days	21	25	14	17	23	29	31	23	27	29	29	31	299
Source: World Weather Online (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

Population census of Siruma

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	1,321	—
1918	1,194	−0.67%
1939	5,851	+7.86%
1948	5,245	−1.21%
1960	9,307	+4.89%
1970	9,373	+0.07%
1975	10,435	+2.18%
1980	11,613	+2.16%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	13,103	+1.21%
1995	13,870	+1.07%
2000	16,339	+3.57%
2007	17,035	+0.58%
2010	17,050	+0.03%
2015	17,764	+0.78%
2020	19,419	+1.89%
2024	19,168	−0.31%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Siruma was 19,168 people, with a density of 140 inhabitants per square kilometre or 360 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Siruma (%)

10

20

30

40

50

60

2000
58.76

2003
55.97

2006
56.30

2009
58.10

2012
58.06

2015
59.18

2018
37.77

2021
49.70

2023
35.17

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Education

The Siruma Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

Bagong Sirang Elementary School
Bahao Elementary School
Boboan Elementary School
Butawanan Elementary School
Cabugao Elementary School
Daldagon Elementary School
Elon Elementary School
Fundado Elementary School
Mabuhay Elementary School
Nalayahan Elementary School
Penitan Elementary School
Salvacion Elementary School
San Andres Elementary School
Siruma Central School
Sulpa Elementary School
Tandoc Elementary School
Vito Elementary School

Secondary schools

Siruma High School (Fundado High School Annex)
Siruma National High School
Tandoc National High School
Vito National High School

References

↑ Municipality of Siruma | (DILG)
↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "Siruma, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2025.

External links

[1] Municipality of Siruma | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

[3] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[4] "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.

[5] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[met_norms-6] "Siruma, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 29 October 2017.

[7] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[PSA15–05-8] Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–05-9] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-05-10] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[LWUA-PopulationData-11] "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[12] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[13] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

[14] "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.

[15] "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.

[16] "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.

[17] "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.

[18] "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.

[19] "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.

[20] "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.

[21] "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.

[22] "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2025.

v t e Province of Camarines Sur
Pili (capital) Naga (largest city)
Municipalities	Baao Balatan Bato Bombon Buhi Bula Cabusao Calabanga Camaligan Canaman Caramoan Del Gallego Gainza Garchitorena Goa Lagonoy Libmanan Lupi Magarao Milaor Minalabac Nabua Ocampo Pamplona Pasacao Pili Presentacion Ragay Sagñay San Fernando San Jose Sipocot Siruma Tigaon Tinambac
Component city	Iriga
Independent component city	Naga (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Camarines Sur by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)