Bacacay

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Bacacay
Municipality
Municipality of Bacacay
Bacacay Municipal Hall
Bacacay Municipal Hall
Flag of Bacacay
Flag
Nicknames: 
  • Home of Karagumoy, Beach City, Marble Town
Map of Albay with Bacacay highlighted
Map of Albay with Bacacay highlighted
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Bacacay is located in Philippines
Bacacay
Bacacay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°17′33″N 123°47′30″E / 13.292517°N 123.791686°E / 13.292517; 123.791686
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceAlbay
District 1st district
Barangays56 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEdsel B. Belleza
 • Vice MayorRobert Hector B. Arjona
 • RepresentativeEdcel C. Lagman
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate49,368 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
122.13 km2 (47.15 sq mi)
Elevation
47 m (154 ft)
Highest elevation
289 m (948 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
72,485
 • Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
 • Households
16,386
DemonymBacacayano
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
27.26
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 221.8 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 773.3 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 176.9 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 151.9 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAlbay Power and Energy Corporation (APEC)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4509
PSGC
050501000
IDD : area code +63 (0)52
Native languagesCentral Bikol
Tagalog

Bacacay, officially the Municipality of Bacacay (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Bacacay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bacacay), is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 72,485 people.[3] Bacacay is primarily an agricultural town and abundant in seafood.

Geography

Bacacay is bordered by Malilipot town in the northwest and Santo Domingo in the southwest. Other barangays are located in Cagraray island and is shared with neighboring Malilipot town.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 122.13 square kilometres (47.15 sq mi) [5] constituting 4.74% of the 2,575.77-square-kilometre- (994.51 sq mi) total area of Albay.

Barangays

Bacacay is politically subdivided into 56 barangays.[6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[7]
050501001 Baclayon 3.7% 2,703 2,397 ▴ 1.21%
050501002 Banao 2.1% 1,491 1,379 ▴ 0.78%
050501032 Barangay 1 (Poblacion) 1.8% 1,308 1,078 ▴ 1.95%
050501038 Barangay 2 (Poblacion) 0.4% 285 282 ▴ 0.11%
050501039 Barangay 3 (Poblacion) 0.8% 545 543 ▴ 0.04%
050501040 Barangay 4 (Poblacion) 0.4% 274 277 ▾ −0.11%
050501041 Barangay 5 (Poblacion) 0.4% 276 279 ▾ −0.11%
050501042 Barangay 6 (Poblacion) 0.3% 248 266 ▾ −0.70%
050501043 Barangay 7 (Poblacion) 0.4% 267 262 ▴ 0.19%
050501044 Barangay 8 (Poblacion) 0.2% 147 122 ▴ 1.88%
050501045 Barangay 9 (Poblacion) 0.9% 646 631 ▴ 0.24%
050501033 Barangay 10 (Poblacion) 1.1% 773 652 ▴ 1.72%
050501034 Barangay 11 (Poblacion) 0.3% 197 194 ▴ 0.15%
050501035 Barangay 12 (Poblacion) 0.4% 298 305 ▾ −0.23%
050501036 Barangay 13 (Poblacion) 1.8% 1,315 1,249 ▴ 0.52%
050501037 Barangay 14 (Poblacion) 1.7% 1,237 1,176 ▴ 0.51%
050501003 Bariw 0.9% 625 601 ▴ 0.39%
050501004 Basud 2.4% 1,746 1,523 ▴ 1.38%
050501005 Bayandong 2.3% 1,650 1,615 ▴ 0.21%
050501006 Bonga (Upper) 10.6% 7,649 7,468 ▴ 0.24%
050501008 Buang 1.8% 1,337 1,267 ▴ 0.54%
050501048 Busdac (San Jose) 1.6% 1,182 1,082 ▴ 0.89%
050501009 Cabasan 2.8% 2,028 2,004 ▴ 0.12%
050501010 Cagbulacao 1.2% 862 842 ▴ 0.23%
050501011 Cagraray 1.0% 703 767 ▾ −0.87%
050501012 Cajogutan 1.6% 1,130 1,090 ▴ 0.36%
050501013 Cawayan 1.7% 1,247 1,116 ▴ 1.12%
050501014 Damacan 0.6% 431 466 ▾ −0.78%
050501015 Gubat Ilawod 1.5% 1,080 1,043 ▴ 0.35%
050501016 Gubat Iraya 1.6% 1,159 1,138 ▴ 0.18%
050501017 Hindi 5.2% 3,800 3,458 ▴ 0.95%
050501018 Igang 3.2% 2,332 2,128 ▴ 0.92%
050501019 Langaton 1.1% 765 757 ▴ 0.11%
050501020 Manaet 1.2% 836 764 ▴ 0.90%
050501021 Mapulang Daga 0.6% 453 529 ▾ −1.54%
050501022 Mataas 0.7% 518 478 ▴ 0.81%
050501023 Misibis 1.4% 1,007 934 ▴ 0.76%
050501024 Nahapunan 0.6% 402 406 ▾ −0.10%
050501025 Namanday 2.0% 1,482 1,440 ▴ 0.29%
050501026 Namantao 1.1% 778 901 ▾ −1.46%
050501027 Napao 2.6% 1,883 1,690 ▴ 1.09%
050501028 Panarayon 2.5% 1,848 1,658 ▴ 1.09%
050501029 Pigcobohan 1.1% 817 838 ▾ −0.25%
050501030 Pili Ilawod 2.1% 1,522 1,284 ▴ 1.71%
050501031 Pili Iraya 1.4% 997 924 ▴ 0.76%
050501046 Pongco (Lower Bonga) 1.4% 1,022 960 ▴ 0.63%
050501049 San Pablo 1.8% 1,274 1,240 ▴ 0.27%
050501050 San Pedro 2.2% 1,605 1,516 ▴ 0.57%
050501051 Sogod 6.3% 4,552 4,433 ▴ 0.27%
050501052 Sula 1.2% 873 960 ▾ −0.95%
050501053 Tambilagao (Tambongon) 1.2% 906 920 ▾ −0.15%
050501054 Tambongon (Tambilagao) 1.1% 795 748 ▴ 0.61%
050501055 Tanagan 1.9% 1,388 1,486 ▾ −0.68%
050501056 Uson 0.9% 644 625 ▴ 0.30%
050501057 Vinisitahan-Basud (Mainland) 0.9% 621 607 ▴ 0.23%
050501058 Vinisitahan-Napao (Island) 1.3% 947 926 ▴ 0.22%
Total 72,485 65,724 ▴ 0.98%

Climate

Climate data for Bacacay, Albay
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81) 		27
(81) 		28
(82) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		27
(81) 		29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75)
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 [8]

Demographics

Population census of Bacacay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 14,214—    
1918 20,211+2.37%
1939 23,863+0.79%
1948 26,504+1.17%
1960 29,181+0.80%
1970 37,737+2.60%
1975 40,130+1.24%
1980 44,433+2.06%
1990 49,202+1.02%
1995 56,295+2.56%
2000 58,357+0.77%
2007 61,574+0.74%
2010 65,724+2.40%
2015 68,906+0.90%
2020 72,485+1.00%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][7][10][11]

In the 2020 census, Bacacay had a population of 72,485.[3] The population density was 590 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,500/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Bacacay

10
20
30
40
50
2006
40.30
2009
40.10
2012
29.69
2015
26.91
2018
31.51
2021
27.26

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Government

List of mayors

  • Edcel B. Belleza (2023 - present)
  • Armando B. Romano (2016 – 2023)
  • Tobias Betito (2010 – 2016)
  • Gloria Berango (2001 – 2010)
  • Eligio Berango (1992 – 2001)
  • Berting Lawenko (1988 – 1992)

[20][failed verification]

Education

Bacacay has 41 elementary schools and 7 secondary schools directly supervised by Department of Education-Division of Albay.[21]

Primary schools

  • Bacacay East Central School
  • Banao Elementary School
  • Bariw Elementary School
  • Basud Elementary School
  • Bayandong Elementary School
  • Bogna Elementary School
  • Buang Elementary School
  • Busdac Elementary School
  • Cabasan Elementary School
  • Cagbulacao Elementary School
  • Cagraray Elementary School
  • Cajugotan Elementary School
  • Cawayan Elementary School
  • Damacan Elementary School
  • Gubat Elementary School
  • Hindi Elementary School
  • Igang Elementary School
  • Langaton Elementary School
  • Lower Bonga Elementary School
  • Manaet Elementary School
  • Mapulang Daga Elementary School
  • Mataas Elementary School
  • Misibis Elementary School
  • Nahapunan Elementary School
  • Namanday Elementary School
  • Namantao Elementary School
  • Napao Elementary School
  • Panarayon Elementary School
  • Pigcobuhan Elementary School
  • Pili Elementary School
  • San Pablo Elementary School
  • San Pedro Elementary School
  • Sogod Elementary School
  • Sula Elementary School
  • Tambilagao Elementary School
  • Tambongon Elementary School
  • Tanagan Elementary School
  • Upper Bonga Elementary School
  • Uson Elementary School
  • Vinisitahan East Elementary School
  • Vinisitahan South Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Bonga National High School
  • Cabasan National High School
  • Cawayan National High School
  • Pili National High School
  • San Pablo High School
  • Sogod National High School
  • Vinisitahan National High School

Colleges

Notable personalities

  • Bacacay Catholic Church
    Bacacay Catholic Church
  • Cagraray Eco Park
    Cagraray Eco Park
  • Cagraray Beach
    Cagraray Beach
  • View of Mayon Volcano from Bacacay
    View of Mayon Volcano from Bacacay

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Bacacay | (DILG)
  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. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Province: Albay". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Municipal: Bacacay". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. ^ a b 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.
  8. ^ "Bacacay, Albay : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  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.
  11. ^ "Province of Albay". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  20. ^ "Home". deped.gov.ph.
  21. ^ "Checklist". Department of Education - Division of Albay. DepEd Albay ICT Team. 2011. Archived from the original on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  22. ^ "Zamora Memorial College - Educational Institutions"
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