Region 5 : Cities and Provinces in Region V Philippines

List of Provinces and Cities in each of the 17 Regions of the Philippines.

National Capital Region

I Ilocos

II Cagayan

III C. Luzon

IV-A Calabarzon

IV-B Mimaropa

V Bicol

VI W. Visayas

VII C. Visayas

VIII E. Visayas

IX Zamboanga

X N. Mindanao

XI Davao

XII Soccsksargen

XIII Caraga

XIV CAR

XV ARMM

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Map of Bicol Region

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Region V (5) - Bicol Region:
Provinces within the Region with their Cities and Municipalities

1. Albay Province, Philippines

List of Municipalities in the Albay, Province of The Philippines
Bacacay | Camalig | Daraga (Locsin) | Guinobatan | Jovellar | Libon | Malilipot | Malinao | Manito | Oas | Pio Duran | Polangui | Rapu-Rapu | Santo Domingo (Libog) | Tiwi
Cities in the province of Albay: Legazpi City (Capital) | City Of Ligao | City Of Tabaco

• Elected Barangay Officials of Albay Province for the term of 2010-2013

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2. Camarines Norte Province, Philippines

List of Municipalities in the Camarines Norte Province of The Philippines
Basud | Capalonga | Daet (Capital) | San Lorenzo Ruiz | Jose Panganiban | Labo | Mercedes | Paracale | San Vicente | Santa Elena | Talisay | Vinzons

• Barangay Elected Officials of Camarines Norte Province for the term of 2010-2013

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3. Camarines Sur Province, Philippines

List Of Municipalities In The Camarines Sur Province of the Philippines
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
Cities In The Province Of Camarines Sur: Iriga City || Naga City

• Barangay Elected Officials of Camarines Sur Province for the term of 2010-2013

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4. Catanduanes Province, Philippines

List of Municipalities in the Catanduanes province of The Philippines

Bagamanoc | Baras | Bato | Caramoran | Gigmoto | Pandan | Panganiban | San Andres | San Miguel | Viga | Virac (Capital)

• Barangay Elected Officials of Catanduanes Province for the term of 2010-2013

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5. Masbate Province, Philippines

List of Municipalities in the Masbate Province of the Philippines
Aroroy || Baleno || Balud || Batuan || Cataingan || Cawayan || Claveria || Dimasalang || Esperanza || Mandaon || Milagros || Mobo || Monreal || Palanas || Pio V. Corpuz || Placer || San Fernando || San Jacinto || San Pascual || Uson
Cities in the Province of Masbate: Masbate City (Capital)

• Barangay Elected Officials of Masbate Province for the term of 2010-2013

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6. Sorsogon Province, Philippines

List of Municipalities in the Sorsogon Province of the Philippines
Barcelona | Bulan | Bulusan | Casiguran | Castilla | Donsol | Gubat | Irosin | Juban | Magallanes | Matnog | Pilar | Prieto Diaz | Santa Magdalena
Cities in the Province of Sorsogon: Sorsogon City (Capital)
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• Barangay Elected Officials of Sorsogon Province for the term of 2010-2013

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• Information As 2010 from the NSCB
  • Land area of roughly 18,130.4 square kilometers
  • Registered Voters (2010) 2,774,327
  • Population (as of Aug 1, 2007): 5,109,798
  • Number of provinces = 6
  • Number of Cities = 7
  • Number of municipalities 107
  • Number of barangays 3,471

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Bicol Region, as Region V is more popularly known, is situated at the southernmost tip of the Luzon landmass. It is straddled between 11 - 30’ to 14 - 20’ North latitude and 122 - 20’ to 124 - 30’ East longitude.

The Region has a total land area of roughly 18,130.4 square kilometers, 6.0 percent of the country's total land area. It is politically subdivided into six provinces, one chartered city, six component cities, 107 municipalities, and 3,471 barangays. At present, it has 14 congressional districts.

The population of the Bicol Region reached 4,686,669 as of May 1, 2000, growing at an average annual rate of 1.73 percent between 1995 and 2000. The region's population density increased to 258.5 persons per square kilometer in 2000. A region rich in history and natural resources, Bicol is inhabited by hospitable, smiling and fun-loving people.

The province of Albay, which is strategically located in the center of the region, is home to the world famous Mount Mayon with its perfect cone shape. Legazpi City, also in Albay and is called the Gateway City of Bicol, is the regional center. On the northernmost part of the region is the province of Camarines Norte whose capital, Daet, holds the distinction of being the town to erect the first monument of the country's national hero, Jose Rizal. Naga City in the province of Camarines Sur is host to Colegio de Sta. Isabel, the first known normal school for girls in the Orient. The province of Catanduanes boasts of white beaches and resorts is an island paradise in the Pacific. The province of Masbate, which lies exactly at the center of the Philippine archipelago, is known for its mining and cattle industry while Sorsogon, the province known for its historic and panoramic places, shelters the world's largest fish - the whale shark locally known as Butanding.

With its strategic location in the Philippine archipelago, the region is accessible by land, air and sea transportation facilities.

The region’s economy is basically agricultural with close to 50 percent of its workforce dependent on the industry. Owing to its location, Region V is known for its natural resorts and white beaches and has thirteen major fishing grounds supplying fish markets in places as far as Metro Manila. Mining is also one of the contributors to the region’s economy. It is also the site of two major geothermal fields which contribute substantially to the Luzon Power Grid.