Bicol Region
The Bicol Region is a region of the Philippines. It is also known as Region V. The regional center and largest city is Legazpi City.[2]
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Region V | |
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From top, then left to right: Mayon Volcano and Cagsawa Ruins; Legazpi Cathedral; Lake Bulusan; Porta Mariae; Ateneo de Naga University Church | |
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| {{safesubst:#property:P242}} Location in the Philippines | |
| Country | 22x20px Philippines |
| Island group | Luzon |
| Regional center | Legazpi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18,155.82 km2 (7,010.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2015)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,796,989 |
| • Density | 319.29095/km2 (826.95976/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ISO 3166 code | PH-05 |
| Provinces | 6
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| Cities | 7
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| Municipalities | 107 |
| Barangays | 3,471 |
| Website | dilgbicol |
Bicol had six provinces. Four are on the Bicol Peninsula mainland – Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon. Two are the islands provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate.[3]
Mayon is the tallest volcano in the region. Mount Bulusan is the other active volcano in the region.
Bicol Region Media
- Naga City, Camarines Sur 1845.jpg
Nueva Cáceres 1854 modern day Naga, Camarines Sur
Provinces of Bicol - Seal of Albay.svg
Seal of the Province of Albay.
- CamNor Seal.svg
Official Seal of the Province of Camarines Norte
- Gov Padilla (Camarines Norte).png
Gov Padilla (Camarines Norte)
Official Portrait of Representative Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte, Jr. of the 2nd District of Camarines Sur
- Official Seal of Catanduanes.svg
Official Seal of Catanduanes
- Ph seal masbate.png
Provincial seal of Masbate, Philippines.
- Sorsogon Provincial Seal.png
Provincial seal of Sorsogon, Philippines.
- GovHamor
References
- ↑
Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|chapterurl=(help) - ↑ "DILG Regional Office No. 5 Directory" Archived 17 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Bicol Region Official website; retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ↑ "Overview of Bicol Region" Archived 16 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Department of Agriculture Web Site; retrieved 22 May 2012.
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