Bicol Region
region of the Philippines
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]
Bicol Region
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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![]() Location in the Philippines | |
Country | ![]() |
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 | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ISO 3166 code | PH-05 |
Provinces | |
Cities | |
Municipalities | 107 |
Barangays | 3,471 |
Website | dilgbicol |
Bicol has six provinces. Four are on the Bicol Peninsula mainland – Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon. Two are the island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate.[3]
Mayon is the tallest volcano in the region. Mount Bulusan is the other active volcano in the region.
References
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Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "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.