Camarines Sur

Camarines Sur (Central Bikol: Habagatan na Camarines; Tagalog: Timog Camarines) is a province in the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Pili.

Camarines Sur
Province of Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur Provincial Capitol
Camarines Sur Provincial Capitol
Flag of Camarines Sur
Location in the Philippines
Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°40′N 123°20′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region (Region V)
Founded (Separated from Ambos Camarines)March 19, 1919
CapitalPili
Government
  TypeSangguniang Panlalawigan
  GovernorMiguel Luis R. Villafuerte (NP)
  Vice GovernorImelda A. Papin
Area
  Total5,497.03 km2 (2,122.42 sq mi)
  Rank16th out of 81
Highest elevation
(Mount Isarog)
2,011.7 m (6,600.1 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)
  Total2,068,244
  Rank13th out of 81
  Density380/km2 (970/sq mi)
   Rank19th out of 81
 Includes independent component city
Divisions
  Independent cities
1
  • Naga
  • (Independent Component City)
  Component cities
1
  • Iriga
  Municipalities
35
  • 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
  Barangays
  • 1,036
  • including independent cities: 1,063
  Districts1st to 5th districts of Camarines Sur
(shared with Naga City)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
IDD:area code+63(0)54
ISO 3166 codePH-CAS
Spoken languages
Websitecamarinessur.gov.ph

References

  1. "List of Provinces". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
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