Camarines Sur
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| Basic data | |
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| Region : | Bicol region |
| Capital : | Pili |
| Population : | 1,756,541 August 1, 2015 census
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| Population density : | 320 inhabitants per km² |
| Area : | 5,497.03 km² |
| PSGC : | 051700000 |
| Governor : | Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte, Jr. |
| Official website: | Official website of Camarines Sur |
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| - Highly urbanized cities | |
| - provincial cities | 2 |
| - municipalities | 35 |
| - Barangays | 1,063 |
| - electoral districts | 4th |
| Location of the province in the Philippines | |
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Coordinates: 13 ° 40 ′ N , 123 ° 20 ′ E Camarines Sur is a province of the Philippines in the Bicol region , which is located in the southeast of the island of Luzon .
The capital of the province is Pili . Camarines Sur is the largest province of the district with 5497.03 km². A total of 1,756,541 people lived in the province on August 1, 2015. Naga City is the economic and cultural center.
The current governor of the province is Luis R. Villafuerte.
geography
Geographical location
Camarines Sur is located in the middle of the Bicol peninsula . The neighboring provinces of Camarines Sur are Camarines Norte and Quezon in the north and Albay in the south. Camarines Sur is the largest province in the region. A large plain extends here, which is particularly suitable for growing rice. The almost 2000 m high Isarog volcano and the 1196 m high Iriga literally rise from this plain . The mountainous Caramoan peninsula stretches in the north-eastern part , which lies opposite the island province of Catanduanes and separates the Philippine Sea from the Gulf of Lagonoy . North of the Caramoan Peninsula are the islands of Quinalasag , Lahuy , Basot , Basog and Bagieng Island .
The three lakes Buhi , Bato and Baao are grouped around the Iriga volcano . The Mount Isarog National Park was established to protect the rainforest in the province. The Caramoan National Park is located on the northern coast. In the northwest of the province lies the Gulf of Ragay , which is popular with tourists for diving.
climate
As in the rest of the country, the climate is tropical . It is relatively dry between March and May, with continuous rainfall in the remaining months . In the months from June to October the province can be hit by typhoons or tropical low pressure systems. The average annual rainfall is 256.5 centimeters and the average temperature is around 27 ° C.
languages
The most widely spoken language in Camarines Sur is Bikolano . Centralbikolano, the purest Bikolano dialect, is spoken in and around Naga. But you can also meet Agta-speaking people here. Some also speak Buhi-non, a dialect from the Albay province , which is spoken in the southern part around Lake Buhi. Rinconada Bikolano is spoken in the Iriga area . Partido, a dialect of Naga Bikolano, is partly used in the eastern part of the province. Many residents also understand Tagalog and English .
economy
Agriculture is the province's main industry. Especially rice cultivation as well as feed meal production and livestock breeding. Furthermore, grain is grown and some live from fishing. Most of the trade is done with the neighboring provinces, as local demand is limited.
cities and communes
Camarines Sur is divided into 35 municipalities and 2 cities, which in turn are divided into 1063 barangays.
Cities:
- Iriga City
- Naga City autonomous independent city
Municipalities:
Culture
In Naga there is the Basilica of Our Lady of Peñafrancia , which houses the image of Mary, who is considered the patron saint of the province. The Libmanan Caves National Park was established to protect the numerous cave systems.
