Buhi, Camarines Sur
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Location | |
Map of Camarines Sur showing the location of Buhi | |
Government | |
Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
Province | Camarines Sur |
District | 4th (Rinconada) |
Barangays | 38 |
Income Class: | 2nd Class Municipality; Partially Urban |
Founded | April 14, 1578 |
Mayor | Rey P. Lacoste (Lakas-CMD) |
Physical characteristics | |
Area | 191.79 km² |
Population
Total (2007) |
67,762 |
Coordinates | 13°26′N 123°31′E |
Buhi is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 67,762 people in 22,000 households.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, a Lake Buhi is home to the world's smallest edible fish locally known as "Sinarapan".
Notable Buhinons include Victor Wood (Singer/Politician), Imelda Papin (Singer/Politician), Alex Bacudio (Fashion Designer).
Incumbent Mayor is Rey P. Lacoste (Lakas-CMD).
[edit] Barangays
Buhi is politically subdivided into 38 barangays.
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[edit] External links
- BUHI.com - The 1st Online Community of Buhi (est. 1998)
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
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