Buhi, Camarines Sur

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Municipality of Buhi
Official seal of Municipality of Buhi
Location
Map of Camarines Sur showing the location of Buhi
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.

  • Antipolo
  • Burocbusoc
  • Cabatuan
  • Cagmaslog
  • Amlongan (Del Rosario)
  • De La Fe
  • Divino Rostro
  • Ipil (Fatima)
  • Gabas
  • Ibayugan
  • Igbac
  • Iraya (Del Rosario)
  • Labawon (Santa Teresita)
  • De Los Angeles (Los Angeles)
  • Monte Calvario
  • Namurabod
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Salvacion
  • San Antonio
  • San Buenaventura (Poblacion)
  • San Francisco (Parada)
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose Baybayon
  • San Jose Salay
  • Macaangay
  • San Pascual (Poblacion)
  • San Pedro (Poblacion)
  • San Rafael
  • San Ramon (Kaarayo)
  • San Roque (Poblacion)
  • San Vicente (San Vicente Ferrer)
  • Santa Clara(Poblacion)
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Elena (Poblacion)
  • Santa Isabel
  • Santa Justina
  • Lourdes (Santa Lourdes)
  • Tambo


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Coordinates: 13°26′N 123°31′E / 13.433, 123.517