Castilla, Sorsogon
| Castilla | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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.svg.png)  Castilla | |
| Coordinates: 12°57′N 123°53′E / 12.950°N 123.883°ECoordinates: 12°57′N 123°53′E / 12.950°N 123.883°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Legislative district | 1st district of Sorsogon |
| Barangays | 34 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Olivia M. Bermillo |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 186.20 km2 (71.89 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 52,903 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 4713 |
| Dialing code | 56 |
Castilla is a third class municipality in the province of Sorsogon, on the Bicol Peninsula of Luzon island, Philippines. According to the 2010 Philippine census, it has a population of 52,903 inhabitants.[3]
Barangays
Castilla is divided into 34 barangays.[2]
- Amomonting
- Bagalayag
- Bagong Sirang
- Bonga
- Buenavista
- Burabod
- Caburacan
- Canjela
- Cogon
- Cumadcad
- Dangcalan
- Dinapa
- La Union
- Libtong
- Loreto
- Macalaya
- Maracabac
- Mayon
- Milagrosa
- Miluya
- Maypangi
- Monte Carmelo
- Oras
- Pandan
- Poblacion
- Quirapi
- Saclayan
- Salvacion
- San Isidro
- San Rafael
- San Roque
- San Vicente
- Sogoy
- Tomalaytay
Demographics
| Population census of Castilla | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 34,702 | — |
| 1995 | 40,506 | +3.14% |
| 2000 | 44,891 | +2.08% |
| 2007 | 49,407 | +1.38% |
| 2010 | 52,903 | +2.31% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Economy
Majority of the males (62.02%) falling under working age population were employed while only a little over 10% of the females were employed. Out of the municipality’s labor force, majority (52.54%) were not economically active who were either too old, sick, or still at school age. Overall, the total employment rate in Castilla was only 40.95% while unemployment was recorded at 6.50%. This is expected considering that there is inadequate employment opportunity in the municipality.
Total dependency ratio in Castilla was computed at 86.57%, which indicates more mouths to feed for those with gainful employment. Young dependency ratio was computed at 79.97% while old dependency ratio was 6.60%.
Farming and fishing are the main employment opportunities but are characteristically seasoned in nature. Castilla has 13 coastal barangays, which depend on fishing as the main economic activity.
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: Sorsogon". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Sorsogon". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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