Baao, Camarines Sur

Baao
Municipality

Map of Camarines Sur showing the location of Baao
Baao

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 13°27′22″N 123°21′50″E / 13.4561°N 123.3639°E / 13.4561; 123.3639Coordinates: 13°27′22″N 123°21′50″E / 13.4561°N 123.3639°E / 13.4561; 123.3639
Country Philippines
Region Bicol Region (Region V)
Province Camarines Sur
District 5th District
Founded 1590
Barangays 30
Government[1]
 • Mayor Melquiades I. Gaite (Lakas Kampi CMD)
Area[2]
 • Total 106.63 km2 (41.17 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 58,849
 • Density 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4432
IDD : area code  +63 (0)54
Income class 1st class, partially urban

Baao, (Rinconada Bikol: Banwāan ka Baao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Baao) is a first class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 58,849 people.[3]

The municipality of Baao is within the 5th Congressional District of the province of Camarines Sur. The town is bounded on the north by the municipalities of Pili and Ocampo, on the east by the city of Iriga, on the west by Bula and south by the municipality Nabua. The town is approximately 480 kilometres (300 mi) south-east of Metro Manila, 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Naga City, 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) west of Iriga City, and 70 kilometres (43 mi) north of Legazpi City.

Barangays

Baao is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.[2]

  • Agdangan Pob. (San Cayetano)
  • Antipolo
  • Bagumbayan
  • Cristo Rey
  • Del Pilar
  • Del Rosario (Pob.)
  • Iyagan
  • La Medalla
  • Caranday (La Purisima)
  • Lourdes
  • Nababarera
  • Sagrada
  • Salvacion
  • San Antonio (Buluang)
  • San Francisco (Pob.)
  • San Isidro (Oras)
  • San Jose (Pob.)
  • San Juan
  • San Nicolas (Pob.)
  • San Rafael (Ikpan)
  • Pugay (San Rafael/San Jose)
  • San Ramon (Pob.)
  • San Roque (Pob.)
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Cruz (Pob.)
  • Santa Eulalia
  • Santa Isabel
  • Santa Teresa (Vega)
  • Santa Teresita (Tara-tara)
  • Tapol

Demographics

Population census of Baao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 7,871—    
1918 8,727+0.69%
1939 11,950+1.51%
1948 16,485+3.64%
1960 22,724+2.71%
1970 28,285+2.21%
1975 30,219+1.34%
1980 33,896+2.32%
1990 39,040+1.42%
1995 41,366+1.09%
2000 46,693+2.63%
2007 52,466+1.62%
2010 54,971+1.71%
2015 58,849+1.31%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5][6]

In the 2015 census, the population of Baao, Camarines Sur, was 58,849 people,[3] with a density of 550 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,400 inhabitants per square mile.

Language

Rinconada Bikol is the main language of the population. Baaoeños used the Baao variant, a lowland dialect (sinaranəw) of Rinconada Bikol which is different of that in Iriga.

Tagalog and English are also spoken in formal gatherings and occasions. The latter is widely used in schools as well as in business transactions.

Religion

As one of the historical towns of Catholicism in the Bicol region, Baao has a majority of Roman Catholic adherents. Iglesia Ni Cristo on the other hand is the second largest group with a very fast phase of growing membership. Islam has already set off in the town and they are composed of Muslim merchants/immigrants from Mindanao. Various Protestants religions are also present.

Economy

Baao is the biggest egg-producing town in the region.

Baao town hall

Transportation

Accessible only by land transportation, it is along the main route of the Maharlika Highway and the Philippine National Railways. Commuter rail services are provided by PNR serving from Naga City as its terminus and stops at Baao Station up to Ligao City in Albay then back again northward to Naga. Yet rail service to Manila is currently suspended due severe damages brought by Typhoon Reming in 2006. However, this is overtaken by bus companies that serve daily intercity trips. From Naga City, the easiest way to go to Baao is to ride a bus going to Iriga City from the Naga City Central Bus Terminal and disembark at Baao bus stop.

Fiestas and festivals

The town fiesta (Feast of St. Bartolomew) or "Pintakasi" of Baao is celebrated from August 23 to 25. The only festival at Baao is the Barlin Festival; it commemorates the birthday of the First Filipino Bishop, Jorge I. Barlin. It is celebrated annually during the month of April.

Education

St. Monica Academy
Baao National High School

Baao Community College the lone state school offering tertiary courses for college students.

St. Monica Academy is a private catholic school run by Augustinian sisters. It offers both elementary and secondary quality education with the purpose of creating graduates not only of high caliber but also with hearts that are "in one" with the poor.

Rosary School Inc. (formerly Rosary Learning Center) is a private educational institution offering complete preschool, elementary and secondary courses.

Ave Maria Early Childhood Impressions Center is a private catholic school for toddlers and pre-schoolers ages 2 yrs. old and above.

Other schools include:

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: CAMARINES SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  5. ↑ Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  6. ↑ "Province of Camarines Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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