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Municipality
Municipality of Minalabac
White pebble beach in Bagolatao
White pebble beach in Bagolatao
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Official seal of Minalabac
Seal
Map of Camarines Sur with Minalabac highlighted
Map of Camarines Sur with Minalabac highlighted
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Minalabac is located in Philippines
Minalabac
Minalabac
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°34′01″N 123°10′52″E / 13.567°N 123.181°E / 13.567; 123.181
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceCamarines Sur
District 2nd district
Barangays25 (see Barangays)
Government
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 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJames Colin D. Lizardo
 • Vice MayorNoe G. Lavandero
 • RepresentativeVincenzo Renato Luigi R. Villafuerte
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Rolito U. Orosco
  • Renato A. Barcinas
  • Peddy B. Benamira
  • Miguel S. Bersabe
  • Nilo N. Cadores
  • Edilberto C. Platon Jr.
  • Crisanto P. Bersabe
  • Lea B. Betito
 • Electorate33,759 voters (2025)
Area
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 • Total
126.10 km2 (48.69 sq mi)
Elevation
7.0 m (23.0 ft)
Highest elevation
518 m (1,699 ft)
Lowest elevation
−3 m (−9.8 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
51,841
 • Density411.11/km2 (1,064.8/sq mi)
 • Households
11,622
Economy
 • Income class1st Class (as of 2025)
 • Poverty incidence
40.52
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 238.7 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 793.3 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 16.36 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 113.5 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCamarines Sur 2 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4414
PSGC
0501722000
IDD : area code +63 (0)54
Native languagesCentral Bikol
Tagalog
Websiteminalabac.gov.ph

Minalabac, officially the Municipality of Minalabac (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Minalabac, Tagalog: Bayan ng Minalabac), is a First Class (as of 2025) municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 51,841 people.[5]

Etymology

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The name Minalabac is linked to the early Spanish term “Minalagua,” which was said to mean “mine of water.” Early Spanish settlers reportedly used this name to describe the area, noting its water sources. Over time, the name evolved into its present form.[6]

History

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Minalabac traces its roots to the late 1500s. The first settlement was in Sitio Inguinan. Strong typhoons pushed residents to move the town about three kilometers to its present site.[6]

The town became organized under the Municipal Code on January 31, 1901.

Geography

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Barangays

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Minalabac is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Barangay Name Philippine Standard
Geographic Codes Code 		Urban/Rural Population
(2020 Census)
Antipolo 051722001 Urban 6,856
Bagolatao 051722002 Rural 1,277
Bagongbong 051722003 Rural 987
Baliuag Nuevo 051722004 Rural 1,672
Baliuag Viejo 051722005 Rural 3,452
Catanusan 051722006 Rural 1,393
Del Carmen-Del Rosario (Pob) 051722007 Rural 2,610
Del Socorro 051722008 Rural 1,384
Hamoraon 051722009 Rural 1,849
Hobo 051722010 Rural 4,430
Irayang Solong 051722011 Rural 1,950
Magadap 051722012 Rural 1,295
Malitbog 051722013 Rural 2,155
Manapao 051722014 Rural 2,660
Mataoroc 051722015 Rural 2,810
Sagrada (Sagrada Familia) 051722016 Rural 2,829
Salingogon 051722017 Rural 2,547
San Antonio (Pob) 051722018 Rural 1,081
San Felipe-Santiago (Pob) 051722019 Rural 841
San Francisco (Pob) 051722020 Rural 584
San Jose 051722021 Rural 1,923
San Juan-San Lorenzo (Pob) 051722022 Rural 1,498
Taban 051722023 Rural 1,277
Tariric 051722024 Rural 3,082
Timbang 051722025 Rural 1,539

Climate

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Climate data for Minalabac, Camarines Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 33
(91) 		32
(90) 		35
(95) 		37
(99) 		38
(100) 		36
(97) 		35
(95) 		33
(91) 		35
(95) 		34
(93) 		33
(91) 		32
(90) 		34
(94)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 27
(81) 		27
(81) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		32
(90) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		28
(82) 		29
(85)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 36.66
(1.44) 		58.6
(2.31) 		37.91
(1.49) 		76.31
(3.00) 		98.34
(3.87) 		151.99
(5.98) 		288.39
(11.35) 		291.41
(11.47) 		186.77
(7.35) 		363.21
(14.30) 		97.5
(3.84) 		292.1
(11.50) 		1,979.19
(77.9)
Average rainy days 18 23 16 17 25 28 31 26 27 29 24 29 293
Source: World Weather Online[7]

Demographics

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Population census of Minalabac
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,993—    
1918 4,094+0.17%
1939 9,620+4.15%
1948 11,984+2.47%
1960 19,654+4.21%
1970 23,373+1.75%
1975 27,089+3.00%
1980 30,336+2.29%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 35,922+1.70%
1995 37,574+0.85%
2000 41,734+2.28%
2007 43,957+0.72%
2010 48,162+3.38%
2015 52,390+1.62%
2020 53,981+0.63%
2024 51,841−0.97%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12]

In the 2020 census, the population of Minalabac was 53,981 people,[13] with a density of 430 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,100 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Minalabac

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
55.83
2003
49.35
2006
51.50
2009
48.36
2012
40.05
2015
45.38
2018
32.21
2021
40.52

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Minalabac is classified as a municipality. Minalabac has the same economy as Libmanan, Cabusao, San Fernando, Milaor, Ocampo, Nabua, and Calabanga because of fishing in coastal barangays near Ragay Gulf particularly Salingogon, and Bagolatao. Minalabac has several beach resorts that also boosts the economy of the town. Majority of the land is devoted to rice, vegetables and other root crops.

It was formerly included in the Metro Naga area before the designation was discontinued in 2017.

Transportation

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Jeepneys are used for transportation from Naga City to Minalabac (Vice Versa), and from LCC Terminal in Sabang, Naga City to the market of Minalabac. It is the main transportation for public use.

Infrastructures

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The town has a couple of provincial roads. The main road in the town is the Milaor-Minalabac-Pili road and the other roads either goes to the Poblacion, other barangays, to Rinconada district, or even Albay.

Tourism

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Two main summer beach destinations include the pebble beach in Bagolatao and sand beach in Hamoraon. The growing number of resorts offers amenities such as cottages, videoke, rest house, etc.[22]

Government

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Minalabac Municipal Hall

Elected officials

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Members of the Minalabac Municipal Council
(2019-2022)[23]
Position Name of official
District Representative
(2nd Legislative District, Camarines Sur) 		Rep. Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte Jr.
Mayor Christopher R. Lizardo
Vice-Mayor Pedro Benamira
Councilors Miguel S. Bersabe
Renato A. Barcinas
Noe G. Lavandero
Louieley S. Barrameda
Alejo Francis R. Sayson
Pedro S. Balid
Alex L. Nacor
Arcel B. Bas

Education

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The Minalabac Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[24]

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Antipolo Elementary School
  • Bagolatao Elementary School
  • Bagongbong Elementary School
  • Baliuag Nuevo Elementary School
  • Baliuag Viejo Elementary School
  • Bingcay Elementary School
  • Catanusan Elementary School
  • Del Socorro Elementary School
  • Hamoraon Elementary School
  • Hobo Elementary School
  • Irayang Solong Elementary School
  • Magadap Elementary School
  • Malitbog Elementary School
  • Manapao Elementary School
  • Mataoroc Elementary School
  • Minalabac Central School
  • Prince Thad Montessori School
  • Sagrada Familia Elementary School
  • Salingogon Elementary School
  • San Antonio Elementary School
  • San Jose Elementary School (Main)
  • San Jose Primary School (Annex)
  • Taban Elementary School
  • Tariric Elementary School
  • Timbang Elementary School
  • Upper Anayan Primary School

Secondary schools

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  • Antipolo National High School
  • Bagolatao National High School
  • Hobo National High School
  • Minalabac National High School
  • Pangan High School Foundation
  • Sagrada Familia High School
  • Tariric Agro-Industrial High School
  • Villamayor National High School

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Minalabac | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Profile". minalabac.gov.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  7. ^ "Minalabac, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  8. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  22. ^ "What To See | Municipality of Minalabac". Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  23. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  24. ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
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