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Casiguran, Sorsogon

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Casiguran
Municipality
Municipality of Casiguran
Municipal hall
Municipal hall
Flag of Casiguran
Flag
Map of Sorsogon with Casiguran highlighted
Map of Sorsogon with Casiguran highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Casiguran
Casiguran is located in Philippines
Casiguran
Casiguran
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°52′23″N 124°00′29″E / 12.8731°N 124.0081°E / 12.8731; 124.0081
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceSorsogon
District 1st district
FoundedOctober 7, 1600
Barangays25 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMa. Minez R. Hamor
 • Vice MayorDennis Alfonso L. Escudero
 • RepresentativeMa. Bernadette G. Escudero
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Federico N. Hatoc III
  • Restituto E. Hamor
  • Ramon B. Escudero Sr.
  • Santos R. Palcuto
  • Samuel E. Encinares
  • John Art H. Janoras
  • Ligaya H. Habal
  • Rey D. Abotanatin
 • Electorate23,665 voters (2025)
Area
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 • Total
87.13 km2 (33.64 sq mi)
Elevation
26 m (85 ft)
Highest elevation
162 m (531 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
36,464
 • Density418.5/km2 (1,084/sq mi)
 • Households
8,288
DemonymCasiguranon
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
36.23
% (2023)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 251.8 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 692.7 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 218.3 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 79.57 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySorsogon 1 Electric Cooperative (SORECO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4702
PSGC
0506205000
IDD : area code +63 (0)56
Native languagesSorsogon language
Tagalog
Major religionsRoman Catholic
Patron saintOur Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
Websitewww.casiguran.gov.ph

Casiguran [ˌkaːsɪˈguːɾan], officially the Municipality of Casiguran, is a municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 36,464 people.[5]

History

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Established in the year 1600, Casiguran was the first missionary parish of Sorsogon. When the Spaniards first set foot in this part of Luzon in the 1570s, Casiguran was considered as their center of Kabikolan.

In 1583, the Franciscan missionaries took over the evangelization work started by the Augustinians.

The 1818 census showed 1,023 native families paying tribute and they were coexisting with 28 Spanish-Filipino families in the area.[6]: 603 

Etymology

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There are two compelling thoughts for the origin of the town's name.

The first is from the name of Gugurang, the supreme deity of the indigenous peoples of Bicol (called Ibalon during the pre-colonial era).

A second is a folk legend, which narrates that the name is phonetically derived from the Bikol phrase 'kasi gurang' (literally translated, "because old") as it is Sorsogon's ancient kingdom.

Geography

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Casiguran is located at the coast of Sorsogon Bay, at the south of Luzon island, making it a suburb of neighboring Sorsogon City. It is 17 kilometers (11 mi) from Sorsogon City and 598 kilometers (372 mi) from Manila.

Barangays

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

  • Adovis (Poblacion)
  • Boton
  • Burgos
  • Casay
  • Cawit (Poblacion)
  • Central (Poblacion)
  • Colambis
  • Escuala
  • Gogon
  • Inlagadian
  • Lungib
  • Mabini
  • Ponong
  • Rizal
  • San Antonio
  • San Isidro
  • San Juan
  • San Pascual
  • Santa Cruz
  • Somal-ot (Poblacion)
  • Tigbao
  • Timbayog (Poblacion)
  • Tiris
  • Trece Martires
  • Tulay (Poblacion)

Climate

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Climate data for Casiguran, Sorsogon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 65
(2.6)		 44
(1.7)		 42
(1.7)		 39
(1.5)		 87
(3.4)		 150
(5.9)		 184
(7.2)		 153
(6.0)		 163
(6.4)		 154
(6.1)		 127
(5.0)		 100
(3.9)		 1,308
(51.4)
Average rainy days 13.9 9.2 11.0 12.5 19.6 24.3 26.5 25.0 25.5 24.4 19.4 15.1 226.4
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[7]

Demographics

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Population census of Casiguran
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 7,873—    
1918 12,394+3.07%
1939 12,412+0.01%
1948 12,940+0.46%
1960 15,043+1.26%
1970 20,054+2.91%
1975 18,224−1.90%
1980 21,790+3.64%
1990 22,277+0.22%
1995 25,804+2.79%
2000 28,057+1.81%
2007 30,165+1.00%
2010 30,995+0.99%
2015 32,842+1.11%
2020 35,602+1.71%
2024 36,464+0.58%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Casiguran (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
52.72
2003
44.18
2006
41.80
2009
38.94
2012
28.71
2015
40.24
2018
30.58
2021
24.80
2023
36.23

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Education

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The Casiguran 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.[22]

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Banawang Elementary School
  • Boton Elementary School
  • Burgos Elementary School
  • Cagdagat Elementary School
  • Casay Elementary School
  • Casiguran Baptist Christian Academy
  • Casiguran Central School
  • Colambis Elementary School
  • Escuala Elementary School
  • Gogon Elementary School
  • Inlagadian Elementary School
  • Mabini Elementary School
  • Ponong Elementary School
  • Rizal Elementary School
  • San Antonio Elementary School
  • San Juan Elementary School
  • San Pascual Elementary School
  • Sta. Cruz Elementary School
  • Tigbao Elementary School
  • Tiris Elementary School
  • Trece Martires Elementary School

Secondary schools

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  • Casiguran Technical Vocational School
  • Del Carmen Memorial High School
  • Estenias Science Foundation School
  • San Juan National High School

Notable personalities

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  • Juan B. Alegre - (1882-1931) a statesman, a delegate of the first Philippine Independence Mission

References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Casiguran | (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. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Buzeta, Manuel; Bravo, Felipe (1850). Diccionario Geográfico, Estadístico, Histórico, de las Islas Filipinas (in Spanish). Madrid: Imp. de D. José C. de la Peña. Retrieved March 18, 2026 – via University of Santo Tomas Digital Library and Archives.
  7. ↑ "Casiguran, Sorsogon : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  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. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  15. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  21. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  22. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
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