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Castilla, Sorsogon
Castilla, officially the Municipality of Castilla, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 60,635 people. [3]
Castilla | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Castilla | |
Flag | |
Map of Sorsogon with Castilla highlighted | |
Castilla Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°57′19″N 123°52′35″E / 12.9553°N 123.8764°ECoordinates: 12°57′19″N 123°52′35″E / 12.9553°N 123.8764°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| District | 1st district |
| Named for | Castille, Spain |
| Barangays | 34 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Isagani B. Mendoza |
| • Vice Mayor | Vicente B. Manata |
| • Representative | Evelina G. Escudero |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 37,996 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 186.20 km2 (71.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) [3] | |
| • Total | 60,635 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (840/sq mi) |
| • Households | 14,035 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 35.39% (2018)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱ 209.4 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 432 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 187.5 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 101.4 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Sorsogon 2 Electric Cooperative (SORECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4713 |
| PSGC | 056206000 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)56 |
| Native languages | Central Bikol Sorsogon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Geography
Barangays
Castilla is divided into 34 barangays.
- 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
Climate
| Climate data for Castilla, Sorsogon | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 28 (82) | 28 (82) | 29 (84) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 28 (82) | 29 (85) |
| Average low °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.)[5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 3,831 | — |
| 1918 | 6,380 | +3.46% |
| 1939 | 16,070 | +4.50% |
| 1948 | 17,578 | +1.00% |
| 1960 | 20,007 | +1.08% |
| 1970 | 27,060 | +3.06% |
| 1975 | 29,614 | +1.83% |
| 1980 | 34,782 | +3.27% |
| 1990 | 34,702 | −0.02% |
| 1995 | 40,506 | +2.94% |
| 2000 | 45,072 | +2.32% |
| 2007 | 49,407 | +1.27% |
| 2010 | 52,903 | +2.52% |
| 2015 | 57,827 | +1.71% |
| 2020 | 60,635 | +0.94% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [6] [7] [8][9] | ||
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
- ^ Municipality of Castilla | (DILG)
- ^ "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. (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Castilla, Sorsogon : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Sorsogon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
External links
- Castilla Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code