Sorsogon, Bicol

Sorsogon: Located on the southern tip of Luzon Island, Sorsogon is a province known for its rich biodiversity and agricultural landscape.

Quick Facts about Sorsogon

Population 792,949
Country Philippines
State Bicol (Philippines)
County Province of Sorsogon
Postal code 4700–4715
Phone Area Codes 56
Area 2119.01 km2
Official name Lalawigan ng Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon
Latitude & Longitude 12.9739,123.9933
Capital Sorsogon City
Establishment January 01, 1894 (132 years ago)
Time Zone Asia/Manila
Local time 00:36:18 (24th September 2026)

Geography

Sorsogon is located at 12°58'26"N 123°59'36"E (12.9738900, 123.9933300). It has 2 neighbors: Province of Northern Samar and Masbate.

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Official website of Sorsogon

Official Website
  • Casiguran
  • Gubat
  • Prieto Diaz
  • Magallanes
  • Pilar
  • Juban
  • Barcelona
  • Irosin
  • Matnog
  • Castilla
  • Bulan
  • Bulusan
  • Sorsogon City
  • Donsol
  • Santa Magdalena

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1903 120,495 - census
1918 178,443 48.09% census
1939 247,653 38.79% census
1948 291,138 17.56% census
1960 347,771 19.45% census
1970 427,047 22.8% census
1975 446,502 4.56% census
1980 500,685 12.13% census
1990 522,960 4.45% census
1995 591,927 13.19% census
2000 650,535 9.9% census
2007 709,673 9.09% census
2010 740,743 4.38% census
2015 792,949 7.05% census