Masbate, Bicol
Masbate: Located in the Bicol Region, Masbate City is the provincial capital of Masbate and a major port city.
About
Quick Facts about Masbate
| Population | 892,393 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Bicol (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Masbate |
| Postal code | 5400–5421 |
| Phone Area Codes | 56 |
| Area | 4151.78 km2 |
| Official name | Lalawigan ng Masbate, Province of Masbate |
| Latitude & Longitude | 12.3717,123.6249 |
| Capital | Masbate City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1864 (162 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Asia/Manila |
| Local time | 18:03:57 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Masbate is located at 12°22'18"N 123°37'30"E (12.3716900, 123.6249400). It has 9 neighbors: Sorsogon, Province of Samar, Quezon, Province of Northern Samar, Leyte, Iloilo, Province of Cebu, Province of Capiz and Biliran.
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Official Website- Cataingan
- Batuan
- Pio V. Corpuz
- Claveria
- Mandaon
- Masbate City
- Mobo
- Milagros
- Dimasalang
- Balud
- Baleno
- San Pascual
- Uson
- Placer
- San Fernando
- San Jacinto
- Palanas
- Aroroy
- Cawayan
- Esperanza
- Monreal
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 43,675 | - | census |
| 1918 | 67,513 | 35.31% | census |
| 1939 | 182,483 | 63% | census |
| 1948 | 211,113 | 13.56% | census |
| 1960 | 335,971 | 37.16% | census |
| 1970 | 492,908 | 31.84% | census |
| 1975 | 533,387 | 7.59% | census |
| 1980 | 584,520 | 8.75% | census |
| 1990 | 599,355 | 2.48% | census |
| 1995 | 653,852 | 8.33% | census |
| 2000 | 707,668 | 7.6% | census |
| 2007 | 768,939 | 7.97% | census |
| 2010 | 834,650 | 7.87% | census |
| 2015 | 892,393 | 6.47% | census |
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