Casiguran, Sorsogon
Municipality in Sorsogon, Philippines
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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]
Casiguran | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Casiguran | |
Municipal hall | |
 Flag | |
 Map of Sorsogon with Casiguran highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Casiguran | |
.svg)  Casiguran Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°52′23″N 124°00′29″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | October 7, 1600 |
| Barangays | 25 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Ma. Minez R. Hamor |
| • Vice Mayor | Dennis Alfonso L. Escudero |
| • Representative | Ma. Bernadette G. Escudero |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 23,665 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• 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 |
| • Density | 418.5/km2 (1,084/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,288 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 24.8 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 251.8 million (2024) |
| • Assets | ₱ 692.7 million (2024) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 218.3 million (2024) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 79.57 million (2024) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Sorsogon 1 Electric Cooperative (SORECO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4702 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)56 |
| Native languages | Sorsogon language Tagalog |
| Website | www |
History
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
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
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
Casiguran is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
| 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
| Year | Pop. | ±% 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
Education
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.[21]
Primary and elementary schools
- 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
- Casiguran Technical Vocational School
- Del Carmen Memorial High School
- Estenias Science Foundation School
- San Juan National High School
Notable personalities
- Juan B. Alegre - (1882-1931) a statesman, a delegate of the first Philippine Independence Mission
