Minalabac
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Minalabac, officially the Municipality of Minalabac (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Minalabac, Tagalog: Bayan ng Minalabac), is a First Class (as of 2025) municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 51,841 people.
Etymology
The name Minalabac is linked to the early Spanish term “Minalagua,” which was said to mean “mine of water.” Early Spanish settlers reportedly used this name to describe the area, noting its water sources. Over time, the name evolved into its present form.
History
Minalabac traces its roots to the late 1500s. The first settlement was in Sitio Inguinan. Strong typhoons pushed residents to move the town about three kilometers to its present site.
The town became organized under the Municipal Code on January 31, 1901.[citation needed]
Geography
Barangays
Minalabac is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| Barangay Name | Philippine Standard Geographic Codes Code | Urban/Rural | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 051722001 | Urban | 6,865 |
| Bagolatao | 051722002 | Rural | 1,323 |
| Bagongbong | 051722003 | Rural | 995 |
| Baliuag Nuevo | 051722004 | Rural | 1,625 |
| Baliuag Viejo | 051722005 | Rural | 3,270 |
| Catanusan | 051722006 | Rural | 1,463 |
| Del Carmen-Del Rosario (Pob) | 051722007 | Rural | 2,440 |
| Del Socorro | 051722008 | Rural | 1,365 |
| Hamoraon | 051722009 | Rural | 1,798 |
| Hobo | 051722010 | Rural | 3,966 |
| Irayang Solong | 051722011 | Rural | 1,885 |
| Magadap | 051722012 | Rural | 1,300 |
| Malitbog | 051722013 | Rural | 1,330 |
| Manapao | 051722014 | Rural | 2,485 |
| Mataoroc | 051722015 | Rural | 2,610 |
| Sagrada (Sagrada Familia) | 051722016 | Rural | 2,687 |
| Salingogon | 051722017 | Rural | 2,258 |
| San Antonio (Pob) | 051722018 | Rural | 1,017 |
| San Felipe-Santiago (Pob) | 051722019 | Rural | 852 |
| San Francisco (Pob) | 051722020 | Rural | 574 |
| San Jose | 051722021 | Rural | 1,969 |
| San Juan-San Lorenzo (Pob) | 051722022 | Rural | 1,541 |
| Taban | 051722023 | Rural | 1,283 |
| Tariric | 051722024 | Rural | 3,748 |
| Timbang | 051722025 | Rural | 1,192 |
Climate
| Climate data for Minalabac, Camarines Sur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 33 (91) | 32 (90) | 35 (95) | 37 (99) | 38 (100) | 36 (97) | 35 (95) | 33 (91) | 35 (95) | 34 (93) | 33 (91) | 32 (90) | 34 (94) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 27 (81) | 27 (81) | 29 (84) | 31 (88) | 32 (90) | 32 (90) | 31 (88) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 28 (82) | 28 (82) | 29 (85) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 36.66 (1.44) | 58.6 (2.31) | 37.91 (1.49) | 76.31 (3.00) | 98.34 (3.87) | 151.99 (5.98) | 288.39 (11.35) | 291.41 (11.47) | 186.77 (7.35) | 363.21 (14.30) | 97.5 (3.84) | 292.1 (11.50) | 1,979.19 (77.9) |
| Average rainy days | 18 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 293 |
| Source: World Weather Online |
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| Population census of Minalabac | ||
| YearPop.±% p.a.19033,993—19184,094+0.17%19399,620+4.15%194811,984+2.47%196019,654+4.21%197023,373+1.75%197527,089+3.00%198030,336+2.29% | YearPop.±% p.a.199035,922+1.70%199537,574+0.85%200041,734+2.28%200743,957+0.72%201048,162+3.38%201552,390+1.62%202053,981+0.63%202451,841−0.97% | |
| 1903 | 3,993 | — |
| 1918 | 4,094 | +0.17% |
| 1939 | 9,620 | +4.15% |
| 1948 | 11,984 | +2.47% |
| 1960 | 19,654 | +4.21% |
| 1970 | 23,373 | +1.75% |
| 1975 | 27,089 | +3.00% |
| 1980 | 30,336 | +2.29% |
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 35,922 | +1.70% |
| 1995 | 37,574 | +0.85% |
| 2000 | 41,734 | +2.28% |
| 2007 | 43,957 | +0.72% |
| 2010 | 48,162 | +3.38% |
| 2015 | 52,390 | +1.62% |
| 2020 | 53,981 | +0.63% |
| 2024 | 51,841 | −0.97% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
In the 2024 census, the population of Minalabac was 51,841 people, with a density of 410 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,100 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Minalabac
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Minalabac is classified as a municipality. Minalabac has the same economy as Libmanan, Cabusao, San Fernando, Milaor, Ocampo, Nabua, and Calabanga because of fishing in coastal barangays near Ragay Gulf particularly Salingogon, and Bagolatao. Minalabac has several beach resorts that also boosts the economy of the town. Majority of the land is devoted to rice, vegetables and other root crops.
It was formerly included in the Metro Naga area before the designation was discontinued in 2017.[citation needed]
Transportation
Jeepneys are used for transportation from Naga City to Minalabac (Vice Versa), and from LCC Terminal in Sabang, Naga City to the market of Minalabac. It is the main transportation for public use.[citation needed]
Infrastructures
The town has a couple of provincial roads. The main road in the town is the Milaor-Minalabac-Pili road and the other roads either goes to the Poblacion, other barangays, to Rinconada district, or even Albay.[citation needed]
Tourism
Two main summer beach destinations include the pebble beach in Bagolatao and sand beach in Hamoraon. The growing number of resorts offers amenities such as cottages, videoke, rest house, etc.
Government
Elected officials
| Position | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Representative (2nd Legislative District, Camarines Sur) | Vincenzo Renato Luigi R. Villafuerte | NUP | |
| Mayor | James Colin D. Lizardo | NUP | |
| Vice Mayor | Noe G. Lavandero | NUP | |
| Councilors | Rolito U. Orosco | NUP | |
| Renato A. Barcinas | NUP | ||
| Peddy B. Benamira | NUP | ||
| Miguel S. Bersabe | NUP | ||
| Nilo N. Cadores | NUP | ||
| Edilberto C. Platon Jr. | NUP | ||
| Crisanto P. Bersabe | NUP | ||
| Lea B. Betito | NUP |
Education
The Minalabac 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.
Primary and elementary schools
- Antipolo Elementary School
- Bagolatao Elementary School
- Bagongbong Elementary School
- Baliuag Nuevo Elementary School
- Baliuag Viejo Elementary School
- Bingcay Elementary School
- Catanusan Elementary School
- Del Socorro Elementary School
- Hamoraon Elementary School
- Hobo Elementary School
- Irayang Solong Elementary School
- Magadap Elementary School
- Malitbog Elementary School
- Manapao Elementary School
- Mataoroc Elementary School
- Minalabac Central School
- Prince Thad Montessori School
- Sagrada Familia Elementary School
- Salingogon Elementary School
- San Antonio Elementary School
- San Jose Elementary School (Main)
- San Jose Primary School (Annex)
- Taban Elementary School
- Tariric Elementary School
- Timbang Elementary School
- Upper Anayan Primary School
Secondary schools
- Antipolo National High School
- Bagolatao National High School
- Hobo National High School
- Minalabac National High School
- Pangan High School Foundation
- Sagrada Familia High School
- Tariric Agro-Industrial High School
- Villamayor National High School