Basud
Basud | |
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| Municipality of Basud | |
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Map of Camarines Norte with Basud highlighted | |
Interactive map of Basud | |
Basud Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°04′N 122°58′E / 14.07°N 122.97°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Barangays | 29 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Adrian S. Davoco |
| • Vice Mayor | Ramir A. Barrameda |
| • Representative | Rosemarie C. Panotes |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 29,623 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 260.28 km2 (100.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | −2 m (−6.6 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 43,388 |
| • Density | 166.70/km2 (431.74/sq mi) |
| • Households | 10,409 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 21.79 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 251.3 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 705 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 156.8 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 104.4 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative (CANORECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4608 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
| Native languages | |
Basud, officially the Municipality of Basud (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Basud; Tagalog: Bayan ng Basud), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 43,388 people.
It is home to several natural attractions, including the Basud Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area rich in flora and fauna that promotes wildlife conservation. Visitors can also enjoy the Scenic Hilltop Viewpoint, which offers wide views of green hills and the coast, and the Basud Riverbank Promenade, a peaceful riverside spot ideal for walks and relaxation.