Camalig
Camalig | |
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| Municipality of Camalig | |
Camalig Bypass Road Saint John the Baptist Parish Church Camalig Municipal Hall | |
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Flag Seal | |
Map of Albay with Camalig highlighted | |
Interactive map of Camalig | |
Camalig Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°08′N 123°40′E / 13.13°N 123.67°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Albay |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 50 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Carlos Irwin G. Baldo Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Maria Ahrdail G. Baldo |
| • Representative | Carlos A. Loria |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 47,648 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 130.90 km2 (50.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 73,087 |
| • Density | 558.34/km2 (1,446.1/sq mi) |
| • Households | 17,031 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 23.38 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 322.7 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 779.5 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 244.8 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 119 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4502 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)52 |
| Native languages | Central Bikol Tagalog |
| Major religions | Christianity |
| Feast date | June 24 |
| Catholic diocese | Diocese of Legazpi |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
| Website | www |
Camalig, officially the Municipality of Camalig (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Camalig; East Miraya Bikol: Banwaan ning Camalig; Tagalog: Bayan ng Camalig), is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 73,087 people.
It is a historic town known for its rich culture and natural beauty. Located near the famous Mayon Volcano, it offers some of the best views of the volcano’s perfect cone. The town is home to popular attractions such as Sumlang Lake, Quituinan Hills, and Hoyop-Hoyopan Caves. Over the years, the municipality has grown into a vibrant community celebrated for its delicious food, strong farming traditions, and beautiful scenery.