Capalonga
Capalonga | |
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| Municipality of Capalonga | |
Coast of Capalonga | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto: Sibol Capalonga: Sibol, Unlad, Sigla. Capalonga Baga! | |
Map of Camarines Norte with Capalonga highlighted | |
Interactive map of Capalonga | |
Capalonga Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°19′53″N 122°29′34″E / 14.3314°N 122.4928°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | 1634 |
| Barangays | 22 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Luz E. Ricasio |
| • Vice Mayor | Marsha B. Esturas |
| • Representative | Josefina B. Tallado |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 25,020 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 290.00 km2 (111.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 32,800 |
| • Density | 113/km2 (293/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,344 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 32.39 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 233.9 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 563.2 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 147.5 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 73.25 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative (CANORECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4607 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
| Native languages | |
Capalonga, officially the Municipality of Capalonga (Tagalog: Bayan ng Capalonga), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,800 people.
The town is emerging as a promising eco-tourism destination. Also known for its unspoiled beaches, rich natural environment, and lively local culture, offering visitors a peaceful escape and a glimpse of authentic provincial life.