Daet

Daet
Municipality of Daet
First Rizal Monument at Daet in 2024
Nickname: 
Gateway to Bicolandia
Motto: 
Bayan tungo sa Kaunlaran!
Map of Camarines Norte with Daet highlighted
Interactive map of Daet
Daet
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°06′51″N 122°57′23″E / 14.1142°N 122.9564°E / 14.1142; 122.9564
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceCamarines Norte
District 2nd district
Founded1583
Barangays25 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRonie Valencia, (Aksyon)
 • Vice MayorBenito Ochoa, (NPC)
 • RepresentativeRosemarie C. Panotes, (Lakas)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Iyah Carranceja, (PFP)
  • Luhay Urbano, (PFP)
  • Marlon T. Bandelaria, (PFP)
  • Jonjon Coreses, (PFP)
  • Ian Mhar Tejada, (NPC)
  • Rosa Mia King, (NPC)
  • Bong Avila, (PFP)
  • Ontoy Timoner, (Aksyon)
 • Electorate65,566 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
46.00 km2 (17.76 sq mi)
Elevation
9.0 m (29.5 ft)
Highest elevation
48 m (157 ft)
Lowest elevation
−2 m (−6.6 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
106,465
 • Density2,314/km2 (5,994/sq mi)
 • Households
25,413
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
12.46
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 525 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 893.8 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 441.6 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 199.1 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCamarines Norte Electric Cooperative (CANORECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4600
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)54
Native languagesCentral Bikol
Tagalog
Websitelgudaet.gov.ph

Daet (IPA: [daʔet]), officially the Municipality of Daet (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Daet; Tagalog: Bayan ng Daet), is a municipality and capital of the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 106,465 people, making it the 2nd most populous in the province after Labo .

The municipality is a popular surfing spot among surfers worldwide. It is also home to the annual Daet International Aerosports Show which was first held in 2013. It is also known for its pili nuts, used in many local snacks and treats. Popular products include pili tarts, pili rolls, pili ice cream, crispy pili, and pili candies.