Guinobatan
Guinobatan | |
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| Municipality of Guinobatan | |
Guinobatan Municipal Hall | |
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Flag | |
| Nickname: The Sparkling Gem of Bicol | |
Map of Albay with Guinobatan highlighted | |
Interactive map of Guinobatan | |
Guinobatan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°11′N 123°36′E / 13.18°N 123.6°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Albay |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 1672 (as a barrio of Camalig) 1688 (as a Municipal District) 1731 (as Pueblo de Guinobatan) |
| Founded by | Don Francisco Bagamasbad Don Ambrosio Balagan Don Diego Catindog Don Juan Labao Don Reymundo Dimasibot |
| Barangays | 44 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Ann Y. Ongjoco (NUP) |
| • Vice Mayor | Dr. Rogelio G. Rivera (NUP) |
| • Representative | Raymond Adrian E. Salceda (Lakas) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 60,427 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 244.43 km2 (94.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 169 m (554 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 84,420 |
| • Density | 345.4/km2 (894.5/sq mi) |
| • Households | 20,327 |
| Demonym | Guinobateño Guinobatanon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 21.9 |
| • Revenue | PHP 388.700 million (2022) |
| • Assets | PHP 1,072.000 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | PHP 261.300 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | PHP 265.000 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO) |
| • Water | Guinobatan Water District |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4503 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)52 |
| Native languages | Tagalog, East Miraya, Central Bikol |
| Feast date | August 15 |
| Catholic diocese | Diocese of Legazpi |
| Patron saint | Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion |
| Website | www |
Guinobatan, officially the Municipality of Guinobatan (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Guinobatan; East Miraya Bikol: Banwaan ning Guinobatan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Guinobatan), is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 84,420 people.
It is known for its chorizo locally called Longganiza de Guinobatan made by hands. Presently, it is recognized for its lively culture, yearly celebrations, and its title as “The Sparkling Gem of Bicol.” The town continues to play an important role in Albay’s story, preserving its traditions and reflecting the strength and perseverance of its people.