Nabua

Nabua
Municipality of Nabua
Holy Cross Church
Boa-boahan Monument
Nabua Veterans Park
Motto: 
Abante Nabua, Abante!
Map of Camarines Sur with Nabua highlighted
Interactive map of Nabua
Nabua
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°24′28″N 123°22′23″E / 13.4077686°N 123.3729225°E / 13.4077686; 123.3729225
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceCamarines Sur
District 5th district
FoundedJuly 25, 1569
Barangays42 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorFernando D. Simbulan
 • Vice MayorGerard S. Ponon
 • RepresentativeMiguel Luis R. Villafuerte
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Maria Eleanor O. Luzon
  • Ferozza Delia C. Simbulan
  • Jeph G. Llanza
  • Alden J. Gallarte
  • Joselito F. Figuracion
  • Alvin A. Bellen
  • Ruben G. Bearis III
  • Ulpiano P. Duran Jr.
 • Electorate55,549 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
96.20 km2 (37.14 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Highest elevation
112 m (367 ft)
Lowest elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
86,458
 • Density898.7/km2 (2,328/sq mi)
 • Households
18,313
DemonymNabueño
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
32.78
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱261,332,586.69 (2020)
 • Assets₱ 857.5 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 283.6 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 236.4 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCamarines Sur 3 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 3)
 • WaterNabua Water District
 • TelecommunicationsSmart Telecommunications
Globe Telecommunications
 • Cable TVVision Prime Cable
 • Satellite Cable TV ProvidersCignal TV
Sky Cable
 • Radio StationsDWEB FM 99.9
DWVF CSPC Radio 87.5
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4434
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)54
Native languagesRinconada Bikol
Central Bikol
Tagalog

Nabua, officially the Municipality of Nabua (Rinconada Bikol: Banwāan ka Nabua; Tagalog: Bayan ng Nabua), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 86,458 people.

The town is recognized as the birthplace of modern kuntaw and jota rojana. The municipality is also known for its large coconut plantations, which support its local agriculture and economy. It is recognized as the mother town of Iriga City, Buhi, Bato, Balatan, Bula, and Baao.