Pilar, Sorsogon
Pilar | |
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| Municipality of Pilar | |
Mayon Volcano as seen from Pilar | |
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Flag Seal | |
Map of Sorsogon with Pilar highlighted | |
Interactive map of Pilar | |
Pilar Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°55′28″N 123°40′32″E / 12.9244°N 123.6756°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | August 6, 1861 |
| Barangays | 49 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Carolyn C. Sy-Reyes |
| • Vice Mayor | Luis C. Leosala Jr. |
| • Representative | Dette G. Escudero |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 47,491 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 248.00 km2 (95.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 76,908 |
| • Density | 310.11/km2 (803.19/sq mi) |
| • Households | 16,669 |
| Demonym | Pilareño |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 32.47 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 415.5 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 978.6 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 258.4 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 133.4 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Sorsogon 2 Electric Cooperative (SORECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP CODE | 4714 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)56 |
| Native languages | Central Bikol Sorsogon language Tagalog |
| Website | pilarsorsogon.gov.ph |
Pilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar, is a municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 76,908 people.
It is known for its supply of fresh prawns and mud crabs. These seafood products are available throughout the year and form a key part of the town’s local food industry.