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Bicol Region

TL Rehiyon ng Bikol

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Location & Surroundings

Bicol is a first-order administrative division in Bicol Region, Philippines with 6,064,426 inhabitants, at 306 m elevation. The national capital Manila is about 315 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bicol International Airport, 25 km away.

Also known as: Rehiyon ng Bikol · Bicolandia · 比科爾 · बिकोल क्षेत्र · Bicol-Region · ビコル地方

Overview

Bicol Region is region of the Philippines — TL rehiyon sa Pilipinas.

It is located in Philippines.

The population is about 6,064,426 (2024).

It covers about 18,156 square kilometre.

Also known as: Region V, Region 5, Region Ⅴ

Media

Locator map

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Locator map

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Banner

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Philippines
  • Area 18,156 square kilometre
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    13° 18' 50" N, 123° 33' 50" E
  • Elevation DEM: 306 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 6,064,426
  • Pop. Density 2 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

Places in Bicol Region

  • Sorsogon
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 187,670
  • Legaspi
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 179,481
  • Naga
    populated place Pop: 174,931
  • Iriga City
    populated place Pop: 115,306
  • Polangui
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 89,176
  • Calabanga
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 88,918
  • Daet
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 78,142
  • Virac
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 75,135
  • Libon
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 68,846
  • Oas
    populated place Pop: 64,890
  • Gubat
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 61,095
  • Tabaco
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 57,860
  • Mercedes
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 53,702
  • Masbate
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 47,490
  • Vinzons
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 45,173
  • Malilipot
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 41,066
  • San Jose
    populated place Pop: 35,768
  • Buhi
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 30,126
  • Bulan
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 28,529
  • Nabua
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 25,687
  • Jose Panganiban
    populated place Pop: 21,236
  • Goa
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 20,936
  • Irosin
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 20,716
  • Baao
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 19,612
  • Labo
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 18,105
  • Esperanza
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 17,534
  • Bato
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 16,939
  • Tiwi
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 16,826
  • Tagas
    populated place Pop: 15,292
  • Magarao
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 15,205
  • Santa Elena
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 14,641
  • Bigaa
    populated place Pop: 14,510
  • Bacacay
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 14,109
  • Bula
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 13,694
  • Pio Duran
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 13,249
  • Sipocot
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 12,916
  • Tigaon
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 12,509
  • Libog
    populated place Pop: 11,692
  • Pasacao
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 10,531
  • Tinambac
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 10,299
  • Ligao
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 10,295
  • Bangkirohan
    populated place Pop: 9,040
  • Ragay
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 9,000
  • Milaor
    populated place Pop: 8,809
  • Casiguran
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 8,605
  • Pilar
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 8,591
  • Balete
    populated place Pop: 8,588
  • Paracale
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 8,290
  • Cataingan
    populated place Pop: 7,809
  • San Jacinto
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 7,637

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Hotels in Bicol Region

Mountains & Terrain in Bicol Region

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Parks & Nature in Bicol Region

Transport in Bicol Region

Water in Bicol Region

Alternate Names

tl
Rehiyon ng Bikol
es
Bicolandia
zh lzh yue
比科爾
hi
बिकोल क्षेत्र
fr it tet cps bjn vi jv min oc bto krj su hr hil gor ban nan
Bicol
de
Bicol-Region
ja
ビコル地方
pt
Região de Bicol
ru
Бикольский Регион
pam
Labuad Bicol
ur
بیکول علاقہ
mk
Бикол
ms
Daerah Bicol
eo
Bikolo
ilo
Rehion ti Bicol
eu
Bicolgo eskualdea
fa
منطقه بیکل
ceb
Bikol
fi
Bicolin alue
bcl
Rehiyon Bikol
bn
বিকোল অঞ্চল
ka
ბიკოლის რეგიონი
ca
Regió de Bicol
sv
Bikolregionen
ko
비콜 지방
war
Bicol nga Rehiyon
ta
பிகோல் பிராந்தியம்
th
เขตบีโคล
tt
Биколь төбәге
he
מחוז ביכול
ast
Rexón de Bicol
lt
Bikolo regionas
lv
Bikola
hy
Բիկոլի շրջան
zh-Hant
比科爾區
uk
Бікол

Weather in Bicol Region

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bicol Region, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 28.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 757 W/m2.

Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 23.6 1.1 11 95 1,010.3 - / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
6h 27.2 1.1 337 77 1,012.1 0.27 / 0.27 5 89.7 n/a
12h 28.1 1.5 358 81 1,009.2 4.91 / 5.18 7 757.3 n/a
18h 24.5 0.7 335 94 1,011.3 0.00 / 2.84 10 190.9 n/a
Tomorrow 23.3 1.3 314 95 1,008.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 26.3 1.6 301 85 1,010.5 0.08 / 0.08 100 69.3 n/a
36h 31.0 2.4 313 57 1,007.0 0.52 / 0.60 58 738.6 n/a
42h 24.1 1.2 249 93 1,010.3 0.79 / 1.39 100 181.4 n/a
Wednesday 23.7 1.6 242 94 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.07 100 0.0 n/a
54h 27.0 2.2 244 82 1,009.8 0.29 / 0.36 99 84.8 n/a
60h 28.6 2.8 250 73 1,006.9 2.24 / 2.60 100 762.4 n/a
66h 24.2 0.9 213 93 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.63 100 166.4 n/a
Thursday 24.1 2.0 225 94 1,005.9 0.00 / 0.20 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bicol Region?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 28.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 757 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bicol Region today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Bicol Region?
Local time is 13:02. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Bicol Region?
Bicol Region is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bicol Region?
Population about 6,064,426.
What is the elevation of Bicol Region?
DEM 306 m.
Where is Bicol Region located?
It is at 13.31389, 123.56389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bicol Region in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-08-05
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