Castilla, Sorsogon

Castilla
Municipality

Map of Sorsogon with Castilla highlighted
Castilla

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 12°57′N 123°53′E / 12.950°N 123.883°E / 12.950; 123.883Coordinates: 12°57′N 123°53′E / 12.950°N 123.883°E / 12.950; 123.883
Country Philippines
Region Bicol (Region V)
Province Sorsogon
Legislative district 1st district of Sorsogon
Barangays 34
Government[1]
 • Mayor Olivia M. Bermillo
Area[2]
 • Total 186.20 km2 (71.89 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 52,903
 • Density 280/km2 (740/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4713
Dialing code 56

Castilla is a third class municipality in the province of Sorsogon, on the Bicol Peninsula of Luzon island, Philippines. According to the 2010 Philippine census, it has a population of 52,903 inhabitants.[3]

Barangays

Castilla is divided into 34 barangays.[2]

  • Amomonting
  • Bagalayag
  • Bagong Sirang
  • Bonga
  • Buenavista
  • Burabod
  • Caburacan
  • Canjela
  • Cogon
  • Cumadcad
  • Dangcalan
  • Dinapa
  • La Union
  • Libtong
  • Loreto
  • Macalaya
  • Maracabac
  • Mayon
  • Milagrosa
  • Miluya
  • Maypangi
  • Monte Carmelo
  • Oras
  • Pandan
  • Poblacion
  • Quirapi
  • Saclayan
  • Salvacion
  • San Isidro
  • San Rafael
  • San Roque
  • San Vicente
  • Sogoy
  • Tomalaytay

Demographics

Population census of Castilla
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 34,702—    
1995 40,506+2.94%
2000 44,891+2.23%
2007 49,407+1.33%
2010 52,903+2.52%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

Economy

Majority of the males (62.02%) falling under working age population were employed while only a little over 10% of the females were employed. Out of the municipality’s labor force, majority (52.54%) were not economically active who were either too old, sick, or still at school age. Overall, the total employment rate in Castilla was only 40.95% while unemployment was recorded at 6.50%. This is expected considering that there is inadequate employment opportunity in the municipality.

Total dependency ratio in Castilla was computed at 86.57%, which indicates more mouths to feed for those with gainful employment. Young dependency ratio was computed at 79.97% while old dependency ratio was 6.60%.

Farming and fishing are the main employment opportunities but are characteristically seasoned in nature. Castilla has 13 coastal barangays, which depend on fishing as the main economic activity.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Sorsogon". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Sorsogon". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 25 July 2013.

External links

 Legazpi, Albay Manito, Albay
Pilar Sorsogon City
   Castilla  
Sorsogon Bay
Magallanes
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