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Bicol Region or Bicolandia is one of the 16 regions of the Philippines occupying the Bicol Peninsula at the southeastern end of Luzon island and some other islands.
It consists of six provinces, namely, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon. It has one independent chartered city, Naga City, and six component cities, Iriga City, Legazpi City, Ligao City, Masbate City, Sorsogon City, and Tabaco City. The inhabitants speak Bikol, and the commercial/financial centers and transportation hubs are Naga City, the Heart of Bicol, and Legazpi City, the regional center.
The Bicol region is often seen as the epicenter of the counterculture and liberal politics in the Philippines. As many of it's inhabitants seem to oppose many right-wing governments and ideology in which they blame for corruption. The region has a political reputation of being the most liberal region in the highly conservative Archipelago. It is also a stronghold for the National Democratic Front where it's headquarters is in Naga City, Camarines Sur.
Political Divisions
Bicol is composed of six provinces and 7 cities.
| Province | Capital | Population (2000) | Area (km²) | Pop. density (per km²) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albay | Legazpi City | 1,090,907 | 2,552.6 | 427.4 | |
| Camarines Norte | Daet | 458,840 | 2,112.5 | 217.2 | |
| Camarines Sur | Pili | 1,551,549 | 5,266.8 | 294.6 | |
| Catanduanes | Virac | 215,356 | 1,511.5 | 142.5 | |
| Masbate | Masbate City | 707,668 | 4,047.7 | 174.8 | |
| Sorsogon | Sorsogon City | 650,535 | 2,141.4 | 303.8 | |
Component Cities
- Iriga City, Camarines Sur
- Legazpi City, Albay
- Ligao City, Albay
- Masbate City, Masbate
- Naga City¹, Camarines Sur
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon
- Tabaco City, Albay
¹ Naga City is an indepedent component city.
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"Bicol Region"