Pio Duran ᜉᜒᜌᜓ ᜇᜓᜇᜈ᜔ Malacbalac | |
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| Municipality of Pio Duran | |
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| Coordinates:13°02′N123°27′E / 13.03°N 123.45°E /13.03; 123.45 | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Albay |
| District | 3rd district |
| Barangays | 33 (seeBarangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Evangeline Arandia |
| • Vice Mayor | Henry Callope |
| • Representative | Adrian Salceda |
| • Municipal Council | Members
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| • Electorate | 34,500 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 133.70 km2 (51.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 48,713 |
| • Density | 364.35/km2 (943.65/sq mi) |
| • Households | 10,813 |
| Demonym | Pioduranon/ Malacbalacnon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 31.38 |
| • Revenue | ₱161.420 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱475.914 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱167.684 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱55.494 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4516 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)52 |
| Native languages | Tagalog Bikol Central |
| Catholic diocese | Diocese of Legazpi |
| Website | www |
Pio Duran, officially theMunicipality of Pio Duran (Central Bikol:Banwaan kan Pio Duran;West Miraya Bikol:Banwaan nin Pio Duran; ᜊᜈ᜔ᜏᜀᜈ᜔ ᜈᜒᜈ᜔ ᜉᜒᜌᜓ ᜇᜓᜇᜈ᜔:Tagalog:Bayan ng Pio Duran), is amunicipality in theprovince ofAlbay,Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 48,713 people.[5]
It is home to Pio Duran Hot Springs, a peaceful natural resort known for its warm mineral waters and relaxing atmosphere. Surrounded by lush scenery, it offers a soothing retreat for visitors seeking rest and wellness. The site also provides opportunities for hiking and nature exploration.[6]
It was named after theFilipinoPan-Asianist,Lawyer andLegislator, Pio Saceda Duran (1900–1961).
Pio Duran is located at13°02′N123°27′E / 13.03°N 123.45°E /13.03; 123.45.
According to thePhilippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 133.70 square kilometres (51.62 sq mi) [7] constituting5.19% of the 2,575.77-square-kilometre- (994.51 sq mi) total area of Albay. Pio Duran is 66 kilometres (41 mi) fromLegazpi City and 539 kilometres (335 mi) fromManila.
Pio Duran is politically subdivided into 33barangays.[8] Each barangay consists ofpuroks and some havesitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[9] | 2010[10] | |||||
| 050513002 | Alabangpuro | 1.7% | 835 | 831 | ▴ | 0.03% |
| 050513005 | Banawan (Binawan) | 6.6% | 3,235 | 3,149 | ▴ | 0.19% |
| 050513023 | Barangay I (Poblacion) | 8.4% | 4,070 | 4,048 | ▴ | 0.04% |
| 050513024 | Barangay II (Poblacion) | 3.7% | 1,796 | 1,710 | ▴ | 0.34% |
| 050513025 | Barangay III (Poblacion) | 2.0% | 986 | 1,075 | ▾ | −0.59% |
| 050513026 | Barangay IV (Poblacion) | 3.0% | 1,472 | 1,637 | ▾ | −0.73% |
| 050513027 | Barangay V (Poblacion) | 4.8% | 2,362 | 2,177 | ▴ | 0.56% |
| 050513003 | Basicao Coastal | 4.7% | 2,300 | 2,333 | ▾ | −0.10% |
| 050513004 | Basicao Interior | 1.2% | 599 | 499 | ▴ | 1.26% |
| 050513006 | Binodegahan | 5.2% | 2,517 | 2,319 | ▴ | 0.56% |
| 050513007 | Buenavista | 2.6% | 1,247 | 1,153 | ▴ | 0.54% |
| 050513008 | Buyo | 0.9% | 452 | 422 | ▴ | 0.47% |
| 050513009 | Caratagan | 9.3% | 4,536 | 4,049 | ▴ | 0.78% |
| 050513010 | Cuyaoyao | 3.3% | 1,618 | 1,616 | ▴ | 0.01% |
| 050513011 | Flores | 2.9% | 1,410 | 1,318 | ▴ | 0.46% |
| 050513033 | La Medalla | 3.8% | 1,837 | 1,647 | ▴ | 0.75% |
| 050513012 | Lawinon | 2.6% | 1,280 | 1,260 | ▴ | 0.11% |
| 050513013 | Macasitas | 1.0% | 508 | 472 | ▴ | 0.51% |
| 050513014 | Malapay | 2.2% | 1,087 | 1,035 | ▴ | 0.34% |
| 050513015 | Malidong | 4.2% | 2,062 | 2,041 | ▴ | 0.07% |
| 050513016 | Mamlad | 1.0% | 503 | 483 | ▴ | 0.28% |
| 050513017 | Marigondon | 3.2% | 1,562 | 1,489 | ▴ | 0.33% |
| 050513018 | Matanglad | 1.4% | 681 | 655 | ▴ | 0.27% |
| 050513019 | Nablangbulod | 1.3% | 657 | 689 | ▾ | −0.33% |
| 050513020 | Oringon | 1.4% | 667 | 655 | ▴ | 0.12% |
| 050513021 | Palapas | 2.4% | 1,181 | 1,109 | ▴ | 0.43% |
| 050513022 | Panganiran | 1.3% | 621 | 586 | ▴ | 0.40% |
| 050513028 | Rawis | 1.8% | 875 | 772 | ▴ | 0.86% |
| 050513029 | Salvacion | 1.3% | 621 | 552 | ▴ | 0.81% |
| 050513030 | Santo Cristo | 0.9% | 451 | 398 | ▴ | 0.86% |
| 050513031 | Sukip | 1.8% | 868 | 839 | ▴ | 0.23% |
| 050513032 | Tibabo | 1.4% | 662 | 770 | ▾ | −1.03% |
| Total | 48,713 | 45,028 | ▴ | 0.54% | ||
| Climate data for Pio Duran, Albay | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) | 28 (82) | 29 (84) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 28 (82) | 29 (84) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) | 21 (70) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 22 (72) | 23 (74) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 65 (2.6) | 44 (1.7) | 42 (1.7) | 39 (1.5) | 87 (3.4) | 150 (5.9) | 184 (7.2) | 153 (6.0) | 163 (6.4) | 154 (6.1) | 127 (5.0) | 100 (3.9) | 1,308 (51.4) |
| Average rainy days | 13.9 | 9.2 | 11.1 | 12.5 | 19.6 | 24.3 | 26.5 | 25.0 | 25.5 | 24.4 | 19.4 | 15.1 | 226.5 |
| Source: Meteoblue[11] | |||||||||||||
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1970 | 26,443 | — |
| 1975 | 31,188 | +3.37% |
| 1980 | 33,835 | +1.64% |
| 1990 | 36,859 | +0.86% |
| 1995 | 41,850 | +2.41% |
| 2000 | 44,423 | +1.29% |
| 2007 | 44,972 | +0.17% |
| 2010 | 45,028 | +0.05% |
| 2015 | 46,693 | +0.69% |
| 2020 | 49,070 | +1.05% |
| 2024 | 48,713 | −0.18% |
| Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][10][14][15] | ||
In the 2020 census, Pio Duran had a population of 49,070.[16] The population density was 370 inhabitants per square kilometre (960/sq mi).
Poverty incidence of Pio Duran
Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]
Access to the town is viaLigao. It is considered one of the major route going toMasbate.
There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[25] These are the:
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