Malilipot

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Malilipot
Municipality
Municipality of Malilipot
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Malilipot
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°19′N123°44′E / 13.32°N 123.73°E / 13.32; 123.73
Country Philippines
Region Bicol Region
Province Albay
District 1st district
Barangays 18 (see Barangays)
Government
  [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 •  Mayor Cenon Volante
 •  Vice Mayor Rolando B. Volante
 •  Representative Edcel C. Lagman
 •  Municipal Council
Members
  • Jose B. Bolaños
  • Nong Ampig
  • Roberto Bertillo
  • Baba Belen
  • Dennis Thomas C. Bitara
  • Kap Dianna Bitara
  • Joy Bisoña
  • Joephil C. Bien
 •  Electorate 32,016 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
44.13 km2 (17.04 sq mi)
Elevation
128 m (420 ft)
Highest elevation
1,134 m (3,720 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census) [3]
 • Total
41,066
 • Density930.6/km2 (2,410/sq mi)
 •  Households
9,233
Demonym Malilipoteño
Economy
 •  Income class 1st municipal income class
 •  Poverty incidence
21.29
% (2021) [4]
 •  Revenue ₱ 259.9 million (2022)
 •  Assets ₱ 593.4 million (2022)
 •  Expenditure ₱ 176.3 million (2022)
 •  Liabilities ₱ 78.81 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAlbay Electric Cooperative (ALECO)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4510
PSGC
0500509000
IDD  :  area code  +63 (0)52
Native languages Central Bikol
Tagalog
Catholic diocese Diocese of Legazpi

Malilipot, officially the Municipality of Malilipot (Central Bikol : Banwaan kan Malilipot; Tagalog : Bayan ng Malilipot), is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,857 people. [5]

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It is situated at the base of Mayon Volcano, the municipality is a peaceful town in the Bicol Region. It is known for its green scenery and waterfalls. [6]

History

Malilipot traces its history to the expedition of Juan de Salcedo in 1573 and the colonization of Albay Bay, now called Albay, with 120 soldiers and guides. During these period, towns were established. Libon was founded in 1573, Polangui in 1589, Oas in 1587, and Malinao in 1600. Other municipalities were established in succession.

Malilipot was officially founded as a municipality on October 26, 1945. [7]

Geography

Malilipot is located at 13°19′N123°44′E / 13.32°N 123.73°E / 13.32; 123.73 .

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 44.13 square kilometres (17.04 sq mi)  [8] constituting

Barangays

Malilipot is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. [9] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

The sitio s of Calbayog and Canaway were converted into a barrios in 1959 and 1957, respectively. [10] [11]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 [12] 2010 [13]
050509004 Barangay I ( Poblacion ) 5.2% 2,152 2,075▴ 0.25%
050509005 Barangay II (Poblacion) 1.5% 597 540▴ 0.69%
050509006 Barangay III (Poblacion) 3.2% 1,295 1,164▴ 0.74%
050509007 Barangay IV (Poblacion) 3.9% 1,614 1,524▴ 0.40%
050509008 Barangay V (Poblacion) 3.1% 1,264 1,122▴ 0.83%
050509001 Binitayan 4.5% 1,834 1,654▴ 0.72%
050509002 Calbayog 5.1% 2,094 2,029▴ 0.22%
050509003 Canaway 6.3% 2,599 2,425▴ 0.48%
050509009 Salvacion 2.9% 1,176 1,220▾ −0.25%
050509010 San Antonio Santicon 1.9% 791 762▴ 0.26%
050509011 San Antonio Sulong 1.9% 794 792▴ 0.02%
050509012 San Francisco 3.8% 1,565 1,476▴ 0.40%
050509013 San Isidro Ilawod 9.0% 3,705 3,528▴ 0.34%
050509014 San Isidro Iraya 11.4% 4,686 4,330▴ 0.55%
050509015 San Jose (Balite) 12.4% 5,110 4,715▴ 0.56%
050509016 San Roque 5.5% 2,277 2,047▴ 0.74%
050509017 Santa Cruz 4.0% 1,659 1,599▴ 0.25%
050509018 Santa Teresa (Malada) 6.3% 2,573 2,565▴ 0.02%
Total41,06635,567▴1.00%

Climate

Climate data for Malilipot, Albay
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)26
(79)		27
(81)		28
(82)		30
(86)		31
(88)		30
(86)		29
(84)		29
(84)		29
(84)		29
(84)		28
(82)		27
(81)		29
(83)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)22
(72)		22
(72)		23
(73)		24
(75)		25
(77)		25
(77)		25
(77)		25
(77)		25
(77)		24
(75)		24
(75)		23
(73)		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)138
(5.4)		83
(3.3)		74
(2.9)		50
(2.0)		108
(4.3)		165
(6.5)		202
(8.0)		165
(6.5)		190
(7.5)		186
(7.3)		188
(7.4)		183
(7.2)		1,732
(68.3)
Average rainy days16.811.913.513.820.525.227.426.226.124.720.718.5245.3
Source: Meteoblue [14]

Demographics

Population census of Malilipot
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 5,501—    
1918 7,272+1.88%
1939 8,525+0.76%
1948 9,971+1.76%
1960 13,076+2.28%
1970 17,455+2.93%
1975 20,497+3.27%
1980 23,238+2.54%
1990 24,160+0.39%
1995 26,834+1.99%
2000 29,541+2.08%
2007 33,593+1.79%
2010 35,567+2.10%
2015 37,785+1.16%
2020 40,857+1.66%
2024 41,066+0.12%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [15] [16] [13] [17] [18]

In the 2020 census, Malilipot had a population of 40,857. [19] The population density was 930 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,400/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Malilipot

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
53.28
2003
14.92
2006
34.90
2009
37.28
2012
22.25
2015
20.33
2018
26.09
2021
21.29

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27]

Education

The Malilipot Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. [28]

Primary and elementary schools

  • Basud Elementary School
  • Binitayan Elementary School
  • Calbayog Elementary School
  • Canaway Elementary School
  • Malilipot Central School
  • Salvacion Elementary School
  • San Antonio Elementary School
  • San Francisco Learning Center
  • San Isidro East Elementary School
  • San Isidro West Elementary School
  • San Jose Elementary School
  • San Roque Elementary School
  • Sta. Cruz Elementary School
  • Sta. Teresa Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Malilipot National High School
  • San Antonio National High School
  • San Francisco National High School
  • San Isidro National High School
  • San Jose National High School

References

  1. ↑   Municipality of Malilipot | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN   0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Malilipot Tourism". malilipot.gov.ph. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Executive Summary of Malilipit" (PDF). Commission on Audit | The Official Website of the Commission on Audit.
  8. ↑ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "Municipal: Malilipot". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  10. ↑ "Republic Act No. 2524; An Act Converting the Sitio of Calbayog, Municipality of Malilipot, Province of Albay, into a Barrio of Said Municipality". The Corpus Juris. 21 June 1959. Archived from the original on 24 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  11. ↑ "Republic Act No. 1640; An Act to Convert the Sitio of Canaway in the Municipality of Malilipot, Province of Albay, into a Barrio". The Corpus Juris. 20 June 1957. Archived from the original on 24 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  12. ↑ Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  13. 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  14. ↑ "Malilipot, Albay : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  15. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  16. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  17. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  18. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  19. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  20. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  22. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  23. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  24. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  25. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  26. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  27. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  28. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
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