Pamplona, Camarines Sur

Pamplona, officially the Municipality of Pamplona (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Pamplona; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pamplona), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,333 people. [3]

Pamplona
Municipality
Municipality of Pamplona
Municipal Hall
Map of Camarines Sur with Pamplona highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Pamplona
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°35′33″N 123°05′00″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceCamarines Sur
District 2nd district
FoundedMay 5, 1885
Barangays17 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorGemino A. Imperial
 • Vice MayorRonaldo F. Franco
 • RepresentativeLuis Raymund F. Villafuerte Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate15,808 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total80.60 km2 (31.12 sq mi)
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Highest elevation
191 m (627 ft)
Lowest elevation
−1 m (−3 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total39,333
 • Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
 • Households
7,567
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence30.83% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱125,653,078.09 (2020)
 • Assets₱345,900,787.67 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱129,415,522.59 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱94,901,828.54 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCamarines Sur 1 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4416
PSGC
051726000
IDD : area code +63 (0)54
Native languagesCentral Bikol
Tagalog

History

The beginnings of this town can be traced back from the date it was made a visita of Milaor.The town of Pamplona was founded in 1817.[5] It first started as a settlement in Western area of the Bicol River, then it grew to become a Sitio called Patong. The name was changed to Pamplona by a Retired Spanish Military Officer who resided in the place and named it after his native city in Spain - Pamplona, capital of Basque, Province of Navarro.[6]

Historical references concluded that most Spaniards inhabiting the place came from the province of Pamplona in Spain and thus decided to name their settlement also as "Pamplona".

Pamplona officially became a parish on May 8, 1885, which coincided with the date of the town's celebration honoring their patron saint, St. Michael Archangel.

Geography

Barangays

Pamplona is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.

  • Batang
  • Burabod
  • Cagbibi
  • Cagbunga
  • Calawat
  • Del Rosario
  • Patong
  • Poblacion
  • Salvacion
  • San Gabriel
  • San Isidro
  • San Rafael
  • San Ramon
  • San Vicente
  • Veneracion (Taguilid)
  • Tambo
  • Tampadong

Climate
Climate data for Pamplona, Camarines Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 33
(91)		 31
(88)		 35
(95)		 37
(99)		 38
(100)		 37
(99)		 36
(97)		 34
(93)		 35
(95)		 34
(93)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 35
(94)
Average low °C (°F) 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 29
(85)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 44.2
(1.74)		 53.17
(2.09)		 45.43
(1.79)		 54.15
(2.13)		 92.29
(3.63)		 182.23
(7.17)		 289.11
(11.38)		 260.6
(10.26)		 180.07
(7.09)		 340.22
(13.39)		 98.7
(3.89)		 337.4
(13.28)		 1,977.57
(77.84)
Average rainy days 21 22 19 19 24 26 30 29 27 29 24 29 299
Source: World Weather Online[7]

As part of the Bicol Region, the municipality has a tropical climate favorable to agriculture. The fields remain lush-green throughout the year, even through a long drought period. Generally, there are only two distinct seasons, namely: dry and wet season. The dry season starts from about the middle or later part of January up to April and the wet season starts from May to December.

Demographics
Population census of Pamplona
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,993—    
1918 3,477−0.92%
1939 7,402+3.66%
1948 9,439+2.74%
1960 13,028+2.72%
1970 15,922+2.02%
1975 18,350+2.89%
1980 19,651+1.38%
1990 24,097+2.06%
1995 26,176+1.56%
2000 29,177+2.35%
2007 31,895+1.24%
2010 34,471+2.87%
2015 36,390+1.04%
2020 39,333+1.54%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8] [9] [10][11]

In the 2020 census, the population of Pamplona, Camarines Sur, was 39,333 people, [3] with a density of 490 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,300 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Farming is considered to be the main source of livelihood and basically agriculture is the primary source where most households derive their income. The agricultural products includes coconuts, upland crops and rice. Agricultural workers outnumbering the ones who are employed in non-agricultural occupations. As of 1997, 66.2% are engaged in agricultural works while 33.8% make up the non-agricultural labor force.

Industries include cottage industries and bamboo furniture industry with agricultural equipment manufacturer found in Barangay San Gabriel, making portable hand tractors, palay treshers, and portable wind blowers.

The rehabilitation of farm-to-market roads was started to link the barangays to the trade and commerce industry. This will facilitate the transport of farm products and farm inputs.

The town has four barangay high school in San Vicente, San Isidro, Poblacion and Veneracion. It also has 11 barangay elementary school and two primary schools.

Tourism

Pamplona has a scenic view from one of its hills. Pamplona has the Bicol hot Paddlers too from the neighbouring town of Canaman. Tourism also forms as the they share economy of Pamplona.

About

Pamplona is progressive due to its proximity to Pasacao port and the ever expanding Metro Naga. Industrial plants, Resorts, Agriculture, being along the national road had create Pamplona to become the potential commercial center of Camarines Sur's second congressional district.

An ongoing project around Barangay Tambo is a 2 story mall with dining, parking, and hospital the end of the construction will be around the first and Second quarter of 2025.

The nearby port also makes up the vibrant economy of the town.

Sports

Pamplona has many high school basketball courts. Poblacion area has the new sports arena that opened in May 2019. Many children often start playing ball at a young age. Aside from basketball there are many sports. Football is an example. Football is a game usually played in the farm areas.

Transportation

Pamplona has a small transport terminal near the public market. The terminal operates daily from Libmanan to Naga City, and even the regional center of Legazpi City. The train tracks which still runs today. However some roads and railroads need to be fixed first.

Sister cities

References
  1.  Municipality of Pamplona | (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. Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. History of Pamplona (May 17, 2013) Retrieved from http://www.pamplona.gov.ph/History.html
  6. Brief History of Pamplona (May 17, 2013) Retrieved from http://www.pamplona.gov.ph/History.html
  7. "Pamplona, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  8. Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  11. "Province of Camarines Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  13. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  14. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  15. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  17. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  18. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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