Bicol Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bicol Region
Region V
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     From top, then left to right: Mayon Volcano and Cagsawa Ruins; Legazpi Cathedral; Lake Bulusan; Porta Mariae; Ateneo de Naga University Church
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Location in the Philippines
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| Country |  Philippines |
| Island group | Luzon |
| Regional center | Legazpi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18,155.82 km2 (7,010.00 sq mi) |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 5,796,989 |
| • Density | 319.29095/km2 (826.95976/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ISO 3166 code | PH-05 |
| Provinces |
6
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| Cities |
7
Iriga
Legazpi Ligao Masbate City Naga Sorsogon City Tabaco |
| Municipalities | 107 |
| Barangays | 3,471 |
The Bicol Region is a region of the Philippines. It is also known as Region V. The regional center and largest city is Legazpi City.
Bicol has six provinces. Four are on the Bicol Peninsula mainland – Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon. Two are the island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate.
Mayon is the tallest volcano in the region. Mount Bulusan is the other active volcano in the region.
Images for kids
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Provinces of Bicol -
A view of Legazpi City among Mt. Mayon
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The Porta Mariae in Naga, Camarines Sur
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Bicol Express
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Whale shark spotting in Donsol, Sorsogon
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Ateneo de Naga University
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See also
In Spanish: Bicolandia para niños
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