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The Bicol Region is a peninsula at the southeastern end of Luzon, the islands of Catanduanes and Masbate and several small outlying islands. The region has a total land area of 17,632.5 sq. kms. and includes six provinces: Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon. These provinces comprise “Bicolandia”. The region has three cities: lriga. Legaspi and Naga. Several volcanoes are found in the region: Mt. Labo (942 meters), Mt. Malinao (1,657 meters), Mt. Isarog (1,976 meters), Mt. Bulusan (1,559 meters) and Mt. Mayon (2,421 meters). The highest, Mt. Mayon is reputed to have the world’s most perfect natural cone.
POPULATION
In 2000, the region’s population totaled 4,629,000. In 1995, there was about an equal number of males (51%) and females (49%). In 1990, the population was predominantly rural (68.7%).
