Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Casiguran, Sorsogon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 7 |
Casiguran, Sorsogon Facts
| Area | 80.3 km² |
| Population | 35,099 |
| Male Population | 18,034 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 17,065 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +310.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.4% |
| Median Age | 20.4 years (Male: 19.8, Female: 21.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,399 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.87361, 124.00972 |
| Zip Codes | 4702 |
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Casiguran, Sorsogon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,550 | 20,168 | 26,914 | 32,399 | 35,099 | 37,244 | 38,938 |
| Population Density | 106.5 / km² | 251.1 / km² | 335.1 / km² | 403.4 / km² | 437 / km² | 463.7 / km² | 484.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCasiguran, Sorsogon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 30.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casiguran, Sorsogon | +310.5% | +74% | +30.4% |
| Philippines | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Casiguran, Sorsogon Median Age
Median Age: 20.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casiguran, Sorsogon | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.8 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Casiguran, Sorsogon Population Density
Population Density: 437 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casiguran, Sorsogon | 35,099 | 80.3 km² | 437 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Casiguran, Sorsogon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Casiguran, Sorsogon Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,492 | $1,545 | $1,671 | $1,682 | $1,647 | $1,992 | $2,277 | $2,399 |
| Total GDP | $25.4M | $30M | $37.3M | $41.7M | $43.6M | $56.4M | $68.4M | $73.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Casiguran, Sorsogon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casiguran, Sorsogon | 35,809 tn | 1.02 tn | 445.9 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Casiguran, Sorsogon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 35,809 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 445.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14/19 | 1:36 AM | 4.3 | 48.3 km | 35,000 m | 13km NW of Monreal, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/19 | 2:59 AM | 4.2 | 2.4 km | 113,590 m | 2km N of Casiguran, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/18 | 9:26 AM | 4.2 | 12.1 km | 64,430 m | 1km NE of Sorsogon, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/18 | 3:46 PM | 4.5 | 19 km | 110,670 m | 2km NE of Bulusan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/17 | 3:36 PM | 4.6 | 33.2 km | 54,840 m | 4km E of Maslog, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/17 | 3:31 PM | 4.4 | 12.8 km | 76,320 m | 1km SSE of Capuy, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/17 | 8:43 AM | 4.4 | 38.9 km | 10,000 m | 8km S of Quezon, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/16 | 10:19 AM | 4.2 | 31.3 km | 78,690 m | 4km N of Prieto Diaz, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/15 | 9:28 AM | 5.2 | 39.7 km | 111,100 m | 19km N of Biri, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/15 | 5:00 PM | 4.5 | 25.9 km | 56,900 m | 8km NE of Bacon, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Casiguran, Sorsogon
Casiguran is a fourth class municipality in Sorsogon Province, Philippines, at the south of Luzon island. This town is on the coast of Sorsogon Bay. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 30,995 people.
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