Legazpi, Albay
Legazpi (IPA: [lɛˈgaspɪ]), officially the City of Legazpi (Central Bikol: Syudad nin Legazpi; Filipino: Lungsod ng Legazpi), is a 1st class component city and capital of the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 209,533. Legazpi is the regional center and largest city of the Bicol Region, in terms of population. It is the region's center of tourism, education, health services, commerce and transportation in the Bicol Region.
Legazpi | |
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| City of Legazpi | |
Clockwise from top right: JCI Legazpi Tourism Marker, View from The Oriental Legazpi, Cathedral of St. Gregory the Great, Battle of Legazpi Monument, Legazpi City Hall, Zip-line at Ligñon Hill, Old Legazpi Airport | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname(s): Queen City of Southern Luzon City of Fun and Adventure Gateway of Southern Luzon Gateway City of Bicol | |
| Anthem: Legazpi Ngonyan | |
Map of Albay with Legazpi highlighted | |
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Legazpi Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°08′N 123°44′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Albay |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1616 |
| Cityhood | 1892 (First time) July 18, 1948 (Second time) June 12, 1959 (Final date) |
| Named for | Miguel Lopez de Legazpi |
| Barangays | 70 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Carmen Geraldine B. Rosal |
| • Vice Mayor | Oscar Robert H. Cristobal |
| • Representative | Jose Ma. Clemente "Joey" S. Salceda |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 131,412 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 153.70 km2 (59.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 2,444 m (8,018 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 209,533 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
| • Households | 46,445 |
| Demonym(s) | Legazpeños (masculine) Legazpeñas (feminine) Legazpians (English, occasionally) |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st income class city |
| • Poverty incidence | 13.78 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,501 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 3,484 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 1,062 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 629.7 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Albay Power and Energy Corporation (APEC) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4500 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)52 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Website | legazpi |
The city is composed of two districts, Legazpi Port and the Old Albay District. Mayon Volcano, one of the Philippines' most popular icons and tourist destinations, is partly within the city's borders.
In 2018, Legazpi was ranked first in overall competitiveness among component cities by the National Competitiveness Council. The city also ranked first in infrastructure and second in economic dynamism. In the same year, Legazpi was also named "most business-friendly city" in the component city category by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.