Bicol Region

The Bicol Region encompasses six provinces, including four on the Bicol Peninsula and two island provinces: Catanduanes and Masbate, totaling 5.9% of Philippines territory.

The territory, formerly called Ibalong, underwent substantial changes during Spanish colonization when Augustinian and Franciscan missionaries established the first religious settlements.

The Bicolano people maintain their distinct language family with multiple dialects, while creating dishes characterized by the combination of chilies and coconut milk.

Transportation networks connect the provinces through the Bicol train service, domestic flights to principal cities, and extensive road infrastructure for buses and private vehicles.

Mount Mayon, located in Albay province, stands as an active volcano with precise geometric proportions, rising above the agricultural fields of coconut and pili nut plantations.

Location: Philippines

Capital city: Legazpi

GPS coordinates: 13.50000,123.33333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47