Sorsogon, Province in Bicol Region, Philippines.
Sorsogon extends across 2,119 square kilometers at the southeastern tip of Luzon island, featuring mountains, beaches, and numerous coastal settlements surrounded by water.
The province gained independence from Albay on October 17, 1894, when the town of Sorsogon was designated as the provincial capital.
The province celebrates the Kasanggayahan Festival in October and the Pili Festival in June, highlighting local traditions and agricultural products.
Travelers can reach Sorsogon through Legazpi Airport or by bus services from Manila, with the dry season from March to May offering optimal conditions.
Between December and May, visitors in Donsol can participate in supervised swimming activities with whale sharks in their natural habitat.
Location: Bicol Region
Inception: 1894
Capital city: Sorsogon City
Shares border with: Masbate, Northern Samar, Albay
Website: http://sorsogon.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 12.83333,123.91667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
Mount Bulusan
16.8 km
Cagsawa Ruins
43.8 km
Daraga Church
41.7 km
Bulusan Volcano Natural Park
16.1 km
Sorsogon Cathedral
17.8 km
Capul Island Lighthouse
46.2 km
Bagatao Island Lighthouse
13.6 km
Misibis Bay Resort
45.1 km
Magasang Rock Formation
51.3 km
The Forts of Bulusan historical marker
25.6 km
Church of Daraga historical marker
41.6 km
Bacon Church
26.5 km
Salvador Escudero Sr. historical marker
18.2 km
Church of Cagsaua historical marker
43.8 km
Barcelona Church
24.9 km
Sorsogon Provincial Capitol
18 km
La Edley
41 km
Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital historical marker
40.6 km
General Jose Ignacio Paua historical marker
39.7 km
Church of Barcelona historical marker
24.9 km
Church of Legaspi historical marker
39.3 km
Legazpi Church
39.3 km
Cathedral of Albay historical marker
39.3 km
Capul Lighthouse historical marker
46.1 km
Capitol of Sorsogon historical marker
17.9 km
Magsapad Rock Formation
51.6 km
Albay Park and Wildlife
41.3 km
Caranas Rock Formation
53.4 kmReviews
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