Pio Duran

Pio Duran, officially the Municipality of Pio Duran (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Pio Duran; West Miraya Bikol: Banwaan nin Pio Duran; ᜊᜈ᜔ᜏᜀᜈ᜔ ᜈᜒᜈ᜔ ᜉᜒᜌᜓ ᜇᜓᜇᜈ᜔: Tagalog: Bayan ng Pio Duran), is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,070 people.^[5]

Pio Duran ᜉᜒᜌᜓ ᜇᜓᜇᜈ᜔ Malacbalac
Municipality
Municipality of Pio Duran
Flag Seal
Map of Albay with Pio Duran highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Pio Duran Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°02′N 123°27′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Albay
District	3rd district
Barangays	33 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Evangeline Arandia
• Vice Mayor	Henry Callope
• Representative	Adrian Salceda
• Municipal Council	Members Delia M. Napa Karen Joy Y. Moya Rhudy M. Apuli Gina P. Elorde Mary June R. Malgapo Bon Edward A. Barnido Jonathan P. Acoyado Pedro C. de Luna IV
• Electorate	34,500 voters (2025)
Area [2]
• Total	133.70 km2 (51.62 sq mi)
Elevation	51 m (167 ft)
Highest elevation	296 m (971 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2024 census)[3]
• Total	48,713
• Density	364.35/km2 (943.65/sq mi)
• Households	10,813
Demonym	Pioduranon/ Malacbalacnon
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	31.38 % (2021)[4]
• Revenue	₱161.420 million (2020)
• Assets	₱475.914 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱167.684 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱55.494 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4516
PSGC	0500513000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)52
Native languages	Tagalog Bikol Central
Catholic diocese	Diocese of Legazpi
Website	www.pioduran.gov.ph

It is home to Pio Duran Hot Springs, a peaceful natural resort known for its warm mineral waters and relaxing atmosphere. Surrounded by lush scenery, it offers a soothing retreat for visitors seeking rest and wellness. The site also provides opportunities for hiking and nature exploration.^[6]

Etymology

It was named after the Filipino Pan-Asianist, Lawyer and Legislator, Pio Saceda Duran (1900–1961).

Geography

Pio Duran is located at 13°02′N 123°27′E.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 133.70 square kilometres (51.62 sq mi) ^[7] constituting 5.19% of the 2,575.77-square-kilometre- (994.51 sq mi) total area of Albay. Pio Duran is 66 kilometres (41 mi) from Legazpi City and 539 kilometres (335 mi) from Manila.

Barangays

Pio Duran is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.^[8] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2024[9]		2010[10]
050513002	Alabangpuro	1.7%	835	831	▴	0.03%
050513005	Banawan (Binawan)	6.6%	3,235	3,149	▴	0.19%
050513023	Barangay I (Poblacion)	8.4%	4,070	4,048	▴	0.04%
050513024	Barangay II (Poblacion)	3.7%	1,796	1,710	▴	0.34%
050513025	Barangay III (Poblacion)	2.0%	986	1,075	▾	−0.59%
050513026	Barangay IV (Poblacion)	3.0%	1,472	1,637	▾	−0.73%
050513027	Barangay V (Poblacion)	4.8%	2,362	2,177	▴	0.56%
050513003	Basicao Coastal	4.7%	2,300	2,333	▾	−0.10%
050513004	Basicao Interior	1.2%	599	499	▴	1.27%
050513006	Binodegahan	5.2%	2,517	2,319	▴	0.57%
050513007	Buenavista	2.6%	1,247	1,153	▴	0.54%
050513008	Buyo	0.9%	452	422	▴	0.47%
050513009	Caratagan	9.3%	4,536	4,049	▴	0.79%
050513010	Cuyaoyao	3.3%	1,618	1,616	▴	0.01%
050513011	Flores	2.9%	1,410	1,318	▴	0.47%
050513033	La Medalla	3.8%	1,837	1,647	▴	0.76%
050513012	Lawinon	2.6%	1,280	1,260	▴	0.11%
050513013	Macasitas	1.0%	508	472	▴	0.51%
050513014	Malapay	2.2%	1,087	1,035	▴	0.34%
050513015	Malidong	4.2%	2,062	2,041	▴	0.07%
050513016	Mamlad	1.0%	503	483	▴	0.28%
050513017	Marigondon	3.2%	1,562	1,489	▴	0.33%
050513018	Matanglad	1.4%	681	655	▴	0.27%
050513019	Nablangbulod	1.3%	657	689	▾	−0.33%
050513020	Oringon	1.4%	667	655	▴	0.13%
050513021	Palapas	2.4%	1,181	1,109	▴	0.43%
050513022	Panganiran	1.3%	621	586	▴	0.40%
050513028	Rawis	1.8%	875	772	▴	0.87%
050513029	Salvacion	1.3%	621	552	▴	0.81%
050513030	Santo Cristo	0.9%	451	398	▴	0.87%
050513031	Sukip	1.8%	868	839	▴	0.23%
050513032	Tibabo	1.4%	662	770	▾	−1.04%
	Total		48,713	45,028	▴	0.54%

Climate

Climate data for Pio Duran, Albay
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	27 (81)	28 (82)	29 (84)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	29 (84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	21 (70)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	65 (2.6)	44 (1.7)	42 (1.7)	39 (1.5)	87 (3.4)	150 (5.9)	184 (7.2)	153 (6.0)	163 (6.4)	154 (6.1)	127 (5.0)	100 (3.9)	1,308 (51.4)
Average rainy days	13.9	9.2	11.1	12.5	19.6	24.3	26.5	25.0	25.5	24.4	19.4	15.1	226.5
Source: Meteoblue[11]

Demographics

Population census of Pio Duran

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1970	26,443	—
1975	31,188	+3.37%
1980	33,835	+1.64%
1990	36,859	+0.86%
1995	41,850	+2.41%
2000	44,423	+1.29%
2007	44,972	+0.17%
2010	45,028	+0.05%
2015	46,693	+0.69%
2020	49,070	+1.05%
2024	48,713	−0.18%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][10][14][15]

In the 2020 census, Pio Duran had a population of 49,070.^[16] The population density was 370 inhabitants per square kilometre (960/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Pio Duran

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2000 66.73 2003 14.86 2006 57.70 2009 51.25 2012 45.10 2015 37.40 2018 37.47 2021 31.38 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]

Transportation

Access to the town is via Ligao. It is considered one of the major route going to Masbate.

Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.^[25] These are the:

• Pio Duran East Schools District
• Pio Duran West Schools District

Primary and elementary schools

• Agol Elementary School
• Alabangpuro Elementary School
• Balinad Elementary School
• Basicao Coastal Elementary School
• Basicao Interior Elementary School
• Binodegahan Elementary School
• BUENAVISTA Elementary School
• Buyo Elementary School
• Cagbatano Elementary School
• Cuyaoyao Elementary School
• Don Jose Pavia Central School
• Dr. Sofronio B. Garcia Elementary School
• Flores Elementary School
• La Medalla Elementary School
• Lagaan Elementary School
• Lawinon Elementary School
• Macasitas Elementary School
• Malapay Elementary School
• Malidong Elementary School
• Mamlad Elementary School
• Marigondon Elementary School
• Matanglad Elementary School
• Nablangbulod Elementary School
• ORINGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Panganiran Elementary School
• Pioduran Adventist Multi-Grade School
• Pioduran East Central School
• Pioduran West Central School
• Rawis Elementary School
• Salvacion Elementary School
• San Lorenzo Academy
• Sto. Cristo Elementary School
• Sukip Elementary School
• Tibabo Elementary School

Secondary schools

• Alabangpuro High School
• Flores Institute
• La Medalla High School
• Malapay High School
• Malidong High School
• Marigondon National High School
• Pioduran National High School

Higher educational institution

• West Coast College

Notable personalities

• Jona Viray