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Sorsogon is a coastal province located at the southern tip of the Bicol Peninsula in Luzon. It is bounded by Albay on the north, by the Philippine Sea on the east, by the Ticao Pass and Burias Pass on the west, and by the San Bernardino Strait on the south which separates it from Northern Samar.

MUNICIPALITIES POPULATION DATA

Sorsogon has 14 municipalities and 1 component city. The total number of barangays in the province is 541.

ECONOMY

Agricultural Production Trends (2015–2024)

From 2015 to 2024, crop production in Sorsogon reflected modest but consistent agricultural activity. Palay (rice) remained the province’s dominant crop, with irrigated palay contributing the bulk of production each year. While rainfed palay maintained a steady output through most of the decade, a sharp decline began in 2023, coinciding with a significant drop in total palay yield—falling from over 78,000 MT in 2021 to just 41,164 MT in both 2023 and 2024. This downturn was likely influenced by extreme weather events and reduced planting areas. Corn production, though far smaller in scale, showed a stable pattern across the years. White corn consistently made up the majority of corn output, while yellow corn contributed a minor share—typically under 60 metric tons annually. Notably, total corn production peaked at 155 MT in 2020, before gradually declining to 106.20 MT in 2024. Despite its limited volume, corn remains a reliable secondary crop in upland and rainfed areas of the province. Overall, Sorsogon’s agricultural profile underscores its reliance on irrigated rice systems, with corn playing a supplementary role. The recent declines in both palay and corn production highlight the need for climate-resilient strategies and diversified cropping systems to sustain food security in the region.