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Region 5 Bicol

Albay
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes
Masbate
Sorsogon

Location and boundaries

• Popularly known as the Bicol Region, Region 5 is situated at the southernmost tip of the Luzon land mass.
• The Bicol Region is composed of six provinces (Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon).
• Region 5 is accessible from Metro Manila through the Maharlika and Quirino highways and the PNR mainline south.
• Travel time is 12 hours away from Manila by land to Legazpi City and 45 minutes by plane.

Infrastructure facilities

• Airports
  • 1 primary airport
  • 4 secondary airports
  • 2 feeder ports
• Seaports
  • 2 major
  • 2 national
  • 1 international
  • 12 commercial and feeder ports
  • 1 provincial
  • 25 municipal
  • 13 local fishing
  • 1 wharf
  • 1 terminal port

Major tourist attractions

• Bicol is home to the world famous Mount Mayon, whose name is derived from the local word "magayon" meaning beautiful.
• It is also the site of 2 major geothermal fields (Tiwi Geothermal Plant and Bac-Man Geothermal Plant) which contribute substantially to the Luzon Power Grid.