Albay
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| Province of Albay | |
 Provincial seal of Albay |
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 Map of the Philippines with Albay highlighted |
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| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Capital | Legazpi City |
| Divisions | |
| - Independent cities | 0 |
| - Component cities | 3 |
| - Municipalities | 15 |
| - Barangays | 720 |
| - Congressional districts |
1st to 3rd districts of Albay |
| Population | |
| - Total (2007) | 1,190,823 (20th out of 80) including independent cities: 1,190,823 (24th out of 80) |
| - Density | 464.1/km² (10th out of 80) including independent cities: 464.1/km² (11th out of 80) |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2,565.8 km² (56th out of 80) including independent cities: 2,565.8 km² (56th out of 80) |
| Founded | March 10, 1917 |
| Spoken languages | Bikol, Tagalog |
| Governor | Joey Sarte Salceda (KAMPI) |
Albay is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Legazpi City and the province borders the Camarines Sur to the north and Sorsogon to the south. Also to the northeast is Lagonoy Gulf leading to the Philippine Sea, and to the southwest is Burias Pass.
Mayon Volcano is the symbol most associated with the province. This nearly perfectly-shaped active volcano forms a scenic backdrop to the capital city of Legazpi 15 kilometers to the south.
[edit] People and culture
Population Based on the August 2007 census, Albay has a total population of 1,190,823, which makes it the 22nd most populous province in the country. There are 208,640 households in the province with an average size of 5.22 persons, significantly higher than the national average of 4.99.
Languages Bikol is the primary language spoken in Albay, being a part of the Bicol Region. There are other dialects spoken in the province, however, such as Bicolano Viejo, Daragueño, Legazpeño or Albayanon, Oasnon and others. The dialects spoken in the coastal areas of the province are similar to that spoken in Camarines Sur while those further inland are similar to each other but differs significantly from the coastal dialect. Majority of the inhabitants also understand Tagalog and English.
[edit] Economy
Traditional industries.Agriculture is the main industry in Albay, which produces such crops as coconut,rice,sugar,and abacá.Handicrafts is the major source of rural income. It continuous to provide fairly large share in the small-scale industries of the province.Forestry and papermaking are another source of livelihood. The manufacture of abacá products such as Manila hemp,hats,bags,mats,and slippers is one of the main sources of income in the rural areas.Fishing is also done along both shores of the province.Tourism,primarily because of Mayon Volcano,also draws income for Albay.
Transportation.Albay is also the region's principal trans-shipment point with its ports: Tabaco International, Legazpi National, Pio Duran Provincial, and the Pantao Regional Port.Legazpi City also has its own domestic airport which hopes to serve international flights in the near future.Legazpi Airport serves as Bicol's gateway to Manila and the Visayas.
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Coordinates: 13°14′09″N 123°38′15″E / 13.23594°N 123.63739°E
