Jose Panganiban is a 2nd class coastal municipality of Camarines Norte Province in Region 5 of Bicol Region, Philippines.

Profile of Jose Panganiban Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Northern part of Camarines Norte (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Paracale (east), Labo (south), and Capalonga (west)
Area –> 214.44 km2 (82.80 sq mi)
Population –> 59,639 (2015 Census)
Terrain –> Mountainous with narrow Coastal Plain
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Corn, Fish, Coconut, Vegetables, Pineapple, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Tagalog, Bicolano, English
Barangays –> 27
Revenue (2016) –> 138,943,962.40
Legislative District –> First

Government Officials
Congressman –> Josefina B. Tallado
Mayor –> Ariel Non
Vice Mayor –> Christabell Angelica R. Abaño

History of Jose Panganiban

The town was formerly called Mambulao and it was renamed on December 1, 1934 to honor Filipino propagandist, linguist, and essayist Jose Maria Panganiban.

Economy of Jose Panganiban

Although the town is home to two economic zones, the town of Jose Panganiban is still an agricultural town where rice, fish and coconut are the main products.

Tourist Spots in Jose Panganiban

Bulalacao Beach
Pag-asa Beach
Calalanay Island
Isla ni Cion (Island of Cion)
Parola Island

Mambulao Bay
Jose Maria Panganiban Monument
Roy Padilla Sr. Monument
Mambulao Boardwalk
Doña Ponay Park
Fil-Nippon Fountain of Friendship Park (Fountain Park)
Turayog Resort

Festivals in Jose Panganiban

Mambulawan Festival

Map of Jose Panganiban Municipality in Camarines Norte

See also: Profile of Mayor Ariel Non, Governor Edgardo Tallado