Matnog is a 3rd class coastal municipality of Sorsogon Province in Region 5 or Bicol, Philippines.
Profile of Matnog Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Southeastern tip of Luzon Island (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Irosin (north), Santa Magdalena (east), Bulan (west)
Area –> 162.40 km2 (62.70 sq mi)
Population –> 41,101 (2015 Census)
Revenue (2016) –> 111,439,866.35
Barangays –> 40
Terrain –> Mountainous with coastal plain
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Corn, Coconut, Vegetables, Fish, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Bicolano, Waray, Tagalog, English
Legislative District –> 2nd
Government Officials
Congressman –> Evelina Escudero (Caretaker due to death of Maria Bernardita Ramos)
Mayor –> Claudith So
Vice Mayor –> Carlos G. Estrelon Jr.
History of Matnog
The town was founded on May 17, 1800.
Economy of Matnog
Matnog is an agricultural town where rice, corn, coconut and fish are the major products.
As the jump-off point to Eastern Visayas and Mindanao, it has one of the busiest seaport in the country. A large industrial area is planned by a Filipino-Japanese consortium.
Tourist Spots in Matnog
Subic Beach
Danao Lake
Matnog Ferry Terminal
Santo Nino Parish Church
Festivals in Matnog
Matunog Festival
Map of Matnog Municipality
See also: Profile of Mayor Claudith So, Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero