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{{Short description|Capital of Sorsogon, Philippines}}
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'''Sorsogon City''' is a 5th class ] in the ] of ], ]. It is the capital city of Sorsogon. It was formed by merging the former towns of Bacon and Sorsogon in ].


'''Sorsogon City''', officially the '''City of Sorsogon''' (]: ''Syudad san Sorsogon''; {{langx|bcl|Syudad nin Sorsogon}}; {{langx|fil|Lungsod ng Sorsogon}}), is a ] and capital of the ] of ], ]. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 182,237 people.{{PH census|current}}
According to the ] census, it has a population of 134,678 people in 26,047 households.


Sorsogon City is the most populous city in the province, third most populous city in the entire Bicol Region and one of the leading cities in urbanization and most promising city in terms of development.
==Barangays==


The component city was established on the year of 2000, from the merger of Bacon and Sorsogon municipalities.<ref name="CorpusJuris-RA8806">{{cite web|title=R.A. No. 8806: An Act Creating the City of Sorsogon by Merging the Municipalities of Bacon and Sorsogon in the Province of Sorsogon and Appropriating Funds Therefor|url=https://thecorpusjuris.com/legislative/republic-acts/ra-no-8806.php|website=The Corpus Juris|access-date=July 27, 2019|language=en|date=August 16, 2000}}</ref> The city's total population spread across ].
Sorsogon City is politically subdivided into 64 ]s.


It serves a transshipment point from the ] and ] provinces and is dubbed as the "Gateway to Southern Philippines".<ref name="SenateGovPH-SB3361" /> Sorsogon City is considered as one of the emerging cities due to its vibrant economy and growing population.
36 barangays were in the former municipality of Sorsogon:


==History==
<table border=0><tr>
Evidence of human habitation come from 3,000-year-old remains in a cave in Bacon and ancient burial sites dug upstream of Sorsogon rivers. Spanish missionaries came upon settlements in both sites when they arrived in the 1600s. Moro pirates had already frequented the territorial waters before the arrival of the Spanish missions.
<td valign=top>
* Abuyog
* Almendras-Cogon (Pob.)
* Balogo
* Barayong
* Basud
* Bibincahan
* Bitan-o/Dalipay (Pob.)
* Bucalbucalan
* Buenavista
* Buhatan
* Bulabog
* Burabod (Pob.)
</td><td valign=top>
* Cabid-An
* Cambulaga
* Capuy
* Gimaloto
* Guinlajon
* Macabog
* Marinas
* Pamurayan
* Pangpang
* Panlayaan
* Peñafrancia
* Piot (Pob.)
</td><td valign=top>
* Polvorista (Pob.)
* Rizal
* Salog (Pob.)
* Salvacion
* Sampaloc (Pob.)
* San Isidro
* San Juan (Roro)
* Sirangan (Pob.)
* Sulucan (Pob.)
* Talisay (Pob.)
* Ticol
* Tugos
</td></tr></table>


Bacon was established as a ''visita'' of ] while Sorsogon, originally in Sitio Pocdol in Capuy, was then established as a visita of Bacon. Sorsogon then became an independent, full-fledged parish in 1628 due to an increase in population. The two parishes later became civilian political units.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://philippinescities.com/sorsogon-city-sorsogon/|title=Sorsogon City History &#124; Tourist Spots, Language and Festivals &#124; Philippines Cities}}</ref>
28 barangays were in the former municipality of Bacon:


The Pueblo Civil de Bacon was established in 1754, with Juan Elias as its first gobernadorcillo. Sorsogon became an independent pueblo in 1864. Both Bacon and Sorsogon were under the territorial jurisdiction of the province of Albay until the establishment of the independent province of ] on October 17, 1894.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sorsogoncity.gov.ph/?page_id=48|title=Basic profile &#124; SORSOGON CITY|access-date=May 17, 2020|archive-date=November 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102070536/http://sorsogoncity.gov.ph/?page_id=48|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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* Balete
* Bato
* Bon-Ot
* Bogña
* Buenavista
* Cabarbuhan
* Caricaran
* Del Rosario
* Gatbo
* Jamislagan
* Maricrum
* Osiao
* Poblacion
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* Rawis
* Salvacion
* San Isidro
* San Juan
* San Pascual
* San Ramon
* San Roque
* San Vicente
* Santa Cruz
* Santa Lucia
* Santo Domingo
* Santo Niño
* Sawanga
* Sugod
</td></tr></table>


In 1951, Sorsogon was made the center of the episcopal see of the then newly established ] comprising the Sorsogon and Masbate provinces, with the ] in the town of Sorsogon as the designated ].<ref name="gct">{{cite web |title=Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Bicol, Philippines |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/asia/1896.htm |access-date=June 29, 2021 |work=GCatholic}}</ref>
==History==


===Cityhood===
Sorsogon City was created by virtue of Republic Act 8806 which was enacted on ], ] and ratified in ].
{{main|Cities of the Philippines}}
Sorsogon City was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 8806,<ref name="CorpusJuris-RA8806" /> which was enacted on August 16, 2000, and ratified in December 2000.


==Geography==
Prominent politicians of the locality behind its creation were incumbent Sorsogon 1st District Representative ] and former Bacon Municipal Mayor Leovic R. Dioneda. Former Bacon Vice-Mayor Aurelio Destacamento, joined by former Sorsogon councilors Antonio C. Detera, Azel Diesta and Telo Mella fought before the two local legislative chambers, for the approval of appropriation ordinances providing budget for the holding of its plebiscite.
Sorsogon City covers a land area of {{convert|31,292|ha|sqmi|abbr=out}}. It is at the southernmost tip of the Bicol Peninsula and of ] Island. The city is bounded by ] in the west, ] in the northwest, ] in the north, ] in the east, ] in the southeast, ] in the southwest, and ] in the south. Sorsogon is characterized by an irregular topography; mountain ranges on the north-west, sloping uplands on the central part of the city, plain areas southwestern and central north and southeast portion, and marshlands on the southeast deltas. It is also surrounded by water, with Sorsogon Bay to the west Albay Gulf to the northeast, and ] in the east.


{{wide image|Sorsogon Bay.jpg|2300px|Panoramic view of Sorsogon Bay||none}}
Prior to its ratification, a petition to declare RA 8806 null and void was filed by lawyer Atty. Gil Gojol. Because Bacon municipality was enjoined as one of the respondents in said petition, a young practising lawyer from Buenavista, Bacon District, in the name of Atty. Glenn Olbes, defended its constitutionality. The legal battle for its constitutionality was upheld later on by a majority decision of the Sorsoguenos who desire for the development of the newly created local government unit.


Sorsogon City is {{convert|581|km}} southeast of ] and {{convert|60|km}} south of ]. The 2015 Census puts the city's population at 168,110 with an annual growth rate of 0.84%. Sorsogon City ranked as the 3rd largest city in terms of population in the ]. The only city in the province of ], Sorsogon City is the largest in terms of land area in the ].
Opponents for its ratification were incumbent Governor Raul R. Lee and his wife, Sally A. Lee who became its first contested City Mayor.


The ], which runs from northwest to southeast through the city, connects Sorsogon City to the municipalities of Castilla, ], in the northwest towards ], ], ] and the rest of Luzon. It also connects to the municipalities of Gubat, Casiguran and the rest of the second district municipalities of the province of Sorsogon in the southeast.
==External links==


===Barangays===
*
{{main|List of barangays in Sorsogon City}}
*


===Climate===
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| Feb record high C = 40
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| Jan precipitation mm = 293
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| Sep precipitation mm = 271
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| Nov precipitation mm = 387
| Dec precipitation mm = 539
| year precipitation mm = 3206
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| Jun rain days = 14
| Jul rain days = 17
| Aug rain days = 16
| Sep rain days = 17
| Oct rain days = 18
| Nov rain days = 21
| Dec rain days = 23
| year rain days = 202
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| source 2 = http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Sorsogon-weather-averages/Sorsogon/PH.aspx
| date = October 2014
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Sorsogon City features a ] with copious amount of rainfall throughout the course of the year. There is no pronounced dry season, but it has very pronounced maximum rain from November to January with December as the wettest month of the year, experiencing 23 days of rain. Temperature is constant throughout the year. Sorsogon City's average yearly rainfall is just over {{convert|2671|mm|1|abbr=on}}. April is the driest month of the year which only sees 12 rain days and {{convert|2671|mm|1|abbr=on}} of rainfall. Average High temperature is at {{convert|38.08|C|1|abbr=on}} and its Average Low temperature is at {{convert|24.5|C|1|abbr=on}}. The coolest month is January with a daily mean of {{convert|25.5|C|1|abbr=on}} and the hottest months are jointly April and May with a daily mean of {{convert|28|C|1|abbr=on}}.

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==Demographics==
{{Philippine Census
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| title= Historical population census of then <br /> Municipality of Bacon
| 1903 = 14536
| 1918 = 14733
| 1939 = 18351
| 1948 = 22859
| 1960 = 21723
| 1970 = 27957
| 1975 = 28546
| 1980 = 31965
| 1990 = 32810
| 1995 = 38603
| 2000 = 42166
| footnote = Bacon ceased to exist as a separate <br /> municipality in December 2000. <br /> Source: ]{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}}
}}
{{Philippine Census
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| title= Historical population census of then <br /> Municipality of Sorsogon
| 1903 = 13511
| 1918 = 16694
| 1939 = 22097
| 1948 = 26004
| 1960 = 35542
| 1970 = 47734
| 1975 = 53700
| 1980 = 60574
| 1990 = 72871
| 1995 = 83012
| 2000 = 92512
| footnote = Sorsogon & Bacon merged in December 2000. <br /> Source: ]{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}}
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| footnote= Combined population of Sorsogon & Bacon <br />Source: ]{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}}
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Demographic statistics:<ref name=plan>Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2003–2012, Summary (Briefing Material), Sectoral Consultation, Vicanta Hall, Sorsogon City, November 27, 2003</ref>
*Annual Growth Rate 1.69% for the period 2000 – 2007
*Population Growth Rate – 2.15% (1995–2000)
*Population Density - 627 persons per square kilometer
*Total Number of Households 30,290
*Male Population - 77,117
*Female Population - 74,337
*Religion – 95% Roman Catholic
*Labor Force – 56% of the total population, 1/4 of the over-15 years old is, at least, high-school graduate, 15% of the total workforce have college-level education
*Student Population - 15,323
*Voting Age Population - 83,123

==Economy==
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Sorsogon City is the economic center of Sorsogon Province and a hub of trade and commerce. It is one of the major cities in the Bicol Region after ] and ] in Albay. The city is a vital financial center housing numerous banks, non-bank financial institutions, manufacturing corporation and offices of major government departments and agencies. Although Sorsogon City does not have significant manufacturing industries, its dynamic service and agricultural sectors drive the economy forward.

In 2022 COA Report, Sorsogon City ranked third out of the seven cities in the Bicol Region with a total revenue of ₱1.42 billion pesos only after Legazpi City (₱1.84 billion) and Naga City (₱1.76 billion) making it part of the key urban centers in the region.

Sorsogon City is gradually becoming a major investment hub and is considered one of the emerging cities for doing business in the country. Investors in banking, real estate, retail, manufacturing and other business and industrial enterprises are similarly drawn to the city because of its rapid advancements of government infrastructure and business-friendly environment.

=== Banking ===
As of December 31, 2023, there are 30 banking offices operating in the city that offers banking services to businesses and residents according to ]. Sorsogon is the third city in Bicol Region, after Legazpi and Naga with a highest total deposits amounting to Php 17,699,836 from 224,682 accounts.<ref>{{Cite web| title=Philippine banking system distribution of domestic a/ deposits | url=http://www.pdic.gov.ph/files/BSDStats/DDD_PBS_ProvinceMunicipality.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019111556/http://www.pdic.gov.ph/files/BSDStats/DDD_PBS_ProvinceMunicipality.htm | archive-date=2012-10-19}}</ref>

=== Retail ===
The city is home to a number of retail establishments. There were 3,475 business establishments in Sorsogon City as of 2022. There are 3 major shopping malls in the City of Sorsogon namely, ], ] and ]. It also attracted other local and national retail chains.

As further proof of dynamic and growing economy, LCC Mall Sorsogon and Yashano Mall Sorsogon, two of Bicol's homegrown shopping malls, will soon rise at Sorsogon City Central Business District.

Meanwhile, SM City Sorsogon, the fourth SM Supermall in Bicol and the 81st in the Philippines, is located beside the '''Sorsogon Integrated Terminal Exchange (SITEX)''' and formally opened on October 28, 2022. The mall is located along Maharlika Highway, Balogo, East District in Sorsogon City. SM City Sorsogon spans 40,000 square meters of gross floor area, providing two levels of shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations that will further boost the city and province’s socioeconomic, cultural, and leisure activities. Among its amenities are three cinemas, a food court, wellness and services hubs, and amusement, leisure, and hobbies shops.
Its parking space has more than 700 slots as well as a public transport terminal.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/849374/sm-prime-expands-footprint-with-opening-of-sorsogon-mall-on-october-28/story/ | title=SM Prime expands footprint with opening of Sorsogon mall on October 28 | date=October 26, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bworldonline.com/corporate/2022/10/27/483228/sm-prime-to-open-sm-city-sorsogon-with-85-lease-awarded/ | title=SM Prime to open SM City Sorsogon with 85% lease awarded | website=] | date=October 26, 2022 }}</ref>

=== Real Estate ===
As Sorsogon City is strategically located at the southernmost tip of the island of Luzon and considered one of the emerging city in the Philippines. The real estate sector is starting to flourish with the entry of local and national real estate developers. Numerous local estate developers are starting to establish their footprints in the city.

The City Government of Sorsogon aims to provide housing and a home to informal settlers in the city thru Mayor Ester Hamor's 10+1 Agenda, Taas-Noo Ciudadano Ako Program - Mass Housing Program, a priority program of Mayor Hamor thru the construction of the '''Sirangan Tenements''' and '''Sampaloc Tenements''' - a twelve (12) building 2-storey socialized housing building for informal settler families around the barangays covering the inner Sorsogon Bay Area in Sorsogon City.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://brigadanews.ph/tenement-itatayo-sa-lungsod-ng-sorsogon/ | title=Tenement itatayo sa lungsod ng Sorsogon | date=December 2, 2021 }}</ref>

=== Road Networks ===
To decongest the ] and to spur new developments outside the downtown area, two bypass roads were constructed in Sorsogon City, (1) the '''7.654 kilometer Salvador Escudero III Diversion Road''' traversing Barangay Pangpang, Macabog, San Juan, Bibincahan and exits Brgy. Cabid-an, Sorsogon City and (2) the latest coastal road with a view of the Sorsogon Coastline, the '''5.52 kilometer Sorsogon City Coastal Road''', a four-lanes, consisting of rock causeways and three bridges traversing several barangays of Sirangan, Sampaloc, Balogo, Pangpang, Tugos, Cambulaga, and Talisay in Sorsogon City. It may be considered among the grandest of the Build-Build-Build projects in Bicol Region undertaken by DPWH Regional Office 5 and Sorsogon First District Engineering Office thru the effort of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero. Other than decongesting the heavy traffic in the main thoroughfare of Sorsogon City, this road was built to provide protection to the surrounding areas from storm surges especially the Bicol Region is among the most frequent path of typhoons entering the Philippine area of responsibility.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://auto.yugatech.com/news/sorsogon-city-coastal-road-now-open/ | title=Sorsogon City Coastal Road Now Open • YugaAuto: Automotive News & Reviews in the Philippines | date=August 30, 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1590045/construction-of-sorsogon-coastal-road-improved-connectivity-better-access-for-people-villar | title=Construction of Sorsogon Coastal Road improved connectivity, better access for people — Villar | date=April 29, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title=Sorsogon City Coastal Road is now open | url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/sorsogon-city-coastal-road-now-000000029.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921201921/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/sorsogon-city-coastal-road-now-000000029.html | access-date=2024-12-25 | archive-date=2020-09-21}}</ref>

=== Industries and manufacturing ===
A number of companies have chosen the city to become the site for their industrial expansion. These include:{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}

* Peter Paul Philippines Corporation, situated at Diversion Road, Cabid-an, Sorsogon City, has established production facilities to produce coconut juice, milk and cream, virgin coconut oil, paring cake and oil and desiccated coconut.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}
* ] one of the largest brand companies in the Philippines is to set up their sardines factory at Brgy. Abuyog, Sorsogon City for their 555 and Ligo products.

== Tourism ==
As a gateway to the Visayas and Mindanao, tourism plays a major part as a catalyst in contributing to Sorsogon City's economy. There are myriad of selections of attractions in the city that tourists can visit.
Here are the Sorsogon City’s point of interests, destinations, and attractions:

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;Natural areas
*Paguriran Island and Lagoon
*Halabang Baybay Beach
*Tolong Gapo Beach
*Libanon Black Sand Beach
*Pagol Beach
*Buhatan River Tour and Firefly Watching
*Busay Falls

;Historical locations
*Sorsogon Provincial Capitol Building (originally Constructed dated 1904)
*Dr. Jose Rizal Monument
*Annunciation Parish Church in Bacon (406 years as of 2022)
*Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral

;Library and Museums
*Museo Sorsogon
*Museo ng Gerilya ng Sorsogon (Gabaldon Building, Sorsogon East Central School)
* Sorsogon State University Library
{{Col-break}}
;Parks and Sceneries
*Pepita Park
*Sorsogon Capitol Park
*Sorsogon Rompeolas Park
*Sorsogon Coastal Road

;Sports, Concert and Performing Arts Venues
* Sorsogon Sports Complex
* Sorsogon Coliseum
* Sorsogon City Convention Center
* Sorsogon Cultural Center for the Arts
* Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium
* Sorsogon Lawn Tennis Center

{{Col-end}}

==Government==
The city's local government is headed by a mayor elected by popular vote. The Vice Mayor serves as the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (city council), with 12 Councilors elected by popular vote as its members.<ref name="AN ACT CREATING THE CITY OF SORSOGON BY MERGING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BACON AND SORSOGON IN THE PROVINCE OF SORSOGON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR">{{cite web |title=Republic Act 8806, Article IV, Sec. 12 |url=https://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno8806.html#.X8eO26szZQJ}}</ref> The Sangguniang Panlungsod serves as the city's legislative body and its role is to enact ordinances, approve resolutions, appropriate funds for the general welfare of the city and its inhabitants.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} Both the council members and the mayor serve three-year terms; and eligible for re-election for two more three-year terms.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/city-mayor-vice-councilor-philippines-powers-duties/ | title=Powers and Duties: City Mayor, Vice Mayor, Councilor in the Philippines | date=May 2021 }}</ref>

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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Mayors of Sorsogon City
! scope="col" | Mayor
! scope="col" | Term
|-
! scope="row" | Sally A. Lee
| June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007
|-
! scope="row" | Leovic R. Dioneda
| June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013
|-
! scope="row" | Sally A. Lee
| June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
|-
! scope="row" | Ester Hamor
| June 30, 2019 – Present
|}

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Vice mayors of Sorsogon City
! scope="col" | Vice mayor
! scope="col" | Term
|-
! scope="row" | Edmundo Atutubo
| June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
|-
! scope="row" | Bobet Lee Rodrigueza
| June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
|-
! scope="row" | Charo Dichoso- Logronio
| June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016
|-
! scope="row" | Athan Balintong
| June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019
|-
! scope="row" | Eric Dioneda
| June 30, 2019 – Present
|}

==Infrastructure==
]]]
In order to spur development in the city, The Toll Regulatory Board declared Toll Road 5 the extension of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yugatech.com/news/slex-toll-road-5-to-connect-quezon-province-to-sorsogon/|title=SLEX Toll Road 5 to connect Quezon province to Sorsogon|work=YugaTech|date=August 18, 2020|access-date=January 9, 2021}}</ref> A 420-kilometer, four lane expressway starting from the terminal point of the now under construction SLEX Toll Road 4 at Barangay Mayao, Lucena City in Quezon to Matnog, Sorsogon, near the Matnog Ferry Terminal. On August 25, 2020, San Miguel Corporation announced that they will invest the project which will reduce travel time from Lucena to Matnog from 9 hours to 5.5 hours.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/752828/san-miguel-investing-p122b-for-slex-toll-road-5-pasig-river-expressway-projects/story/|title=San Miguel investing P122B for SLEX Toll Road 5, Pasig River Expressway projects|work=GMA News Online|date=August 25, 2020|access-date=January 9, 2021}}</ref>

The ''']''' (Formerly known as the ''Balogo Sports Complex'') is a ] located at Brgy. Balogo and its still under rehabilitation. '''Sorsogon Arena''' which is the centerpiece of the complex has a total seating capacity of 15,000 spectators and with the total cost of {{Philippine peso|887 Million}}, the said sports complex will become the largest outdoor sports complex in the Southern Luzon and in Bicol Region. It is scheduled to host the Palarong Bicol, PRISAA National Games and Palarong Pambansa.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dpwh.gov.ph/dpwh/news/17607|title=887-million sports complex to rise in Sorsogon|work=Department of Public Works and Highways|date=November 13, 2019|access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref> Mohri & P.A. Associates are the architecture of that project with the total area of 56,218 sq. m. and a 4-storey Roman Colosseum-inspired stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mohri-pa.com/balogo-sports-complex|title=Balogo Sports Complex|work=Mohri & P.A. Associates, Inc.}}</ref>

The '''Sorsogon Coliseum''' is a proposed ] located within the Sorsogon Capitol Compound in Sorsogon City is set to be a structure, seating 10,000 to 12, 000 spectators.

The '''Sorsogon City Convention Center (SCCC)''' can now host big events such as conventions, exhibits, trainings and competitions. The 4,099 square meters facility can accommodate up to 2,500 spectators. It is located in City Hall Complex, Brgy. Cabid-an, Sorsogon City adjacent to Sorsogon Cultural Center for the Arts.

The '''Sorsogon Cultural Center for the Arts''' is a facility in the City of Sorsogon for audio and visual presentations and will house exhibit rooms and halls for shows and performances as well as offices. It was designed to be the country’s second main arts facility next to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP),The 2,638-square meter edifice features an outdoor lobby, lounge lobby, vestibule, spectators’ area, orchestra pit, performance stage, and a seating capacity of 338 on the ground floor and 177 on the mid-floor level. The '''Sorsogon Cultural Center for the Arts''' will be a grand place to cover film and broadcast arts, as well as literary and visual arts.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2019/11/07/263202/sorsogon-citys-p77-6m-cultural-center-p887m-sports-complex-opening-in-2020/ | title=Sorsogon City's P77.6M cultural center, P887M sports complex opening in 2020 | website=] | date=November 7, 2019 }}</ref>

The City Government of Sorsogon started to construct the '''4-Level Sorsogon City Public Parking''' aims to address the roadside parking issues and ease traffic congestion. Due to the increasing number of motor vehicles plying the city roads and address the worsening traffic congestions in the central business district area in Rizal and Magsaysay Streets. It will also cater to the parking needs of marketgoers and businesses since it is well within the public market area. It is located in the area formerly Plaza Bonifacio, Brgy. Sirangan, Sorsogon City.

==Festivals==

'''Pili Festival''' – This is Sorsogon City’s major festival in honor of the patron saints of the city, Sts. Peter and Paul. The Pili tree (and nut) is indigenous to the province and is known for its various practical, economic and nutritional applications. This festival aims to emphasize its importance, and heightens awareness of the pili. The fiesta’s big attraction is the street dance in which elaborately costumed dancers depict the many uses of the tree. This is celebrated every last week of June (June 29) and usually a week-long celebration (June 19 to 29).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ethnicgroupsphilippines.com/arts-and-culture/festivals/pili-festival/#:~:text=The%20Pili%20Festival%20honors%20the,various%20practical%20and%20nutritional%20applications | title=Pili Festival &#124; Ethnic Groups of the Philippines }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://getaway.ph/blog/uncategorized/pili-festival-puts-the-spotlight-on-the-majestic-tree-indigenous-to-the-bicol-region/ | title=Pili Festival puts the spotlight on the 'majestic' tree indigenous to the Bicol region | date=June 29, 2021 }}</ref>

==Transportation==

=== Land ===
Much of the city's population rely on public transportation such as tricycles and jeeps to get around the city. The city boasts its color-coded public transportation system which it has pioneered in the region. All tricycles have its own color code depending on the district, zone or route that it is serving.
Inter-town trips are served by the new airconditioned e-jeepneys while inter-provincial trips are served by the UV Express Vans and number of bus companies operating provincial and regional routes, with the modern Sorsogon Integrated Terminal Exchange (SITEX) serving as the terminus.

=== Air ===
The city is 1-hour away from the ] located in Daraga, Albay.

The ''' Sorsogon City Domestic Airport''' is a proposed airport development project located at Barangay Gabao, Bacon District, Sorsogon City.
The Provincial Government of Sorsogon has released the proposed design for the upgrading of the existing Bacon Community Airport to a domestic airport. This airport development will propel growth in different sectors, such as trade, employment and tourism.
Governor Edwin "Boboy" Hamor has been very vocal in pushing for the airport rehabilitation project which aims to make travel to and around the province's convenient and seamless.
Accordingly, construction of the airport is due to commence in March 2024 and it will take three (3) years to complete and is expected to cater more passengers which aims to boost economic activities in the province.{{update inline|date=September 2024}}

==Notable personalities==
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*] - a former Sorsogon City councilor who had coaching stints with Letran Knights,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-women/letran-coach-aldin-ayo-seeking-for-a-third-term-as-councilor-of-sorsogon-city | title=Aldin Ayo seeking third term as councilor in Sorsogon City as he continues to coach Letran Knights in NCAA }}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/letran-coach-aldin-ayo-confirms-move-says-switch-to-la-salle-has-nothing-to-do-with-money-or-politics | title=It's official: Aldin Ayo says move from Letran to la Salle has nothing to do with money or politics }}</ref> UST's ] to name a few. Currently the head coach of the ] in the PBA.
*] – Film actor and director
*] - one of the founders of ]
*] – former congressman (1998-2007) of Soesogon's First District, former ] governor (2019-2022), served 3 terms as a senator (2007-2019) and currently serving as a senator.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wikidata.org/Q983307 | title=Francis Escudero }}</ref>
*] - former Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff. He was born in the former town of Bacon, now a district in the city.
*] – First Filipino and Bikolano Bishop and was assigned parish priest and ] of Sorsogon from 1887 to 1906<ref>page 32, Tracing from Solsogon to Sorsogon, 2nd Edition (2007), {{ISBN|978-971-814-099-4}}</ref>
*] – chairwoman and chief executive officer of TLC Beatrice, LLC, the Lewis Family investment firm and is also chairman and CEO of TLC Beatrice (China) and TLC Beatrice Foods (Philippines).
*] – actress, whose career spanned through several decades. She was born in Bacon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sorsogonunited.wordpress.com/2009/09/05/dont-you-know-that-mary-walter-lino-brocka-are-sorsoganons/|title=Dont you know that Mary Walter & Lino Brocka are Sorsoganons?|date=September 5, 2009|access-date=January 4, 2017}}</ref>
*Vicente Peralta - the late solon represented the ] in congress from 1953 to 1968. He's a skilled orator and was tagged as one of the Ten Most Outstanding Congressmen by Philippine Free Press and Congressional Press Club.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://sorsogoncity.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/remembering-a-great-solon/ | title=Remembering a Great Solon | date=June 12, 2012 }}</ref> A district hospital<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sorsogon.gov.ph/health-services/hospital/vicente-l-peralta-memorial-district-hospital/ | title=Vicente L. Peralta Memorial District Hospital | access-date=August 8, 2022 | archive-date=March 28, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328105702/https://www.sorsogon.gov.ph/health-services/hospital/vicente-l-peralta-memorial-district-hospital/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> and a city street<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Vicente+Peralta+St,+Sorsogon+City,+Sorsogon/@12.9709372,124.0032931,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x33a0ef16902ae57b:0x429b8fa74430c87b!8m2!3d12.9709372!4d124.0038403?hl=en | title=Vicente Peralta St · Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Philippines }}</ref> was named after him.

==Sister cities==
===Local===
*{{flagicon|PHI}} ], Albay

===International===
*{{flagicon|ESP}} ], Spain
*{{flagicon|USA}} ], United States

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Component city in Bicol Region, Philippines
Sorsogon City
Component city
City of Sorsogon
Aerial viewSorsogon City Downtown
Flag of Sorsogon CityFlagOfficial seal of Sorsogon CitySeal
Nickname: "Gateway to Southern Philippines"
Motto(s): “Gayon Ciudad, Gayon Sorsogon” (Beautiful City, Beautiful Sorsogon)
Map of Sorsogon with Sorsogon City highlightedMap of Sorsogon with Sorsogon City highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Sorsogon City is located in PhilippinesSorsogon CitySorsogon CityLocation within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°58′27″N 124°00′21″E / 12.9742°N 124.0058°E / 12.9742; 124.0058
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceSorsogon
District 1st district
FoundedFebruary 28, 1895
CityhoodDecember 16, 2000
Barangays64 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Panlungsod
 • MayorMa. Ester E. Hamor
 • Vice MayorMark Eric C. Dioneda
 • RepresentativeMa. Bernadette C. Escudero
 • City Council Members
  • 1st District
  • Jo Abegail C. Dioneda
  • Melchor P. Atutubo
  • Hilario D. Dioneda
  • Danilo A. Deladia
  • 2nd District
  • Ralph Walter R. Lubiano
  • Mary Ellen D. Jamisola
  • Franco Eric O. Ravanilla
  • Joven G. Laura
  • 3rd District
  • Nestor J. Baldon
  • Erwin J. Duana
  • Fernando David H. Duran III
  • Rebecca D. Aquino
 • Electorate111,702 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total276.11 km (106.61 sq mi)
Elevation86 m (282 ft)
Highest elevation1,078 m (3,537 ft)
Lowest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Population
 • Total182,237
 • Density660/km (1,700/sq mi)
 • Households40,928
DemonymSorsoganon
Economy
 • Income class2nd income class city
 • Poverty incidence20.55% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 1,356 billion (2023)
 • Assets₱ 3,201 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 1,042 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 669.6 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySorsogon 2 Electric Cooperative (SORECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code4700 (East & West districts), 4701 (Bacon district)
PSGC056216000
IDD : area code+63 (0)56
Native languagesCentral Bikol
Tagalog
Major Pan-Philippine Highway Route
Minor/Alternative City Routes
Major religionsChristianity
Websitesorsogoncity.gov.ph

Sorsogon City, officially the City of Sorsogon (Waray Sorsogon: Syudad san Sorsogon; Central Bikol: Syudad nin Sorsogon; Filipino: Lungsod ng Sorsogon), is a component city and capital of the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 182,237 people.

Sorsogon City is the most populous city in the province, third most populous city in the entire Bicol Region and one of the leading cities in urbanization and most promising city in terms of development.

The component city was established on the year of 2000, from the merger of Bacon and Sorsogon municipalities. The city's total population spread across 64 barangays.

It serves a transshipment point from the Visayas and Mindanao provinces and is dubbed as the "Gateway to Southern Philippines". Sorsogon City is considered as one of the emerging cities due to its vibrant economy and growing population.

History

Evidence of human habitation come from 3,000-year-old remains in a cave in Bacon and ancient burial sites dug upstream of Sorsogon rivers. Spanish missionaries came upon settlements in both sites when they arrived in the 1600s. Moro pirates had already frequented the territorial waters before the arrival of the Spanish missions.

Bacon was established as a visita of Casiguran while Sorsogon, originally in Sitio Pocdol in Capuy, was then established as a visita of Bacon. Sorsogon then became an independent, full-fledged parish in 1628 due to an increase in population. The two parishes later became civilian political units.

The Pueblo Civil de Bacon was established in 1754, with Juan Elias as its first gobernadorcillo. Sorsogon became an independent pueblo in 1864. Both Bacon and Sorsogon were under the territorial jurisdiction of the province of Albay until the establishment of the independent province of Sorsogon on October 17, 1894.

In 1951, Sorsogon was made the center of the episcopal see of the then newly established Roman Catholic Diocese of Sorsogon comprising the Sorsogon and Masbate provinces, with the Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church in the town of Sorsogon as the designated cathedral.

Cityhood

Main article: Cities of the Philippines

Sorsogon City was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 8806, which was enacted on August 16, 2000, and ratified in December 2000.

Geography

Sorsogon City covers a land area of 31,292 hectares (120.82 sq mi). It is at the southernmost tip of the Bicol Peninsula and of Luzon Island. The city is bounded by Castilla in the west, Manito in the northwest, Albay Gulf in the north, Prieto Diaz in the east, Gubat in the southeast, Casiguran in the southwest, and Sorsogon Bay in the south. Sorsogon is characterized by an irregular topography; mountain ranges on the north-west, sloping uplands on the central part of the city, plain areas southwestern and central north and southeast portion, and marshlands on the southeast deltas. It is also surrounded by water, with Sorsogon Bay to the west Albay Gulf to the northeast, and Philippine Sea in the east.

Panoramic view of Sorsogon Bay

Sorsogon City is 581 kilometres (361 mi) southeast of Manila and 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Legazpi City. The 2015 Census puts the city's population at 168,110 with an annual growth rate of 0.84%. Sorsogon City ranked as the 3rd largest city in terms of population in the Bicol region. The only city in the province of Sorsogon, Sorsogon City is the largest in terms of land area in the Bicol region.

The Pan-Philippine Highway, which runs from northwest to southeast through the city, connects Sorsogon City to the municipalities of Castilla, Pilar, in the northwest towards Daraga, Legazpi City, Naga City and the rest of Luzon. It also connects to the municipalities of Gubat, Casiguran and the rest of the second district municipalities of the province of Sorsogon in the southeast.

Barangays

Main article: List of barangays in Sorsogon City

Climate

Climate data for Sorsogon City
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 35
(95)
40
(104)
35
(95)
39
(102)
39
(102)
39
(102)
39
(102)
39
(102)
35
(95)
39
(102)
39
(102)
39
(102)
40
(104)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31
(88)
31
(88)
32
(90)
34
(93)
34
(93)
33
(91)
33
(91)
33
(91)
33
(91)
33
(91)
32
(90)
31
(88)
34
(93)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
26
(79)
25
(77)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
23
(73)
Record low °C (°F) 15
(59)
15
(59)
19
(66)
14
(57)
15
(59)
17
(63)
18
(64)
16
(61)
20
(68)
20
(68)
19
(66)
19
(66)
14
(57)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 293
(11.5)
227
(8.9)
209
(8.2)
166
(6.5)
189
(7.4)
203
(8.0)
231
(9.1)
196
(7.7)
271
(10.7)
295
(11.6)
387
(15.2)
539
(21.2)
3,206
(126.2)
Average rainy days 21 15 15 12 13 14 17 16 17 18 21 23 202
Source 1: http://www.myweather2.com/City-Town/Philippines/Sorsogon/climate-profile.aspx
Source 2: http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Sorsogon-weather-averages/Sorsogon/PH.aspx

Sorsogon City features a tropical rainforest climate with copious amount of rainfall throughout the course of the year. There is no pronounced dry season, but it has very pronounced maximum rain from November to January with December as the wettest month of the year, experiencing 23 days of rain. Temperature is constant throughout the year. Sorsogon City's average yearly rainfall is just over 2,671 mm (105.2 in). April is the driest month of the year which only sees 12 rain days and 2,671 mm (105.2 in) of rainfall. Average High temperature is at 38.08 °C (100.5 °F) and its Average Low temperature is at 24.5 °C (76.1 °F). The coolest month is January with a daily mean of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and the hottest months are jointly April and May with a daily mean of 28 °C (82.4 °F).

Demographics

Historical population census of then
Municipality of Bacon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 14,536—    
1918 14,733+0.09%
1939 18,351+1.05%
1948 22,859+2.47%
1960 21,723−0.42%
1970 27,957+2.55%
1975 28,546+0.42%
1980 31,965+2.29%
1990 32,810+0.26%
1995 38,603+3.09%
2000 42,166+1.91%
Bacon ceased to exist as a separate
municipality in December 2000.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Historical population census of then
Municipality of Sorsogon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 13,511—    
1918 16,694+1.42%
1939 22,097+1.34%
1948 26,004+1.83%
1960 35,542+2.64%
1970 47,734+2.99%
1975 53,700+2.39%
1980 60,574+2.44%
1990 72,871+1.87%
1995 83,012+2.47%
2000 92,512+2.35%
Sorsogon & Bacon merged in December 2000.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Population census of Sorsogon City
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 28,047—    
1918 31,427+0.76%
1939 40,448+1.21%
1948 48,863+2.12%
1960 57,265+1.33%
1970 75,691+2.83%
1975 82,246+1.68%
1980 92,539+2.39%
1990 105,681+1.34%
1995 121,615+2.67%
2000 134,678+2.21%
2007 151,454+1.63%
2010 155,144+0.88%
2015 168,110+1.54%
2020 182,237+1.60%
Combined population of Sorsogon & Bacon
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Demographic statistics:

  • Annual Growth Rate 1.69% for the period 2000 – 2007
  • Population Growth Rate – 2.15% (1995–2000)
  • Population Density - 627 persons per square kilometer
  • Total Number of Households 30,290
  • Male Population - 77,117
  • Female Population - 74,337
  • Religion – 95% Roman Catholic
  • Labor Force – 56% of the total population, 1/4 of the over-15 years old is, at least, high-school graduate, 15% of the total workforce have college-level education
  • Student Population - 15,323
  • Voting Age Population - 83,123

Economy

Poverty incidence of Sorsogon City

5 10 15 20 25 30 2006
23.60 2009
27.56 2012
19.51 2015
28.48 2018
18.07 2021
20.55

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Rizal Street in downtown area

Sorsogon City is the economic center of Sorsogon Province and a hub of trade and commerce. It is one of the major cities in the Bicol Region after Naga City, Camarines Sur and Legazpi City in Albay. The city is a vital financial center housing numerous banks, non-bank financial institutions, manufacturing corporation and offices of major government departments and agencies. Although Sorsogon City does not have significant manufacturing industries, its dynamic service and agricultural sectors drive the economy forward.

In 2022 COA Report, Sorsogon City ranked third out of the seven cities in the Bicol Region with a total revenue of ₱1.42 billion pesos only after Legazpi City (₱1.84 billion) and Naga City (₱1.76 billion) making it part of the key urban centers in the region.

Sorsogon City is gradually becoming a major investment hub and is considered one of the emerging cities for doing business in the country. Investors in banking, real estate, retail, manufacturing and other business and industrial enterprises are similarly drawn to the city because of its rapid advancements of government infrastructure and business-friendly environment.

Banking

As of December 31, 2023, there are 30 banking offices operating in the city that offers banking services to businesses and residents according to Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation. Sorsogon is the third city in Bicol Region, after Legazpi and Naga with a highest total deposits amounting to Php 17,699,836 from 224,682 accounts.

Retail

The city is home to a number of retail establishments. There were 3,475 business establishments in Sorsogon City as of 2022. There are 3 major shopping malls in the City of Sorsogon namely, SM Supermalls, Gaisano Capital and Citymall. It also attracted other local and national retail chains.

As further proof of dynamic and growing economy, LCC Mall Sorsogon and Yashano Mall Sorsogon, two of Bicol's homegrown shopping malls, will soon rise at Sorsogon City Central Business District.

Meanwhile, SM City Sorsogon, the fourth SM Supermall in Bicol and the 81st in the Philippines, is located beside the Sorsogon Integrated Terminal Exchange (SITEX) and formally opened on October 28, 2022. The mall is located along Maharlika Highway, Balogo, East District in Sorsogon City. SM City Sorsogon spans 40,000 square meters of gross floor area, providing two levels of shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations that will further boost the city and province’s socioeconomic, cultural, and leisure activities. Among its amenities are three cinemas, a food court, wellness and services hubs, and amusement, leisure, and hobbies shops. Its parking space has more than 700 slots as well as a public transport terminal.

Real Estate

As Sorsogon City is strategically located at the southernmost tip of the island of Luzon and considered one of the emerging city in the Philippines. The real estate sector is starting to flourish with the entry of local and national real estate developers. Numerous local estate developers are starting to establish their footprints in the city.

The City Government of Sorsogon aims to provide housing and a home to informal settlers in the city thru Mayor Ester Hamor's 10+1 Agenda, Taas-Noo Ciudadano Ako Program - Mass Housing Program, a priority program of Mayor Hamor thru the construction of the Sirangan Tenements and Sampaloc Tenements - a twelve (12) building 2-storey socialized housing building for informal settler families around the barangays covering the inner Sorsogon Bay Area in Sorsogon City.

Road Networks

To decongest the Pan-Philippine Highway and to spur new developments outside the downtown area, two bypass roads were constructed in Sorsogon City, (1) the 7.654 kilometer Salvador Escudero III Diversion Road traversing Barangay Pangpang, Macabog, San Juan, Bibincahan and exits Brgy. Cabid-an, Sorsogon City and (2) the latest coastal road with a view of the Sorsogon Coastline, the 5.52 kilometer Sorsogon City Coastal Road, a four-lanes, consisting of rock causeways and three bridges traversing several barangays of Sirangan, Sampaloc, Balogo, Pangpang, Tugos, Cambulaga, and Talisay in Sorsogon City. It may be considered among the grandest of the Build-Build-Build projects in Bicol Region undertaken by DPWH Regional Office 5 and Sorsogon First District Engineering Office thru the effort of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero. Other than decongesting the heavy traffic in the main thoroughfare of Sorsogon City, this road was built to provide protection to the surrounding areas from storm surges especially the Bicol Region is among the most frequent path of typhoons entering the Philippine area of responsibility.

Industries and manufacturing

A number of companies have chosen the city to become the site for their industrial expansion. These include:

  • Peter Paul Philippines Corporation, situated at Diversion Road, Cabid-an, Sorsogon City, has established production facilities to produce coconut juice, milk and cream, virgin coconut oil, paring cake and oil and desiccated coconut.
  • Century Pacific Food one of the largest brand companies in the Philippines is to set up their sardines factory at Brgy. Abuyog, Sorsogon City for their 555 and Ligo products.

Tourism

As a gateway to the Visayas and Mindanao, tourism plays a major part as a catalyst in contributing to Sorsogon City's economy. There are myriad of selections of attractions in the city that tourists can visit. Here are the Sorsogon City’s point of interests, destinations, and attractions:

Natural areas
  • Paguriran Island and Lagoon
  • Halabang Baybay Beach
  • Tolong Gapo Beach
  • Libanon Black Sand Beach
  • Pagol Beach
  • Buhatan River Tour and Firefly Watching
  • Busay Falls
Historical locations
  • Sorsogon Provincial Capitol Building (originally Constructed dated 1904)
  • Dr. Jose Rizal Monument
  • Annunciation Parish Church in Bacon (406 years as of 2022)
  • Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral
Library and Museums
  • Museo Sorsogon
  • Museo ng Gerilya ng Sorsogon (Gabaldon Building, Sorsogon East Central School)
  • Sorsogon State University Library
Parks and Sceneries
  • Pepita Park
  • Sorsogon Capitol Park
  • Sorsogon Rompeolas Park
  • Sorsogon Coastal Road
Sports, Concert and Performing Arts Venues
  • Sorsogon Sports Complex
  • Sorsogon Coliseum
  • Sorsogon City Convention Center
  • Sorsogon Cultural Center for the Arts
  • Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium
  • Sorsogon Lawn Tennis Center

Government

The city's local government is headed by a mayor elected by popular vote. The Vice Mayor serves as the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (city council), with 12 Councilors elected by popular vote as its members. The Sangguniang Panlungsod serves as the city's legislative body and its role is to enact ordinances, approve resolutions, appropriate funds for the general welfare of the city and its inhabitants. Both the council members and the mayor serve three-year terms; and eligible for re-election for two more three-year terms.

The 3 Districts of Sorsogon City shown in the picture: Marked in green is Bacon district, Yellow is the East District and in Blue, the West district.
Mayors of Sorsogon City
Mayor Term
Sally A. Lee June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007
Leovic R. Dioneda June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013
Sally A. Lee June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Ester Hamor June 30, 2019 – Present
Vice mayors of Sorsogon City
Vice mayor Term
Edmundo Atutubo June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Bobet Lee Rodrigueza June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
Charo Dichoso- Logronio June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016
Athan Balintong June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019
Eric Dioneda June 30, 2019 – Present

Infrastructure

Sorsogon Sports Complex

In order to spur development in the city, The Toll Regulatory Board declared Toll Road 5 the extension of South Luzon Expressway. A 420-kilometer, four lane expressway starting from the terminal point of the now under construction SLEX Toll Road 4 at Barangay Mayao, Lucena City in Quezon to Matnog, Sorsogon, near the Matnog Ferry Terminal. On August 25, 2020, San Miguel Corporation announced that they will invest the project which will reduce travel time from Lucena to Matnog from 9 hours to 5.5 hours.

The Sorsogon Sports Complex (Formerly known as the Balogo Sports Complex) is a complex of sport facilities located at Brgy. Balogo and its still under rehabilitation. Sorsogon Arena which is the centerpiece of the complex has a total seating capacity of 15,000 spectators and with the total cost of ₱887 Million, the said sports complex will become the largest outdoor sports complex in the Southern Luzon and in Bicol Region. It is scheduled to host the Palarong Bicol, PRISAA National Games and Palarong Pambansa. Mohri & P.A. Associates are the architecture of that project with the total area of 56,218 sq. m. and a 4-storey Roman Colosseum-inspired stadium.

The Sorsogon Coliseum is a proposed indoor sporting arena located within the Sorsogon Capitol Compound in Sorsogon City is set to be a structure, seating 10,000 to 12, 000 spectators.

The Sorsogon City Convention Center (SCCC) can now host big events such as conventions, exhibits, trainings and competitions. The 4,099 square meters facility can accommodate up to 2,500 spectators. It is located in City Hall Complex, Brgy. Cabid-an, Sorsogon City adjacent to Sorsogon Cultural Center for the Arts.

The Sorsogon Cultural Center for the Arts is a facility in the City of Sorsogon for audio and visual presentations and will house exhibit rooms and halls for shows and performances as well as offices. It was designed to be the country’s second main arts facility next to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP),The 2,638-square meter edifice features an outdoor lobby, lounge lobby, vestibule, spectators’ area, orchestra pit, performance stage, and a seating capacity of 338 on the ground floor and 177 on the mid-floor level. The Sorsogon Cultural Center for the Arts will be a grand place to cover film and broadcast arts, as well as literary and visual arts.

The City Government of Sorsogon started to construct the 4-Level Sorsogon City Public Parking aims to address the roadside parking issues and ease traffic congestion. Due to the increasing number of motor vehicles plying the city roads and address the worsening traffic congestions in the central business district area in Rizal and Magsaysay Streets. It will also cater to the parking needs of marketgoers and businesses since it is well within the public market area. It is located in the area formerly Plaza Bonifacio, Brgy. Sirangan, Sorsogon City.

Festivals

Pili Festival – This is Sorsogon City’s major festival in honor of the patron saints of the city, Sts. Peter and Paul. The Pili tree (and nut) is indigenous to the province and is known for its various practical, economic and nutritional applications. This festival aims to emphasize its importance, and heightens awareness of the pili. The fiesta’s big attraction is the street dance in which elaborately costumed dancers depict the many uses of the tree. This is celebrated every last week of June (June 29) and usually a week-long celebration (June 19 to 29).

Transportation

Land

Much of the city's population rely on public transportation such as tricycles and jeeps to get around the city. The city boasts its color-coded public transportation system which it has pioneered in the region. All tricycles have its own color code depending on the district, zone or route that it is serving. Inter-town trips are served by the new airconditioned e-jeepneys while inter-provincial trips are served by the UV Express Vans and number of bus companies operating provincial and regional routes, with the modern Sorsogon Integrated Terminal Exchange (SITEX) serving as the terminus.

Air

The city is 1-hour away from the Bicol International Airport located in Daraga, Albay.

The Sorsogon City Domestic Airport is a proposed airport development project located at Barangay Gabao, Bacon District, Sorsogon City. The Provincial Government of Sorsogon has released the proposed design for the upgrading of the existing Bacon Community Airport to a domestic airport. This airport development will propel growth in different sectors, such as trade, employment and tourism. Governor Edwin "Boboy" Hamor has been very vocal in pushing for the airport rehabilitation project which aims to make travel to and around the province's convenient and seamless. Accordingly, construction of the airport is due to commence in March 2024 and it will take three (3) years to complete and is expected to cater more passengers which aims to boost economic activities in the province.

Notable personalities

  • Aldin Ayo - a former Sorsogon City councilor who had coaching stints with Letran Knights, De La Salle Green Archers, UST's Growling Tigers to name a few. Currently the head coach of the Converge FiberXers in the PBA.
  • Eddie Garcia – Film actor and director
  • Eugenia Apostol - one of the founders of Philippine Daily Inquirer
  • Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero – former congressman (1998-2007) of Soesogon's First District, former Sorsogon governor (2019-2022), served 3 terms as a senator (2007-2019) and currently serving as a senator.
  • Jessie Dellosa - former Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff. He was born in the former town of Bacon, now a district in the city.
  • Jorge Barlin – First Filipino and Bikolano Bishop and was assigned parish priest and Vicar Forane of Sorsogon from 1887 to 1906
  • Loida Nicolas Lewis – chairwoman and chief executive officer of TLC Beatrice, LLC, the Lewis Family investment firm and is also chairman and CEO of TLC Beatrice (China) and TLC Beatrice Foods (Philippines).
  • Mary Walter – actress, whose career spanned through several decades. She was born in Bacon.
  • Vicente Peralta - the late solon represented the 2nd district of Sorsogon in congress from 1953 to 1968. He's a skilled orator and was tagged as one of the Ten Most Outstanding Congressmen by Philippine Free Press and Congressional Press Club. A district hospital and a city street was named after him.

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