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Sorsogon

Sorsogon is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Sorsogon City[?] and borders the province of Albay to the north. Sorsogon is at the tip of the Bicol Peninsula[?] and faces the island of Samar[?] to the southeast across the San Bernardino Strait[?].

Facts and Figures
Region: Bicol Region (Region V)
Population:
2000 census—650,535 (37th largest).
Density—304 per km² (19th highest).
Area: 2,141.4 km² (22nd smallest)
Divisions:
Component Cities—1.
Municipalities—14.
Barangays—541.
Congressional districts—2.
Languages: Bicolano, Tagalog
Governor[?]: Raul R. Lee (2001-2004)

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Economy

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Political

Sorsogon is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 1 city.

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