Guinobatan Postal Codes: 4503 | Albay, Bicol Region

Key Facts

Guinobatan is a first-class municipality located in the province of Albay within the Bicol Region of the Philippines. Situated in the central-western part of Albay province, Guinobatan lies approximately 15 kilometers from the provincial capital of Legazpi City and occupies a strategic position along the national highway connecting Albay to other Bicol provinces. The municipality covers a total land area of approximately 244.43 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural and commercial hub in the region. According to the 2020 census, Guinobatan has a population of approximately 85,000 residents distributed across its 44 barangays, which are the smallest administrative divisions in the Philippine system. The municipality is administratively divided into these 44 barangays, with Poblacion serving as the urban center and seat of local government. Guinobatan's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with significant production of abaca, coconut, rice, and various root crops, while also supporting growing commercial and service sectors. The municipality gained historical significance as the site where the first Bikol newspaper, 'Ang Parabasa,' was published in 1890, and it continues to preserve important cultural traditions including the annual Guinobatan Padaraw Festival. Visitors and residents can access comprehensive postal code information for all of Guinobatan's 44 barangays through our detailed municipal directory.

Neighboring Regions

• Camalig
• Jovellar
• Ligao
• Oas
• Pio Duran