Claveria Postal Codes: 5419 | Masbate, Bicol Region

Key Facts

Claveria is a municipality located in the northern part of Masbate province within the Bicol Region of the Philippines. Situated on the island of Burias, which forms part of the larger Masbate island group, Claveria occupies a strategic coastal position facing the Ticao Pass to the east. With a land area of approximately 187.68 square kilometers, this fourth-class municipality serves as an important local government unit administering the northern portion of Burias Island. According to recent census data, Claveria has a population of around 42,000 residents who primarily engage in fishing, agriculture, and small-scale trading. The municipality is subdivided into 22 barangays, which represent the smallest administrative divisions in the Philippine system, with Poblacion serving as the municipal center where local government offices and major commercial establishments are concentrated. Claveria's economy is predominantly agricultural, with coconut farming and fishing forming the backbone of local livelihoods, while its coastal location makes marine resources particularly important for community sustenance and commerce. Visitors to the area can access detailed postal code information for all of Claveria's barangays through our comprehensive database system.

Neighboring Regions

• San Pascual
• Balud