Discover the Beauty of the Land of Gold
Camarines Norte is composed of 12 municipalities and 1 component city (Daet). Each municipality has its own history and unique characteristics tied to the province's colonial and post-colonial past.
| Municipality | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Daet (Capital City) | Center of government, commerce, and education in the province |
| Paracale | Known as the Gold Capital; rich in mining history |
| Capalonga | Northern municipality with mangroves and natural scenery |
| Jose Panganiban | Formerly known as Mambulao; historically significant mining town |
| Labo | Largest municipality; agricultural and mountainous terrain |
| Mercedes | Coastal municipality known for fishing and island access |
| San Lorenzo Ruiz | Named after the first Filipino saint; quiet municipality |
| Santa Elena | Agricultural community with scenic river views |
| Talisay | Small municipality near Daet; mix of coastal and inland areas |
| Vinzons | Named after WWII hero Wenceslao Vinzons; historical significance |
| Basud | Coastal town with access to the Pacific side of the province |
| Sta. Elena | Agricultural town along the western part of the province |
The municipality of Vinzons is named after Wenceslao Q. Vinzons, a Filipino hero who led guerrilla resistance against Japanese occupation during World War II. He was killed by the Japanese in 1942. He is remembered as one of the youngest Filipino heroes of the war and a source of pride for Camarines Norte.