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Municipalities of Camarines Norte

About the Municipalities

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.

List of Municipalities

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

Vinzons - A Municipality of Historical Significance

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.