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Irosin Local Directory

Irosin is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Bicol Region (Region V), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 59,540 residents.

PSGC 0506209000 ZIP 4707
28 Barangays
59,540 Population
13 Attractions
27 Restaurants
47 Businesses
Philippines Bicol Region Sorsogon Irosin
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Irosin is a municipality in Sorsogon, Bicol Region, made up of 28 barangays with a 2020 census population of 59,540. It is registered under PSGC code 0506209000 and uses ZIP code 4707. This directory documents 13 attractions, 27 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 47 verified businesses in Irosin.

About Irosin

Irosin is a municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Bicol Region, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.

The municipality is home to 28 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 59,540 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0506209000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 4707.

Visitors and residents can explore 13 attractions including 1 beaches, 27 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 3 local dishes, and other places throughout Irosin.

azifind also lists 47 verified businesses based in Irosin, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.

Geographic Facts

Key administrative and demographic data for Irosin.

Municipality Classification
Sorsogon Province
Bicol Region Region
59,540 Population
28 Barangays
4707 Postal Code

Location and Geography

Irosin is located in Sorsogon within the Bicol Region of the Philippines. The municipality includes 28 barangays.

Irosin has documented coastal areas, with 1 beach recorded in this directory. Coastal barangays support activities such as fishing, beach tourism, and marine recreation.

Irosin sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Sorsogon, including Barcelona, Bulan, Bulusan, Casiguran.

Best Places to Visit in Irosin

Irosin has 13 documented attractions in this directory, including 1 recorded beach. The listings below span natural landmarks, heritage sites, and points of interest across the municipality's 28 barangays in Sorsogon, with a full index linked at the end of the section.

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Festivals and Events in Irosin

0 recorded festivals and events in Irosin.

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Local Food in Irosin

Culinary specialties documented in Irosin and Sorsogon.

Kinunot

Stingray or shark meat (now often substituted with malunggay and flaked fish) simmered in thick, spicy coconut milk and malunggay leaves.

Bicol Express (Sorsogon Style)

Distinguished by the use of "Balaw" (fermented tiny shrimp) instead of just bagoong, providing a deeper, more complex umami kick.

Ginataang Kuhol

Large rice-field snails simmered in spicy coconut milk, often cooked with a generous amount of siling labuyo for a slow-building heat.

Restaurants in Irosin

27 places to eat are listed across Irosin, from casual local eateries to full-service dining, complementing the 3 documented local dishes above. Use the listings to find restaurants by type and price range before you visit Sorsogon.

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Barangays in Irosin

Irosin is divided into 28 barangays under PSGC code 0506209000.

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Businesses & Services in Irosin

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms based in Irosin, Sorsogon, searchable by category.

47 Businesses Listed

Travel Tips for Irosin

Best Time to Visit

The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Irosin.

Getting Around

Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.

What to Explore

Irosin has 13 documented attractions, including coastal spots. Browse the places section above for the full list.

Where to Eat

27 restaurants and food spots are listed, alongside 3 documented local dishes.

Coastal Note

For coastal activities, check local weather and sea conditions before heading out.

Irosin in the Philippine Administrative System

Irosin is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0506209000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.

As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Irosin is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 28 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.

Irosin is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Sorsogon in Bicol Region.

People Also Ask About Irosin

What is Irosin known for?

Irosin is a municipality in Sorsogon, Bicol Region. It is documented with 13 attractions, 0 festivals, 3 local dishes, and 47 verified businesses in this directory.

Where is Irosin located?

Irosin is located in Sorsogon, Bicol Region, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0506209000.

How many barangays does Irosin have?

Irosin has 28 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.

What are the best places to visit in Irosin?

Notable attractions include Pangero Spring, Camp Irosin, Pamunayan Sa Lake. Browse the places section for all 13 listings.

What food is Irosin known for?

Documented local dishes include Kinunot, Bicol Express (Sorsogon Style), Ginataang Kuhol.

What is the population of Irosin?

Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Irosin has a recorded population of 59,540.

What is the ZIP code of Irosin?

The PhilPost ZIP code of Irosin is 4707.

What cities or municipalities are near Irosin?

Nearby localities in Sorsogon include Barcelona, Bulan, Bulusan, Casiguran.

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Administrative and geographic data for Irosin follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →