Most Educated in Bicol Region

Top 86 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Bicol Region

1 Caranan 21.3%

2 Donsol 21.3%

3 Mambulo 21.3%

4 San Fernando 21.3%

5 Bonga 21.3%

6 Bulusan 21.3%

7 Daraga 21.3%

8 Matnog 21.3%

9 Sagpon 21.3%

10 Pantao 21.3%

11 Calatagan 21.3%

12 Claveria 21.3%

13 Lagonoy 21.3%

14 Agupit 21.3%

15 Talisay 21.3%

16 Rizal 21.3%

17 San Jacinto 21.3%

18 Cataingan 21.3%

19 Paracale 21.3%

20 Balete 21.3%

21 Pilar 21.3%

22 Casiguran 21.3%

23 Nato 21.3%

24 Calolbon 21.3%

25 Bacon 21.3%

26 Antipolo 21.3%

27 Batobalane 21.3%

28 Santo Domingo 21.3%

29 San Gabriel 21.3%

30 Pandan 21.3%

31 Cumadcad 21.3%

32 Basud 21.3%

33 Puro 21.3%

34 Milaor 21.3%

35 Tulay na Lupa 21.3%

36 Santa Justina 21.3%

37 Buluang 21.3%

38 Baligang 21.3%

39 San Pascual 21.3%

40 Camaligan 21.3%

41 Placer 21.3%

42 Milagros 21.3%

43 Liboro 21.3%

44 Tabaco 21.3%

45 Goa 21.3%

46 Jose Pañganiban 21.3%

47 Nabua 21.3%

48 Bulan 21.3%

49 Buhi 21.3%

50 San Jose 21.3%

51 Malilipot 21.3%

52 Vinzons 21.3%

53 Masbate 21.3%

54 Mercedes 21.3%

55 Irosin 21.3%

56 Gubat 21.3%

57 Oas 21.3%

58 Libon 21.3%

59 Virac 21.3%

60 Daet 21.3%

61 Calabanga 21.3%

62 Polangui 21.3%

63 Iriga City 21.3%

64 Naga 21.3%

65 Legaspi 21.3%

66 Bacacay 21.3%

67 Ragay 21.3%

68 Bangkirohan 21.3%

69 Ligao 21.3%

70 Tinambac 21.3%

71 Pasacao 21.3%

72 Libog 21.3%

73 Tigaon 21.3%

74 Sipocot 21.3%

75 Pio Duran 21.3%

76 Bula 21.3%

77 Sorsogon 21.3%

78 Bigaa 21.3%

79 Santa Elena 21.3%

80 Magarao 21.3%

81 Tagas 21.3%

82 Tiwi 21.3%

83 Bato 21.3%

84 Esperanza 21.3%

85 Labo 21.3%

86 Baao 21.3%

The most educated cities in Bicol Region have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Caranan leads with 21.3% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Caranan, 21.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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