Buhi, Camarines Sur
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| Coordinates: 13°26′N 123°31′E / 13.43°N 123.52°ECoordinates: 13°26′N 123°31′E / 13.43°N 123.52°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) | |
| Province | Camarines Sur | |
| District | 5th District | |
| Founded | April 14, 1578 | |
| Barangays | 38 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Margie M. Aguinillo (UNA) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 246.65 km2 (95.23 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 77,143 | |
| • Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Buhinon | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4433 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 | |
| Income class | 1st Class; Partially Urban | |
| Website | www |
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Buhi, (Rinconada Bikol: Banwāan ka Buhi; English: Municipality of Buhi; Filipino: Bayan ng Buhi) is a town in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 77,143 people.
Buhi is not just known for Lake Buhi but it is likewise the home to the world's smallest commercial fish locally known as the sinarapan (Mystychtis luzonensis).
Buhi is located in the south-eastern part of the province of Camarines Sur. It is bound on the east by Mount Malinao, on the west by Mount Asog and Iriga City, on the north by Sagñay-Buhi mountain ranges and on the south by the low-lying ranges of Polangui, Albay, with the following coordinates: 13 degrees 25’ 32.4" north latitude and 123 degrees 30’ 49.1" east longitude. It is 75 kilometres (47 mi) north-east of Legaspi City and 53 kilometres (33 mi) and south of Naga City.
The municipality has been divided into five sectors, namely:
Buhi has generally mountainous and hilly surface, with 50% of its area having a slope of around 25%. The Poblacion located on the south shore of Lake Buhi, has gently rolling topography.
Mt. Malinao and Mt. Asog dominate the town's surface terrain whose highest elevations are 1,548 metres (5,079 ft) and 1,196 metres (3,924 ft) above main sea level respectively.
Buhi has a warm, humid climate. During the warmest months from March to June, temperatures reach 29.2 °C (84.6 °F). The weather cools off during the rainy season which last from August to February with an average temperature of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F).
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