Ragay

Ragay is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, located in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. It sits along the Ragay Gulf on the eastern coast of the province, with a coastline fronting the gulf and inland hinterlands.

The local government is headed by a mayor and a vice mayor, with a municipal council (Sangguniang Bayan) as the legislative body. The municipality operates under the Local Government Code, delivering basic services and development programs to residents.

The economy is primarily agricultural and coastal-based, with farming and fishing as principal livelihoods. Crops include palay and coconuts, along with various root crops; small-scale fisheries support local markets. Some residents are employed in trade, services, and light industries, contributing to the town’s economic activity.

Ragay is composed of multiple barangays, the basic units of local administration. These communities vary in character from coastal fishing settlements to inland agricultural villages, reflecting a mix of rural livelihoods and family-owned enterprises.

Cultural life centers on Catholic traditions and regional Bikolano heritage, with local festivals, markets, and religious activities shaping community life. The town maintains basic educational facilities, including public elementary and secondary schools, and access to nearby universities in neighboring cities.

Natural features along the gulf include beaches and mangrove areas that contribute to local tourism and conservation efforts. Ragay’s coastal landscape and rural communities remain central to its identity, economy, and daily life.