Carmen
Municipality
Municipality of Carmen
Carmen from above
Carmen from above
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Carmen is located in Philippines
Carmen
Carmen
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°35′N 123°58′E / 10.58°N 123.97°E / 10.58; 123.97
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceCebu
District 5th district
Founded1851
Barangays21 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorCarlo Mariano T. Villamor
 • Vice MayorMartin Gerard T. Villamor
 • RepresentativeVincent Franco D. Frasco
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate39,070 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total84.78 km2 (32.73 sq mi)
Elevation
83 m (272 ft)
Highest elevation
655 m (2,149 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total57,897
 • Density680/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
 • Households
13,562
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
14.10
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 188.4 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 645.2 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 172.2 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 106 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCebu 2 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6005
PSGC
072215000
IDD : area code +63 (0)32
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog
Websitecarmencebu.gov.ph

Carmen, officially the Municipality of Carmen (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Carmen; Tagalog: Bayan ng Carmen), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,897 people.[3]

The town fiesta is celebrated every 28 August in honor of St. Augustine of Hippo.

History

The town of Carmen was formerly known as Bugho, it became a municipality on June 16, 1851, through the efforts of Facundo Buot. The first municipal president was Fabio Buot when the first elections was held by the Americans in 1899.

Geography

Carmen is bordered on the north by the town of Catmon, to the west by the town of Tuburan, on the east by the Camotes Sea, and on the south by the City of Danao. It is 41 kilometres (25 mi) from Cebu City.

Barangays

Carmen is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[5]
072215001 Baring 8.4% 4,854 3,974 ▴ 2.02%
072215002 Cantipay 3.1% 1,805 1,608 ▴ 1.16%
072215004 Cantukong 2.5% 1,445 1,171 ▴ 2.12%
072215003 Cantumog 3.3% 1,895 1,555 ▴ 2.00%
072215005 Caurasan 1.9% 1,109 1,031 ▴ 0.73%
072215009 Cogon East 5.7% 3,292 3,182 ▴ 0.34%
072215021 Cogon West 5.0% 2,881 2,648 ▴ 0.85%
072215006 Corte 4.4% 2,567 2,411 ▴ 0.63%
072215007 Dawis Norte 7.2% 4,155 3,581 ▴ 1.50%
072215008 Dawis Sur 3.5% 2,001 1,928 ▴ 0.37%
072215010 Hagnaya 3.5% 2,019 1,756 ▴ 1.41%
072215011 Ipil 3.6% 2,061 1,930 ▴ 0.66%
072215012 Lanipga 1.8% 1,021 695 ▴ 3.92%
072215013 Liboron 1.0% 603 550 ▴ 0.92%
072215014 Lower Natimao‑an 2.1% 1,241 1,219 ▴ 0.18%
072215015 Luyang 10.1% 5,869 3,980 ▴ 3.96%
072215016 Poblacion 8.4% 4,845 4,516 ▴ 0.71%
072215017 Puente 4.1% 2,374 2,175 ▴ 0.88%
072215018 Sac‑on 1.4% 817 740 ▴ 0.99%
072215019 Triumfo 3.2% 1,867 1,570 ▴ 1.75%
072215020 Upper Natimao‑an 4.5% 2,604 2,428 ▴ 0.70%
Total 57,897 44,648 ▴ 2.63%

Climate

Climate data for Carmen, Cebu
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 70
(2.8) 		49
(1.9) 		62
(2.4) 		78
(3.1) 		138
(5.4) 		201
(7.9) 		192
(7.6) 		185
(7.3) 		192
(7.6) 		205
(8.1) 		156
(6.1) 		111
(4.4) 		1,639
(64.6)
Average rainy days 13.4 10.6 13.1 14.5 24.2 27.9 28.4 27.7 27.1 27.4 22.5 15.9 252.7
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[6]

Demographics

Population census of Carmen
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 6,821—    
1918 9,645+2.34%
1939 11,801+0.97%
1948 10,802−0.98%
1960 13,541+1.90%
1970 19,954+3.95%
1975 22,183+2.15%
1980 24,197+1.75%
1990 29,265+1.92%
1995 32,357+1.90%
2000 37,351+3.12%
2007 41,279+1.39%
2010 44,648+2.90%
2015 51,325+2.69%
2020 57,897+2.40%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][5][8][9]

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Carmen
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11]
[12][13][14][15][16]


Mandaue City-based Shemberg Marketing Corporation, the world's number one supplier of refined carrageenan since 2005,[17] owns and operates the Shemberg Biotech Corporation located in Barangay Cogon West.

The famous 7D mango product manufacturer FPD Foods International Inc. has one of its branches located at Dawis Norte, Carmen, Cebu.[18]

Metro, a stand-alone supermarket opens branch in Carmen, Cebu. Located at the heart of the town's commercial area near the town's public market.[19]

A famous exporter of home decors and furniture maker Yoshio Home Decors also provides employment in the town as well as additional revenue for the local government.

Carmen is also known for its homegrown signature product sinamay, made of abaca. Sinamay industry in carmen is one of kind that we can be proud of. Thus, making the town as "The sinamay capital of Cebu". These sinamay products are passionately weaved by the locals with such high quality standard.[20]

Tourism

Carmen is home to the Cebu Safari and Adventure Park, an adventure and safari park, located in the municipality's barangay Corte. The park opened in 2018 and is a popular tourist destination not just for Carmen, but for Cebu as a whole.[21]

Before Sinulog started in Cebu City in 1980, the town of Carmen had already dancing the beat and rhythm similar to that of the Sinulog way back in 1974. It was started by Fr. Jose Motus, the parish priest, and then-mayor Benyong Villamor, and patterned it from his hometown's festival, the Ati-Atihan of Kalibo, Aklan. During its launching it was named Ati-Atihan sa Carmen, but renamed Sinulog sa Carmen the following year. From then on, the Sinulog sa Carmen is held in every second Sunday of January, just a week before the Sinulog Grand Parade in Cebu City. Participating contingents dance their way around the municipality to honor the Santo Niño.[22] However, given the popularity of the latter, the date was moved to the Sunday following the feast, bringing it in line with the Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo.

Notable personalities

See also

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Carmen | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Carmen: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.((cite encyclopedia)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. ^ "Shemberg is now world's top carrageenan supplier". The Philippine STAR.
  18. ^ "7D Mangoes – FPD".
  19. ^ "Metro Supermarket opens in Carmen today". SunStar. 5 May 2014.
  20. ^ "Carmen perks up economy, boosts sinamay production". The Philippine STAR.
  21. ^ Domingo, Katrina (August 26, 2018). "Cebu Safari bids to become PH's largest with Asia's longest zipline". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  22. ^ "The Sinulog and Sto. Niño of Carmen".

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