Caramoan, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 49 |
| Postal code | 4429 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Lagonoy Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 276.00 km2 (106.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 51,728 |
| Density (2020) | 187 / km2 (485 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 46' North, 123° 52' East (13.7703, 123.8630) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.1 meters (46.3 feet) |
Caramoan is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 276.00 square kilometers or 106.56 square miles which constitutes 5.01% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 51,728. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.85% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 187 inhabitants per square kilometer or 485 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Caramoan has 49 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agaas | 0.84% | 433 | 428 | 1.17% | 0.24% |
| Antolon | 1.15% | 596 | 517 | 15.28% | 3.04% |
| Bacgong | 1.21% | 627 | 462 | 35.71% | 6.64% |
| Bahay | 1.06% | 547 | 543 | 0.74% | 0.15% |
| Bikal | 3.17% | 1,641 | 1,372 | 19.61% | 3.84% |
| Binanuahan | 1.97% | 1,019 | 960 | 6.15% | 1.26% |
| Cabacongan | 2.88% | 1,491 | 1,441 | 3.47% | 0.72% |
| Cadong | 2.13% | 1,102 | 925 | 19.14% | 3.75% |
| Canatuan | 0.82% | 424 | 343 | 23.62% | 4.56% |
| Caputatan | 1.45% | 748 | 635 | 17.80% | 3.51% |
| Colongcogong | 2.52% | 1,305 | 1,438 | -9.25% | -2.02% |
| Daraga | 2.74% | 1,415 | 1,321 | 7.12% | 1.46% |
| Gata | 4.09% | 2,115 | 1,742 | 21.41% | 4.17% |
| Gibgos | 4.54% | 2,346 | 2,137 | 9.78% | 1.98% |
| Gogon | 3.09% | 1,599 | 1,392 | 14.87% | 2.96% |
| Guijalo | 5.43% | 2,810 | 2,845 | -1.23% | -0.26% |
| Hanopol | 1.97% | 1,020 | 905 | 12.71% | 2.55% |
| Hanoy | 1.00% | 518 | 502 | 3.19% | 0.66% |
| Haponan | 1.51% | 783 | 964 | -18.78% | -4.28% |
| Ilawod | 1.60% | 826 | 770 | 7.27% | 1.49% |
| Ili-Centro | 2.54% | 1,314 | 1,222 | 7.53% | 1.54% |
| Lidong | 1.61% | 833 | 418 | 99.28% | 15.62% |
| Lubas | 1.42% | 734 | 604 | 21.52% | 4.19% |
| Malabog | 1.89% | 976 | 982 | -0.61% | -0.13% |
| Maligaya | 1.70% | 881 | 759 | 16.07% | 3.19% |
| Mampirao | 1.52% | 785 | 626 | 25.40% | 4.88% |
| Mandiclum | 1.75% | 903 | 989 | -8.70% | -1.90% |
| Maqueda | 1.62% | 837 | 870 | -3.79% | -0.81% |
| Minalaba | 1.08% | 560 | 517 | 8.32% | 1.70% |
| Oring | 2.01% | 1,039 | 1,053 | -1.33% | -0.28% |
| Oroc-Osoc | 1.44% | 743 | 676 | 9.91% | 2.01% |
| Pagolinan | 0.90% | 468 | 464 | 0.86% | 0.18% |
| Pandanan | 1.99% | 1,030 | 955 | 7.85% | 1.60% |
| Paniman | 3.47% | 1,797 | 1,432 | 25.49% | 4.90% |
| Patag-Belen | 0.91% | 471 | 487 | -3.29% | -0.70% |
| Pili-Centro | 1.84% | 953 | 821 | 16.08% | 3.19% |
| Pili-Tabiguian | 1.57% | 811 | 683 | 18.74% | 3.68% |
| Poloan | 0.96% | 499 | 338 | 47.63% | 8.55% |
| Salvacion | 2.15% | 1,114 | 1,084 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| San Roque | 1.50% | 774 | 758 | 2.11% | 0.44% |
| San Vicente | 2.12% | 1,095 | 1,079 | 1.48% | 0.31% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.71% | 883 | 932 | -5.26% | -1.13% |
| Solnopan | 1.91% | 986 | 913 | 8.00% | 1.63% |
| Tabgon | 3.70% | 1,912 | 1,689 | 13.20% | 2.64% |
| Tabiguian | 1.98% | 1,022 | 967 | 5.69% | 1.17% |
| Tabog | 2.56% | 1,323 | 1,124 | 17.70% | 3.49% |
| Tawog | 3.49% | 1,804 | 2,026 | -10.96% | -2.41% |
| Terogo | 2.16% | 1,116 | 929 | 20.13% | 3.94% |
| Toboan | 1.35% | 700 | 566 | 23.67% | 4.57% |
| Caramoan Total | 51,728 | 47,605 | 8.66% | 1.76% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Caramoan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱123,416,089.20.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51,056,695.18 | – |
| 2010 | 71,727,386.99 | 40.49% |
| 2011 | 78,837,245.71 | 9.91% |
| 2012 | 76,142,863.29 | -3.42% |
| 2013 | 86,534,826.18 | 13.65% |
| 2014 | 99,981,124.50 | 15.54% |
| 2015 | 112,058,871.25 | 12.08% |
| 2016 | 123,416,089.20 | 10.14% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Caramoan in the 2015 Census was 47,534 broken down into 9,946 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,095 | 6,636 | 5.44 | |
| 39,387 | 7,465 | 5.28 | |
| 39,628 | 7,660 | 5.17 | |
| 40,774 | 8,357 | 4.88 | |
| 44,892 | 9,005 | 4.99 | |
| 47,534 | 9,946 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caramoan is 10 to 14, with 6,436 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 453 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,177 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,947 | 10.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,363 | 13.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,436 | 13.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,103 | 10.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,644 | 7.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,935 | 6.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,568 | 5.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,347 | 4.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,290 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,254 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,866 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,676 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,315 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 930 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 782 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 519 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 453 | 0.95% |
| Total | 47,605 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caramoan grew from 8,039 in 1903 to 51,728 in 2020, an increase of 43,689 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.76%, or an increase of 4,123 people, from the previous population of 47,605 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,039 | – | |
| 13,212 | 3.19% | |
| 22,750 | 2.75% | |
| 26,836 | 1.71% | |
| 27,160 | 0.11% | |
| 31,339 | 1.41% | |
| 31,399 | 0.04% | |
| 32,659 | 0.79% | |
| 36,107 | 1.01% | |
| 39,416 | 1.66% | |
| 39,642 | 0.12% | |
| 40,810 | 0.40% | |
| 44,945 | 3.58% | |
| 47,605 | 1.10% | |
| 51,728 | 1.76% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Caramoan for the year 2019 was 31,886, broken down into 16,087 males and 15,799 females.
Location
The municipal center of Caramoan is situated at approximately 13° 46' North, 123° 52' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Caramoan are Tabaco, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, Naga, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Presentacion, Camarines Sur, Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, San Andres, Catanduanes, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, Caramoran, Catanduanes, and San Jose, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 324.19 kilometers (201.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Presentacion, Camarines Sur, 14.48 kilometers (9.00 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, 21.55 kilometers (13.39 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- San Andres, Catanduanes, 31.73 kilometers (19.72 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, 37.16 kilometers (23.09 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Caramoran, Catanduanes, 37.61 kilometers (23.37 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- San Jose, Camarines Sur, 38.05 kilometers (23.64 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
Nearest cities
- Tabaco, Albay, 47.71 kilometers (29.65 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 62.10 kilometers (38.58 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 68.35 kilometers (42.47 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 71.24 kilometers (44.27 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 75.00 kilometers (46.60 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 89.79 kilometers (55.80 miles) to the South (S10°E)
Distance from Manila: 324.19 kilometers (201.44 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.