Caramoran, Province of Catanduanes
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
Province | Catanduanes |
Barangay count | 27 |
Postal code | 4808 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
Area (2013) | 263.74 km2 (101.83 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 32,114 |
Density (2020) | 122 / km2 (315 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 13° 59' North, 124° 8' East (13.9839, 124.1337) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Caramoran is a coastal municipality in the island province of Catanduanes.
The municipality has a land area of 263.74 square kilometers or 101.83 square miles which constitutes 17.68% of Catanduanes's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 32,114. This represented 11.81% of the total population of Catanduanes province, or 0.53% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 122 inhabitants per square kilometer or 315 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Caramoran has 27 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) |
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Baybay | 2.35% | 756 | 715 | 5.73% | 1.18% |
Bocon | 1.07% | 345 | 330 | 4.55% | 0.94% |
Bothoan | 3.31% | 1,063 | 928 | 14.55% | 2.90% |
Buenavista | 1.96% | 630 | 610 | 3.28% | 0.68% |
Bulalacao | 1.82% | 585 | 558 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
Camburo | 2.36% | 759 | 681 | 11.45% | 2.31% |
Dariao | 7.20% | 2,312 | 2,180 | 6.06% | 1.25% |
Datag East | 3.68% | 1,182 | 1,032 | 14.53% | 2.90% |
Datag West | 3.14% | 1,008 | 952 | 5.88% | 1.21% |
Guiamlong | 2.45% | 788 | 682 | 15.54% | 3.09% |
Hitoma | 1.74% | 558 | 585 | -4.62% | -0.99% |
Icanbato | 2.56% | 823 | 743 | 10.77% | 2.18% |
Inalmasinan | 2.48% | 797 | 709 | 12.41% | 2.49% |
Iyao | 1.86% | 597 | 669 | -10.76% | -2.37% |
Mabini | 7.31% | 2,347 | 2,415 | -2.82% | -0.60% |
Maui | 1.21% | 389 | 354 | 9.89% | 2.00% |
Maysuran | 3.56% | 1,144 | 1,092 | 4.76% | 0.98% |
Milaviga | 6.15% | 1,975 | 1,741 | 13.44% | 2.69% |
Obi | 4.33% | 1,389 | 1,425 | -2.53% | -0.54% |
Panique | 4.10% | 1,317 | 1,244 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
Sabangan | 5.03% | 1,614 | 1,428 | 13.03% | 2.61% |
Sabloyon | 4.39% | 1,410 | 1,252 | 12.62% | 2.53% |
Salvacion | 2.27% | 729 | 625 | 16.64% | 3.29% |
Supang | 3.11% | 999 | 966 | 3.42% | 0.71% |
Toytoy | 8.71% | 2,796 | 2,633 | 6.19% | 1.27% |
Tubli | 9.40% | 3,020 | 2,760 | 9.42% | 1.91% |
Tucao | 2.44% | 782 | 747 | 4.69% | 0.97% |
Caramoran Total | 32,114 | 30,056 | 6.85% | 1.40% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Caramoran for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱96,943,638.75.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 53,651,769.19 | – |
2010 | 56,823,930.71 | 5.91% |
2011 | 61,469,492.82 | 8.18% |
2012 | 60,191,084.08 | -2.08% |
2013 | 68,413,891.03 | 13.66% |
2014 | 77,594,326.29 | 13.42% |
2015 | 87,736,745.80 | 13.07% |
2016 | 96,943,638.75 | 10.49% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Caramoran in the 2015 Census was 30,017 broken down into 5,893 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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20,997 | 3,625 | 5.79 | |
21,963 | 4,158 | 5.28 | |
23,788 | 4,293 | 5.54 | |
25,611 | 4,881 | 5.25 | |
28,040 | 5,295 | 5.30 | |
30,017 | 5,893 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caramoran is 10 to 14, with 4,075 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 270 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 798 | 2.66% |
1 to 4 | 3,416 | 11.37% |
5 to 9 | 4,051 | 13.48% |
10 to 14 | 4,075 | 13.56% |
15 to 19 | 3,014 | 10.03% |
20 to 24 | 2,293 | 7.63% |
25 to 29 | 1,889 | 6.28% |
30 to 34 | 1,759 | 5.85% |
35 to 39 | 1,625 | 5.41% |
40 to 44 | 1,453 | 4.83% |
45 to 49 | 1,381 | 4.59% |
50 to 54 | 1,093 | 3.64% |
55 to 59 | 988 | 3.29% |
60 to 64 | 678 | 2.26% |
65 to 69 | 526 | 1.75% |
70 to 74 | 413 | 1.37% |
75 to 79 | 334 | 1.11% |
80 and over | 270 | 0.90% |
Total | 30,056 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caramoran grew from 1,914 in 1903 to 32,114 in 2020, an increase of 30,200 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.40%, or an increase of 2,058 people, from the previous population of 30,056 in 2015.
details
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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1,914 | – | |
– | -100.00% | |
– | – | |
9,619 | – | |
13,384 | 2.95% | |
17,540 | 2.68% | |
18,055 | 0.58% | |
19,386 | 1.43% | |
20,999 | 0.80% | |
21,963 | 0.84% | |
23,790 | 1.73% | |
25,618 | 1.03% | |
28,063 | 3.37% | |
30,056 | 1.31% | |
32,114 | 1.40% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Caramoran for the year 2019 was 21,579, broken down into 10,987 males and 10,592 females.
Location
The municipal center of Caramoran is situated at approximately 13° 59' North, 124° 8' East, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 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 Caramoran are Tabaco, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Naga, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Pandan, Catanduanes, Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, Panganiban, Catanduanes, Viga, Catanduanes, Gigmoto, Catanduanes, and Caramoan, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 346.84 kilometers (215.52 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pandan, Catanduanes, 7.89 kilometers (4.91 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, 17.17 kilometers (10.67 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Panganiban, Catanduanes, 19.93 kilometers (12.38 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Viga, Catanduanes, 22.62 kilometers (14.06 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Gigmoto, Catanduanes, 35.73 kilometers (22.20 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Caramoan, Camarines Sur, 37.61 kilometers (23.37 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
Nearest cities
- Tabaco, Albay, 81.77 kilometers (50.81 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 99.71 kilometers (61.95 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 103.01 kilometers (64.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 104.49 kilometers (64.93 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 109.93 kilometers (68.31 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 112.96 kilometers (70.19 miles) to the South (S7°W)
Distance from Manila: 346.84 kilometers (215.52 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°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.