Del Carmen, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 8418 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Area (2013) | 151.68 km2 (58.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,127 |
| Density (2020) | 133 / km2 (344 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 52' North, 125° 58' East (9.8687, 125.9705) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.6 feet) |
Del Carmen, formerly known as Numancia, is a coastal municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 151.68 square kilometers or 58.56 square miles which constitutes 7.77% of Surigao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,127. This represented 3.76% of the total population of Surigao del Norte province, or 0.72% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 133 inhabitants per square kilometer or 344 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Del Carmen has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 4.98% | 1,003 | 852 | 17.72% | 3.49% |
| Bagakay | 3.31% | 667 | 579 | 15.20% | 3.02% |
| Bitoon | 4.47% | 899 | 797 | 12.80% | 2.57% |
| Cabugao | 3.38% | 681 | 640 | 6.41% | 1.32% |
| Cancohoy | 4.41% | 888 | 966 | -8.07% | -1.76% |
| Caub | 9.14% | 1,839 | 1,571 | 17.06% | 3.37% |
| Del Carmen | 17.75% | 3,573 | 3,420 | 4.47% | 0.93% |
| Domoyog | 1.67% | 336 | 312 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Esperanza | 5.67% | 1,142 | 896 | 27.46% | 5.24% |
| Halian | 4.76% | 958 | 861 | 11.27% | 2.27% |
| Jamoyaon | 5.19% | 1,044 | 1,118 | -6.62% | -1.43% |
| Katipunan | 2.73% | 549 | 449 | 22.27% | 4.32% |
| Lobogon | 4.61% | 927 | 584 | 58.73% | 10.21% |
| Mabuhay | 2.11% | 425 | 296 | 43.58% | 7.91% |
| Mahayahay | 2.17% | 436 | 517 | -15.67% | -3.52% |
| Quezon | 2.88% | 579 | 384 | 50.78% | 9.03% |
| San Fernando | 2.58% | 520 | 575 | -9.57% | -2.09% |
| San Jose | 9.21% | 1,853 | 1,859 | -0.32% | -0.07% |
| Sayak | 4.35% | 876 | 986 | -11.16% | -2.46% |
| Tuboran | 4.63% | 932 | 730 | 27.67% | 5.28% |
| Del Carmen Total | 20,127 | 18,392 | 9.43% | 1.92% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Del Carmen for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱69,358,360.57.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,504,129.61 | – |
| 2010 | 39,930,649.76 | 6.47% |
| 2011 | 43,225,317.60 | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 41,959,007.88 | -2.93% |
| 2013 | 48,504,639.30 | 15.60% |
| 2014 | 54,677,089.64 | 12.73% |
| 2015 | 62,508,605.19 | 14.32% |
| 2016 | 69,358,360.57 | 10.96% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Del Carmen in the 2015 Census was 18,361 broken down into 3,973 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,777 | 2,246 | 5.24 | |
| 12,307 | 2,380 | 5.17 | |
| 13,532 | 2,598 | 5.21 | |
| 14,891 | 3,072 | 4.85 | |
| 17,136 | 3,434 | 4.99 | |
| 18,361 | 3,973 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Del Carmen is 10 to 14, with 2,156 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 138 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 357 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,608 | 8.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,038 | 11.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,156 | 11.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,105 | 11.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,787 | 9.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,416 | 7.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,177 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,102 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,015 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 911 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 728 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 553 | 3.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 422 | 2.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 371 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 311 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 197 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 138 | 0.75% |
| Total | 18,392 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Del Carmen grew from 3,435 in 1903 to 20,127 in 2020, an increase of 16,692 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.92%, or an increase of 1,735 people, from the previous population of 18,392 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,435 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 16,746 | 4.36% | |
| 10,830 | -3.76% | |
| 11,186 | 0.32% | |
| 10,597 | -1.08% | |
| 11,768 | 2.12% | |
| 11,786 | 0.02% | |
| 12,316 | 0.83% | |
| 13,558 | 2.08% | |
| 14,892 | 1.30% | |
| 17,136 | 5.24% | |
| 18,392 | 1.36% | |
| 20,127 | 1.92% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Del Carmen for the year 2019 was 12,190, broken down into 6,145 males and 6,045 females.
Location
The municipal center of Del Carmen is situated at approximately 9° 52' North, 125° 58' East, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.6 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 Del Carmen are Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Butuan, Maasin, Southern Leyte, and Bayugan, Agusan del Sur. The nearest municipalities are San Benito, Surigao del Norte, Pilar, Surigao del Norte, San Isidro, Surigao del Norte, Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte, and Burgos, Surigao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 753.30 kilometers (468.08 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Benito, Surigao del Norte, 10.51 kilometers (6.53 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Pilar, Surigao del Norte, 14.27 kilometers (8.87 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- San Isidro, Surigao del Norte, 14.80 kilometers (9.20 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Dapa, Surigao del Norte, 15.33 kilometers (9.53 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte, 18.06 kilometers (11.22 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Burgos, Surigao del Norte, 19.95 kilometers (12.39 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
Nearest cities
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 53.34 kilometers (33.14 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 90.85 kilometers (56.45 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 95.49 kilometers (59.34 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Butuan, 112.37 kilometers (69.83 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 127.48 kilometers (79.21 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 130.11 kilometers (80.85 miles) to the South (S11°W)
Distance from Manila: 753.30 kilometers (468.08 miles) to the Northwest (N45°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.