Carmen, Province of Bohol
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 6319 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Area (2013) | 239.45 km2 (92.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 49,191 |
| Density (2020) | 205 / km2 (532 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 49' North, 124° 12' East (9.8246, 124.1974) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 217.0 meters (711.7 feet) |
Carmen is a landlocked municipality in the island province of Bohol.
The municipality has a land area of 239.45 square kilometers or 92.45 square miles which constitutes 5.02% of Bohol's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 49,191. This represented 3.53% of the total population of Bohol province, or 0.61% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 205 inhabitants per square kilometer or 532 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Carmen has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 2.94% | 1,446 | 1,253 | 15.40% | 3.06% |
| Bicao | 5.29% | 2,603 | 2,546 | 2.24% | 0.47% |
| Buenavista | 5.66% | 2,785 | 2,605 | 6.91% | 1.42% |
| Buenos Aires | 3.37% | 1,658 | 1,407 | 17.84% | 3.52% |
| Calatrava | 4.16% | 2,044 | 1,974 | 3.55% | 0.74% |
| El Progreso | 1.95% | 961 | 890 | 7.98% | 1.63% |
| El Salvador | 1.25% | 615 | 566 | 8.66% | 1.76% |
| Guadalupe | 4.77% | 2,348 | 2,080 | 12.88% | 2.58% |
| Katipunan | 6.31% | 3,106 | 3,027 | 2.61% | 0.54% |
| La Libertad | 1.87% | 918 | 804 | 14.18% | 2.83% |
| La Paz | 3.76% | 1,848 | 1,480 | 24.86% | 4.79% |
| La Salvacion | 1.87% | 920 | 1,053 | -12.63% | -2.80% |
| La Victoria | 2.39% | 1,178 | 1,202 | -2.00% | -0.42% |
| Matin-ao | 1.96% | 962 | 882 | 9.07% | 1.84% |
| Montehermoso | 2.15% | 1,056 | 874 | 20.82% | 4.06% |
| Montesuerte | 5.98% | 2,943 | 2,670 | 10.22% | 2.07% |
| Montesunting | 1.81% | 890 | 915 | -2.73% | -0.58% |
| Montevideo | 2.11% | 1,037 | 1,295 | -19.92% | -4.57% |
| Nueva Fuerza | 5.22% | 2,570 | 2,433 | 5.63% | 1.16% |
| Nueva Vida Este | 2.20% | 1,081 | 884 | 22.29% | 4.33% |
| Nueva Vida Norte | 1.76% | 864 | 967 | -10.65% | -2.34% |
| Nueva Vida Sur | 1.88% | 925 | 909 | 1.76% | 0.37% |
| Poblacion Norte | 7.17% | 3,529 | 3,224 | 9.46% | 1.92% |
| Poblacion Sur | 6.59% | 3,243 | 3,279 | -1.10% | -0.23% |
| Tambo-an | 2.79% | 1,374 | 1,301 | 5.61% | 1.16% |
| Vallehermoso | 4.25% | 2,089 | 1,761 | 18.63% | 3.66% |
| Villaflor | 2.05% | 1,008 | 904 | 11.50% | 2.32% |
| Villafuerte | 2.50% | 1,230 | 1,231 | -0.08% | -0.02% |
| Villarcayo | 3.98% | 1,960 | 1,890 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Carmen Total | 49,191 | 46,306 | 6.23% | 1.28% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Carmen for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱170,653,601.98.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 111,218,158.62 | – |
| 2010 | 104,757,768.11 | -5.81% |
| 2011 | 108,661,951.29 | 3.73% |
| 2012 | 107,582,757.69 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 110,935,602.01 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 114,076,038.75 | 2.83% |
| 2015 | 147,506,683.96 | 29.31% |
| 2016 | 170,653,601.98 | 15.69% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Carmen in the 2015 Census was 46,087 broken down into 10,306 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,388 | 6,134 | 5.61 | |
| 36,777 | 6,682 | 5.50 | |
| 40,601 | 7,442 | 5.46 | |
| 42,917 | 8,562 | 5.01 | |
| 43,464 | 9,094 | 4.78 | |
| 46,087 | 10,306 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carmen is 10 to 14, with 5,355 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 527 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 941 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,977 | 8.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,152 | 11.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,355 | 11.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,472 | 9.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,727 | 8.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,408 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,046 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,775 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,516 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,368 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,177 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,889 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,321 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,076 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 928 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 651 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 527 | 1.14% |
| Total | 46,306 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carmen grew from 3,106 in 1903 to 49,191 in 2020, an increase of 46,085 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 2,885 people, from the previous population of 46,306 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,106 | – | |
| 5,214 | 3.33% | |
| 14,026 | 5.07% | |
| 19,006 | 3.17% | |
| 18,669 | -0.16% | |
| 19,571 | 0.46% | |
| 23,580 | 3.81% | |
| 26,359 | 2.25% | |
| 34,573 | 2.75% | |
| 36,797 | 1.17% | |
| 40,713 | 2.19% | |
| 43,153 | 0.81% | |
| 43,579 | 0.36% | |
| 46,306 | 1.16% | |
| 49,191 | 1.28% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Carmen for the year 2019 was 33,270, broken down into 16,729 males and 16,541 females.
Location
The municipal center of Carmen is situated at approximately 9° 49' North, 124° 12' East, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 217.0 meters or 711.7 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 Carmen are Tagbilaran, Bohol, Lapu-Lapu, Talisay, Cebu, Cebu City, Mandaue, and Naga, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Batuan, Bohol, Sierra Bullones, Bohol, Dagohoy, Bohol, Danao, Bohol, Pilar, Bohol, and Sagbayan, Bohol. Its distance from the national capital is 632.84 kilometers (393.23 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Batuan, Bohol, 6.95 kilometers (4.32 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Sierra Bullones, Bohol, 10.49 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Dagohoy, Bohol, 11.35 kilometers (7.05 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Danao, Bohol, 13.57 kilometers (8.43 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N11°E)
- Pilar, Bohol, 14.29 kilometers (8.88 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Sagbayan, Bohol, 15.05 kilometers (9.35 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
Nearest cities
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 42.59 kilometers (26.46 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 60.27 kilometers (37.45 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Talisay, Cebu, 60.26 kilometers (37.44 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Cebu City, 61.05 kilometers (37.93 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Mandaue, 61.94 kilometers (38.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Naga, Cebu, 64.15 kilometers (39.86 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
Distance from Manila: 632.84 kilometers (393.23 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°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.