Carmen, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 6005 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 84.78 km2 (32.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 57,897 |
| Density (2020) | 683 / km2 (1,769 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 35' North, 124° 1' East (10.5870, 124.0166) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.1 meters (29.8 feet) |
Carmen is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 84.78 square kilometers or 32.73 square miles which constitutes 1.71% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 57,897. This represented 1.74% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.72% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 683 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,769 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Carmen has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baring | 9.68% | 5,605 | 4,854 | 15.47% | 3.07% |
| Cantipay | 3.70% | 2,140 | 1,805 | 18.56% | 3.65% |
| Cantukong | 2.88% | 1,665 | 1,445 | 15.22% | 3.03% |
| Cantumog | 2.88% | 1,666 | 1,895 | -12.08% | -2.67% |
| Caurasan | 2.24% | 1,294 | 1,109 | 16.68% | 3.30% |
| Cogon East | 5.73% | 3,316 | 3,292 | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| Cogon West | 4.65% | 2,694 | 2,881 | -6.49% | -1.40% |
| Corte | 5.25% | 3,038 | 2,567 | 18.35% | 3.61% |
| Dawis Norte | 8.12% | 4,701 | 4,155 | 13.14% | 2.63% |
| Dawis Sur | 4.57% | 2,646 | 2,001 | 32.23% | 6.06% |
| Hagnaya | 3.70% | 2,145 | 2,019 | 6.24% | 1.28% |
| Ipil | 4.36% | 2,525 | 2,061 | 22.51% | 4.37% |
| Lanipga | 2.06% | 1,194 | 1,021 | 16.94% | 3.35% |
| Liboron | 1.21% | 703 | 603 | 16.58% | 3.28% |
| Lower Natimao-an | 2.63% | 1,524 | 1,241 | 22.80% | 4.42% |
| Luyang | 11.38% | 6,590 | 5,869 | 12.28% | 2.47% |
| Poblacion | 9.41% | 5,446 | 4,845 | 12.40% | 2.49% |
| Puente | 4.87% | 2,818 | 2,374 | 18.70% | 3.67% |
| Sac-on | 1.64% | 949 | 817 | 16.16% | 3.20% |
| Triumfo | 4.23% | 2,448 | 1,867 | 31.12% | 5.87% |
| Upper Natimao-an | 4.82% | 2,790 | 2,604 | 7.14% | 1.46% |
| Carmen Total | 57,897 | 51,325 | 12.80% | 2.57% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Carmen for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱117,895,753.46.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61,523,323.98 | – |
| 2010 | 65,538,361.86 | 6.53% |
| 2011 | 72,564,547.89 | 10.72% |
| 2012 | 72,898,348.63 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 80,902,514.12 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 90,509,074.94 | 11.87% |
| 2015 | 105,294,482.83 | 16.34% |
| 2016 | 117,895,753.46 | 11.97% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Carmen in the 2015 Census was 51,145 broken down into 11,265 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,234 | 5,571 | 5.25 | |
| 32,248 | 6,342 | 5.08 | |
| 37,351 | 7,377 | 5.06 | |
| 41,147 | 8,374 | 4.91 | |
| 44,524 | 9,498 | 4.69 | |
| 51,145 | 11,265 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carmen is 5 to 9, with 5,748 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 413 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,102 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,564 | 8.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,748 | 11.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,284 | 10.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,240 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,965 | 9.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,238 | 8.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,887 | 7.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,215 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,848 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,514 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,129 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,838 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,432 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 934 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 542 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 432 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 413 | 0.80% |
| Total | 51,325 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carmen grew from 6,821 in 1903 to 57,897 in 2020, an increase of 51,076 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.57%, or an increase of 6,572 people, from the previous population of 51,325 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,821 | – | |
| 9,645 | 2.21% | |
| 11,801 | 1.01% | |
| 10,802 | -0.90% | |
| 13,541 | 2.01% | |
| 19,954 | 3.87% | |
| 22,183 | 2.15% | |
| 24,197 | 1.75% | |
| 29,265 | 1.92% | |
| 32,357 | 1.90% | |
| 37,351 | 3.13% | |
| 41,279 | 1.39% | |
| 44,648 | 2.90% | |
| 51,325 | 2.69% | |
| 57,897 | 2.57% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Carmen for the year 2019 was 35,316, broken down into 17,109 males and 18,207 females.
Location
The municipal center of Carmen is situated at approximately 10° 35' North, 124° 1' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.1 meters or 29.8 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 Danao, Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu City, Talisay, Cebu, and Toledo, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Compostela, Cebu, Catmon, Cebu, Sogod, Cebu, Liloan, Cebu, Consolacion, Cebu, and Tuburan, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 552.26 kilometers (343.16 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Compostela, Cebu, 14.62 kilometers (9.09 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Catmon, Cebu, 14.89 kilometers (9.25 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Sogod, Cebu, 18.03 kilometers (11.20 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Liloan, Cebu, 20.75 kilometers (12.89 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Consolacion, Cebu, 24.17 kilometers (15.02 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Tuburan, Cebu, 26.07 kilometers (16.20 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
Nearest cities
- Danao, Cebu, 7.44 kilometers (4.63 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Mandaue, 30.14 kilometers (18.73 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 31.41 kilometers (19.52 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Cebu City, 34.96 kilometers (21.72 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Talisay, Cebu, 42.17 kilometers (26.20 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Toledo, Cebu, 47.78 kilometers (29.69 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
Distance from Manila: 552.26 kilometers (343.16 miles) to the Northwest (N36°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.