Carmen, Surigao del Sur
| Carmen | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Surigao del Sur with Carmen highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Carmen Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 09°13′N 125°58′E / 9.217°N 125.967°ECoordinates: 09°13′N 125°58′E / 9.217°N 125.967°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| District | 1st district of Surigao del Sur |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Barangays | 8 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Jane Valeroso |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 160.01 km2 (61.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 10,287 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8315 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)86 |
| Income class | 5th |
Carmen is a fifth class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 10,287 people.[3]
Located in Brgy. Esperanza is the "Sua Cool Spring", developed for tourism with the accommodation to swim and party. The depth of the first basin is up to about 7 feet (2.1 m).
Barangays
Carmen is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]
- Poblacion
- Sta. Cruz
- Puyat
- Antao
- Cancavan
- Esperanza
- Hinapuyan
- Gacub
- San Vicente
Demographics
| Population census of Carmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 8,787 | — |
| 1995 | 8,248 | −1.18% |
| 2000 | 9,551 | +3.19% |
| 2007 | 10,078 | +0.74% |
| 2010 | 10,287 | +0.75% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: SURIGAO DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 1 January 1970. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 June 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- eCarCanMadCarLan Portal
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