MUNICIPALITY OF CARMEN
Carmen is an interior town located near the center of the island. It used to be called “Imbaya” after the name of a brook in the community. The town used to be part of Bilar.When it was made an independent municipality, it was changed to Carmen supposedly in honor of a woman who was said to be a popular figure in the community.
Municipal Officials: 2013 – 2016
| Mayor | : | TORIBIO, RICARDO FRANCISCO ASOTIGUE | |||||||
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| Vice Mayor | : | BUDIONGAN, PEDRO JR. ESPEJO | |||||||
| SB Members | : | BIGAY, ROMEO JR. CARBONILLA | |||||||
| : | TORREFRANCA, RAMONITO ABELLANEDA | ||||||||
| : | BUGA, SUSAN BUAYA | ||||||||
| : | PALGAN, DANILO DEQUIT | ||||||||
| : | RUBIA, FRANCISCO LAGROSA | ||||||||
| : | ESPEJO, GUILLERMO BANGCOY | ||||||||
| : | BINLOD, NATHANIEL OÑES | ||||||||
| : | SAMANTE, CARLITO SOSOTER | ||||||||
| ABC President | : | ||||||||
| SK President | : | ||||||||
Facts and Figures
| Location | : | Central Part of Bohol |
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| Congressional District | : | 3rd District |
| Number of Barangays | : | 29 barangay2 |
| Income Classification | : | 2nd |
| Ave. LGU Annual Income | : | P73,391,676.00 |
| Total Municipal Land Area | : | 24,804 hectares |
| Timberland Area | : | 7,178 hectares |
| Alienable & Disposable (A & D) | : | 17,626 hectares |
| Soil Cover | : | Batuan-Faraon Clay, Ubay Clay, Ubay Clay Loam, Bantog Clay, Calape Clay Loam |
| River Basins (Watershed Areas) | : | Loboc RB, & Wahig-Inabanga |
| Population | : | 40,713 ( 2000 NSO Census ) |
| : | 43,153 ( 2007 NSO Census ) | |
| : | 45,197 ( 2012 projected ) | |
| Average Population Growth Rate | : | .81% ( 2000-2007 NSO ) |
| Total Number of Households | : | 8,562 ( 2007 Census ) |
| Major Industries | : | Farming |
| Literacy Rate | : | 92 % |
| Higher Education Institutions | : | 1 |
| Number of Secondary Schools | : | 8 |
| Number of Primary/Elementary Schools | : | 2 Primary / 32 Elementary Schools |
| Number of Technical – Vocational School | : | 1 |
| Language/Dialect | : | Boholano (Binisaya) |
| Religion/Religious Affiliation (1990) | : | Roman Catholic |
| Main source of potable water | : | Groundwater |
| Water Supply | : | Level 1 – 4,150 HH |
| : | Level II – 3,126 HH | |
| : | Level III – 1,031 HH | |
| Average day Demand | : | 1,464 cu. m. / day (CY 2010) |
| : | 6,625 cu. m. / day (CY 2030) | |
| Estimated Groundwater Recharge | : | 114,393 cu. m. / day |
| Water Demand for Irrigation | : | 15,833 cu.m. / day |
| Energization Status (as of 2010) | : | 29 (100%) Barangay Energized |
| : | 8,083 (121%) HH connections | |
| No. of HH w/ accessed to Sanitary Toilets | : | (CY 1990) |
| Drainage and Sewerage System | : | None |
| Number of Barangay Health Stations | : | 22 |
| Number of Hospital | : | 1 |
| Number of Municipal Health Center | : | 1 |
| Number of Day Care Centers | : | 38 |
| Carpable Areas | : | None |
| Total Road Length | : | 190.036 kms. |
| Total Number of Bridges | : | 5 |
| Communication System | : | Cellsites: 2 – Globe |
| : | 2 – Smart | |
| : | 1 – Sun Cellular | |
| : | 1 Public Calling Office (PLDT) | |
| Official Website | : | www.carmen-bohol.gov.ph |