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: 2019 – 2021
Mayor | : | Toribio, Jun | |||||||
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Vice Mayor | : | Bigay, Romeo Jr. | |||||||
SB Members | : | Unajan, Gigi | |||||||
: | Sombrio, Jocelyn | ||||||||
: | Unajan, Camille | ||||||||
: | Toribio, Lelet Madam | ||||||||
: | Palaca, Michael Roy | ||||||||
: | Cajote, Paulo | ||||||||
: | Adlaon, Pinoy | ||||||||
: | Torrefranca, Norman | ||||||||
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 |