Carmen, Davao del Norte

Carmen (Tagalog: ['kaɾmɛn]), officially the Municipality of Carmen (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Carmen; Tagalog: Bayan ng Carmen), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 82,018 people.[3]

Carmen
Municipality
Municipality of Carmen
Tagum-Carmen Border
Tagum-Carmen Border
Flag of Carmen
Flag
Map of Davao del Norte with Carmen highlighted
Map of Davao del Norte with Carmen highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Carmen is located in Philippines
Carmen
Carmen
Coordinates: 7°21′38″N 125°42′23″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionDavao Region
ProvinceDavao del Norte
District 2nd district
FoundedMay 6, 1966 (May 6, 1966)
Named forDoña Carmen Veloso
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLeonidas R. Bahague
 • Vice MayorMarchell J. Perandos
 • RepresentativeAlan R. Dujali
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate48,994 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total166.00 km2 (64.09 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Highest elevation
135 m (443 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total82,018
 • Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
 • Households
19,872
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
14.17
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 280.7 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 838 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 252.1 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 379.9 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityDavao Light and Power Company (DLPC)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8101
PSGC
112303000
IDD : area code +63 (0)84
Native languagesDavawenyo
Cebuano
Ata Manobo
Kalagan
Tagalog

History

Carmen was once part of the undivided province of Davao. It was on by virtue of Republic Act 4745 enacted by the defunct Philippine Congress created the new municipality on June 18, 1966. Carmen, was named in memory of Doña Carmen Veloso, then wife of Congressman Ismael Veloso who was found his ancestors' roots Carmen, Cebu.

When the Philippines was shaken by World War II, Filipinos buckled down and joined military units that resisted the Japanese invaders. In Carmen, locals fought the war and drove away the Japanese army then stationed in Barangay Ising. The Battle of Ising is being remembered with a 30 feet (9.1 m) high monument built on the same spot the battle took place, which was just a few meters away from the Japanese garrison. The Veterans Memorial Shrine, just along the national highway, has a brief history and some of the names of those who participated, and has become a tourist attraction in Carmen.

Geography

Carmen is about 38 kilometres (24 mi) from Davao City, and about 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Tagum City, the capital of Davao del Norte, has a total land area of 16,600 hectares (41,000 acres). Carmen has vast rice fields while its coastal areas provide fishermen a major source of livelihood such as mud crab fattening and fishing. Carmen is also a part of Davao Metropolitan Area.

Climate
Climate data for Carmen, Davao del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 98
(3.9)		 86
(3.4)		 91
(3.6)		 83
(3.3)		 133
(5.2)		 158
(6.2)		 111
(4.4)		 101
(4.0)		 94
(3.7)		 117
(4.6)		 131
(5.2)		 94
(3.7)		 1,297
(51.2)
Average rainy days 16.4 14.3 16.3 18.5 25.3 25.0 23.8 21.9 20.8 24.4 24.3 18.7 249.7
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[5]

Barangays

The municipality of Carmen is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Alejal
  • Anibongan
  • Asuncion
  • Cebulano
  • Guadalupe
  • Ising (Poblacion)
  • La Paz
  • Mabaus
  • Mabuhay
  • Magsaysay
  • Mangalcal
  • Minda
  • New Camiling
  • Salvacion
  • San Isidro
  • Santo Niño
  • Taba
  • Tibulao
  • Tubod
  • Tuganay

Demographics
Population census of Carmen
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 20,385—    
1975 23,163+2.60%
1980 30,719+5.81%
1990 49,507+4.89%
1995 56,260+2.42%
2000 55,144−0.43%
2007 61,656+1.55%
2010 69,199+4.29%
2015 74,679+1.46%
2020 82,018+1.86%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Carmen
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11]
[12][13][14][15][16]

Government

Elected officials of Carmen for the term of 2022-2025

  • Mayor: Leony Bahague
  • Vice Mayor: Marchell Perandos
  • Councilors:
    • Ramsi F. Adran
    • Rolando L. Estremos II
    • Lynsiel C. Inso
    • Cornelio B. Cadayona II
    • Alberto L. Sarin
    • Cris John N. Lura
    • Roselyn Y. Buen
    • Angelita B. Camacho

References
  1.  Municipality of Carmen | (DILG)
  2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. Census of Population (2020). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. "Carmen: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  6. Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  9. "Province of Davao del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  12. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  13. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  14. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  15. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
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