The municipality is located at the tip of the Caramoan Peninsula, a rugged place of land extending into the waters of the Maqueda Channel on the north and east and Lagonoy Gulf on the south. It has been dubbed as the Emerging Paradise of the Pacific due to its white and pink sand beaches known internationally.
The name Caramoan has been officially used since 1619, the year it was named by a Spanish missionary friar, Francisco de la Cruz Y Oropesa. Fr. Oropesa penetrated the thick virgin forest of the Caramoan Peninsula and founded a small settlement in a place called Baluarte. This settlement was subsequently turned over to the administration of the Holy Bishopric in 1696.
Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards, it was determined that the place was once called Guta de Leche, which was given by Dutch traders who operated a gold mine in Lahuy Island and who frequented the area to trade with the natives. The name was perhaps derived from the milkdrop stalagmites found among the rocks of Guta Port. Upon the arrival of the Spaniards, the place came to be called "Carahan" for the sea turtle, which was at that time to be found in great number along the shores of the Peninsula.
Geography
Caramoan is bounded on the north by the town of Garchitorena formerly town of Caramoan and the Philippine Sea of the Pacific Ocean; on the north-east by the island province of Catanduanes; on the south by Lagonoy Gulf; on the east by the Maqueda Channel and on the west by the municipality of Presentacion.
The municipality covers approximately 277.41 square kilometres (107.11 sq mi) with approximately 71 kilometres (44 mi) of irregular coastline surrounded by the vast ocean, bay, seas and swamps. It is approximately 500 kilometres (310 mi) from Metro Manila; 95 kilometres (59 mi) from the municipality of Pili, where the seat of the provincial government and the Naga Domestic Airport are located; and 110 kilometres (68 mi) east from Naga City, the heart of Bicol.
Caramoan Islands
Off the coast of the peninsula are numerous small islets. The 10 principal islands of the group are:[8]
Bag-ing
Cagbanilad
Catanhawan
Cotivas
Lahos
Lahuy
Matukad
Minalahos
Pitogo
Sabitang-Laya
Matukad Island
Barangays
Caramoan is politically subdivided into 49 barangays.
In the 2020 census, the population of Caramoan was 51,728 people, [6] with a density of 190 inhabitants per square kilometre or 490 inhabitants per square mile.
Tourist destinations include the Caramoan National Park, the Centro, and Gota Beach, where activities include diving, swimming, snorkeling and spelunking.
The 8th season of Koh-Lanta, the French edition of Survivor, also was shot there. TV director Corinne Vaillant stated that "the powdery sand, the coconuts on Gota beach and the neighboring islets are a 'dream' for the French people. We chose Caramoan because it’s really wild. It’s necessary that contestants don’t see anything other than nature for them to believe that they’re really lost in the wilds.”[21]
The only season of Survivor India was shot in Caramoan, with an Indian production crew spotted in the area in March 2011.[22]
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External links
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Not to be confused with Caramoran Caramoan officially the Municipality of Caramoan Central Bikol Banwaan kan Caramoan Tagalog Bayan ng Caramoan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur Philippines According to the 2020 census it has a population of 51 728 people 6 CaramoanMunicipalityMunicipality of CaramoanCaramoan town properMap of Camarines Sur with Caramoan highlightedOpenStreetMapCaramoanLocation within the PhilippinesCoordinates 13 46 15 N 123 51 47 E 13 7707 N 123 8631 E 13 7707 123 8631 Coordinates 13 46 15 N 123 51 47 E 13 7707 N 123 8631 E 13 7707 123 8631CountryPhilippinesRegionBicol RegionProvinceCamarines SurDistrict4th districtBarangays49 see Barangays Government 3 TypeSangguniang Bayan MayorMarilyn Socorro H Co 1 Vice MayorDyan S Ramirez 2 RepresentativeArnulf Bryan B Fuentebella SB MembersEdvir G Palaya Honesto C Obias II Jeffrey F Sancho Francis R Benemerito John H Camacho Juan C Cordis III Elvis C Alarkon Gabrielle A Padua Electorate34 357 voters 2022 Area 4 Total276 00 km2 106 56 sq mi Elevation 5 14 1 m 46 3 ft Highest elevation1 006 m 3 301 ft Lowest elevation0 m 0 ft Population 2020 census 6 Total51 728 Density190 km2 490 sq mi Households11 570Economy Income class2nd municipal income class Poverty incidence25 32 2018 7 Revenue 196 5 million 2020 Assets 373 9 million 2020 Expenditure 148 3 million 2020 Liabilities 43 66 million 2020 Service provider ElectricityCamarines Sur 4 Electric Cooperative CASURECO 4 Time zoneUTC 8 PST ZIP code4429PSGC051711000IDD area code 63 0 54Native languagesCentral Bikol TagalogThe municipality is located at the tip of the Caramoan Peninsula a rugged place of land extending into the waters of the Maqueda Channel on the north and east and Lagonoy Gulf on the south It has been dubbed as the Emerging Paradise of the Pacific due to its white and pink sand beaches known internationally Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Caramoan Islands 2 2 Barangays 2 3 Climate 3 Demographics 4 Economy 5 Tourism 5 1 Survivor series 6 References 7 External linksHistory Edit St Michael the Archangel Parish Church The name Caramoan has been officially used since 1619 the year it was named by a Spanish missionary friar Francisco de la Cruz Y Oropesa Fr Oropesa penetrated the thick virgin forest of the Caramoan Peninsula and founded a small settlement in a place called Baluarte This settlement was subsequently turned over to the administration of the Holy Bishopric in 1696 Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards it was determined that the place was once called Guta de Leche which was given by Dutch traders who operated a gold mine in Lahuy Island and who frequented the area to trade with the natives The name was perhaps derived from the milkdrop stalagmites found among the rocks of Guta Port Upon the arrival of the Spaniards the place came to be called Carahan for the sea turtle which was at that time to be found in great number along the shores of the Peninsula Geography EditCaramoan is bounded on the north by the town of Garchitorena formerly town of Caramoan and the Philippine Sea of the Pacific Ocean on the north east by the island province of Catanduanes on the south by Lagonoy Gulf on the east by the Maqueda Channel and on the west by the municipality of Presentacion The municipality covers approximately 277 41 square kilometres 107 11 sq mi with approximately 71 kilometres 44 mi of irregular coastline surrounded by the vast ocean bay seas and swamps It is approximately 500 kilometres 310 mi from Metro Manila 95 kilometres 59 mi from the municipality of Pili where the seat of the provincial government and the Naga Domestic Airport are located and 110 kilometres 68 mi east from Naga City the heart of Bicol Caramoan Islands Edit Off the coast of the peninsula are numerous small islets The 10 principal islands of the group are 8 Bag ing Cagbanilad Catanhawan Cotivas Lahos Lahuy Matukad Minalahos Pitogo Sabitang Laya Matukad Island Barangays Edit Caramoan is politically subdivided into 49 barangays Agaas Antolon Bacgong Bahay Bikal Binanuahan Cabacongan Cadong Colongcogong Canatuan Caputatan Gogon Daraga Gata Gibgos Guijalo Hanopol Hanoy Haponan Ilawod Ili Centro Lidong Lubas Malabog Maligaya Mampirao Mandiclum Maqueda Minalaba Oring Oroc Osoc Pagolinan Pandanan Paniman Patag Belen Pili Centro Pili Tabiguian Poloan Salvacion San Roque San Vicente Santa Cruz Solnopan Poblacion Tabgon Tabiguian Tabog Tawog Toboan Terogo Climate Edit Climate data for Caramoan Camarines SurMonth Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearAverage high C F 30 86 30 86 32 90 35 95 35 95 35 95 34 93 35 95 33 91 31 88 31 88 29 84 33 91 Average low C F 27 81 27 81 28 82 31 88 31 88 31 88 30 86 30 86 29 84 28 82 28 82 26 79 29 84 Average precipitation mm inches 151 1 5 95 198 89 7 83 106 28 4 18 60 08 2 37 63 62 2 50 85 76 3 38 117 53 4 63 46 99 1 85 52 23 2 06 740 22 29 14 522 70 20 58 618 24 3 2 763 4 108 77 Average rainy days 24 28 18 23 23 25 29 21 26 28 29 31 305Source World Weather Online modeled calculated data not measured locally 9 Demographics Edit Caramoan Municipal Hall Population census of CaramoanYearPop p a 19038 039 191813 212 3 37 193922 750 2 62 194826 836 1 85 196027 160 0 10 197031 339 1 44 197531 399 0 04 198032 659 0 79 YearPop p a 199036 107 1 01 199539 416 1 66 200039 642 0 12 200740 810 0 40 201044 945 3 57 201547 605 1 10 202051 728 1 65 Source Philippine Statistics Authority 10 11 12 13 In the 2020 census the population of Caramoan was 51 728 people 6 with a density of 190 inhabitants per square kilometre or 490 inhabitants per square mile Economy EditPoverty Incidence of Caramoan Source Philippine Statistics Authority 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Tourism Edit Sabitang Laya Matukad Island Tourist destinations include the Caramoan National Park the Centro and Gota Beach where activities include diving swimming snorkeling and spelunking Survivor series Edit Caramoan has been the site for several editions of the competitive reality television show Survivor The area has hosted the U S version in two consecutive seasons Survivor Philippines and Survivor Caramoan the Serbian version for two consecutive seasons and the Israeli version for three consecutive seasons Survivor The Philippines Survivor Fans vs Survivors Survivor Camarines Bulgarian Survivor also filmed its fourth season there in May to July 2009 citation needed Robinson 2010 the 12th season of the Swedish version of the franchise was filmed in Caramoan from May to June 2010 Finnish versions were filmed in there in 2018 with all celebrity cast and in 2019 half famous and half regular people cast The 8th season of Koh Lanta the French edition of Survivor also was shot there TV director Corinne Vaillant stated that the powdery sand the coconuts on Gota beach and the neighboring islets are a dream for the French people We chose Caramoan because it s really wild It s necessary that contestants don t see anything other than nature for them to believe that they re really lost in the wilds 21 The only season of Survivor India was shot in Caramoan with an Indian production crew spotted in the area in March 2011 22 The first season of Supraviețuitorul a Romanian reality game based on Survivor was shot in Caramoan in the summer of 2016 as well as the first and second season of Robinsonuv ostrov Czech version In spring of 2016 the first season of the Slovenian version of Survivor Philippines was filmed on 4 different islands including Catanaguan and Tayak References Edit LGU Directory Caramoan Local Government Academy LGU Directory Caramoan Local Government Academy Municipality of Caramoan DILG 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 https www philatlas com luzon r05 camarines sur caramoan html a b c Census of Population 2020 Region V Bicol Region Total Population by Province City Municipality and Barangay PSA Retrieved 8 July 2021 PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates Philippine Statistics Authority 15 December 2021 Retrieved 22 January 2022 Caramoan Islands CaramoanIslands com Retrieved February 10 2013 Caramoan Camarines Sur Average Temperatures and Rainfall World Weather Online Retrieved 29 October 2017 Census of Population 2015 Region V Bicol Region Total Population by Province City Municipality and Barangay PSA Retrieved 20 June 2016 Census of Population and Housing 2010 Region V Bicol Region Total Population by Province City Municipality and Barangay NSO Retrieved 29 June 2016 Censuses of Population 1903 2007 Region V Bicol Region Table 1 Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province Highly Urbanized City 1903 to 2007 NSO Province of Camarines Sur Municipality Population Data Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division Retrieved 17 December 2016 Poverty incidence PI Philippine Statistics Authority Retrieved December 28 2020 https psa gov ph sites default files NSCB LocalPovertyPhilippines 0 pdf publication date 29 November 2005 publisher Philippine Statistics Authority https psa gov ph sites default files 2003 20SAE 20of 20poverty 20 28Full 20Report 29 1 pdf publication date 23 March 2009 publisher Philippine Statistics Authority https psa gov ph sites default files 2006 20and 202009 20City 20and 20Municipal 20Level 20Poverty 20Estimates 0 1 pdf publication date 3 August 2012 publisher Philippine Statistics Authority https psa gov ph sites default files 2012 20Municipal 20and 20City 20Level 20Poverty 20Estima7tes 20Publication 20 281 29 pdf publication date 31 May 2016 publisher Philippine Statistics Authority https psa gov ph sites default files City 20and 20Municipal level 20Small 20Area 20Poverty 20Estimates 202009 2C 202012 20and 202015 0 xlsx publication date 10 July 2019 publisher Philippine Statistics Authority PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates Philippine Statistics Authority 15 December 2021 Retrieved 22 January 2022 Aguilar Ephraim May 8 2008 4th class town well on the way to celeb status Philippine Daily Inquirer Archived from the original on February 12 2012 Retrieved May 20 2012 Talagtag Jr Anselmo October 30 2011 How Caramoan wowed Survivor India Manila Bulletin Archived from the original on November 14 2011 Retrieved September 15 2012 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Caramoan Philippine Standard Geographic Code Philippine Census Information Official Site of the Province of Camarines Sur Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Caramoan amp oldid 1112197279, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
