Canaman

Canaman
Municipality of Canaman
Canaman Church
Nicknames: 
Citadel of Bicol Culture
Birthplace of Tancong Vaca Guerilla Unit
Motto: 
"Bangon Canaman!" ("Rise Canaman!")
Map of Camarines Sur with Canaman highlighted
Interactive map of Canaman
Canaman
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°38′53″N 123°10′16″E / 13.6481°N 123.1711°E / 13.6481; 123.1711
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceCamarines Sur
District 3rd district
Founded1583
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorNelson M. Legaspi
 • Vice MayorJoel Joseph B. Abante
 • RepresentativeNelson S. Legacion
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Claire F. Cantillo
  • Chona B. Nuñez
  • Arnel N. Ibasco
  • Jonathan Keith R. Corporal
  • Alexsis D. Capsa
  • Jaime S. Esta Jr.
  • Larry Nico M. Basmayor
  • Nadya R. Basco
 • Electorate23,410 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
43.27 km2 (16.71 sq mi)
Elevation
4.0 m (13.1 ft)
Highest elevation
26 m (85 ft)
Lowest elevation
−3 m (−9.8 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
35,766
 • Density826.6/km2 (2,141/sq mi)
 • Households
8,201
DemonymCanamanon
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
29.29
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 166.7 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 512.6 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 127.5 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 86.2 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCamarines Sur 2 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4402
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)54
Native languagesCentral Bikol
Tagalog

Canaman, officially the Municipality of Canaman (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Canaman; Tagalog: Bayan ng Canaman), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 35,766 people.

It is known for its upscale shopping, heritage which dates back to Spanish era, and its new first class housings.