Caramoan
Caramoan | |
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| Municipality of Caramoan | |
Caramoan town proper | |
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Flag | |
Map of Camarines Sur with Caramoan highlighted | |
Interactive map of Caramoan | |
Caramoan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°46′15″N 123°51′47″E / 13.7707°N 123.8631°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| District | 4th district |
| Founded | 1619 |
| Barangays | 49 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Marilyn Socorro H. Co |
| • Vice Mayor | Dyan S. Ramirez |
| • Representative | Arnulf Bryan B. Fuentebella |
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| • Electorate | 35,695 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 276.00 km2 (106.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14.1 m (46 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,006 m (3,301 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 50,433 |
| • Density | 182.73/km2 (473.26/sq mi) |
| • Households | 11,570 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 45.07 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 271.7 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 457.4 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 209.4 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 60.76 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Camarines Sur 4 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 4) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4429 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
| Native languages | Central Bikol Tagalog |
Caramoan, officially the Municipality of Caramoan (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Caramoan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Caramoan), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 50,433 people.
The town became known worldwide after being used in an international television show. The area features white beaches, calm lagoons, caves, rocky cliffs, and rich marine life. Even before its media exposure, Caramoan was appreciated for its natural and unspoiled island setting.