Carles, Iloilo
Carles
Banwa sang Carles Badiang | |
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| Municipality of Carles | |
(from top: left to right) Cabugao Gamay Island, Tumaguin Islet, Islas de Gigantes limestone cliff and Bantigue Sandbar. | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Alaska of the Philippines | |
| Motto: Carles da Best! | |
Map of Iloilo with Carles highlighted | |
Interactive map of Carles | |
Carles Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°34′N 123°08′E / 11.57°N 123.13°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Iloilo |
| District | 5th district |
| Founded | July 1, 1862 |
| Named after | Jose Maria Dominguez Carles |
| Barangays | 33 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Arnold T. Betita II (Lakas) |
| • Vice Mayor | Earl Patrick A. Betita (Lakas) |
| • Representative | Binky April M. Tupas (Lakas) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 46,777 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 104.05 km2 (40.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | −1 m (−3.3 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 74,177 |
| • Density | 712.90/km2 (1,846.4/sq mi) |
| • Households | 17,886 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 35.86 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 287.5 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 828 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 211.3 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 399.1 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Iloilo 3 Electric Cooperative (ILECO 3) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5019 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Capisnon Tagalog |
Carles, officially the Municipality of Carles (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Carles, Tagalog: Bayan ng Carles), is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 74,177 people.
The town is located on Panay Island, and known for its famous rich fishing grounds. The municipality is also known for popular tourist attractions such as the Islas de Gigantes, Sicogon Island, and Cabugao Gamay Island.