Carles, officially the Municipality of Carles (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Carles, Tagalog: Bayan ng Carles), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 72,637 people.[3]
Carles
Badiang | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Carles | |
    (from top: left to right) Cabugao Gamay Island, Sicogon Island, Islas de Gigantes limestone cliff and Bantigue Island sandbar. | |
 Flag _Municipal_Seal.png) Seal | |
| Nickname: Alaska of the Philippines | |
| Motto: Timbo-ok Carles | |
 Map of Iloilo with Carles highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap  | |
.svg)  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 for | Jose Maria Carles |
| Barangays | 33 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • mayor of Carles[*] | Siegfredo A. Betita |
| • Vice Mayor | Arnold T. Betita II |
| • Representative | Raul C. Tupas |
| • Electorate | 48,727 voters (2022) |
| 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 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 72,637 |
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| • Households | 17,886 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 35.86 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 195.2 million (2020), 89.81 million (2013), 104.4 million (2014), 140 million (2015), 160.1 million (2016), 153.3 million (2017), 168.1 million (2018), 182 million (2019), 211.2 million (2021), 287.5 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 659 million (2020), 100.4 million (2012), 112 million (2013), 145.8 million (2014), 194.2 million (2015), 232.9 million (2016), 258.5 million (2017), 469 million (2018), 618.3 million (2019), 727.1 million (2021), 828 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 174.9 million (2020), 78.97 million (2013), 89.43 million (2014), 100 million (2015), 114.1 million (2016), 121.4 million (2017), 130.7 million (2018), 146.7 million (2019), 169.4 million (2021), 211.3 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 341.2 million (2020), 60.76 million (2013), 84.56 million (2014), 92.99 million (2015), 194.2 million (2016), 82.51 million (2017), 240.2 million (2018), 343.3 million (2019), 367.7 million (2021), 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 |
| Website | www |
Located on Panay Island, it is known for its rich fishing grounds. It is also known for popular tourist attractions such as the Islas de Gigantes, Sicogon Island and Cabugao Island.
History
editSettlers first arrived circa 1846 and cleared an area at Punta Bulakawe, north of the current poblacion. Following an influx of settlers from Aklan and Antique, the settlement fell under Pueblo de Pilar, Capiz. About 10 years later, the settlement was transferred to the lowland and renamed to Badiang.[5]
In 1860, the first attempt was made to convert the barrio into a municipality but the provincial government of Capiz refused. Because of this refusal, the town leaders petitioned the governor of Iloilo, Governor Jose Maria Carles, who approved the petition. On July 1, 1862, the new pueblo was inaugurated and renamed to Carles, in honor to the governor. First Gobernadorcillo was Alenjandro Buaya.[5]
On January 1, 1904, the Municipio de Carles was demoted from a status of a Barrio to the status of a Barrio Balasan. This incident disheartened some Carleseños who migrated to other towns and provinces. But among those who stayed on were the strong willed ones who struggled hard to make Carles an independent municipality. Headed by Casimiro Andrada, the Carles Separation Movement succeeded in getting the approval of the Carleseños petition for separation from Balasan on January 1, 1920. Federico A. Ramos was appointed as the first Municipal President of Carles. It was during the incumbency of Municipal President Enrico Ilanga that the title of the municipal head was changed to Municipal Mayor and continued to be such until today.[6]
Typhoon Haiyan
editCarles was heavily damaged by Typhoon Haiyan. Buildings were destroyed and more than 1,200 people were displaced by the storm.[7]
Geography
editCarles is the northernmost municipality in the province and is 142 kilometres (88 mi) from the provincial capital, Iloilo City, 71 kilometres (44 mi) from Roxas City, and 141 kilometres (88 mi) from Kalibo.
Climate
edit| Climate data for Carles, Iloilo | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
27 (81) |
29 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 61 (2.4) |
39 (1.5) |
46 (1.8) |
48 (1.9) |
90 (3.5) |
144 (5.7) |
152 (6.0) |
145 (5.7) |
163 (6.4) |
160 (6.3) |
120 (4.7) |
90 (3.5) |
1,258 (49.4) |
| Average rainy days | 12.3 | 9.0 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 18.5 | 25.0 | 27.4 | 26.0 | 25.9 | 24.9 | 17.9 | 14.2 | 221 |
| Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[8] | |||||||||||||
Barangays
editCarles is politically subdivided into 33 Barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Abong
- Alipata (Sicogon Island)
- Asluman (Gigantes Norte)
- Bancal
- Barangcalan
- Barosbos
- Punta Batuanan
- Binuluangan
- Bito-on
- Bolo
- Buaya (Sicogon Island)
- Buenavista
- Isla De Cana
- Cabilao Grande
- Cabilao Pequeño
- Cabuguana
- Cawayan
- Dayhagan
- Gabi (Gigantes Sur)
- Granada (Gigantes Norte)
- Guinticgan
- Lantangan (Gigantes Sur)
- Manlot (Manlot Island)
- Nalumsan
- Pantalan
- Poblacion
- Punta (Bolocawe)
- San Fernando (Sicogon Island)
- Tabugon
- Talingting
- Tarong
- Tinigban
- Tupaz
Islands
editEighteen of Carles's barangays are spread out over fourteen islands and minor islets.[9] The islands under Carles's political jurisdiction are:
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 6,676 | — |
| 1939 | 12,185 | +1.69% |
| 1948 | 18,547 | +4.78% |
| 1960 | 20,006 | +0.63% |
| 1970 | 24,501 | +2.05% |
| 1975 | 27,887 | +2.63% |
| 1980 | 32,184 | +2.91% |
| 1990 | 42,648 | +2.86% |
| 1995 | 46,218 | +1.52% |
| 2000 | 53,404 | +3.15% |
| 2007 | 57,673 | +1.07% |
| 2010 | 62,690 | +3.08% |
| 2015 | 68,160 | +1.61% |
| 2020 | 72,637 | +1.26% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Carles, Iloilo, was 72,637 people,[3] with a density of 700 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,800 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
editPoverty incidence of Carles
10
20
30
40
50
60
2006
51.50 2009
46.76 2012
35.77 2015
33.26 2018
35.79 2021
35.86 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] |
Carles is the 14th wealthiest town in Iloilo (based on income) in 2009, with an income total of P70,475,987 (2009)[22] The agricultural produce of the town includes fish, prawn, crab, rice, corn, sugar, cattle and poultry. Other industries include bakeries, shell craft and wood furniture.
Maritime resources
editCarles is a significant center for commercial fishing, so much so that it carries the name 'Alaska of the Philippines' - reference to the area's marine resources. The reason for this is that Carles' water territory lies in the Visayan Sea triangle where the islands of Gigantes are located. As part of the Coral Triangle, these islands contain some of the most biologically diverse marine resources, and one of the most productive fishing grounds in the country.[23] The imaginary triangle extends from the provinces of Iloilo, Negros, Cebu, Samar, and Masbate. This triangle is a part of the "Sulu-Sulaweisi Triangle" of the Sulu Sea and neighboring Indonesia where a large concentration of marine organisms coupled with climate conditions support a massive marine ecosystem.[citation needed] Various commercial species are harvested along Carles' waters, including mackerel, barracuda, sardines, shad, pompano, grouper, squid, cuttlefish, shrimp, prawns, shells, seaweed and others.
Infrastructure
edit'Bancal Fish Port' is the main fish-landing port in the municipality and is where fish catches from Iloilo, other Panay provinces, Masbate and Romblon are unloaded daily.[24][25]
Tourism
edit
Gigantes Group of Islands
editOne tourist destination in Western Visayas is the Islas de Gigantes or Higantes Group of Islands located in the second class municipality of Carles in northern Iloilo. [26] The Gigantes group of islands in Carles, Iloilo are endowed with limestone forests, caves, and white-sand beaches. It is classified as a high urgent conservation priority under the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Priority-Setting Program (PBCPP). It is home to a variety of species, two of them endemic: the Gekkonid Lizard (Gekko gigante) and the Island Forest Frog (Platymantis insulatus). [23]
Sicogon Island
editSicogón is an island in northern Iloilo, which is part of the municipality of Carles. It is named after cogon, a type of grass found in abundance on the island. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,238.[27]
Sicogon was a popular tourist destination[28] during the 1970s, known for its clear waters and white sand beach lined with coconut trees.[29] However, due to the situation caused by martial law, development stalled and Sicogon's popularity faded in favor of Boracay Island.
Municipal Tourism Center
editLocated at Bancal Port, Carles Iloilo is a Tourist assistance, boat reservation, registration and payment center, they also regulates the rates and accredited the boats for the Gigantes tours. souvenir items can also be found in the center.[30]
Gallery
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Old Spanish lighthouse in Naburot Island -
One of Carles islets -visited by island-hopping tourists in the summer season -
A typical resort in the islands of Carles -
Bantigue Island's Sandbar during low tide. -
Ruin gate of the lighthouse
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Hidden lagoon, locally known as 'Tanque/Tangke' -
Infinity pool in one of the Barangay Guinticgan's resorts -
North and South Gigante Islands seen from the Visayan Sea -
Tumaquin Island from the beach of Sicogon Island -
Antonia Beach
Transport
editIloilo International Airport (IATA: ILO, ICAO: RPVI) serves the city of Iloilo as well as the province of Iloilo. It receives flights from Manila, Cebu, Clark, Cagayan de Oro, Davao City, Dumaguete, General Santos, Legazpi, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, Singapore and Hong Kong and is served by three airlines; Philippines AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines.[31]
Roxas Airport (IATA: RXS, ICAO: RPVR) is closer to Carles with domestic flights from Cebu and Manila.
Sicogon Airport (IATA: ICO, ICAO: RPSG) is the first and only airport in Carles and Northern Iloilo with domestic flights from and to Manila, serving the general area of Sicogon Island.
Jeepneys and tricycles are the common public land transport with route Carles-Balasan and vice versa. The route Carles- Iloilo City and vice versa, and Carles- Roxas City and vice versa is served by Ceres Liner while Carles- Metro Manila and vice versa is served by Dimple Star Bus.[32]
Pumboats are used for transversing the water between the Islands of Carles and Its Mainland with Estancia. Bancal port serves as the gateway to Gigantes Islands.
References
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- ^ "Carles: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ "The Carles of Today". Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
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- ^ "BFAR & NFP Highlights of Accomplishments in 2011" (PDF). Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-03-01.
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- ^ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: As of May 1, 2010" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-11-15. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
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