Canaman
Canaman, officially the Municipality of Canaman (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Canaman; Tagalog: Bayan ng Canaman) is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,205 people. Canaman is known for its upscale shopping, heritage which dates back to Spanish era, and its new first class housings.
Canaman | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Canaman | |
Canaman Church | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nicknames: Citadel of Bicol Culture Birthplace of Tancong Vaca Guerilla Unit | |
| Motto: "Bangon Canaman!" ("Rise Canaman!") | |
Map of Camarines Sur with Canaman highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Canaman Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°38′53″N 123°10′16″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 1583 |
| Barangays | 24 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Nelson M. Legaspi |
| • Vice Mayor | Venancio B. Regulado |
| • Representative | Gabriel H. Bordado Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 21,937 voters (2022) |
| 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 (−10 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 36,205 |
| • Density | 840/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,201 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 13.93 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 116.2 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 320.3 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 91.7 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 33.66 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Camarines Sur 2 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4402 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
| Native languages | Central Bikol Tagalog |
Canaman is part of the Metro Naga Urban Area.
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