Carles, Iloilo
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.
Carles
Badiang | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Carles | |
(from top: left to right) Cabugao Gamay Island, Sicogon Island, Islas de Gigantes limestone cliff and Bantigue Island sandbar. | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Alaska of the Philippines | |
| Motto: Timbo-ok Carles | |
Map of Iloilo with Carles highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Carles Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°34′N 123°08′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 | 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) | |
| • Total | 72,637 |
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| • Households | 17,886 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 35.79 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 195.2 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 659 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 174.9 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 341.2 million (2020) |
| 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, and it is also known for having Sicogon Island, which is one of the main tourist spots of Iloilo.
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