Carcar
Carcar | |
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Component city | |
City of Carcar | |
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Carcar Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 10°07′N 123°38′E / 10.12°N 123.63°ECoordinates: 10°07′N 123°38′E / 10.12°N 123.63°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Central Visayas |
Province | Cebu |
District | 1st district |
Founded | 1599 |
Cityhood | 2007 |
Barangays | 15 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
• Mayor | Mercedita R. Apura |
• Vice Mayor | Nicepuro L. Apura |
• Representative | Eduardo R. Gullas |
• City Council | show
Members |
• Electorate | 74,303 voters (2019) |
Area | |
• Total | 116.78 km2 (45.09 sq mi) |
Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
Highest elevation | 807 m (2,648 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census) [3] | |
• Total | 136,453 |
• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
• Households | 26,585 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 5th city income class |
• Poverty incidence | 21.39% (2015)[4] |
• Revenue | ₱459,824,796.59 (2016) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Cebu 1 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 1) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 6019 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
Climate type | tropical rainforest climate |
Native languages | Cebuano Tagalog |
Carcar, officially the City of Carcar (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Carcar; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Carcar), is a 5th class component city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 136,453 people. [3]
Carcar City is bordered to the north by the town of San Fernando, to the west are the towns of Aloguinsan and Barili, to the east is the Cebu Strait, and to the south is the town of Sibonga.
Carcar lies within Metro Cebu area.[5]
History[]
Carcar was known as "Sialo" since before the Spanish colonization. It became a municipality in 1599. Carcar is considered one of the oldest towns in Cebu, with its Spanish influence lasted more than 300 years ago.
- Cityhood
On July, 2007, the municipality of Carcar becomes a city in the province of Cebu after ratification of Republic Act 9436.
The Supreme Court declared the cityhood law of Carcar and 15 other cities unconstitutional after a petition filed by the League of the Cities of the Philippines in its ruling on November 18, 2008. On December 22, 2009, the cityhood law of Carcar and 15 other municipalities regain its status as cities again after the Supreme Court reversed its ruling on November 18, 2008. On August 23, 2010, the Supreme Court reinstated its ruling on November 18, 2008, causing Carcar and 15 cities to become regular municipalities. Finally, on February 15, 2011, Carcar becomes a city again including the 15 municipalities declaring that the conversion to cityhood met all legal requirements.
After six years of legal battle, in its board resolution, the League of the Cities of the Philippines acknowledged and recognized the cityhood of Carcar and 15 other cities.
Geography[]
Carcar is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Cebu City. It has a land area of 116.78 square kilometres (45.09 sq mi).
- Topography
The land is generally level with less than 18% slope comprising 78.7% of the total land area. Areas with slopes ranging from 18 to 50% cover 19.3% of the total land area and those over 50% slope comprise approximately 1.9%. The highest recorded elevation is a little over 660 metres (2,170 ft) above sea level, located within the barangay of Napo.
- Soil type
The municipality has five dominant soil types namely: Faraon Clay, Steep Phase, the Lugo Clay, the Mandaue clay loam & the Hydrosol type.
Barangays[]
Carcar comprises 15 barangays:
PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
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2020 [3] | 2010 [6] | |||||
072214001 | Bolinawan | 8.0% | 10,881 | 10,852 | 0.03% | |
072214002 | Buenavista | 2.0% | 2,662 | 2,294 | 1.45% | |
072214003 | Calidngan | 2.4% | 3,258 | 2,953 | 0.95% | |
072214004 | Can‑asujan | 6.7% | 9,114 | 7,845 | 1.46% | |
072214005 | Guadalupe | 9.3% | 12,641 | 10,633 | 1.68% | |
072214006 | Liburon | 5.6% | 7,606 | 6,749 | 1.16% | |
072214007 | Napo | 4.7% | 6,427 | 6,344 | 0.13% | |
072214008 | Ocaña | 6.9% | 9,361 | 8,507 | 0.93% | |
072214009 | Perrelos | 10.4% | 14,129 | 12,901 | 0.88% | |
072214012 | Poblacion I | 8.0% | 10,919 | 8,996 | 1.89% | |
072214013 | Poblacion II | 2.0% | 2,680 | 2,432 | 0.94% | |
072214014 | Poblacion III | 5.1% | 6,898 | 5,763 | 1.75% | |
072214015 | Tuyom | 4.5% | 6,080 | 5,563 | 0.86% | |
072214010 | Valencia | 4.0% | 5,485 | 4,885 | 1.12% | |
072214011 | Valladolid | 8.4% | 11,523 | 10,606 | 0.80% | |
Total | 136,453 | 107,323 | 2.35% |
Climate[]
The wet season occurs during the months of May to October and the dry season, from January to May.
hideClimate data for Carcar, Cebu | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
30 (85) |
Average low °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 70 (2.8) |
49 (1.9) |
62 (2.4) |
78 (3.1) |
138 (5.4) |
201 (7.9) |
192 (7.6) |
185 (7.3) |
192 (7.6) |
205 (8.1) |
156 (6.1) |
111 (4.4) |
1,639 (64.6) |
Average rainy days | 13.4 | 10.6 | 13.1 | 14.5 | 24.2 | 27.9 | 28.4 | 27.7 | 27.1 | 27.4 | 22.5 | 15.9 | 252.7 |
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) [7] |
Demographics[]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 31,895 | — |
1918 | 37,392 | +1.07% |
1939 | 36,308 | −0.14% |
1948 | 32,818 | −1.12% |
1960 | 36,304 | +0.84% |
1970 | 45,806 | +2.35% |
1975 | 47,174 | +0.59% |
1980 | 57,822 | +4.15% |
1990 | 70,841 | +2.05% |
1995 | 78,726 | +2.00% |
2000 | 89,199 | +2.71% |
2007 | 100,632 | +1.68% |
2010 | 107,323 | +2.37% |
2015 | 119,664 | +2.09% |
2020 | 136,453 | +2.62% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8] [6] [9][10] |
Economy[]
Poverty Incidence of Carcar | |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16] |
Tourism[]
- As a Heritage City of Cebu, Carcar contains various Spanish and American period structures. The Carcar plaza alone hosts several heritage structures, the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria dominates the area. Within the complex various structures stand, including quaint houses and their distinctive architectural details.
- Surrounding the Rotunda and in the public market one will find the famous Carcar chicharon, lechon, ampao, bucarillo, gorgorias and puso – just some of the local delicacies.
- Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Spring National Park
- Heritage Houses such as the Mercado Mansion
- Tuyom Beach – Beach Houses
- The Kabkaban Festival, which is the town's local festival in honor of St. Catherine of Alexandria. The name of the festival comes from the old name of the town, which was taken from the local term for the Oakleaf Fern (Aglaomorpha quercifolia) which is abundant in the town, even to this day. Celebrated from the 23rd to the 25th of November, it highlights the rich culture, faith, and musical history of Carcar.
Notable people[]
- Msgr. Teofilo Bastida Camomot – founded the Congregation of Blessed Virgin Missionaries
- Sheryn Regis – singer
Gallery[]
Rizal Monument at Town Plaza
Carcar City Museum (formerly, Carcar Dispensary)
Carcar Church Interior
Carcar Town Complex
References[]
- ^ City of Carcar | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ Sun–Star 2005.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Carcar: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
Sources[]
- Sun–Star (8 October 2005). "RDC enlarges Metro Cebu". Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
External links[]
Wikisource has the text of a 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article about Carcar. |
- Media related to Carcar at Wikimedia Commons
- Carcar travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Carcar
- Cities in Cebu
- Cities in Metro Cebu
- Populated places established in 1599
- 1599 establishments in the Philippines
- Component cities in the Philippines