Peanut Kisses
Iconic, cone-shaped cookies made from high-quality roasted peanuts and egg whites, modeled after the Chocolate Hills.
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Carmen is a municipality in Surigao del Sur, Caraga, made up of 107 barangays with a 2020 census population of 11,859. It is registered under PSGC code 1606806000 and uses ZIP code 6319. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 73 verified businesses in Carmen.
About Carmen
Carmen is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 107 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 11,859 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1606806000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6319.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 2 local dishes, and other places throughout Carmen.
azifind also lists 73 verified businesses based in Carmen, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Carmen.
Municipality
Classification
Surigao del Sur
Province
Caraga
Region
11,859
Population
107
Barangays
6319
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Carmen is located in Surigao del Sur within the Caraga of the Philippines. The municipality includes 107 barangays.
Carmen sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Surigao del Sur, including Barobo, Bayabas, Bislig City, Cagwait.
Festivals and Events in Carmen
0 recorded festivals and events in Carmen.
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Local Food in Carmen
Culinary specialties documented in Carmen and Surigao del Sur.
Balamban Liempo
Pork belly marinated in a secret blend of herbs and spices, then roasted until the fat renders down into a succulent, savory bite.
Barangays in Carmen
Carmen is divided into 107 barangays under PSGC code 1606806000.
Alegria
0701212001
Alejal
1102303001
Anibongan
1102303002
Antao
1606806001
Aroman
1204702001
Asuncion
1102303003
Baring
0702215001
Bentangan
1204702003
Bicao
0701212002
Buenavista
0701212003
Buenos Aires
0701212004
Cadiis
1204702005
Cahayagan
1600204001
Calatrava
0701212005
Cancavan
1606806002
Cantipay
0702215002
Cantukong
0702215004
Cantumog
0702215003
Carmen
1606806003
Caurasan
0702215005
Cebulano
1102303005
Cogon East
0702215009
Cogon West
0702215021
Corte
0702215006
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Travel Tips for Carmen
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Carmen.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Carmen in the Philippine Administrative System
Carmen is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1606806000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Carmen is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 107 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Carmen is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Surigao del Sur in Caraga.
People Also Ask About Carmen
What is Carmen known for?
Carmen is a municipality in Surigao del Sur, Caraga. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 2 local dishes, and 73 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Carmen located?
Carmen is located in Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1606806000.
How many barangays does Carmen have?
Carmen has 107 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Carmen known for?
Documented local dishes include Peanut Kisses, Balamban Liempo.
What is the population of Carmen?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Carmen has a recorded population of 11,859.
What is the ZIP code of Carmen?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Carmen is 6319.
What cities or municipalities are near Carmen?
Nearby localities in Surigao del Sur include Barobo, Bayabas, Bislig City, Cagwait.
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Administrative and geographic data for Carmen follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →