Clarin, officially the Municipality of Clarin (Cebuano: Munisipyo sa Clarin; Tagalog: Bayan ng Clarin), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,158 people.[4]

Clarin
Municipality of Clarin
Clarin – market and church (new 2016)
Clarin – market and church (new 2016)
Flag of Clarin
Official seal of Clarin
Map of Bohol with Clarin highlighted
Map of Bohol with Clarin highlighted
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Clarin is located in Philippines
Clarin
Clarin
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°58′N 124°01′E / 9.97°N 124.02°E / 9.97; 124.02
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceBohol
District 2nd district
Founded31 January 1919
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
[2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEngr. Eugeniano E. Ibarra (suspended)[1]
Fernando C. Camacho Jr. (acting)
 • Vice MayorNora P. Salera (acting)
 • RepresentativeMa. Vanessa C. Aumentado
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate16,375 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
52.12 km2 (20.12 sq mi)
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Highest elevation
294 m (965 ft)
Lowest elevation
−1 m (−3 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total
21,158
 • Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
 • Households
5,114
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
23.19
% (2021)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 90.85 million (2020), 42.16 million (2012), 46.07 million (2013), 53.06 million (2014), 79.61 million (2015), 85.21 million (2016), 84.04 million (2017), 89.55 million (2018), 83.94 million (2019), 100.8 million (2021), 132.8 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 293.2 million (2020), 60.51 million (2012), 74.14 million (2013), 121.1 million (2014), 163.8 million (2015), 215.6 million (2016), 247.4 million (2017), 298.6 million (2018), 284.9 million (2019), 313 million (2021), 365.3 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 113.6 million (2020), 39.11 million (2012), 43.14 million (2013), 45.2 million (2014), 62.47 million (2015), 62.76 million (2016), 71.81 million (2017), 79.98 million (2018), 79.87 million (2019), 85.75 million (2021), 99.44 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 52.18 million (2020), 8.074 million (2012), 20.02 million (2013), 57.88 million (2014), 102 million (2015), 46.26 million (2016), 62.47 million (2017), 75.85 million (2018), 66.97 million (2019), 39.59 million (2021), 56.64 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBohol 1 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6330
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)38
Native languagesBoholano dialect
Cebuano
Tagalog

Clarin is 61 kilometres (38 mi) from Tagbilaran.

Geography

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Side street in Clarin

Clarin is bounded by Tubigon in the west, Inabanga in the northeast, Sagbayan in the east, and Catigbian in the south.

Barangays

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Clarin is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[4] 2010[6]
071214001 Bacani 5.6% 1,185 1,208 −0.19%
071214002 Bogtongbod 6.7% 1,428 1,377 0.36%
071214003 Bonbon 6.7% 1,427 1,487 −0.41%
071214004 Bontud 2.3% 497 456 0.86%
071214005 Buacao 3.0% 644 797 −2.11%
071214006 Buangan 3.9% 824 796 0.35%
071214007 Cabog 3.9% 829 764 0.82%
071214008 Caboy 2.7% 569 571 −0.04%
071214009 Caluwasan 1.2% 255 222 1.40%
071214010 Candajec 5.0% 1,061 932 1.30%
071214011 Cantoyoc 1.6% 346 343 0.09%
071214012 Comaang 2.4% 498 471 0.56%
071214013 Danahao 3.3% 693 856 −2.09%
071214014 Katipunan 1.4% 301 340 −1.21%
071214015 Lajog 6.0% 1,262 1,381 −0.90%
071214016 Mataub 3.0% 632 700 −1.02%
071214017 Nahawan 10.4% 2,202 2,208 −0.03%
071214018 Poblacion Centro 6.1% 1,285 1,234 0.41%
071214019 Poblacion Norte 3.9% 831 838 −0.08%
071214020 Poblacion Sur 5.9% 1,246 1,159 0.73%
071214021 Tangaran 3.7% 776 850 −0.91%
071214022 Tontunan 2.8% 593 559 0.59%
071214023 Tubod 2.3% 484 402 1.87%
071214024 Villaflor 2.0% 423 345 2.06%
Total 21,158 20,296 0.42%

Climate

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Climate data for Clarin, Bohol
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)
28
(82)
29
(84)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 98
(3.9)
82
(3.2)
96
(3.8)
71
(2.8)
104
(4.1)
129
(5.1)
101
(4.0)
94
(3.7)
99
(3.9)
135
(5.3)
174
(6.9)
143
(5.6)
1,326
(52.3)
Average rainy days 18.0 14.1 17.1 16.8 23.7 25.7 25.8 23.3 24.2 25.9 24.0 20.6 259.2
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7]

History

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Clarin was formed on 21 January 1919 from five barrios of Tubigon by virtue of proclamation by Governor General Francis Burton Harrison,[8][9] hence it celebrated its centennial in 2019.

Clarin was severely affected by the 2013 Bohol earthquake which damaged 1,358 homes, of which 221 were totally destroyed, as well as the Catholic church.[10]

Demographics

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Population census of Clarin
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 15,809—    
1948 15,005−0.58%
1960 10,248−3.13%
1970 11,723+1.35%
1975 13,105+2.26%
1980 13,721+0.92%
1990 16,021+1.56%
1995 15,961−0.07%
2000 18,040+2.66%
2007 18,871+0.62%
2010 20,296+2.68%
2015 20,301+0.00%
2020 21,158+0.82%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][6][12][13]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Clarin

10
20
30
40
50
2006
40.50
2009
39.17
2012
26.37
2015
22.91
2018
17.40
2021
23.19

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Education

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Elementary and primary schools
    • Bacani Elementary School
    • Bogtongbod Elementary School
    • Bonbon Elementary School
    • Buacao Primary School
    • Buangan Elementary School
    • Bontud Primary School
    • Caboy Elementary School
    • Clarin Central Elementary School
    • Danahaw Elementary School
    • Lajog Elementary School
    • Nahawan Elementary School
    • Tontunan Elementary School
Secondary schools
    • Clarin National School of Fisheries
    • Nahawan National High School
    • Tontunan National High School
    • Danahaw Integrated School
    • Presentation Mary School of Clarin (PMSC)
Tertiary schools

References

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  1. ^ "Bohol governor, 68 others suspended over Chocolate Hills resort mess". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  2. ^ Municipality of Clarin | (DILG)
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  6. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Clarin: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Historical Background of Tubigon". Welcome to Tubigon, Bohol, Philippines. 2007-06-11. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
  9. ^ "Municipality of Clarin". Provincial Government of Bohol. Archived from the original on 2009-01-24. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
  10. ^ "SitRep No. 35 re Effects of Magnitude 7.2 Sagbayan, Bohol Earthquake" (PDF). National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. November 3, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  11. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  12. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  13. ^ "Province of Bohol". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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