Carmen, Bohol

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Map of Bohol showing the location of Carmen
Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol
Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol

Carmen is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 43,153 people.

There are many attractions in Carmen. Aside from the world-famous Chocolate Hills, there are forests, caves and waterfalls to discover. To those who are sociologically inclined you can visit Pedro Lomod also known as Dr. Sipsip, a famous psychic surgeon who is known for his method of sucking the inflicted parts of those patients who are suffering of cancer and other ailments.

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[edit] Barangays

Carmen is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.

  • Alegria
  • Bicao
  • Buenavista
  • Buenos Aires
  • Calatrava
  • El Progreso
  • El Salvador
  • Guadalupe
  • Katipunan
  • La Libertad
  • La Paz
  • La Salvacion
  • La Victoria
  • Matin-ao
  • Montehermoso
  • Montesuerte
  • Montesunting
  • Montevideo
  • Nueva Fuerza
  • Nueva Vida Este
  • Nueva Vida Sur
  • Nueva Vida Norte
  • Poblacion Norte
  • Poblacion Sur
  • Tambo-an
  • Vallehermoso
  • Villaflor
  • Villafuerte
  • Villarcayo

[edit] Attractions

Chocolate Hills in Carmen Bohol
Chocolate Hills in Carmen Bohol

Carmen is popularly known for its world-famous Chocolate Hills specifically located in Barangay Buenos Aires. The Chocolate Hills is considered one of the natural Wonders of the World. Carmen is also where the Fatima Hill is located.

[edit] References

Bohol Portal

[edit] Online resource

[edit] External links

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Coordinates: 9.824° N 124.198° E