Clarin, Bohol

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Clarin
Municipality
Clarin
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°57′43″N 124°01′26″E / 9.962°N 124.024°E / 9.962; 124.024Coordinates: 9°57′43″N 124°01′26″E / 9.962°N 124.024°E / 9.962; 124.024
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province Bohol
District 2nd district of Bohol
Barangays 24
Government[1]
 • Mayor Allen Ray Z. Piezas
Area[1]
 • Total 62.79 km2 (24.24 sq mi)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 20,296
 • Density 320/km2 (840/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6330
Dialing code 38
Income class 5th class
Website www.clarin.gov.ph
Side street in Clarin

Clarin is a fifth class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 20,296 people.[2]

Barangays

Clarin is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.

  • Bacani
  • Bogtongbod
  • Bonbon
  • Bontud
  • Buacao
  • Buangan
  • Cabog
  • Caboy
  • Caluwasan
  • Candajec
  • Cantoyoc
  • Comaang
  • Danahao
  • Katipunan
  • Lajog
  • Mataub
  • Nahawan
  • Poblacion Centro
  • Poblacion Norte
  • Poblacion Sur
  • Tangaran
  • Tontunan
  • Tubod
  • Villaflor

Demographics

Population census of Clarin
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1990 16,021—    
1995 15,961−0.08%
2000 18,040+2.48%
2007 18,871+0.65%
2010 20,296+2.46%
Source: National Statistics Office[2][3]

Schools

Elementary

  • Clarin Central Elementary School
  • Bonbon Elementary School
  • Lajog Elementary School
  • Nahawan Elementary School
  • Bacani Elementary School
  • Danahaw Elementary School
  • Buangan Elementary School
  • Bogtongbod Elementary School
  • Caboy Elementary School
  • Tontunan Elementary School

Primary

  • Buntod Primary School
  • Buacao Primary School

High School

  • Nahawan High School
  • Clarin National School of Fisheries

College


2013 Bohol earthquake in Clarin
Clarin was severely affected by the 2013 Bohol earthquake that damaged some
1358 homes of which 221 were totally destroyed, as well as the Catholic Church.[4]
Roman Catholic Church before earthquake 
Roman Catholic Church after earthquake 

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Municipality of Clarin". Province of Bohol. Retrieved 2012-09-12. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - Region VII - Central Visayas: 1990, 2000, and 2010". National Statistics Office. 
  3. ↑ National Statistics Office - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City and Municipality: Central Visayas: 1995, 2000 and 2007
  4. ↑ "SitRep No. 35 re Effects of Magnitude 7.2 Sagbayan, Bohol Earthquake". National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. November 3, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013. 

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