Canaman | |
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Municipality of Canaman | |
Nicknames: Citadel of Bicol Culture Birthplace of Tancong Vaca Guerilla Unit | |
Motto: "Bangon Canaman!" ("Rise Canaman!") | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 13°38′53″N 123°10′16″E / 13.6481°N 123.1711°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Bicol Region |
Province | Camarines Sur |
District | 3rd district |
Founded | 1583 |
Barangays | 24 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Nelson M. Legaspi |
• Vice Mayor | Venancio B. Regulado |
• Representative | Gabriel H. Bordado Jr. |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 21,937 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 43.27 km2 (16.71 sq mi) |
Elevation | 4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
Highest elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
Lowest elevation | −3 m (−10 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 36,205 |
• Density | 840/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
• Households | 8,201 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 29.29 |
• Revenue | ₱ 116.2 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 320.3 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 91.7 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 33.66 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Camarines Sur 2 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 2) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 4402 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
Native languages | Central Bikol Tagalog |
Canaman, officially the Municipality of Canaman (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Canaman; Tagalog: Bayan ng Canaman), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,205 people.[3] Canaman is known for its upscale shopping, heritage which dates back to Spanish era, and its new first class housings.
Canaman is part of the Metro Naga Urban Area.