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Carmen, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Carmen is a small city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 10,250. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,250 Population 319/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
108.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Carmen

Carmen

Carmen is an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet. The libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on the novella of the same title by Prosper Mérimée. The opera was first performed by the Opéra-Comique in Paris on 3 March 1875, where its breaking of conventions shocked and scandalised its first audiences. Bizet died suddenly after the 33rd performance, unaware that the work would achieve international acclaim within the following ten years. Carmen has since become one of the most popular and frequently performed operas in the classical canon; the "Habanera" and "Seguidilla" from act 1 and the "Toreador Song" from act 2 are among the best known of all operatic arias.

People

Population10,250
Density319/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain108.2 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population10,250
Population Density319 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates15.8864°, 120.5998°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation108.2 inches (2,747 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carmen

Carmen is a small city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 10,250. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Carmen

Carmen has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2459 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.8° 8.2
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 21.2° / 31.5° 11.0
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 22.7° / 33° 25.8
Apr 29.3°C / 85°F 24.3° / 34.3° 64.1
May 29.4°C / 85°F 25° / 33.8° 234.2
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 24.6° / 33° 333.5
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.2° 490.0
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31° 598.5
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.5° 405.9
Oct 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.9° 212.9
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.8° 58.2
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 22.3° / 31.1° 16.7
Carmen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 108.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area32.1 sq mi (83.1 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates15.8864°N, 120.5998°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.2"
185% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

743 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 65 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 93 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 79 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 143 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 122 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 145 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 104 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 66 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 104 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 52 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 66 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 122 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 64 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 47 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

97 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 63 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 128 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 120 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 275 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 69 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 289 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 200 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 135 km
2023 Saola Category 4 258 km
2022 Noru Category 4 66 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 248 km
2021 Conson Category 1 291 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 76 km
2020 Goni Category 3 246 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 285 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 246 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 90 km
2016 Haima Category 4 238 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 25 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 119 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 65 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 93 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 78 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 88 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 132 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 152 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 168 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
May 85°F (29°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 19.0 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in

Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Carmen

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tomana Elementary School & Special Education Center - - - -
Salvacion Elementary School - - - -
Lipay Elementary School - - - -
The Little Shoe Integrated School - - - -
King's Kid Christian School - - - -
Carmen Elementary School - - - -
Robert B. Estrella Memorial National High School - - - -
San Bartolome Elementary School - - - -
Puelay Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Carmen

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
98.3 Love Radio Dagupan pop MP3 64 kbps
Yes The Best Dagupan - MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iba filipino, music AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Tarlac - MP3 96 kbps
Star FM Dagupan - AAC
Love Radio Dagupan - MP3 64 kbps
Easy Rock La Union 106.7 FM hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Hot FM Agoo hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Easy Rock La Union classic rock, hot ac MP3 64 kbps
DZAG FM RP1 Agoo 97.1 music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Carmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Mangaldan - Heritage and Museum Center

Libraries in Carmen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balaoang Library0.0
Cuyapo Public Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
San Clemente Municipal Library0.0
San Manuel Public Library0.0
Sen. Leticia Ramos-Shahani Municipal Library0.0
Tayug Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Carmen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
148 Mini Mart
Alcala Public Market
Anao Public Market
Asingan Public Market
bagoong / dried fish
Balungao Public Market
Basista Public Market
Bautista Public Market
Bayambang Public Market
Binalonan Food Terminal
Binalonan Public Market
Calasiao Public Market
Camiling Public Market
Carmen Talipapa
Cuyapo Public Market
Goring's Bangus / Mf Sandoval Trading
Goring's Bangus / Mf Sandoval Trading
Guimba Public Market
Guimba Public Market Wet Market Section
Laoac Public Market
Laoac Public Market
Laoac Superstore
Malasiqui Public Market
Manaoag Public Market - Dry Section
Manaoag Public Market - Wet Section
Mangaldan Public Market
Moncada Public Market
Nampicuan Public Market
Natividad Public Market
Paniqui Commercial Arcade
Paniqui Public Market
Pozorrubio Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Ramos Public Market
Rosales Public Market
Rusela Heights
San Clemente Public Market
San Jacinto Public Market
San Manual Public Market
San Nicolas Public Market
San Quintin Public Market
Santa Barbara Public Market
Santa Maria Public Market
Talugtug Public Market
Tayug Public Market
Umingan Public Market
Urdaneta Bagsakan Market
Urdaneta City Bagsakan
Urdaneta City Public Market
Villasis Bagsakan Market
Villasis Public Market

Hotels in Carmen

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jiji Lodging House

Restaurants in Carmen

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AMB Filipiniana Restaurant
Bacon Buffalo and Beyond
Classic Savory
Dart Diner
Gerry's Grill Restaurant
Happy's All Day Breakfast
Highlanders Restaurant
Kuya J Restaurant
Mama Car's
Max's Restaurant

Cafes in Carmen

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zagu

Cinemas in Carmen

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SM Cinema

Clinics in Carmen

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bañez Clinic
Let's Face It

Dentists in Carmen

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gutierrez-Bito Dental Clinic
Lecitona Dental Clinic
Lilac Dental Clinic
Ranoticel Dental

Veterinaries in Carmen

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pet Medics

Bus Stations in Carmen

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Terminal
SM City Rosales Transport Terminal
SM Rosales Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Carmen

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centrum Fuel
Centrum Fuel
Geminie Gasoline Station
GT Oil
Kleen Green
North Atlantic
Petron
Petron
Shell

Banks in Carmen

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Commerce
BDO
BDO
BPI
EastWest Unibank
Landbank
Metrobank
PNB
Producers Bank
RCBC

Shopping Malls in Carmen

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SM City Rosales

Stadiums & Teams in Carmen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carmen

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRKLarge Airport
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Bagabag Airport-Small Airport
Bamban Airfield-Small Airport
Binalonan Airport-Small Airport
Bitulok Airstrip-Small Airport
Cabaluyan Airstrip-Small Airport
Carmen (Rosales) Airstrip-Small Airport
Cojuangco Airstrip-Small Airport
Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base-Small Airport
Fort Magsaysay Airport-Small Airport
Iba Airport-Small Airport
Lingayen Airport-Small Airport
Nampicuan Airstrip-Small Airport
Omni Aviation Company (OAC) Airstrip-Small Airport
PAL Aviation and Omni Runway-Small Airport
Pinili Airstrip-Small Airport
Poon Coto Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodland Airpark-Small Airport
Woodland Airpark-Small Airport

Post Offices in Carmen

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
J&T Express
J&T Express
JRS
LBC
LBC
Victory Liner - Drop & Go

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carmen

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Green Pasture Church
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia Ni Cristo, Locale of Carmen
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Area
13.0 km² (5.0 mi²)
Postal Code
2426

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmen

What is the population of Carmen?

Carmen has a population of 10,250 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 319 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carmen?

Carmen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.2 inches.

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