Carmen is a 1st-class municipality located in North Cotabato (Region XII), Mindanao, Philippines, officially established on November 15, 1956.
Quick Facts
Area: 929.8 km², with elevation ranging from 15 m to 337 m.
Population: 107,603 (2020 census); density around 116 people/km².
Barangays: 28 barangays, including seven now part of the Bangsamoro Geographic Area
Demographics & Culture:
Tri-people population: Manobo (Aroman‑on) indigenous groups, Maguindanaon Muslims, and Christian settlers (Cebuanos, Ilonggos, Ilocanos)
Indigenous culture celebrated through the Kavurunan Festival, honoring unity; Liliongan barangay features eco‑tourism springs
