Clarin, Bohol
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Clarin – market and church (new 2016)
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| Coordinates: 9°58′N 124°01′E / 9.97°N 124.02°ECoordinates: 9°58′N 124°01′E / 9.97°N 124.02°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) | |
| Province | Bohol | |
| District | 2nd district of Bohol | |
| Organized | 31 January 1919 | |
| Barangay |
24 (see § Barangays)
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| Government | ||
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan | |
| • Mayor | Allen Piezas (LP) | |
| • Vice mayor | Velden Aparicio | |
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| • Representative | Erico Aristotle Aumentado | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 52.12 km2 (20.12 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 20,301 | |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) | |
| • Voter (2016) | 13,743 | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 6330 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 | |
| Income class | 5th class | |
| PSGC | 071214000 | |
Clarin is a 5th municipal income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines, located 61 km (38 mi) from Tagbilaran. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 20,301. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 13,743 registered voters.
Clarin was severely affected by the 2013 Bohol earthquake which damaged 1358 homes, of which 221 were totally destroyed, as well as the Catholic church.
Roman Catholic Church before earthquake
Roman Catholic Church after earthquake
Clarin comprises 24 barangays:
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 13,743 registered voters, meaning that 68% of the population are aged 18 and over.
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