Municipal Profile: Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Caramoan, Camarines Sur's hidden paradise

Caramoan is one of the thirty-five municipalities of the Province of Camarines Sur and is situated at the heart of the Caramoan Peninsula at the southernmost tip of Luzon. It occupies the lower eastern portion of the Province of Camarines Sur. It is bounded on the north by the town of Garchitorena and the Pacific Ocean; on the northeast by the island province of Catanduanes; on the south by Lagonoy Gulf; on the east by the Maqueda Channel and on the west by the municipality of Presentacion.

The trip to Caramoan is all about outdoor experience. A get-away paradise from the stressful city life and a perfect pilgrimage destination. But reaching the place is not easy for some, they say, especially for first time visitors. It's a long road to travel, but along the way, the trip itself is already a pack of excitement. The joy of a boat ride, the smell and feel of the Pacific Ocean's cool-breeze, the view of the majestic Mayon volcano from afar, the panoramic scenery of beautiful coastal line of green mountains, and unique rock formations, add up to a mesmerizing experience.

Topography

The municipality is situated between 124 degrees 59" east longitude and 13 degrees 46" north latitude. It covers approximately 27,741 square kilometers with approximately 71 kilometers of irregular coastline surrounded by the vast ocean, bay, seas and swamps. It is approximately 501 kilometers away from Metro Manila; 95 kilometers from the municipality of Pili, where the seat of the provincial government and the Pili Domestic Airport are located; and 110 kilometers away from Naga City, the heart of Bicol.

Caramoan is a stretch of irregular, rugged coastline with clusters of islands. This peninsula sits amidst crystal clear water and boasts of rocky terrain and white sand beaches. The Caramoan National Park (1983) offers breath taking limestone cliffs, untouched coral reefs with diverse marine life, enigmatic lagoons, subterranean river and caves.

Climate

The climate of Caramoan is tropical which is divided into wet and dry season. The climatic control over the two air stream systems produce the two distinctive variations in the climate, the monsoon and the Pacific trade winds. From October to January, the northeast monsoon prevails, while the north Pacific trade winds occur from February to September.

Mineral Resources

Caramoan is one town in the province of Camarines Sur which obviously is endowed with untapped natural resources. There abound numerous mineral deposits like copper, gold, manganese, limestone and marble in varied colors. Caramoan is also a land of many caves, river, lakes, lagoon (found through hiking within the island) and a sea of crystal clear water decorated by many beautiful unexplored islands. It also boasts of its long miles of sugary, white beaches that even rival the world's best beaches and would lure foreign and local investors from the tourism industry which would provide a virtual advantage to this town, thus boosting its economic condition.

Sources: www.en.wikipedia.org
           www.eyeoncaramoan.com
           www.camarinessur.gov.ph 
            

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