Clarin, officially the Municipality of Clarin, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,158 people. Clarin is 61 km from Tagbilaran.

Geography

Clarin is bounded by Tubigon in the west, Inabanga in the northeast, Sagbayan in the east, and Catigbian in the south.

Barangays

Clarin is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

History

Clarin was formed on 21 January 1919 from five barrios of Tubigon by virtue of proclamation by Governor General Francis Burton Harrison, hence it celebrated its centennial in 2019. Clarin was severely affected by the 2013 Bohol earthquake which damaged 1,358 homes, of which 221 were totally destroyed, as well as the Catholic church.

Demographics

Economy

Education

Elementary and primary schools Secondary schools Tertiary schools