Calape
Calape | |
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 Map of Bohol with Calape highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 1st district of Bohol |
| Founded | 1802 |
| Barangay | 33 (see § Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • mayor of Calape[*] | Sulpicio Yu (LP) |
| • Template:PH wikidata called with unsupported input "leader_title1" | Nelson Yu |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| Area | |
• Total | 76.15 km2 (29.40 sq mi) |
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| Highest elevation | [3] m (Formatting error: invalid input when rounding ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 33,079 |
| • Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6328 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
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| PSGC | 071210000 |
Calape is a [[Template:PH plural of the Philippines#Income classification|3rd municipal income class municipality]] in the province of Bohol, Philippines,[2]41 kilometres (25 mi) north of Tagbilaran. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,079.[3] Template:PH electorate The first settlers of Calape were said to be migrants from Cebu, and from other municipalities of Bohol.
Its name is derived from cape, referring to either a species of rattan or to the local varietal of coffee, Kape Barako, both of which still grow abundantly there to this day.
Geography
The town center faces the Cebu Strait on the western side of Bohol Island, about 41 kilometres (25 mi) from Tagbilaran. The jurisdiction of Calape includes the islands of Pangangan (eight barangays) and Mantatao, as well as two uninhabited islets, Poom Island and Basihan Island.
There are four rivers that flow through the territory: Tultugan and Liboron Rivers that drain into Calape Bay, and Calunasan and Abucayan Norte Rivers that drain into Tipcan Bay.
Most of the coastal area is a fairly level plain that gradually rises into rolling hills of coralline limestone. The highest point in Calape is Mount Candungao in the eastern portion of the town, with an elevation of 150 metres (500 ft) above sea level.[4]
Barangays
Calape comprises 33 barangays, of which 18 are coastal.
- Abucayan Norte
- Abucayan Sur
- Banlasan
- Bentig
- Binogawan
- Bonbon
- Cabayugan
- Cabudburan
- Calunasan
- Camias
- Canguha
- Catmonan
- Desamparados
- Kahayag
- Kinabag-an
- Labuon
- Lawis
- Liboron
- Looc
- Lomboy
- Lucob
- Madangog
- Magtongtong
- Mandaug
- Mantatao
- Sampoangon
- San Isidro
- Santa Cruz (Centro)
- Sohoton
- Talisay
- Tinibgan
- Tultugan
- Ulbujan
History
By the time Spaniards arrived, there was already a native settlement in Calape. In 1802, the Spanish Governor of Cebu established it as an independent municipality.
In 1957, Abucayan Norte was created from the sitios of Cabulihan and Cabinong, and Abucayan Sur from the sitios of Rama and Bino. The sitios of Binogawan, Masonoy, Bentig, Cahayag, and Lawis were also constituted into barrios.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1990 | 24,608 | — |
| 1995 | 26,051 | +1.07% |
| 2000 | 27,921 | +1.50% |
| 2007 | 29,786 | +0.90% |
| 2010 | 30,146 | +0.44% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[5][6] | ||
Religion
92% of Calape's population is Roman Catholic. The remaining 8% is divided among other religious groups.
Gallery
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Catholic Church
Notable residents
- Yoyoy Villame, a novelty singer.
References
- ^ Municipality of Calape | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Municipal: Calape". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Topography". Municipality of Calape. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
External links
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