Duero, Bohol
Duero | |
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 Map of Bohol with Duero highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 3rd district of Bohol |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Barangays | 21 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Cornelius F. Ocay |
| Area | |
• Total | 88.90 km2 (34.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
• Total | 17,580 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6309 |
| Dialing code | 38 |
| Income class | 5th class |
Duero is a fifth class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 17,580 people.[2] It was named after Rio Duero in the Iberian peninsula.
Roman Catholicism was introduced to the town in 1860 by a Spanish priest. It was established as a regular municipality two years later, and a convent was constructed in 1868.[1]
Barangays
Duero is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.
- Alejawan
- Angilan
- Anibongan
- Bangwalog
- Cansuhay
- Danao
- Duay
- Guinsularan
- Itum
- Langkis
- Lobogon
- Madua Norte
- Madua Sur
- Mambool
- Mawi
- Payao
- San Antonio (Pob.)
- San Isidro
- San Pedro
- Imelda
- Taytay
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1990 | 14,242 | — |
| 1995 | 14,299 | +0.07% |
| 2000 | 16,485 | +3.10% |
| 2007 | 17,254 | +0.63% |
| 2010 | 17,580 | +0.68% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2][3] | ||
References
- ^ a b c "Municipality of Duero". Province of Bohol. Retrieved 2012-09-17.
- ^ a b c "Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - Region VII - Central Visayas: 1990, 2000, and 2010". National Statistics Office.
- ^ National Statistics Office - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City and Municipality: Central Visayas: 1995, 2000 and 2007
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