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Tubigon
Municipality
Aerial view of Tubigon, Bohol
Aerial view of Tubigon, Bohol
Motto: 
Onward EVER backward NEVER
Map of Bohol with Tubigon highlighted
Map of Bohol with Tubigon highlighted
Map of Tubigon showing barangays and islands
Map of Tubigon showing barangays and islands
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas (Region VII)
ProvinceBohol
District1st district of Bohol
Founded1819
BarangayTemplate:PH barangay parts
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • mayor of Tubigon[*]William Richard Jao (LP)
 • Vice mayor of TubigonVirgilio Fortich
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • RepresentativeRene Relampagos
Area
[2]
 • Total
81.87 km2 (31.61 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
47,886
 • Density580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
 • Voter (2022)[4] 
32,645
 • Language
Boholano dialect
Cebuano
Tagalog
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6329
IDD : area code +63 (0)38
Income class1st class
PSGC071245000
Websitewww.tubigon.gov.ph

Tubigon is a [[Template:PH plural of the Philippines#Income classification|1st municipal income class municipality]] and seaport in the province of Bohol, Philippines,[2] at 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Tagbilaran. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 47,886.[3] Template:PH electorate

Tubigon is well known for its "lambay" crabs.

It is the nearest seaport in Bohol to Cebu, providing many daily ferry round-trips to Cebu City. It has recently expanded its seaport to accommodate additional sea traffic.[5]

History

The first settlers in Tubigon settled along the shores of the river that flows through the community. Their exact origins are unknown but they are thought to be early Malays from southeast Asian countries, migrating to the Philippines in small bangkas. Seasonal overflowing of the river flooded the community and led the place to be called "Tubigan" (meaning "place having water" or "watery"), which later morphed into "Tubigon" (meaning "place abounding in water"). The first record of the town of Tubigon dates from the early part of the 17th century.[6][7]

In 1816, the community organized itself under a recognized headman, Yguiz Hutora, who was succeeded by teniente Mijares and by teniente Matong in 1818. A chapel was built on an elevated site of the settlement but had no officiating priest. A coadjutor of the Spanish friars from the Calape parish would perform the religious ceremonies.[6]

In 1819, by authority of the Spanish Governor of Cebu, Tubigon was formally organized into an independent town by separating from the town of Calape, with Capitan Teniente Matong becoming the first gobernadorcillo.[6]

Starting in 1852, the exact boundaries of the municipality were defined. On 8 March of that year, sitio Bacane was made the boundary between Tubigon and Inabanga. In 1856, the boundary with Calape was fixed at Mandaug. On 19 June 1865, the boundary between Tubigon and Catigbian was set at the Sampilangon River and on 14 September 1913, the boundary with Antequera (currently San Isidro) was fixed at sitio Tubod.[6]

On 31 January 1919, Tubigon lost five barrios when Clarin was formed by virtue of proclamation by Governor Yeater.[6][8]

Tubigon was badly affected by the 2013 Bohol earthquake, suffering 11 fatalities and damage to some 7,300 homes, as well as total destruction of its town hall and church.[9]

Geography

Islands

There about 17 minor islands in the municipal, some of whom are inhabited:

  • Bagongbanwa
  • Batasan
  • Bilangbilangan
  • Budlaan
  • Cabgan
  • Cancostino
  • Danajon Reef (part)
  • Hayaan
  • Inanuran
  • Maagpit
  • Mocaboc
  • Pangapasan
  • Sib
  • Silo
  • Taboan Islet
  • Tanga‑on
  • Ubay Island and Reef

Barangays

Tubigon comprises 34 barangays:

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[10]
071245001 Bagongbanwa 2.2% 1,043 876 ▴ 1.76%
071245003 Banlasan 1.9% 891 893 ▾ −0.02%
071245004 Batasan (Batasan Island) 1.8% 852 1,107 ▾ −2.58%
071245005 Bilangbilangan 0.9% 444 567 ▾ −2.42%
071245006 Bosongon 2.7% 1,295 1,070 ▴ 1.93%
071245007 Buenos Aires 2.3% 1,101 945 ▴ 1.54%
071245002 Bunacan 2.0% 959 980 ▾ −0.22%
071245008 Cabulihan 5.2% 2,477 2,327 ▴ 0.63%
071245009 Cahayag 2.6% 1,243 1,213 ▴ 0.24%
071245010 Cawayanan 3.1% 1,507 1,455 ▴ 0.35%
071245011 Centro (Pob.) 5.2% 2,471 2,821 ▾ −1.32%
071245012 Genonocan 1.4% 688 506 ▴ 3.12%
071245013 Guiwanon 2.6% 1,261 1,210 ▴ 0.41%
071245014 Ilihan Norte 2.9% 1,384 1,498 ▾ −0.79%
071245015 Ilihan Sur 1.4% 657 634 ▴ 0.36%
071245016 Libertad 2.5% 1,178 1,095 ▴ 0.73%
071245017 Macaas 5.0% 2,391 2,266 ▴ 0.54%
071245019 Matabao 2.3% 1,090 1,245 ▾ −1.32%
071245018 Mocaboc Island 1.3% 624 606 ▴ 0.29%
071245020 Panadtaran 1.8% 864 927 ▾ −0.70%
071245021 Panaytayon 4.7% 2,230 2,069 ▴ 0.75%
071245022 Pandan 2.5% 1,214 1,324 ▾ −0.86%
071245023 Pangapasan (Pangapasan Island) 1.1% 514 596 ▾ −1.47%
071245024 Pinayagan Norte 4.6% 2,212 2,082 ▴ 0.61%
071245025 Pinayagan Sur 4.6% 2,180 1,956 ▴ 1.09%
071245026 Pooc Occidental (Pob.) 1.8% 851 1,131 ▾ −2.80%
071245027 Pooc Oriental (Pob.) 5.3% 2,533 2,644 ▾ −0.43%
071245028 Potohan 4.5% 2,137 1,868 ▴ 1.35%
071245029 Talenceras 1.7% 821 798 ▴ 0.28%
071245030 Tan‑awan 1.4% 655 883 ▾ −2.94%
071245031 Tinangnan 6.1% 2,909 2,714 ▴ 0.70%
071245032 Ubay Island 0.4% 196 241 ▾ −2.05%
071245033 Ubojan 5.1% 2,441 1,869 ▴ 2.71%
071245034 Villanueva 1.2% 580 486 ▴ 1.78%
Total 47,886 44,902 ▴ 0.65%

Demographics

Population census of Tubigon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 34,302—    
1995 34,578+0.15%
2000 40,385+3.38%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 44,434+1.33%
2010 44,902+0.38%
2015 45,893+0.42%
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[11][10][12]

Template:PH electorate

Economy

Agriculture and fishing are the primary industries. 60% of the total land area of the municipality is used by agriculture and other related industries. The main agricultural produce includes rice, corn, coconut, bananas and different variety of vegetables.[13]

Electric power is supplied by the Bohol Electric Cooperative I (BOHECO I). Its new administrative building is located in Tubigon along the National Road.

Transportation

Road

The main National Road is paved and provides easy access to neighboring coastal communities, with travel time to Tagbilaran about one hour. There are inland roads to Catigbian and San Isidro.

Public utility buses are available daily on routes to any point within the province of Bohol. Trips to Tagbilaran are on a 30-minute interval. Cars and vans are available for rent or charter any time.

Boat and ferry

Tubigon's municipal port is the second largest and busiest port in the province of Bohol. It is served by 6 conventional vessels and 2 modern fastcraft with a total of 20 trips daily to Cebu City. A roll-on/roll-off ferry is also operational making two trips daily.[13]

There is no scheduled ferry service to smaller outlying islands, but outrigger canoes may be chartered any time.

  • Municipal hall (pre-earthquake)…
    Municipal hall (pre-earthquake)…
  • …and after
    …and after
  • Poblacion
    Poblacion
  • Cultural Center
    Cultural Center
  • Market and Commercial Center
    Market and Commercial Center

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Tubigon | (DILG)
  2. ^ a b "Municipal: Tubigon". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Number of Registered Voters by Sex : 2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2019.
  5. ^ "Tubigon Port - Wikimapia". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Historical Background of Tubigon". Welcome to Tubigon, Bohol, Philippines. 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
  7. ^ "Municipality of Tubigon". Provincial Government of Bohol. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
  8. ^ "Municipality of Clarin". Provincial Government of Bohol. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
  9. ^ "SitRep No. 35 re Effects of Magnitude 7.2 Sagbayan, Bohol Earthquake" (PDF). National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. November 3, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ a b 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.
  11. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ a b "Municipal Profile". Welcome to Tubigon, Bohol, Philippines. 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
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