Dauis
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Dauis | |
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 Aerial view of Dauis, Panglao Island | |
 Map of Bohol with Dauis highlighted | |
.svg)  Dauis Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 9°37′30″N 123°51′54″E / 9.625°N 123.865°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 1st district of Bohol |
| Barangay | Template:PH barangay parts |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • mayor of Dauis[*] | Miriam Sumaylo (LP) |
| • Vice mayor of Dauis | Lulu Bongalos |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Representative | Rene Relampagos |
| Area | |
• Total | 43.33 km2 (16.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 52,492 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2022)[4] | 31,781 |
| • Language | Boholano dialect Cebuano Tagalog |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6339 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| PSGC | 0701219000 |
| Website | dauis |
Dauis is a [[Template:PH plural of the Philippines#Income classification|4th municipal income class municipality]] in the province of Bohol, Philippines.[2] According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,492.[3] Template:PH electorate It is one of two municipalities located on Panglao Island.
History
A deep well was constructed in Upper Songculan in 1900 by a Spaniard leader. The locals provided the labor. The well depth is more or less 30 fathoms (55 m; 180 ft) and the diameter is more or less three metres (9.8 ft). Information revealed that the well was constructed through manual digging using bolos, crowbars, pulleys, and rope for digging into the soil stones, which contains limestone rock.
The first bridge between poblacion of Dauis and Mansasa, Tagbilaran was constructed by Spaniards during their reign, possibly in the 18th century. The bridge is still there and in place, used as a connection between the two islands. The other bridge was constructed near the old City Hall of Tagbilaran City, crossing towards Totolan. That bridge is known as 'the causeway' and leads as far as Panglao Beach resort about 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Tagbilaran.
Barangays
Dauis comprises 12 barangays:
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Demographics
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Culture
The town's 18th-century church, is dedicated to La Señora de la Asuncion or Our Lady of the Assumption. The church is believed to have been built of light materials by the first Spanish missionaries in 1697. Since then, the church has gone through several changes.
The image of the La Señora de la Asuncio is famed to be miraculous. Faithfuls come from near and far to hike the distance from the city to the site to invoke special petitions or mainly to honor the Patroness. In addition, at the foot of the altar of the church is a well also believed to have healing power. The water tastes fresh, despite the well's proximity to the seashore.
- 15 August
The town and all devotees of the La Señora de la Asuncion attend the Patroness' feast day every 15 August. Stories abound of the Patroness' sojourn and blessings. One of the stories tells of a man who found a camiseta (blouse) in his fishing boat after a lady passenger disembarked. On several occasions, devotees found the Patroness' camiseta full of amorseco. Many believe the Patroness must, on occasions, get down from her pedestal to visit them in their homes and farms. To this day, devotees continue to venerate and pay homage as manifestation of gratitude and appreciation after being healed of their ailments through the camiseta.
- Last Sunday of January
Another fiesta is celebrated last Sunday of January, to commemorate a miracle that happened many years back. It is said that many young girls have seen the lady waving her hands as if bidding them to come near.
Tourism
Dauis's major tourist attractions are Our Lady of Assumption Church and Hinagdanan Cave. Our Lady of Assumption Church is locally known as Señora de la Asunción. The church was built by the Spaniards and is constructed of solid rocks or stones and has paintings on the walls. There is a tower with a bell, outside the church another tower and also a small well. The front face of the church collapsed during the earthquake of 2013.
Gallery
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Roman Catholic Church, Dauis -
Bohol Plaza Resort, Dauis -
Watchtower in Dauis -
Panoramic view of Dauis
References
- ^ Municipality of Dauis | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Municipal: Dauis". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Number of Registered Voters by Sex : 2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 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.
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