Tubigon, Bohol

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Tubigon
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Seal
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Country [[{{safesubst:#property:P17}}]]
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province [[{{safesubst:#property:P131}}|{{safesubst:#property:P131}}]]
District 1st district of Bohol
Founded {{safesubst:#property:P571}}
Barangay 34 (see § Barangays)
Government [1]
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 • Vice {{safesubst:#property:P1313}} Virgilio Fortich
 • Council
Members
 • Representative Rene Relampagos
Area [2]  
 • Total 81.87 km2 (31.61 sq mi)
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 • Total {{safesubst:#property:P1,082}}
 • Voter  (2013) [4] {{safesubst:#property:P1,831}}
 • Language {{safesubst:#property:P1,412}}
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Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code {{safesubst:#property:P281}}
IDD : area code  +63 (0){{safesubst:#property:P473}}
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Tubigon is a Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{". income class Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 446: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). and seaport in the province of [[{{safesubst:#property:P131}}|{{safesubst:#property:P131}}]], Philippines,[2] at 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Tagbilaran. According to the Error: Invalid time. lua error in module:wikidata at line 879: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value)., it has a population of {{safesubst:#property:P1082}}. In the 2013 election, it had {{safesubst:#property:P1,831}} registered voters.[4]

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]

Barangays

Tubigon comprises 34 barangays.

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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 bounding 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 governardorcillo.[6]

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

On January 31, 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]

Demographics

Population census of Tubigon
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1990 34,302 —    
1995 34,578 +0.15%
2000 40,385 +3.38%
2007 44,434 +1.33%
2010 44,902 +0.38%
Source: National Statistics Office[10][11][3]

In the 2013 election, it had {{safesubst:#property:P1,831}} registered voters, meaning that Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".% of the population are aged 18 and over.[4]

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, mostly unpaved and in various stages of upgrading.

Public utility buses are available daily on routes to any point within the province of Bohol. Trips to the capital city of 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.[12]

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

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.[12]

Telephone services for both domestic and international calls are provided by the Philippine Long Distance Company (PLDT), Sun Cellular, Globelines, and CRUZTELCO. Smart and Globe Cellular Sites are also established in the municipality.[12]

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

Gallery

  • Municipal hall (pre-earthquake)

  • Poblacion

  • Cultural Center

  • Market and Commercial Center

References

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External links

 Cebu Strait
Cebu Strait Clarin
  Tubigon  
Calape San Isidro Catigbian
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