Baclayon
Baclayon, officially the Municipality of Baclayon (Cebuano: Munisipalidad sa Baclayon; Tagalog: Bayan ng Baclayon), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,461 people.[3]
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region |
| Barangays | (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Atty. A. Alvin J. Uy/ECE |
| • Vice Mayor | Romulo A. Balangkig |
| • Representative | Edgardo M. Chatto |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | voters (?) |
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| • Revenue | ₱ |
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| • Electricity | — |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| PSGC | PSGC unknown |
It is the home town of actor Cesar Montano,[4] and physicist Caesar Saloma.
The town of Baclayon, Bohol celebrates its feast on December 10, to honor the town patron Immaculate Conception.[5]
History
Baclayon was the first municipality to be established in Bohol by the Spaniards and included originally the areas now made up by the municipalities of Alburquerque, Balilihan, Corella, and Sikatuna. Its original name was Bacayan, from the root word bacay, meaning "detour" in reference to the fact that travellers used to make a detour there around a rocky cliff.[6]
In 1595, two Jesuit priests, Juan de Torres and Gabriel Sanchez, arrived in Bohol to convert the local populace to Catholicism. With native help, they built a stone church which is considered one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines, and marked the beginning of the town. In 1600, Moros raided the fledgling settlement, which prompted the Jesuits to relocate their residencia to Loboc.[7][8]
In 1717, Baclayon gained status of a parish. In 1742, Tagbilaran was separated from Baclayon, followed by Alburquerque in 1868, Balilihan in 1828, and Corella in 1884.[7]
Geography
Baclayon is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Tagbilaran, the provincial capital. The municipality also has jurisdiction over Pamilacan Island.[9]
Barangays
Baclayon is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
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| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ?[3] | 2010[10] | |||||
| 071205003 | Buenaventura | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 395 | 426 | ||
| 071205001 | Cambanac | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 407 | 395 | ||
| 071205002 | Dasitam | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 752 | 700 | ||
| 071205004 | Guiwanon | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,474 | 1,249 | ||
| 071205005 | Landican | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 869 | 708 | ||
| 071205006 | Laya | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,068 | 1,001 | ||
| 071205007 | Libertad | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,315 | 1,219 | ||
| 071205008 | Montana | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,719 | 1,613 | ||
| 071205009 | Pamilacan | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,418 | 1,422 | ||
| 071205010 | Payahan | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 920 | 821 | ||
| 071205011 | Poblacion | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 2,009 | 1,905 | ||
| 071205012 | San Isidro | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 919 | 775 | ||
| 071205013 | San Roque | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,478 | 1,424 | ||
| 071205014 | San Vicente | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,249 | 1,130 | ||
| 071205015 | Santa Cruz | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,913 | 1,442 | ||
| 071205016 | Taguihon | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,877 | 1,689 | ||
| 071205017 | Tanday | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 809 | 711 | ||
| Total | 18,630 | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | ||||
Climate
| Climate data for Alburquerque, Bohol | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 102 (4.0) |
85 (3.3) |
91 (3.6) |
75 (3.0) |
110 (4.3) |
141 (5.6) |
121 (4.8) |
107 (4.2) |
111 (4.4) |
144 (5.7) |
169 (6.7) |
139 (5.5) |
1,395 (55.1) |
| Average rainy days | 18.6 | 14.8 | 16.5 | 16.7 | 23.9 | 26.4 | 25.6 | 24.1 | 24.4 | 26.3 | 23.7 | 20.5 | 261.5 |
| Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) [11] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][10][13] | ||
Economy
Poverty incidence of
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Tourism
Baclayon is known for its historic Catholic church, declared a National Cultural Treasure in 1995 because it is considered the best preserved of its kind in the region. Its first structure was built in 1595, but the current building is from 1724 and is of Spanish Colonial architecture. The church includes a small museum, with relics dating back to the early 16th century, and adjoining 21-metre (69 ft) high bell tower. Nearby are centuries-old stone buildings like the hermita, and elementary school, as well as the historic public marketplace, a Spanish-era building with giant stone columns supporting the roof.[4][15] In 2013, the church and bell tower were severely damaged by the 2013 Bohol earthquake.
There are 67 or more Spanish colonial ancestral houses in the municipality, many of them along the main road. The houses, in various stages of preservation or neglect, show Spanish-Filipino wooden craftsmanship and styling, some of which were constructed as early as 1853. They are often utilized for cultural shows and tours, festivals and fiestas, as well as some having been turned into inns.[15]
The island of Pamilacan is a tourist destination for dolphin- and whale-watching.[9]
See also
References
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- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ 4.0 4.1 "What to see and what to do in Bohol, Philippines". www.bohol.ph. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
- ^ "Bohol Festivals Timetable". www.bohol-philippines.com. Retrieved 2019-04-11.
- ^ "Municipality of Baclayon". Province of Bohol. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ 7.0 7.1 "History of Baclayon". Talibon, Bohol, Philippines: A1 Online Communication and Advertising Services. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
- ^ Hellingman 2002.
- ^ 9.0 9.1 "Pamilacan Island - Baclayon". www.bohol-philippines.com. Bohol Philippines Travel Guide. 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ 10.0 10.1 Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Alburquerque: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ 15.0 15.1 "Baclayon Tourist Attractions". Talibon, Bohol, Philippines: A1 Online Communication and Advertising Services. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
Sources
- Hellingman, Jeroen (4 April 2002). "A Short History of Bohol". www.bohol.ph. Archived from the original on 3 June 2004.
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