Catigbian, Bohol

Catigbian
Municipality

Catigbian Town Hall

Map of Bohol with Catigbian highlighted
Catigbian

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 9°50′N 124°02′E / 9.83°N 124.03°E / 9.83; 124.03Coordinates: 9°50′N 124°02′E / 9.83°N 124.03°E / 9.83; 124.03
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province Bohol
District 1st district of Bohol
Founded 17 June 1949
Barangay 22 (see § Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Virgilio Lurot (LP)
 • Vice mayor Necita Digaum
 • Town Council
 • Representative Rene Relampagos
Area[2]
 • Total 113.33 km2 (43.76 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 22,675
 • Density 200/km2 (520/sq mi)
 • Voter (2016)[4]  13,832
Demonym(s) Catigbianon
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6343
IDD : area code  +63 (0)38
Income class 4th class
PSGC 071213000
Website www.catigbian.gov.ph

Catigbian is a 4th municipal income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines,[2] located 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Tagbilaran. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 22,675.[3] In the 2016 election, it had 13,832 registered voters.[4] Catigbian is an interior town north of Balilihan, south of Sagbayan and Tubigon, east of San Isidro and west of Batuan.

Catigbian was formerly known as San Jacinto, and officially changed to its current name in 1954.[5] Catigbian is named after a certain group of seed-bearing plants named "Katigbi", which grow abundantly.[6]

History

The town was founded in 1829 as one of the villages where rebels were resettled after the Dagohoy Rebellion had been suppressed. In 1903, when the province was reorganized, it was annexed to Balilihan but was made an independent municipality once more on 17 June 1949.[7] At that time there were only 15 barrios within the territorial limits compared to the 22 barangays it has now.

Barangays

Catigbian comprises 22 barangays:

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[8]
071213001 Alegria 5.5% 1,248 1,247 +0.02%
071213002 Ambuan 5.1% 1,150 1,197 −0.76%
071213003 Baang 6.4% 1,442 1,381 +0.83%
071213004 Bagtic 4.7% 1,055 1,069 −0.25%
071213005 Bonbong 2.5% 565 579 −0.46%
071213007 Cambailan 3.3% 759 916 −3.52%
071213008 Candumayao 7.1% 1,600 1,545 +0.67%
071213011 Causwagan Norte 7.8% 1,763 1,812 −0.52%
071213013 Hagbuaya 3.2% 718 875 −3.70%
071213014 Haguilanan 4.8% 1,094 1,133 −0.66%
071213009 Kang‑iras 3.2% 724 709 +0.40%
071213015 Libertad Sur 1.4% 326 364 −2.08%
071213016 Liboron 4.2% 954 930 +0.49%
071213017 Mahayag Norte 2.4% 551 577 −0.87%
071213018 Mahayag Sur 1.2% 277 277 0.00%
071213019 Maitum 4.0% 896 1,035 −2.71%
071213020 Mantasida 4.4% 1,001 913 +1.77%
071213021 Poblacion 8.1% 1,848 1,810 +0.40%
071213027 Poblacion Weste 7.7% 1,754 1,742 +0.13%
071213022 Rizal 3.1% 700 694 +0.16%
071213025 Sinakayanan 4.0% 913 733 +4.27%
071213026 Triple Union 5.1% 1,149 1,148 +0.02%
Total 22,675 22,686 −0.01%

Demographics

Population census of Catigbian
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 17,362—    
1995 17,596+0.25%
2000 21,461+4.35%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 23,333+1.16%
2010 22,686−1.02%
2015 22,675−0.01%
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[3][8][9]

In the 2016 election, it had 13,832 registered voters, meaning that 61% of the population are aged 18 and over.[4]

Education

Literacy Rate: 87.9%

Economy

Public market

Commerce and industry

Agriculture

Infrastructure

Water

Facilities

Feast Days & Patron Saints

Catigbian comprises two parishes:

Tourism

Catigbian is home to caves, hanging bridges, handicrafts, livestock market and for its nature resort. Among its attractions are

  • Catigbian Magic Nature Resort
  • Rizal Hanging Bridge
  • Cantalina Cave
  • Haguilanan Cave
  • Candumayao Cave
  • Bongbong Cave
  • Dagook Falls

The Katigbawan Festival

What distinguishes Catigbian from other towns is its annual festival, the Katigbawan, which is a week-long festival in June consisting of various activities like carabao-racing, hog-catching, agrofair, motorcross and a search for Miss Katigbawan.

This four-day event has several activities lined up starting with the opening of the festival with a parade after a holy mass. It is followed by a comparza and a talent contest of Miss Katigbawan candidates during the day. Judging of the display of agro fair, bloodletting and motorcross takes place on the second day. On the third day is the Carabao Parade with carabao-racing and hog-catching at central elementary school and the search for Catigbian's prettiest – the Miss Katigbawan Beauty Pageant – in the evening.[lower-alpha 1] On the fourth day is the Street Dancing and then a fireworks display to cap the festival.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ A beauty and brains search for the girl best exemplifying the true Catigbianon. The winner represents the town in the province's most prestigious pageant – Miss Bohol Sandugo – held in July

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Municipal: Catigbian, Bohol". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
  5. ↑ Republic Act No. 1032 of 12 June 1954 An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of San Jacinto, Province of Bohol, to Catigbi-an
  6. ↑ "Municipality of Catigbian". Province of Bohol. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  7. ↑ Executive Order No. 229 of 17 June 1949 ORGANIZING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BALILIHAN, ANTEQUERA AND TUBIGON, ALL OF THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL, INTO AN INDEPENDENT MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE NAME OF SAN JACINTO.
  8. 1 2 "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ↑ "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
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