Catigbian, Bohol

Catigbian
Municipality

Map of Bohol with Catigbian highlighted
Catigbian

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: PH 9°50′N 124°02′E / 9.83°N 124.03°E / 9.83; 124.03Coordinates: PH 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 Reynald Lacea
 • Town Council
Area [2]  
 • Total 78.48 km2 (30.30 sq mi)
Population (2010 census)[3]
 • Total 22,686
 • Density 290/km2 (750/sq mi)
 • Voter  (2013) [4] 13,907
Demonym(s) Catigbianon
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6343
IDD : area code  +63 (0)38
Income class 4th class
PSGC 071213000
Website catigbian.gov.ph

Catigbian is a fourth income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines,[2] located 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Tagbilaran. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,686.[3] In the 2013 election, it had 13,907 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]

Barangays

Catigbian comprises 22 barangays:

  • Alegria
  • Ambuan
  • Baang
  • Bagtic
  • Bonbong
  • Cambailan
  • Candumayao
  • Kang-iras
  • Causwagan Norte
  • Hagbuaya
  • Haguilanan
  • Libertad Sur
  • Liboron
  • Mahayag Norte
  • Mahayag Sur
  • Maitum
  • Mantasida
  • Poblacion
  • Poblacion Weste
  • Rizal
  • Sinakayanan
  • Triple Union

History

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 June 17, 1949.[7] At that time there were only 15 barrios within the territorial limits compared to the 22 barangays it has now.

Demographics

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

In the 2013 election, it had 13,907 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:

  • • Immaculate Conception Parish (church located in Poblacion West), which celebrates its Feast Day every December 8 in honor of the Immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary
  • • Sto. Niño Parish (Church located in Baang), which celebrates its feast day on the third Saturday of January in honor of the Holy Child Jesus

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". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 "2013 National and Local Elections Statistics" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2015.
  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. ↑ "Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City and Municipality: Central Visayas: 1995, 2000 and 2007" (PDF). National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 June 2011.

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