Duero, Bohol
| Duero | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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 Map of Bohol with Duero highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Duero Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 9°43′N 124°24′E / 9.72°N 124.4°ECoordinates: 9°43′N 124°24′E / 9.72°N 124.4°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 3rd district of Bohol |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Barangay | 21 (see § Barangays) |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Conrada Amparo (LP) |
| • Vice mayor | Ronald Felisilda |
| • Town Council |
Members
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| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 88.90 km2 (34.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,580 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| • Languages | Boholano (Binisaya) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6309 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Income class | 5th class |
| PSGC | 071221000 |
Duero is a fifth income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 17,580.[2] It may have been named after the Duero River in the Iberian peninsula.
Roman Catholicism was introduced to the town in 1860 by a Spanish priest. Duero was established as a municipality two years later, and a convent was constructed in 1868.[1]
Barangays
Duero is divided into 21 barangays:
- Alejawan
- Angilan
- Anibongan
- Bangwalog
- Cansuhay
- Danao
- Duay
- Guinsularan
- Itum
- Langkis
- Lobogon
- Madua Norte
- Madua Sur
- Mambool
- Mawi
- Payao
- San Antonio (Poblacion)
- San Isidro
- San Pedro
- Imelda
- Taytay
Demographics
| Population census of Duero | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 14,242 | — |
| 1995 | 14,299 | +0.07% |
| 2000 | 16,485 | +3.10% |
| 2007 | 17,254 | +0.63% |
| 2010 | 17,580 | +0.68% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2][3] | ||
Images
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Duero town hall
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Public market
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Church
References
- 1 2 3 "Municipality of Duero". Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- 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.
- ↑ "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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