Governor Boyles
Governor Boyles is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.
The barangay's total land area is 824 hectares (2,040 acres).[3] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 888. In the 2013 election, it had 563 registered voters, meaning that 63% of the population are aged 18 and over.[2]
Governor Boyles celebrates its annual fiesta on 15 May in honor of their patron saint.
Location
Located in the south of the municipality, Governor Boyles is bounded to the north by San Francisco, to the east by Villa Teresita, to the west by Buenavista and to the south, by the municipality of Alicia. Governor Boyles is 20 km (12 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.
History
Formerly its name was Sampongon, which means summit. It is used to be a constituent barangay of Pilar. It became a separate barrio annexed to Ubay in 1951. In 1965, its name was changed to Governor Boyles, in honor of former Bohol governor, Eutiquio Boyles.[4]
Facilities and Services
- Barangay Chapel
- Barangay Hall
- Barangay Health Center
- Day Care Centers
- Elementary School
- Multi-Purpose Building
- 7 Purok Kiosks
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