Juagdan

Juagdan
Barangay

Seal
Coordinates: PH 9°59′20″N 124°34′07″E / 9.9889°N 124.5686°E / 9.9889; 124.5686Coordinates: PH 9°59′20″N 124°34′07″E / 9.9889°N 124.5686°E / 9.9889; 124.5686
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas Region VII
Province Bohol
District 2nd District of Bohol
Municipality Ubay
Urban District VII
Established 10 January 1970
Purok 7
Government
  Type Sangguniang Barangay
  Brgy Captain Jacinto Timario
  Brgy Council
Area
  Total 131 ha (324 acres)
Population (2010 census)[1]
  Total 1,121
  Density 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
  Voters(2013) [2] 795
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6315
IDD:area code +63 (0)38
PSGC 071246026

Juagdan is a barangay of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

The barangay's total land area is 131 hectares (320 acres).[3] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 1,121. In the 2013 election, it had 795 registered voters, meaning that 71% of the population are aged 18 and over.[2]

Juagdan celebrates its annual fiesta on 23 May in honor of the patron saint.

Location

Located on the eastern peninsula of the municipality, Juagdan overlooks Bohol Sea to the east; it is bounded to the north by Cagting, to the south by Guintabo-an and to the west by Biabas. It is 16 km (9.9 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.

History

Juagdan was once a big barrio of the municipality. However, during the 1950s and years after, former sitios like Cagting, Cuya, Guintabo-an and Tintinan separated and became independent barangays.

The name Juagdan came from the Visayan word hagdan which means "bridge or pathway".

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Facilities and Services

  • Barangay Chapel
  • Barangay Hall
  • Barangay Health Center
  • Day Care Center
  • Multi-Purpose Pavement
  • Elementary School
  • 7 Purok Kiosks

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