San Isidro, Tagbilaran

San Isidro
Gaboc
Barangay
Coordinates: PH 9°41′N 123°52′E / 9.69°N 123.87°E / 9.69; 123.87Coordinates: PH 9°41′N 123°52′E / 9.69°N 123.87°E / 9.69; 123.87
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas Region VII
Province Bohol
District 1st District of Bohol
City Tagbilaran
Purok 7
Government
  Type Sangguniang Barangay
  Brgy Captain Fausto Budlong
  Brgy Council
Area
  Total 429.4 ha (1,061.1 acres)
Population (2010 census)[1]
  Total 4,821
  Density 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
  Voters(2013) [2] 2,520
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
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San Isidro is one of the 15 barangays of Tagbilaran, Province of Bohol, Philippines. It is one of the largest barangays in the city in terms of area with 429.4 ha (1,061 acres). According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 4,821 – making it the least populated in the city.[1] In the 2013 election, it had 2,520 registered voters, meaning that 52% of the population are aged 18 and over.[2]

San Isidro is located in the east of Tagbilaran. It is bounded to the north by Cabawan and Tiptip, to the west by Dao, to the south by Dampas and to the east by the municipality of Corella.[3]

History

San Isidro was formerly called "Gaboc". It was blessed with fertile valleys and plains, and its farmers used to experience excess of farm produce which spoils ("gaboc" in local dialect). The residents used to have more than enough food for their daily consumption. As farmers, the residents chose St Isidore the Laborer, patron saint of the National Rural Life Conference, to be also their patron Saint. St. Isidore or San Isidro, was born in Madrid, Spain, and spent his life as a humble farm worker.

The then barangay captain Anacleto Sandulan with his barangay council passed a resolution changing the name of Gaboc to San Isidro, which was approved by a majority of its constituents in a plebiscite. It was endorsed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Tagbilaran, and was approved in April 1969.[3]

Administration

San Isidro is divided into seven puroks or sitios.

References

  1. 1 2 "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.
  2. 1 2 Project of Precincts for the 2013 Barangay Elections
  3. 1 2 San Isidro History Retrieved December 6, 2009.

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