Catigbian, Bohol
| Catigbian | |
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Catigbian Town Hall
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 Map of Bohol with Catigbian highlighted |
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 Catigbian
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| Coordinates: 9°50′N 124°02′E / 9.83°N 124.03°ECoordinates: 9°50′N 124°02′E / 9.83°N 124.03°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 1st district of Bohol |
| Founded | 17 June 1949 |
| Barangay |
22 (see § Barangays)
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| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Virgilio Lurot (LP) |
| • Vice mayor | Necita Digaum |
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Members
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| • Representative | Rene Relampagos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 113.33 km2 (43.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 22,675 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2016) | 13,832 |
| Demonym(s) | Catigbianon |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6343 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| PSGC | 071213000 |
Catigbian is a 4th municipal income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines, located 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Tagbilaran. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 22,675. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 13,832 registered voters. 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. Catigbian is named after a certain group of seed-bearing plants named "Katigbi" (Coix lacrymajobi), which grow abundantly.
The 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 17 June 1949. At that time there were only 15 barrios within the territorial limits compared to the 22 barangays it has now.
Catigbian comprises 22 barangays:
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 13,832 registered voters, meaning that 61% of the population are aged 18 and over.
Literacy Rate: 87.9%
Catigbian comprises two parishes:
Catigbian is home to caves, hanging bridges, handicrafts, livestock market and for its nature resort. Among its attractions are
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 agrofair, 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. On the fourth day is the street dancing, then a fireworks display to cap the festival.
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