Cuya, Ubay
| Cuya | ||
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| Barangay | ||
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| Coordinates: 9°58′28″N 124°33′59″E / 9.9744°N 124.5664°ECoordinates: 9°58′28″N 124°33′59″E / 9.9744°N 124.5664°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Central Visayas Region VII | |
| Province | Bohol | |
| District | 2nd District of Bohol | |
| Municipality | Ubay | |
| Urban District | VIII | |
| Purok | 3 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Sangguniang Barangay | |
| • Brgy Captain | Jovencio Dupalco | |
| • Brgy Council | ||
| Area | ||
| • Total | 66 ha (163 acres) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 538 | |
| • Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) | |
| • Voter (2013) | 342 | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 6315 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 | |
| PSGC | 071246017 | |
Cuya is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.
The barangay's total land area is 66 hectares (160 acres). According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 538. In the 2013 electoral roll, it had 342 registered voters, meaning that 64% of the population are aged 18 and over.
Cuya celebrates its annual fiesta on 6 February in honor of their patron saint.
Located on the eastern peninsula of the municipality, Cuya is bounded to the north by Guintabo‑an and surrounded by Bohol Sea to the south, east and west. Cuya is about 18 km (11 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.
Cuya was once part of Juagdan. The name came from the Visayan word cuya, which means eldest brother.
There are three puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.
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