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Danao, Bohol

Danao
Municipality
Danao, Bohol
Danao, Bohol
Map of Bohol with Danao highlighted
Map of Bohol with Danao highlighted
Danao is located in Philippines
Danao
Danao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°01′N 124°16′E / 10.02°N 124.27°E / 10.02; 124.27Coordinates: 10°01′N 124°16′E / 10.02°N 124.27°E / 10.02; 124.27
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province Bohol
District 2nd district of Bohol
Established 16 March 1961
Barangay
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Tom Gonzaga (UNA)
 • Vice mayor Jose Cepedoza
 • Town Council
 • Representative Erico Aristotle Aumentado
Area
 • Total 162.76 km2 (62.84 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)
 • Total 17,890
 • Density 110/km2 (280/sq mi)
 • Voter(2016)  12,212
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6344
IDD:area code +63 (0)38
Income class 4th class
PSGC 071218000

Danao is a 4th municipal income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines, located 95 km (59 mi) northeast of Tagbilaran. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 17,890. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 12,212 registered voters.

According to the Diccionario Español-Bisaya (1866), danao means charca, lago, laguna, pantano, estanque grande, avenida, campañas, etc. (lake, lagoon, freshet, large reservoir, arable land, field, etc.). Except that of a lake, all definitions of danao describe the municipality of Danao, with freshet being the most likely meaning. A freshet is either a sudden rise or overflow of a stream or river, or freshwater stream emptying into the sea.

The Isumod river flowing near the town center of Danao may suddenly overflow and inundate a large portion of the town. The river joins the Wahig river and empties into the sea.

Danao comprises 17 barangays:

In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 12,212 registered voters, meaning that 68% of the population are aged 18 and over.

Municipal hall

Bus terminal


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