Dimiao, Bohol
| Dimiao | |
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National Road in Dimiao
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 Map of Bohol with Dimiao highlighted |
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 Dimiao
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| Coordinates: 9°37′N 124°10′E / 9.62°N 124.17°ECoordinates: 9°37′N 124°10′E / 9.62°N 124.17°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 3rd district of Bohol |
| Founded | 22 January 1769 |
| Barangay |
35 (see § Barangays)
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| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Danilo Guivencan (LP) |
| • Vice mayor | Aniceta Ucang |
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Members
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| • Representative | Arthur Yap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 135.75 km2 (52.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 14,364 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2016) | 9,965 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6305 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| PSGC | 071220000 |
Dimiao is a 4th municipal income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 14,364. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 9,965 registered voters. The municipality of Dimiao, including its church and municipal hall, lies alongside the C.P.G. circumferential road on the southern coast of the island, about 36 kilometres (22 mi) east of Tagbilaran.
When the parish was founded is uncertain, although baptism records dates back to the year 1750. It is one of the older municipalities of Bohol, with a population of 8,820 in 1897. This town used to cover a large area that included the municipalities of Valencia and Lila. In 1867, Valencia was separated from Dimiao because of increased population, and Lila was made an independent municipality on 1 January 1915.
Dimiao comprises 35 barangays:
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In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 9,965 registered voters, meaning that 69% of the population are aged 18 and over.
The people of Dimiao lives on farming, tubâ-gathering, rope-making and fishing since it is located along the coast. Rice, corn, maguey, copra, rope and tubâ are their most important products.
The town has schools scattered throughout the barangays. Those located at the town proper are the Banban Elementary School, the Dimiao National High School and a private one, the St. Nicholas Academy. 90% of the inhabitants are literate and most speak some English and Filipino.
The town of Dimiao has its share of Bohol's list of natural and man-made attractions.
"Ermita Ruins". Municipality of Dimiao. 2010. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012.
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