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Sinandigan

Sinandigan
Barangay
Official seal of Sinandigan
Seal
Coordinates: 10°01′54″N 124°32′15″E / 10.0317°N 124.5375°E / 10.0317; 124.5375Coordinates: 10°01′54″N 124°32′15″E / 10.0317°N 124.5375°E / 10.0317; 124.5375
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas Region VII
Province Bohol
District 2nd District of Bohol
Municipality Ubay
Urban District VI
Established 8 May 1968
Purok 7
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Barangay
 • Brgy Captain Carolina Bacatan
 • Brgy Council
Area
 • Total 607 ha (1,500 acres)
Population (2010 census)
 • Total 1,874
 • Density 310/km2 (800/sq mi)
 • Voters(2013) 1,173
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6315
IDD:area code +63 (0)38
PSGC 071246044

Sinandigan is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

The barangay's total land area is 607 hectares (1,500 acres). According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 1,874. In the ? electoral roll, it had 1,173 registered voters, meaning that 63% of the population are aged 18 and over.

Sinandigan celebrates its annual fiesta on 8 December in honor of their patron saint.

Located on the eastern part of the municipality, Sinandigan overlooks Bohol Sea to the east. It is bounded to the north by Union, to the south by Benliw and to the west by Imelda. It is 10 km (6.2 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.

Formerly Sinandigan was a sitio of barangay Tapal before becoming a separate barangay. The name Sinandigan comes from the Visayan word sandig which means to lean or to recline.

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.


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