Cagting

Cagting
Barangay

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Coordinates: 9°59′56″N 124°33′01″E / 9.9989°N 124.5503°E / 9.9989; 124.5503Coordinates: 9°59′56″N 124°33′01″E / 9.9989°N 124.5503°E / 9.9989; 124.5503
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas Region VII
Province Bohol
District 2nd District of Bohol
Municipality Ubay
Urban District VII
Purok 7
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Barangay
 • Barangay Captain Rolando Sarabosing
 • Brgy Council
Area
 • Total 1,044 ha (2,580 acres)
Population (2015 census)[1]
 • Total 1,712
 • Density 160/km2 (420/sq mi)
 • Voter (2013)[2]  1,091
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code 6315
IDD : area code  +63 (0)38
PSGC 071246011

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

The barangay's total land area is 1,044 hectares (2,580 acres).[3] According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 1,712.[1]

Cagting celebrates its annual fiesta every 24 January in honor of their patron saint.

Location

Located on the eastern part of the municipality, Cagting overlooks Bohol Sea to the east. To the north, it is bounded by Benliw, to the west by San Vicente, and to the south by Juagdan and Biabas. Cagting is about 20 km (12 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Facilities and Services

  • Barangay Chapel
  • Barangay Hall
  • Barangay Health Center
  • 2 Day Care Centers
  • Elementary School
  • Multi-Purpose Building
  • 7 Purok Kiosks

References

  1. 1 2 Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  2. ↑ Project of Precincts for the 2013 Barangay Elections
  3. ↑ Saz, Efren B. (April 2007). "A Comprehensive Assessment of the Agricultural Extension System in the Philippines: Case Study of LGU Extension in Ubay, Bohol" (PDF). Philippine Institute for Development Studies. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
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