Catigbian, Bohol

Catigbian
Municipality
Municipality of Catigbian
Catigbian Town Hall

Map of Bohol with Catigbian highlighted
Catigbian
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°50′N 124°02′E / 9.83°N 124.03°E / 9.83; 124.03Coordinates: 9°50′N 124°02′E / 9.83°N 124.03°E / 9.83; 124.03
Country  Philippines
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province Bohol
District 1st District
Founded 17 June 1949
Barangays 22 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Virgilio Lurot
 • Vice Mayor Necita Digaum
 • Congressman Rene Relampagos
 • Electorate 13,832 voters (2016)
Area [2]
 • Total 113.33 km2 (43.76 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 22,675
 • Density 200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code 6343
PSGC 071213000
IDD : area code  +63 (0)38
Climate type Tropical monsoon climate
Income class 4th municipal income class
Revenue (₱) 78,366,634.15 (2016)
Native languages Boholano dialect
Cebuano
Tagalog

Catigbian, officially the Municipality of Catigbian, (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Catigbian; Tagalog: Bayan ng Catigbian), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 22,675 people.[3]

Llocated 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Tagbilaran, Catigbian is an interior town north of Balilihan, south of Sagbayan and Tubigon, east of San Isidro and west of Batuan.

Catigbian was formerly known as San Jacinto, and officially changed to its current name in 1954.[4] Catigbian is named after a certain group of seed-bearing plants named "Katigbi" (Coix lacrymajobi), which grow abundantly.[5]

History

The town was founded in 1829 as one of the villages where rebels were resettled after the Dagohoy Rebellion had been suppressed. In 1903, when the province was reorganized, it was annexed to Balilihan but was made an independent municipality once more on 17 June 1949.[6] At that time there were only 15 barrios within the territorial limits compared to the 22 barangays it has now.

Barangays

Catigbian comprises 22 barangays:

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[7]
071213001 Alegria 5.5% 1,248 1,247 ▴ 0.02%
071213002 Ambuan 5.1% 1,150 1,197 ▾ −0.76%
071213003 Baang 6.4% 1,442 1,381 ▴ 0.83%
071213004 Bagtic 4.7% 1,055 1,069 ▾ −0.25%
071213005 Bonbong 2.5% 565 579 ▾ −0.46%
071213007 Cambailan 3.3% 759 916 ▾ −3.52%
071213008 Candumayao 7.1% 1,600 1,545 ▴ 0.67%
071213011 Causwagan Norte 7.8% 1,763 1,812 ▾ −0.52%
071213013 Hagbuaya 3.2% 718 875 ▾ −3.70%
071213014 Haguilanan 4.8% 1,094 1,133 ▾ −0.66%
071213009 Kang‑iras 3.2% 724 709 ▴ 0.40%
071213015 Libertad Sur 1.4% 326 364 ▾ −2.08%
071213016 Liboron 4.2% 954 930 ▴ 0.49%
071213017 Mahayag Norte 2.4% 551 577 ▾ −0.87%
071213018 Mahayag Sur 1.2% 277 277 ⬄ 0.00%
071213019 Maitum 4.0% 896 1,035 ▾ −2.71%
071213020 Mantasida 4.4% 1,001 913 ▴ 1.77%
071213021 Poblacion 8.1% 1,848 1,810 ▴ 0.40%
071213027 Poblacion Weste 7.7% 1,754 1,742 ▴ 0.13%
071213022 Rizal 3.1% 700 694 ▴ 0.16%
071213025 Sinakayanan 4.0% 913 733 ▴ 4.27%
071213026 Triple Union 5.1% 1,149 1,148 ▴ 0.02%
Total 22,675 22,686 ▾ −0.01%

Demographics

Population census of Catigbian
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 1,580—    
1960 13,438+3.83%
1970 13,782+0.25%
1975 15,570+2.48%
1980 15,620+0.06%
1990 17,362+1.06%
1995 17,596+0.25%
2000 21,461+4.35%
2007 23,333+1.16%
2010 22,686−1.02%
2015 22,675−0.01%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3] [7] [8] [9]


Education

Literacy Rate: 87.9%

1 Tertiary School
  • Bohol Northwestern Colleges
19 Public Elementary Schools
3 Primary Schools
22 Day Care Centers

Economy

Public market

Commerce and industry

  • Catigbian Public Market
  • Livestock Auction Center – the biggest in the province of Bohol
  • Abattoir
  • Catigbian Waterworks System
  • One Town One Product (OTOP) Display Center

Agriculture

  • 8,950 ha (22,100 acres) alienable & disposable land
    • 43.85% devoted to crops
    • 56.15% pasture land, grassland, idle land
  • 2,351 ha (5,809 acres) forestal land
    • Livestock raising (alternative)

Infrastructure

Water

  • 3 Pumping Stations for 12 barangays – 500 m3 (130 thousand US gallons) /day
  • 2 more barangays with own pumping station

Facilities

  • Catigbian Training Center
  • Municipal Court Hall
  • Municipal Conference Hall
  • Public Market
  • Tennis Court
  • Basketball Court/Multi-Purpose Court (sports and other activities)
  • Catigbian District Hospital
  • Municipal Health Center

Feast Days & Patron Saints

Catigbian comprises two parishes:

  • Immaculate Conception Parish (church located in Poblacion West), which celebrates its Feast Day on 8 December in honor of the Immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary
  • Sto. Niño Parish (church located in Baang), which celebrates its feast day on the third Saturday of January in honor of the Holy Child Jesus

Tourism

Catigbian is home to caves, hanging bridges, handicrafts, livestock market and for its nature resort. Among its attractions are

  • Betn'Choy Farms and Resort
  • Rizal Hanging Bridge
  • Cantalina Cave
  • Haguilanan Cave
  • Candumayao Cave
  • Bongbong Cave
  • Dagook Falls

The Katigbawan Festival

What distinguishes Catigbian from other towns is its annual festival, the Katigbawan, which is a week-long festival in June consisting of various activities like carabao-racing, hog-catching, agrofair, motorcross and a search for Miss Katigbawan.

This four-day event has several activities lined up starting with the opening of the festival with a parade after a holy mass. It is followed by a comparza and a talent contest of Miss Katigbawan candidates during the day. Judging of the display of agrofair, bloodletting and motorcross takes place on the second day. On the third day is the Carabao Parade with carabao-racing and hog-catching at central elementary school and the search for Catigbian's prettiest – the Miss Katigbawan Beauty Pageant – in the evening.[lower-alpha 1] On the fourth day is the street dancing, then a fireworks display to cap the festival.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ A beauty and brains search for the girl best exemplifying the true Catigbianon. The winner represents the town in the province's most prestigious pageant – Miss Bohol Sandugo – held in July

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province: Bohol". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ Republic Act No. 1032 (12 June 1954), An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of San Jacinto, Province of Bohol, to Catigbi-an
  5. ↑ "Municipality of Catigbian". Province of Bohol. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  6. ↑ Executive Order No. 229 (17 June 1949), ORGANIZING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BALILIHAN, ANTEQUERA AND TUBIGON, ALL OF THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL, INTO AN INDEPENDENT MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE NAME OF SAN JACINTO. (PDF)
  7. 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. ↑ "Province of Bohol". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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