Sinandigan

Sinandigan
Barangay

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
 • Barangay Captain Carolina Bacatan
 • Brgy Council
Area
 • Total 607 ha (1,500 acres)
Population (2010 census)[1]
 • Total 1,874
 • Density 310/km2 (800/sq mi)
 • Voters (2013)[2] 1,173
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
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).[3] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 1,874.

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

Location

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.

History

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.

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Facilities and Services

  • Barangay Hall
  • Day Care Center
  • Elementary School
  • 7 Purok Kiosks

References

  1. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 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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