Calape, Bohol

Calape, officially the Municipality of Calape (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Calape; Tagalog: Bayan ng Calape), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 30,863 people.[4]

Calape
Municipality
Municipality of Calape
Center of Calape
Map of Bohol with Calape highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Calape
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°53′N 123°53′E
Country Philippines
RegionCentral Visayas (Region VII)
ProvinceBohol
District1st District
Founded1802
Barangays33 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorNelson N. Yu
 • Vice MayorSulpicio N. Yu Jr.
 • CongressmanEdgardo M. Chatto
 • Electorate22,474 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total75.36 km2 (29.10 sq mi)
Elevation8.5 m (27.9 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[4]
 • Total30,863
 • Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
 • Households
7,396
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence22.7% (2015)[5]
 • Revenue (₱)100,984,244.84 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6328
PSGC
071210000
IDD : area code +63 (0)38
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesBoholano dialect
Cebuano
Tagalog
Patron saintVincent Ferrer

Located 41 kilometres (25 mi) north of Tagbilaran, the first settlers of Calape were said to be migrants from Cebu, and from other municipalities of Bohol.

Its name is derived from cape, referring to either a species of rattan or to the local varietal of coffee, Kape Barako, both of which still grow abundantly there to this day.[6]

History

By the time Spaniards arrived, there was already a native settlement in Calape. In 1802, the Spanish governor of Cebu established it as an independent municipality.

In 1957, Abucayan Norte was created from the sitios of Cabulihan and Cabinong, and Abucayan Sur from the sitios of Rama and Bino. The sitios of Binogawan, Masonoy, Bentig, Cahayag, and Lawis were also constituted into barrios.

Geography

The town center faces the Cebu Strait on the western side of Bohol Island, about 41 kilometres (25 mi) from Tagbilaran. The jurisdiction of Calape includes the islands of Pangangan (eight barangays) and Mantatao, as well as two uninhabited islets, Poom Island and Basihan Island.

There are four rivers that flow through the territory: Tultugan and Liboron Rivers that drain into Calape Bay, and Calunasan and Abucayan Norte Rivers that drain into Tipcan Bay.

Most of the coastal area is a fairly level plain that gradually rises into rolling hills of coralline limestone. The highest point in Calape is Mount Candungao in the eastern portion of the town, with an elevation of 150 metres (500 ft) above sea level.[7]

Barangays

Calape comprises 33 barangays, of which 18 are coastal.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[4] 2010[8]
071210001 Abucayan Norte 4.5% 1,402 1,326 ▴ 1.07%
071210002 Abucayan Sur 3.0% 912 786 ▴ 2.87%
071210003 Banlasan 2.4% 736 755 ▾ −0.48%
071210004 Bentig 6.3% 1,949 1,797 ▴ 1.56%
071210005 Binogawan 1.4% 428 466 ▾ −1.61%
071210006 Bonbon 4.2% 1,296 1,222 ▴ 1.13%
071210007 Cabayugan 3.0% 920 880 ▴ 0.85%
071210008 Cabudburan 1.6% 507 548 ▾ −1.47%
071210009 Calunasan 2.3% 718 798 ▾ −1.99%
071210010 Camias 1.5% 468 505 ▾ −1.44%
071210011 Canguha 1.0% 300 283 ▴ 1.12%
071210012 Catmonan 4.4% 1,354 1,221 ▴ 1.99%
071210013 Desamparados (Poblacion) 2.5% 786 880 ▾ −2.13%
071210014 Kahayag 1.7% 530 512 ▴ 0.66%
071210015 Kinabag‑an 2.1% 639 511 ▴ 4.35%
071210016 Labuon 1.8% 542 562 ▾ −0.69%
071210017 Lawis 2.1% 635 617 ▴ 0.55%
071210018 Liboron 4.7% 1,453 1,434 ▴ 0.25%
071210019 Lo‑oc 1.5% 458 506 ▾ −1.88%
071210020 Lomboy 1.6% 488 490 ▾ −0.08%
071210021 Lucob 4.6% 1,431 1,330 ▴ 1.40%
071210022 Madangog 2.3% 724 622 ▴ 2.93%
071210023 Magtongtong 2.1% 639 404 ▴ 9.12%
071210024 Mandaug 4.4% 1,358 1,451 ▾ −1.25%
071210025 Mantatao 2.8% 849 967 ▾ −2.45%
071210027 Sampoangon 1.3% 407 373 ▴ 1.67%
071210028 San Isidro 7.1% 2,195 2,412 ▾ −1.78%
071210029 Santa Cruz (Poblacion) 8.4% 2,590 2,401 ▴ 1.45%
071210030 Sojoton 1.6% 491 664 ▾ −5.59%
071210031 Talisay 1.5% 470 415 ▴ 2.40%
071210032 Tinibgan 2.2% 685 733 ▾ −1.28%
071210033 Tultugan 2.9% 900 830 ▴ 1.55%
071210034 Ulbujan 5.2% 1,603 1,445 ▴ 2.00%
Total 30,863 30,146 ▴ 0.45%

Climate
Climate data for Calape, Bohol
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 98
(3.9)		 82
(3.2)		 96
(3.8)		 71
(2.8)		 104
(4.1)		 129
(5.1)		 101
(4.0)		 94
(3.7)		 99
(3.9)		 135
(5.3)		 174
(6.9)		 143
(5.6)		 1,326
(52.3)
Average rainy days 18.0 14.1 17.1 16.8 23.7 25.7 25.8 23.3 24.2 25.9 24.0 20.6 259.2
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) [9]

Demographics
Population census of Calape
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 13,354—    
1918 18,392+2.16%
1939 21,319+0.71%
1948 21,383+0.03%
1960 22,820+0.54%
1970 20,888−0.88%
1975 21,499+0.58%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 22,488+0.90%
1990 24,608+0.91%
1995 26,051+1.07%
2000 27,921+1.50%
2007 29,786+0.90%
2010 30,146+0.44%
2015 30,863+0.45%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][8][10][11]

Religion

92% of Calape's population is Roman Catholic. The remaining 8% is divided among other religious groups.

  • Calape Public Market
  • St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church
  • Calape Central Elementary School

Notable residents

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. "Calape, Bohol Profile". PhilAtlas.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  4. Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  5. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  6. "Calape". "www.bohol-philippines.com". Retrieved 2019-04-29.
  7. "Topography". Municipality of Calape. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. "Calape: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  10. 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.
  11. "Province of Bohol". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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