Pilar, Bohol
Pilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar, (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Pilar; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pilar), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 27,256 people.[4]
Pilar | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Pilar | |
 Municipal hall | |
 Map of Bohol with Pilar highlighted | |
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.svg.png)  Pilar Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 9°50′N 124°20′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 3rd District |
| Founded | 26 December 1960 |
| Barangays | 21 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Necitas T. Cubrado |
| • Vice Mayor | Eugenio B. Datahan II |
| • Congressman | Kristine Alexie B. Tutor |
| • Electorate | 18,454 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 120.39 km2 (46.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 171.1 m (561.4 ft) |
| Population (2015 census)[4] | |
| • Total | 27,256 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) |
| • Households | 5,961 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 38.19% (2015)[5] |
| • Revenue (₱) | 82,903,072.27 (2016) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6321 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Climate type | tropical monsoon climate |
| Native languages | Boholano dialect Cebuano Eskayan Tagalog |
The town of Pilar, Bohol celebrates its fiesta on October 10, to honor the town patron Virgen del Pilar.[6]
History
Pilar was formerly a barrio of Sierra Bullones, known as Lungsodaan. It became a separate municipality on 29 December 1961, by Executive Order No. 460 issued by President Carlos P. Garcia.[7]
Barangays
Pilar comprises 21 barangays:
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015[4] | 2010[8] | |||||
| 071234001 | Aurora | 1.6% | 431 | 410 | 0.96% | |
| 071234002 | Bagacay | 3.2% | 862 | 890 | −0.61% | |
| 071234003 | Bagumbayan | 7.0% | 1,908 | 1,725 | 1.94% | |
| 071234004 | Bayong | 5.3% | 1,432 | 1,493 | −0.79% | |
| 071234005 | Buenasuerte | 6.9% | 1,894 | 1,918 | −0.24% | |
| 071234006 | Cagawasan | 4.0% | 1,079 | 1,086 | −0.12% | |
| 071234007 | Cansungay | 3.0% | 820 | 769 | 1.23% | |
| 071234008 | Catagdaan | 5.5% | 1,492 | 1,546 | −0.67% | |
| 071234009 | Del Pilar | 3.3% | 898 | 890 | 0.17% | |
| 071234010 | Estaca | 10.7% | 2,924 | 2,575 | 2.45% | |
| 071234011 | Ilaud | 2.8% | 764 | 929 | −3.65% | |
| 071234012 | Inaghuban | 3.9% | 1,062 | 1,235 | −2.83% | |
| 071234013 | La Suerte | 2.7% | 726 | 752 | −0.67% | |
| 071234014 | Lumbay | 4.4% | 1,212 | 1,161 | 0.82% | |
| 071234015 | Lundag | 2.9% | 789 | 735 | 1.36% | |
| 071234016 | Pamacsalan | 2.4% | 656 | 666 | −0.29% | |
| 071234017 | Poblacion | 10.6% | 2,890 | 2,806 | 0.56% | |
| 071234018 | Rizal | 5.2% | 1,425 | 1,282 | 2.03% | |
| 071234019 | San Carlos | 2.5% | 679 | 744 | −1.73% | |
| 071234020 | San Isidro | 9.2% | 2,506 | 2,411 | 0.74% | |
| 071234021 | San Vicente | 3.0% | 807 | 864 | −1.29% | |
| Total | 27,256 | 26,887 | 0.26% | |||
Climate
| Climate data for Pilar, Bohol | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (83) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 102 (4.0) |
85 (3.3) |
91 (3.6) |
75 (3.0) |
110 (4.3) |
141 (5.6) |
121 (4.8) |
107 (4.2) |
111 (4.4) |
144 (5.7) |
169 (6.7) |
139 (5.5) |
1,395 (55.1) |
| Average rainy days | 18.6 | 14.8 | 16.5 | 16.7 | 23.9 | 26.4 | 25.6 | 24.1 | 24.4 | 26.3 | 23.7 | 20.5 | 261.5 |
| Source: Meteoblue [9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Population census of Pilar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1970 | 10,888 | — |
| 1975 | 13,928 | +5.06% |
| 1980 | 14,902 | +1.36% |
| 1990 | 19,930 | +2.95% |
| 1995 | 21,141 | +1.11% |
| 2000 | 25,095 | +3.74% |
| 2007 | 27,276 | +1.16% |
| 2010 | 26,887 | −0.52% |
| 2015 | 27,256 | +0.26% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][8][10][11] | ||
Gallery
Public market in Pilar
Malinao Dam spillway in Pilar
References
- "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- "Province: Bohol". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- "Pilar, Bohol Profile". PhilAtlas.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- "Bohol Festivals Timetable". "www.bohol-philippines.com". Retrieved 2019-02-27.
- Executive Order No. 460 (29 December 1961), CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF PILAR IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL (1961), retrieved 7 April 2016
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- "Pilar: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- 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.
- "Province of Bohol". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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