Tapal

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

For the Pakistani tea brand, see Tapal Tea.
Tapal
Barangay
Seal
Coordinates: 10°03′33″N 124°30′59″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas Region VII
ProvinceBohol
District2nd District of Bohol
MunicipalityUbay
Urban DistrictVI
Purok7
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Barangay
 • Barangay CaptainRonald Rosales
 • Brgy Council
Area
 • Total290 ha (720 acres)
Population
 (2015 census)[1]
 • Total1,516
 • Density520/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
 • Voter (2013)[2] 
1,371
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6315
IDD : area code +63 (0)38
PSGC071246045

The barangay's total land area is 290 hectares (720 acres).[3] According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 1,516.[1]

Tapal celebrates its annual fiesta on 3 May in honor of their patron saint.

Location

Located on the northeastern peninsula of the municipality, Tapal overlooks the Basiao Channel and Lapinig Island to the east. It is bounded to the north by Sentinela, to the south by Union and to the west by San Isidro. It is 7 km (4.3 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.

History

The barangay was once called Candungao, from the Cebuano word dungao (to look through, or to peep), because it serves as a window for residents due to its proximity to the island municipality of Pres. Carlos P. Garcia.

An incident occurred when many residents refused to pay their taxes and a local judge paid on their behalf. After that, the barangay was renamed Tapal, which means to patch or fill in Cebuano.

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Features

Tapal has two known beaches: Kalipay Beach and Mendez Beach.

Facilities and services
  • Barangay Hall
  • Barangay Health Center
  • Day Care Center
  • Elementary School
  • 7 Purok Kiosks

References
  1. 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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