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Bohol

Bohol is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas Region (Region VII) of the Visayas. The province covers roughly 4,772.52 square kilometers and is composed of 47 municipalities, 1 component city, and a total of 1,109 barangays. The capital of the province is Tagbilaran City, which also serves as the regional center of Central Visayas. The name Bohol is believed to be derived from the term 'bohol,' meaning 'hole,' referring to the numerous caves and caverns found on the island.

HISTORY

Bohol, an island province in the Central Visayas of the Philippines, has a history that dates back to prehistoric times. Its earliest known inhabitants were pygmies around 15,000 BC, followed by maritime Indo-Malay migrants around 3000 BC. Archaeological evidence suggests early trade with China. In 1565, Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi arrived and forged the famous Sandugo (Blood Compact) with Datu Sikatuna, marking the first treaty of friendship between Filipinos and Spaniards. The province experienced several revolts against Spanish rule, including the Tamblot Uprising in 1621 led by a native priest and the Dagohoy Rebellion from 1744 to 1829, the longest in Philippine history. Bohol was formally separated from Cebu in 1854 as a distinct politico-military province, with Guillermo Kirkpatrick as its first governor. During the American colonial period (1898–1946), Bohol was among the last major islands to be invaded, with local forces initially resisting before eventual occupation. It was officially established as a province in 1917 under Act 2711. After Philippine independence in 1946, Bohol became known for its rich cultural and natural heritage, including Spanish-era churches like the Loon Church and the iconic Chocolate Hills, a unique formation of over 1,700 conical hills. Today, the province thrives as a major tourist destination, celebrated for its history, restored heritage sites, and natural beauty.

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QUICK FACTS

Population (Census 2024)1,412,726
Land Area (2015)4,772.52 km²
No. of households322,022
Average Household Size4.32
Registered Voters981,564
Major LandmarksChocolate Hills
Coastal Accessyes
Estimated elevation above sea level52 meters
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Bohol Province is located in the Central Visayas Region (Region VII) in the Philippines. It is bordered on the north by the Camotes Sea, on the east by the province of Leyte across the Cebu Strait, on the west by Cebu Province across the Cebu Strait, and on the south by the Bohol Sea.

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MUNICIPALITIES POPULATION DATA

Bohol has 47 municipalities, 1 city and 1,109 barangays.

nametypebarangay_countpopulation_2020population_2024
AlbuquerqueMunicipality111124611489
AliciaMunicipality152437424663
AndaMunicipality161777817853
AntequeraMunicipality211499014881
BaclayonMunicipality172246122754
BalilihanMunicipality311869419747
BatuanMunicipality151384514425
Bien UnidoMunicipality152666626278
BilarMunicipality191851218877
BuenavistaMunicipality352971131095
CalapeMunicipality333307933022
CandijayMunicipality213011930142
CarmenMunicipality294919150249
CatigbianMunicipality222380523812
ClarinMunicipality242115821318
CorellaMunicipality894799889
CortesMunicipality141834418976
DagohoyMunicipality152024520086
DanaoMunicipality125249253864
DauisMunicipality351488914894
DimiaoMunicipality211886119136
DueroMunicipality302443024450
Garcia HernandezMunicipality243342234660
GuindulmanMunicipality193410439133
InabangaMunicipality504853436471
JagnaMunicipality333583233485
JetafeMunicipality181224011450
LilaMunicipality281785517397
LoayMunicipality281741817358
LobocMunicipality674422443857
LoonMunicipality222870128224
MabiniMunicipality252217822265
MaribojocMunicipality103983941760
PanglaoMunicipality212869328860
PilarMunicipality232362523858
President Carlos P. GarciaMunicipality242433525329
SagbayanMunicipality12990910228
San IsidroMunicipality182535626124
San MiguelMunicipality131137611425
SevillaMunicipality222609526154
Sierra BullonesMunicipality1069067031
SikatunaMunicipality257127271050
TagbilaranCity, Capital15106796106120
TalibonMunicipality203511937191
TrinidadMunicipality344788649275
TubigonMunicipality418179983179
UbayMunicipality352839228535
ValenciaMunicipality352839228535

DEMOGRAPHICS

Population by Age Group

Based on the 2020 Census, the largest age group is 15-19 years, with 142,435 individuals, followed closely by those aged 10-14 years (141,830) and 5-9 years (138,346). In contrast, the smallest population is found in 75-79 years, with only 21,361 individuals.

agepopulation_2020
Below 5132625
5-9138346
10-14141830
15-19142435
20-24117383
25-29103419
30-3494222
35-3984478
40-4479185
45-4973012
50-5466877
55-5959502
60-6450730
65-6937756
70-7429002
75-7921361
80+22166

Population by Gender

In 2020, the population was composed of approximately 50.97% males and 49.03% females, indicating a higher number of males than females.

ECONOMY

Agricultural Production Trends (2018–2023)

From 2018 to 2023, crop production in Bohol fluctuated, starting at 8,185 in 2018, dropping to a low of 4,921 in 2022, and recovering to 6,709 in 2023. Livestock production showed a steady increase from 7,090 in 2018 to 8,800 in 2023. Poultry production experienced some fluctuations, declining from 3,938 in 2018 to 2,862 in 2020, then rising to 5,867 in 2023. Fisheries production varied over the years, peaking at 3,338 in 2021 before dropping to 2,405 in 2023.

title20222023
Crops49216709
Livestock80028800
Poultry38085867
Fisheries25132405

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