Cuya, Ubay

Barangay Cuya
—  Barangay  —
Coordinates:
Country: Philippines
Region: Central Visayas, Region VII
Province: Bohol
Congressional District 2nd
Municipality: Ubay
Puroks: 3
Sitios:
Date Established
Government
 • Type Local Government Unit
 • Brgy. Chairman:
 • Councilors:
 • SK Chairman:
 • Councilors:
Area
 • Land 0.656 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Population (2007)
 • Total 469
 • Density 710.61/km2 (1,840.5/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Postal Code 6315
Area code(s) 38
Philippine Standard Geographic Code 071246017
Website [1]

Cuya (officially Barangay Cuya) is one of the 44 barangays constituting the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

The barangay's total land area is approximately 65.60[2] and has a population of469[3] as of 2007. In the last 2010 National election, it has 277[4] registered voters.

Barangay Cuya celebrates its annual fiesta every February 6 in honor of their patron saint.

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Location

Located on the eastern part of the municipality, barangay Cuya is surrounded by Bohol Sea to the south, east and west. It is bounded by barangay Guintabo-an to the north. Cuya and has approximate distance of 18 km from the town center, Poblacion.

Etymology

Barangay Cuya is once a sitio of barangay Juagdan. The name came from the Visayan word Cuya, which means eldest brother.

Government

There are three puroks or units in the barangay manned by the elected kagawads including the Punong Barangay or Barangay chairman.

Facilities and Services

  • Barangay Hall
  • Barangay Health Center
  • Day Care Center
  • Multi-Purpose Pavement
  • Primary School
  • 3 Purok Kiosks

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