Danao, Bohol

Danao
Municipality
Seal
Nickname(s): The Town of the Braves Home of Asia's Longest Zipline
Map of Bohol showing the location of Danao
Danao Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°01′N 124°16′E / 10.017°N 124.267°E / 10.017; 124.267Coordinates: 10°01′N 124°16′E / 10.017°N 124.267°E / 10.017; 124.267
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province	Bohol
District	2nd district of Bohol
Established	March 16, 1961
Inaugurated	July 9, 1961
Barangays	17
Government[1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Louis Thomas Gonzaga (Lakas Kampi CMD)
• Vice Mayor	Jose Gonzaga Cepedoza (Lakas Kampi CMD)
• Town Council	List Francis Norman Sabijon Teodosio Gumapac Joleos Coritico Lirio Vitor Gualberto Cenabre Teodorico Auxtero Albert Vitor Rodulfo Melencion
Area[1]
• Total	97.86 km2 (37.78 sq mi)
Population (2010)[2]
• Total	17,952
• Density	180/km2 (480/sq mi)
• Languages	Cebuano, Filipino, English, Spanish
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	6344
Dialing code	38
Standard Geo. Code	071218000
Income class	5th class; rural

Danao is a fifth class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. The municipality is located approximately 95 kilometres (59 mi) northeast of the provincial capital, Tagbilaran City, and has land area of 9,786 hectares (24,180 acres). According to the 2010 census, it as a population of 17,952.^[2] In the last 2010 national election, it has 9,987 registered voters.^[3]

Etymology

According to the Diccionario Español-Bisaya (1885), Danao means lago, laguna, pantano, estanque grande, avenida, campañas, etc. (lake, lagoon, freshet, large reservoir, arable land, field, etc.). Except that of a lake, all definitions of danao describe the municipality of Danao, with freshet being the most likely meaning. A freshet is either a sudden rise or overflow of a stream or river, or freshwater stream emptying into the sea.

The Isumod River flowing near the town center of Danao will suddenly overflow and inundate a large portion of the town. The river joins the Wahig River and empties into the sea.^[4]

Barangays

Danao is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.

Demographics

Schools

Elementary schools

High schools

Tourism

• Dagohoy Historical Marker: A historical marker on Dagohoy's grave in the mountains installed in his honor. The Dagohoy Marker is located in barangay Magtangtang, was installed by the Philippine Historical Commission to honor the heroic deeds of Dagohoy. Magtangtang was Francisco Dagohoy's headquarters or hideout during the revolt. Hundreds of Dagohoy's followers preferred death inside the cave than surrender. Their skeletons still remain in the site.^[7]

References

External links

• Municipality of Danao
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information

	Buenavista	Talibon	Trinidad
	Inabanga		San Miguel
	Danao
	Sagbayan	Carmen	Dagohoy

v t e Province of Bohol Municipalities Alburquerque Alicia Anda Antequera Baclayon Balilihan Batuan Bien Unido Bilar Buenavista Calape Candijay Carmen Catigbian Clarin Corella Cortes Dagohoy Danao Dauis Dimiao Duero Garcia Hernandez Getafe Guindulman Inabanga Jagna Lila Loay Loboc Loon Mabini Maribojoc Panglao Pilar President Carlos P. Garcia Sagbayan San Isidro San Miguel Sevilla Sierra Bullones Sikatuna Talibon Trinidad Tubigon Ubay Valencia Component city Tagbilaran