Achila

Achila
Barangay

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Coordinates: 10°04′36″N 124°26′52″E / 10.0767°N 124.4478°ECoordinates: 10°04′36″N 124°26′52″E / 10.0767°N 124.4478°E
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas Region VII
Province Bohol
District 2nd District of Bohol
Municipality Ubay
Urban District IV
Established 15 November 1968
Purok 7
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Barangay
 • Brgy Captain Mateo Atuel
 • Brgy Council
Area
 • Total 384 ha (949 acres)
Population (2010)[1]
 • Total 1,276
 • Density 330/km2 (860/sq mi)
 • Voters (2013)[2] 800
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6315
IDD :  +63 (0)38
PSGC 071246001

Achila is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines. The barangay's total land area is 384 hectares (949 acres).[3] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 1,276.[1] In the last election, it had 800 registered voters, meaning that 63% of the population are aged 18 and over.[2]

Achila celebrates its annual fiesta on 15 January in honor of the patron saint.

Location

Located in the northwest of the municipality, Achila overlooks Camotes Sea to the north. It is bounded to the east by Tapon, to the south by Camambugan, and to the west byHumayhumay. Achila is3 km (1.9 mi) from the town center, Poblacion. From there it is accessible by all kinds of land transportation with a travel time of 10–15 minutes by private vehicles (jeep, motorcycle, automobiles) and 15–20 minutes by public transport. Another important marker is the Achila Elementary School.

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Facilities and Services

  • Barangay Chapel
  • Barangay Hall
  • Barangay Health Center
  • Basketball Court
  • Day Care Center
  • Elementary School
  • Multi-purpose Pavement
  • 7 Purok Kiosks

References

External links

 Camotes Sea
Humayhumay Camotes Sea
   Achila  
Camambugan Tapon