Biabas

Biabas
Barangay

Seal
Coordinates: 9°58′59″N 124°31′55″E / 9.9831°N 124.5319°ECoordinates: 9°58′59″N 124°31′55″E / 9.9831°N 124.5319°E
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas Region VII
Province Bohol
District 2nd District of Bohol
Municipality Ubay
Urban District VIII
Purok 7
Government
  Type Sangguniang Barangay
  Brgy Captain Carlito Boiser
  Brgy Council
Area
  Total 2,200 ha (5,400 acres)
Population (2010)[1]
  Total 2,573
  Density 120/km2 (300/sq mi)
  Voters(2013)[2] 1,536
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6315
IDD: +63 (0)38
PSGC 071246004

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

The barangay's total land area is 2,200 hectares (5,400 acres).[3] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 2,573. In the last election, it had 1,536 registered voters, meaning that 60% of the population are aged 18 and over.[2]

Biabas celebrates its annual fiesta on 17 May in honor of their patron saint.

Location

Located on the eastern part of the municipality, Biabas overlooks Bohol Sea to the east. To the north it is bounded by Lomangog and San Vicente, to the west by San Pascual, and to the south the municipality of Mabini. It is 15 km (9.3 mi) from the town center, Poblacion. It is accessible by all kinds of land transportation with a travel time of 20–30 minutes by private vehicles (jeep, motorcycle, automobiles) and 40–50 minutes by public utility vehicles.

Etymology

The barangay was named after the bayabas tree (guava – biabas, in Visayan), of which there are plenty throughout the barangay since the Spanish colonization.

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Facilities and Services

  • Barangay Chapel
  • Barangay Hall
  • Barangay Health Center
  • Barangay Plaza
  • Basketball Court
  • Day Care Center
  • Elementary School
  • National High School
  • Multi-purpose Pavement
  • Public Market
  • 7 Purok Kiosks
  • Passenger Terminal

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