Cuya, Bohol

Cuya
Barangay
Seal
Coordinates: 9°58′28″N 124°33′59″E / 9.9744°N 124.5664°E / 9.9744; 124.5664Coordinates: 9°58′28″N 124°33′59″E / 9.9744°N 124.5664°E / 9.9744; 124.5664
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas Region VII
Province	Bohol
District	2nd District of Bohol
Municipality	Ubay
Urban District	VIII
Purok	3
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Barangay
• Brgy Captain	Jovencio Dupalco
• Brgy Council	Kagawads Juveline Jandayan Leopoldo Clarito Alejandro Carillo Erwynn Cuyno Isidro Donghil Conrado Carillo Charity Tero Commission on Elections
Area
• Total	65.6 ha (162.1 acres)
Population (2010)[1]
• Total	516
• Density	790/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
• Voters (2013)[2]	342
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	6315
IDD :	+63 (0)38
PSGC	071246017

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

The barangay's total land area is 65.6 hectares (162 acres).^[3] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 516. In the last election, it had 342 registered voters, meaning that 66% of the population are aged 18 and over.^[2]

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

Location

Located on the eastern peninsula of the municipality, Cuya is bounded to the north by Guintabo-an and surrounded by Bohol Sea to the south, east and west. Cuya is about 18 km (11 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.

Etymology

Cuya was once part of Juagdan. The name came from the Visayan word cuya, which means eldest brother.

Government

There are three puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Facilities and Services

References

External links

• Official website of the municipality of Ubay

		Guintabo-an
	Biabas Bay		Bohol Sea
	Cuya
		Bohol Sea

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