Danao, Bohol
| Danao | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Bohol with Danao highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Danao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°01′N 124°16′E / 10.02°N 124.27°ECoordinates: 10°01′N 124°16′E / 10.02°N 124.27°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 2nd district of Bohol |
| Established | 16 March 1961 |
| Barangay | 17 (see § Barangays) |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Natividad Gonzaga (UNA) |
| • Vice mayor | Louis Gonzaga |
| • Town Council |
Members
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| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 97.86 km2 (37.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,952 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| • Languages |
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| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6344 |
| IDD : | +63 (0)38 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| PSGC | 071218000 |
Danao is a fourth income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines, located 95 kilometres (59 mi) northeast of the provincial capital, Tagbilaran, with land area of 9,786 hectares (24,180 acres). According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 17,952; and at the 2010 national election, there were 9,987 registered voters.[2]
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 may suddenly overflow and inundate a large portion of the town. The river joins the Wahig river and empties into the sea.
Tourism
- Eco, Extreme, and Educational Adventure Tour (EAT) Danao offers a great new experience of Bohol. One can soar across one of Bohol's most attractive gorges like a bird; raft or canoe on a river; explore caves; practise mountain climbing, both on a wall, and on real cliffs; and explore some of the wildest spots of the island.[3]
- Dagohoy Historical Marker: A historical marker on Dagohoy's grave in the mountains installed in his honor. The Dagohoy Marker 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.[4]
Barangays
 Map of Danao showing Barangays |
Danao comprises 17 barangays:
- Cabatuan
- Cantubod
- Carbon
- Concepcion
- Dagohoy
- Hibale
- Magtangtang
- Nahud
- Poblacion
- Remedios
- San Carlos
- San Miguel
- Santa Fe
- Santo Niño
- Tabok
- Taming
- Villa Anunciado
Demographics
| Population census of Danao | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 12,671 | — |
| 1995 | 14,042 | +1.94% |
| 2000 | 17,265 | +4.53% |
| 2007 | 17,716 | +0.36% |
| 2010 | 17,952 | +0.48% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2][5] | ||
Schools
Elementary schools
- Cabatuan Elementary School
- Cantubod Elementary School
- Carbon Primary School
- Concepcion Elementary School
- Dagohoy Elementary School
- Danao Central Elementary School
- Hibale Elementary School
- Magtangtang Elementary School
- Nahud Elementary School
- Remedios Primary School
- San Carlos Elementary School
- San Miguel Primary School
- Santa Fe Primary School
- Santo Niño Primary School
- Tabok Elementary School
- Taming Elementary School
- Villa Anunciado Primary School
High schools
- Cantubod National High School
- Danao National High School
- Francisco Dagohoy Memorial High School[6]
- Taming National High School
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Municipality of Danao". Province of Bohol. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- ↑ "E.A.T. Danao". EatDanao.com. October 21, 2006. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
- ↑ "The Francisco Dagohoy Cave". Bohol-Philippines.com. October 21, 2006. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City and Municipality: Central Visayas: 1995, 2000 and 2007" (PDF). National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 June 2011.
- ↑ Republic Act No. 10037 of 18 May 2010 Act separating the Danao National High School – Magtangtang Annex and converting it into an independent National High School to be known as Francisco Dagohoy Memorial High School. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
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