Tapal

Tapal
Barangay

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Coordinates: 10°03′33″N 124°30′59″E / 10.0592°N 124.5164°ECoordinates: 10°03′33″N 124°30′59″E / 10.0592°N 124.5164°E
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas Region VII
Province Bohol
District 2nd District of Bohol
Municipality Ubay
Urban District VI
Purok 7
Government
  Type Sangguniang Barangay
  Brgy Captain Ronald Rosales
  Brgy Council
Area
  Total 290 ha (720 acres)
Population (2010)[1]
  Total 1,371
  Density 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
  Voters(2013)[2] 845
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6315
IDD: +63 (0)38
PSGC 071246045

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

The barangay's total land area is 290 hectares (720 acres).[3] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 1,371. In the last election, it had 845 registered voters, meaning that 62% of the population are aged 18 and over.[2]

Tapal celebrates its annual fiesta on 3 May in honor of their patron saint.

Location

Located on the northeastern peninsula of the municipality, Tapal overlooks the Basiao Channel and Lapinig Island to the east. It is bounded to the north by Sentinela, to the south by Union and to the west by San Isidro. It is 7 km (4.3 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.

History

The barangay was once called Candungao, from the Cebuano word dungao (to look through, or to peep), because it serves as a window for residents due to its proximity to the island municipality of Pres. Carlos P. Garcia.

An incident occurred when many residents refused to pay their taxes and a local judge paid on their behalf. After that, the barangay was renamed Tapal, which means to patch or fill in Cebuano.

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Features

Tapal has two known beaches: Kalipay Beach and Mendez Beach.

Facilities and services

  • Barangay Hall
  • Barangay Health Center
  • Day Care Center
  • Elementary School
  • 7 Purok Kiosks

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