Tipolo, Bohol

Tipolo
Barangay

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Coordinates: PH 10°02′17″N 124°29′45″E / 10.0381°N 124.4958°E / 10.0381; 124.4958Coordinates: PH 10°02′17″N 124°29′45″E / 10.0381°N 124.4958°E / 10.0381; 124.4958
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 Jose Evediente
 • Brgy Council
Area
 • Total 655 ha (1,619 acres)
Population (2010 census)[1]
 • Total 2,456
 • Density 370/km2 (970/sq mi)
 • Voters (2013) [2] 1,426
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6315
IDD : area code  +63 (0)38
PSGC 071246048

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

The barangay's total land area is 655 hectares (1,620 acres).[3] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 2,456. In the 2013 election, it had 1,426 registered voters, meaning that 58% of the population are aged 18 and over.[2]

Tipolo celebrates its annual fiesta on 5 April in honor of their patron saint.

Location

Located in the east of the municipality, Tipolo is bounded to the north by San Isidro, to the east by Union, to the south by Imelda and to the west by Katarungan. It is 4 km (2.5 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.

History

The place was named after the tipolo (breadfruit) tree (Artocarpus incisa), which was in abundance in the area.

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Facilities and Services

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

References

External links

 San Isidro
Katarungan Union
   Tipolo  
Imelda
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