Ubay Poblacion

Poblacion
Barangay

Seal
Coordinates: 10°03′27″N 124°28′07″E / 10.0575°N 124.4686°E / 10.0575; 124.4686Coordinates: 10°03′27″N 124°28′07″E / 10.0575°N 124.4686°E / 10.0575; 124.4686
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas Region VII
Province Bohol
District 2nd District of Bohol
Municipality Ubay
Urban District V
Purok 7
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Barangay
 • Brgy Captain Violeta Reyes
 • Brgy Council
Area
 • Total 199 ha (492 acres)
Population (2015 census)[1]
 • Total 3,331
 • Density 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
 • Voter (2013)[2]  2,355
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6315
IDD : area code  +63 (0)38
PSGC 071246034

Poblacion is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines. The barangay serves as the central barangay or town centre of the municipality.

The barangay's total land area is 199 hectares (490 acres).[3] According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 3,331, making it the most populated barangay in the municipality.[1] In the 2013 electoral roll, it had 2,355 registered voters, meaning that 71% of the population are aged 18 and over.[2]

Poblacion celebrates its annual fiesta on the last Friday of January in honor of their patron saint.

Geography

Poblacion is bounded to the north by Camotes Sea, to the east by Fatima, to the south by Bood, and to the west by Casate and Tapon.

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

  • Balico
  • Colis
  • Lu‑M
  • Poblacion Proper
  • Poblacion South
  • Pook Pantalan
  • Son‑Oc

History

Formerly Poblacion was a large barangay which included barangay Tapon, Bood and Calanggaman.

Facilities and Services

  • Barangay Hall
  • Barangay Health Center
  • Day Care Center
  • Elementary School
  • Multi-purpose pavement
  • Private High School
  • Public Market
  • Dry and Wet Market
  • Town Wharf
  • Tanod Outposts
  • Passenger Terminal
  • 8 Purok Kiosks

References

  1. 1 2 Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  2. 1 2 Project of Precincts for the 2013 Barangay Elections
  3. ↑ Saz, Efren B. (April 2007). "A Comprehensive Assessment of the Agricultural Extension System in the Philippines: Case Study of LGU Extension in Ubay, Bohol" (PDF). Philippine Institute for Development Studies. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
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