Baclayon, Bohol
| Baclayon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipality | |||
| {{safesubst:#property:P18}}
Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 879: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
|
|||
|
|||
| Motto: {{safesubst:#property:P1451}} | |||
| {{safesubst:#property:P242}} Map of {{safesubst:#property:P131}} with Baclayon highlighted |
|||
| Lua error in Module:Location_map at line 411: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Location within the Philippines | |||
| Coordinates: Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. | |||
| Country | [[{{safesubst:#property:P17}}]] | ||
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) | ||
| Province | [[{{safesubst:#property:P131}}|{{safesubst:#property:P131}}]] | ||
| District | 1st district of Bohol | ||
| Founded | {{safesubst:#property:P571}} | ||
| Barangay | 17 (see § Barangays) | ||
| Government [1] | |||
| • Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 446: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | Alvin Uy (NP) | ||
| • Vice {{safesubst:#property:P1313}} | Jodel Cabahug | ||
| • Council |
Members
|
||
| Area [2] | |||
| • Total | 33.65 km2 (12.99 sq mi) | ||
| Population (Error: Invalid time. lua error in module:wikidata at line 879: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).) | |||
| • Total | {{safesubst:#property:P1,082}} | ||
| • Voter (2013) [3] | {{safesubst:#property:P1,831}} | ||
| • Language | {{safesubst:#property:P1,412}} | ||
| Demonym(s) | {{safesubst:#property:P1549}} | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| ZIP code | {{safesubst:#property:P281}} | ||
| IDD : area code | +63 (0){{safesubst:#property:P473}} | ||
| [[{{safesubst:#property:P31}}#Income classification|Income class]] | {{s class | ||
| PSGC | [http://nap.psa.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode={{#pro000®code={{&provcode=
|
||
| ICAO | {{SAFESUBST:#PROPERTY:P239}} | ||
| IATA | {{SAFESUBST:#PROPERTY:P238}} | ||
| Patron Saint | {{safesubst:#property:P417}} | ||
| Website | http://{{safesubst:#property:P856}} | ||
Baclayon is a Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{". income class Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 446: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). in the province of [[{{safesubst:#property:P131}}|{{safesubst:#property:P131}}]], Philippines.[2] According to the Error: Invalid time. lua error in module:wikidata at line 879: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value)., it has a population of {{safesubst:#property:P1082}}. In the 2013 election, it had {{safesubst:#property:P1,831}} registered voters.[3]
The town is the home town of multi-award winning actor Cesar Montano,[4] and accomplished physicist Caesar Saloma.
Barangays
Baclayon comprises 17 barangays:
<templatestyles src="Div col/styles.css"/>
- Payahan
- Cambanac
- Dasitam
- Buenaventura
- Guiwanon
- Landican
- Laya
- Libertad
- Montaña
- Pamilacan
- Poblacion
- San Isidro
- San Roque
- San Vicente
- Santa Cruz
- Taguihon
- Tanday
History
Baclayon was the first municipality to be established in Bohol by the Spaniards and included originally the areas now made up by the municipalities of Alburquerque, Balilihan, Corella, and Sikatuna. Its original name was Bacayan, from the root word bacay, meaning "detour" in reference to the fact that travellers used to make a detour there around a rocky cliff.[5]
In 1595, two Jesuit priests, Juan de Torres and Gabriel Sanchez, arrived in Bohol to convert the local populace to Catholicism. With native help, they built a stone church which is considered as one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines, and marked the beginning of the town. In 1600, Moros raided the fledgling settlement, which prompted the Jesuits to relocate their residencia to Loboc.[6][7]
In 1717, Baclayon gained status of a parish. In 1742, Tagbilaran was separated from Baclayon, followed by Alburquerque in 1868, Balilihan in 1828, and Corella in 1884.[6]
Demographics
| Population census of Baclayon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 11,986 | — |
| 1995 | 12,808 | +1.25% |
| 2000 | 14,996 | +3.44% |
| 2007 | 18,015 | +2.56% |
| 2010 | 18,630 | +1.23% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[8][9] | ||
In the 2013 election, it had {{safesubst:#property:P1,831}} registered voters, meaning that Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "{".% of the population are aged 18 and over.[3]
Tourism
Baclayon is known for its historic Catholic church, declared a National Cultural Treasure in 1995 because it is considered the best preserved of its kind in the region. Its first structure was built in 1595, but the current building is from 1724 and is of Spanish Colonial architecture. The church includes a small museum, with relics dating back to the early 16th century, and adjoining 21-metre (69 ft) high bell tower. Nearby are centuries-old stone buildings like the hermita, and elementary school, as well as the historic public marketplace, a Spanish-era building with giant stone columns supporting the roof.[4][10] In 2013, the church and bell tower were severely damaged by the 2013 Bohol earthquake.
There are over 67 Spanish colonial ancestral houses in the municipality, many of them along the main road. The houses, in various stages of preservation or neglect, show Spanish-Filipino wooden craftsmanship and styling, some of which were constructed as early as 1853. They are often utilized for cultural shows and tours, festivals and fiestas, as well as some having been turned into inns.[10]
The municipality also has jurisdiction over the dolphin- and whale-watching island of Pamilacan.
See also
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
Cite error: Invalid <references> tag; parameter "group" is allowed only.
<references />, or <references group="..." />
External links
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to [[commons:Category:{{safesubst:#property:P373}}|Baclayon]]. |
Baclayon travel guide from Wikivoyage- Municipality of Baclayon
 |
Corella | |
||
| Tagbilaran |  |
Alburquerque | ||
|
||||
 |
||||
| Bohol Sea |
- ↑
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
