Tubigon, Bohol
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Tubigon is a 1st class municipality and seaport in the province of Bohol
, Philippines
. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 44,434 people.
Tubigon is well known for its "lambay" crabs. It is the nearest seaport in Bohol to Cebu, providing many daily ferry round-trips to Cebu City
. It has recently expanded its seaport to accommodate additional sea traffic.
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n countries, migrating to the Philippines in small bangcas
. Seasonal overflowing of the river flooded the community and led the place to be called "Tubigan" (meaning "place having water" or "watery"), which later morphed into "Tubigon" (meaning "place bounding in water"). The first record of the town of Tubigon dates from the early part of the 17th century.
In 1816, the community organized itself under a recognized headman, Yguiz Hutora, who was succeeded by Teniente Mijares and by Teninete Matong in 1818. A chapel was built on an elevated site of the settlement but had no officiating priest. A coadjutor of the Spanish friar
s from the Calape
parish would perform the religious ceremonies.
In 1819, by authority of the Spanish Governor of Cebu, Tubigon was formally organized into an independent town by separating from the town of Calape, with Capitan Teniente Matong becoming the first governardorcillo.
Starting in 1852, the exact boundaries of the municipality were defined. On March 8 of that year, sitio Bacane was made the boundary between Tubigon and Inabanga
. In 1856, the boundary with Calape was fixed at Mandaug. On June 19, 1865, the boundary between Tubigon and Catigbian
was set at the Sampilangon River and on September 14, 1913, the boundary with Antequera (currently San Isidro
) was fixed at sitio Tubod.
On January 31, 1919, Tubigon lost five barrios when Clarin
was formed by virtue of proclamation by Governor Yeater
.
The main National Road is paved and provides easy access to neighboring coastal communities, with travel time to Tagbilaran City
taking about one hour. There are inland roads to Catigbian
and San Isidro
, mostly unpaved and in various stages of upgrading.
Public utility buses are available daily on routes to any point within the province of Bohol. Trips to the capital city of Tagbilaran are on a 30 minute interval. Car and van are available for rent or charter anytime.
Boat and ferry
Tubigon's municipal port is the second largest and busiest port in the province of Bohol. It is being served by 6 conventional vessels and 2 modern fastcrafts with a total of 20 trips daily to Cebu City
. A Roll-on/roll-off ferry is also operational making two trips daily.
There is no scheduled ferry service to smaller outlying islands, but outrigger canoes may be chartered anytime.
Telephone services for both domestic and international calls are provided by the Philippine Long Distance Company (PLDT), Globelines, and CRUZTELCO. Smart and Globe Cellular Sites are also established in the municipality.
Electric power is supplied by the Bohol Electric Cooperative I (BOHECO I). Its new administrative building is located in Tubigon along the National Road.
Bohol
Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of Bohol Island and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. With a land area of and a coastline long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 44,434 people.
Tubigon is well known for its "lambay" crabs. It is the nearest seaport in Bohol to Cebu, providing many daily ferry round-trips to Cebu City
Cebu City
The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was...
. It has recently expanded its seaport to accommodate additional sea traffic.
Barangays
Tubigon is politically subdivided into 34 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
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History
The first settlers in Tubigon settled along the shores of the river that flows through the community. Their exact origins are unknown but they are thought to be early Malays from Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
n countries, migrating to the Philippines in small bangcas
Outrigger canoe
The outrigger canoe is a type of canoe featuring one or more lateral support floats known as outriggers, which are fastened to one or both sides of the main hull...
. Seasonal overflowing of the river flooded the community and led the place to be called "Tubigan" (meaning "place having water" or "watery"), which later morphed into "Tubigon" (meaning "place bounding in water"). The first record of the town of Tubigon dates from the early part of the 17th century.
In 1816, the community organized itself under a recognized headman, Yguiz Hutora, who was succeeded by Teniente Mijares and by Teninete Matong in 1818. A chapel was built on an elevated site of the settlement but had no officiating priest. A coadjutor of the Spanish friar
Friar
A friar is a member of one of the mendicant orders.-Friars and monks:...
s from the Calape
Calape, Bohol
Calape is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 27,921 people in 5,588 households.The first settlers of Calape were said to be migrants from Cebu and other municipalities in Bohol....
parish would perform the religious ceremonies.
In 1819, by authority of the Spanish Governor of Cebu, Tubigon was formally organized into an independent town by separating from the town of Calape, with Capitan Teniente Matong becoming the first governardorcillo.
Starting in 1852, the exact boundaries of the municipality were defined. On March 8 of that year, sitio Bacane was made the boundary between Tubigon and Inabanga
Inabanga, Bohol
Inabanga is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 43,331 people.-Barangays:Inabanga is politically subdivided into 50 barangays.* Anonang* Bahan* Badiang* Baguhan* Banahao...
. In 1856, the boundary with Calape was fixed at Mandaug. On June 19, 1865, the boundary between Tubigon and Catigbian
Catigbian, Bohol
Catigbian is a 4th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. Catigbian is an interior town north of Balilihan, south of Sagbayan and Tubigon, east of San Isidro and west of Batuan...
was set at the Sampilangon River and on September 14, 1913, the boundary with Antequera (currently San Isidro
San Isidro, Bohol
San Isidro is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 9,176 people.-Barangays:San Isidro is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.* Abehilan* Baunos* Cabanugan* Caimbang...
) was fixed at sitio Tubod.
On January 31, 1919, Tubigon lost five barrios when Clarin
Clarin, Bohol
Clarin is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 18,871 people.-Barangays:Clarin is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.* Bacani* Bogtongbod* Bonbon* Bontud* Buacao...
was formed by virtue of proclamation by Governor Yeater
Charles Yeater
Charles Emmett Yeater of Sedalia, Missouri was acting Governor-General of the Philippines from March 5, 1921 to October 14, 1921....
.
Transportation
RoadThe main National Road is paved and provides easy access to neighboring coastal communities, with travel time to Tagbilaran City
Tagbilaran City
Tagbilaran City is a 2nd class component city in the island province of Bohol, Philippines and serves as its capital. Tagbilaran lies on the southwestern part of the province, and has a total land area of 32.7 km², with about 13 km of coastline...
taking about one hour. There are inland roads to Catigbian
Catigbian, Bohol
Catigbian is a 4th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. Catigbian is an interior town north of Balilihan, south of Sagbayan and Tubigon, east of San Isidro and west of Batuan...
and San Isidro
San Isidro, Bohol
San Isidro is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 9,176 people.-Barangays:San Isidro is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.* Abehilan* Baunos* Cabanugan* Caimbang...
, mostly unpaved and in various stages of upgrading.
Public utility buses are available daily on routes to any point within the province of Bohol. Trips to the capital city of Tagbilaran are on a 30 minute interval. Car and van are available for rent or charter anytime.
Boat and ferry
Tubigon's municipal port is the second largest and busiest port in the province of Bohol. It is being served by 6 conventional vessels and 2 modern fastcrafts with a total of 20 trips daily to Cebu City
Cebu City
The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was...
. A Roll-on/roll-off ferry is also operational making two trips daily.
There is no scheduled ferry service to smaller outlying islands, but outrigger canoes may be chartered anytime.
Economy
Agriculture and fishing are the primary industries. Sixty percent (60 %) of the total land area of the municipality is used by agriculture and other related industries. The main agricultural products include among others rice, corn, coconut, bananas and different variety of vegetables.Telephone services for both domestic and international calls are provided by the Philippine Long Distance Company (PLDT), Globelines, and CRUZTELCO. Smart and Globe Cellular Sites are also established in the municipality.
Electric power is supplied by the Bohol Electric Cooperative I (BOHECO I). Its new administrative building is located in Tubigon along the National Road.