Dimiao, Bohol

Dimiao
Municipality
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Location within the Philippines
Coordinates:
Country	[[{{safesubst:#property:P17}}]]
Region	Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province	[[{{safesubst:#property:P131}}|{{safesubst:#property:P131}}]]
District	3rd district of Bohol
Founded	{{safesubst:#property:P571}}
Barangay	35 (see § Barangays)
Government
•	Danilo Guivencan (LP)
• Vice {{safesubst:#property:P1313}}	Jaime Balbon
• Council	Members Sisinio Lluvido Noel Hamlag Anecita Ucang Russel Yecyec Gilberto Lagua Nicodemus Tamo Alex Lagumbay Paul Halasan Commission on Elections
Area
• Total	77.13 km2 (29.78 sq mi)
Population ( )
• Total	{{safesubst:#property:P1,082}}
Demonym(s)	{{safesubst:#property:P1549}}
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	{{safesubst:#property:P281}}
IDD : area code	+63 (0){{safesubst:#property:P473}}
Income class	4th class
PSGC	[http://nap.psa.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode={{#pro000&regcode={{&provcode= p {{#property:P988}} ]
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Dimiao is a fourth income class municipality in the province of [[{{safesubst:#property:P131}}|{{safesubst:#property:P131}}]], Philippines. According to the , it has a population of {{safesubst:#property:P1082}}. The municipality of Dimiao, including its church and municipal hall, lies alongside the C.P.G. circumferential road on the southern coast of the island, about 36 kilometres (22 mi) east of Tagbilaran.

The people of Dimiao lives on farming, tuba gathering, rope making and fishing since it is located along the coast. Rice, corn, maguey, copra, rope and tubâ are their most important products.

Barangays

Dimiao comprises 35 barangays:

• Abihid
• Alemania
• Baguhan
• Bakilid
• Balbalan
• Banban
• Bauhugan
• Bilisan
• Cabagakian
• Cabanbanan
• Cadap-agan
• Cambacol
• Cambayaon
• Canhayupon
• Canlambong
• Casingan
• Catugasan
• Datag
• Guindaguitan
• Guingoyuran
• Ile
• Lapsaon
• Limokon Ilaod
• Limokon Ilaya
• Luyo
• Malijao
• Oac
• Pagsa
• Pangihawan
• Sawang
• Puangyuta
• Tangohay
• Taongon Cabatuan
• Taongon Can‑andam
• Tawid Bitaog

History

When the parish was founded is uncertain, although baptism records dates back to the year 1750. It is one of the older municipalities of Bohol, with a population of 8,820 in 1897. This town used to cover a large area that included the municipalities of Valencia and Lila. In 1867, Valencia was separated from Dimiao because of increased population, and Lila was made an independent municipality on January 1, 1915.

Demographics

Population census of Dimiao
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	11,697	—
1995	12,372	+1.06%
2000	14,151	+2.92%
2007	14,187	+0.04%
2010	15,166	+2.46%
Source: National Statistics Office

Education

The town has schools scattered throughout the barangays. Those located at the town proper are the Banban Elementary School, the Dimiao National High School and a private one, the St. Nicholas Academy. 90% of the inhabitants are literate and most speak some English and Filipino.

Attractions

Town hall

Catholic Church

The town of Dimiao has its share in Bohol's list of natural and man-made attractions.

Dimiao Church

The San Nicholas Church is one of the oldest stone churches of Bohol, built in the later half of the 19th century. It is identified by its twin bell towers either side of the church's front façade, and it is dedicated to San Nicolas Tolentino, who is also the town's patron saint and whose feast day is celebrated 10 September. In front of the church building is a tower with the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus where the "hugos" is done during dawn rites of Easter Sunday. The church houses some relics from the Spanish Regime and is being preserved.

The building behind the church served once as a convent but is now a school. Fronting the Sacred Heart tower is a monument dedicated to the Philippines' national hero, José Rizal. Across from the church, across the circumferential road lies the municipal hall, a typical Spanish-designed building with prominent arched windows, white painted walls and red roof.

Ermita Ruins

The Ermita Ruins are the ruins of a coralline limestone structure built during the Spanish Regime. It lies parallel to the nave of the St. Nicholas Tolentino Church in the town of Dimiao, Bohol. It was allegedly used as a military fortress, a chapel and a burial site of the members of the Spanish clergy. Archaeological excavations were undertaken in 1995 and 1998 in a quest to uncover its mysterious past.

Balbalan Beach

Balbalan Beach lies on a long stretch of white sandy beach facing the Mindanao Sea. It is only 5 minutes drive away from the town center in Barangay Balbalan. The waters are unpolluted and crystal clear, very ideal for swimming. Out in the deep are colorful coral reefs. Sailing is also a pastime in the area.

Seaside Beach Resort

Seaside Beach Resort once called Imelda Beach in brgy Luyo boast a stretch of white sand fringed with tall coconut palm trees. The waters are clear and unpolluted. The beach is fairly accessible, lying along the National Highway. It was once the venue of an encampment of the Boys and Girls Scouts of Bohol. On clear sunny days, Camiguin Island with the silhouette of Mount Hibok-Hibok can be seen.

Dimiao Twin Falls

The Dimiao Twin Falls cascades over a cliff, nestled 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) away from the highway. Its rugged pathway is a challenge to trekkers who are rewarded with a panoramic view of the falls upon arrival. Dry land near the foot of the falls is ideal for picnics.

Pahangog Twin Falls and Caverns

The Pahangog Twin Falls cascades over a 30-metre (98 ft) high cliff surrounded by a lush forest of tropical trees and flora. A natural basin carved out from underneath the falling waters serves as a natural swimming pool for bathers. Two caves lie near the falls with rock formations carved by centuries of gushing waters; one cavern has a naturally-contoured basin that fills up with water before flowing outwards from the cave.

Rice Terraces

Although not as large and prominent as the rice terraces of Banaue, the terraces look like a velvety green layered field, and during near-harvest season, the fields turn into gold.

MacArthur's Cap

The MacArthur’s Cap is a rock formation resembling an army officer's cap that one encounters when entering the town of Dimiao. The rock formation has become an emblem and called such at the successful return of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, upon the defeat of the Japanese Army during World War II.

Badiang Peak

Badiang Peak is a rugged mountain of Dimiao which can be visited by trekkers and mountain climbers. Hours of trekking along pathways and climbing over boulders are rewarded with a panoramic view of Dimiao and its neighboring lowlands from atop the mountain peak.

External links

• Municipality of Dimiao
• Dimiao
• Dimiao attractions