Panglao, Bohol

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Panglao
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Seal
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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 10 (see § Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 446: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). Leonila Montero (PDP)
 • Vice {{safesubst:#property:P1313}} Pedro Fuertes
 • Council
Members
Area [2]  
 • Total 55.37 km2 (21.38 sq mi)
 • Land 51.20 km2 (19.77 sq mi)
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 • Total {{safesubst:#property:P1,082}}
 • Voter  (2013) [3] {{safesubst:#property:P1,831}}
 • Language {{safesubst:#property:P1,412}}
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Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code {{safesubst:#property:P281}}
IDD : area code  +63 (0){{safesubst:#property:P473}}
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Panglao 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}}, 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Tagbilaran. In the 2013 election, it had {{safesubst:#property:P1,831}} registered voters.[3]

It is one of two municipalities that make up Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 446: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). (the other being Dauis), and its territory also includes the three smaller islands of Balicasag, Gak‑ang, and Pontod (or Pungtud, also known as Virgin Island).[4] Panglao is known for its diving locations and tourist resorts.

The name Panglao may have come from its former name Panglawod, meaning "to the open sea",[5] or derived from the word panggaw, referring to a fishing implement used by locals.[4]

Panglao has educational institutions, including the San Agustin Academy (Panglao), Lourdes National High School, the Cristal e-College, and elementary schools located in every barangay (including the Panglao Central Elementary School).

There are no fresh water streams or lakes on the island, so for its drinking water, the municipality is dependent on wells and the Canhilbas Underground Spring.[4]

History

Well before the Spanish colonization, the area was already long visited by Chinese and other Asian traders, as evinced by archaeological finds of Tang, Song, and Ming dynasty porcelain and trade wares.[4]

Panglao flourished during the rule of the Dapitan Kingdom. But raids by Moluccans and conquest by Ternate resulted in periods of depopulation when its population fled mostly to Panay and Mindanao, including Dapitan.[4]

During the Spanish rule, a Jesuit mission post was established, that in 1782 was formed into a parish, known as La Iglesia de San Agustin de Panglawod. In 1803, the town was officially made into a municipality.[5]

The Panglao watchtower was built in 1851. The 5-storey octagonal tower is the tallest of its kind in the Philippines but suffers from neglect.[5]

Geography

Barangays

Panglao comprises 10 barangays:

Barangay Area
(km2)		 Population
(2010)[6]		 PD (2010)
Bil-isan 3.64 3,050 837
Bolod 5.98 1,690 283
Danao 7.90 3,860 489
Doljo 1.10 3,004 2734
Libaong 4.23 1,842 435
Looc 2.54 2,282 898
Lourdes 3.77 1,387 368
Poblacion 6.83 4,831 707
Tangnan 6.29 3,324 529
Tawala 8.92 3,333 374
TOTAL 51.20 28,603 560
Poblacion: 4,831 (16.9%) Danao: 3,860 (13.5%) Tawala: 3,333 (11.7%) Tangnan: 3,324 (11.6%) Bil-isan: 3,050 (10.7%) Doljo: 3,004 (10.5%) Looc: 2,282 (8.0%) Libaong: 1,842 (6.4%) Bolod: 1,690 (5.9%) Lourdes: 1,387 (4.8%)Circle frame.svg
  •   Poblacion: 4,831 (16.9%)
  •   Danao: 3,860 (13.5%)
  •   Tawala: 3,333 (11.7%)
  •   Tangnan: 3,324 (11.6%)
  •   Bil-isan: 3,050 (10.7%)
  •   Doljo: 3,004 (10.5%)
  •   Looc: 2,282 (8.0%)
  •   Libaong: 1,842 (6.4%)
  •   Bolod: 1,690 (5.9%)
  •   Lourdes: 1,387 (4.8%)

Climate

Demographics

Population census of Panglao
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1990 17,004 —    
1995 18,095 +1.17%
2000 21,337 +3.60%
2007 25,558 +2.52%
2010 28,603 +4.18%
Source: National Statistics Office[6][8]

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

The primary tourist attraction of Panglao are its white sandy beaches, of which Alona Beach is the most famous and most developed. Alona Beach is about 1,500 metres (1,640 yd) long, lined with palm trees. resorts, and shops.[9] However it has drawn criticism for its unrestrained development that ignored municipal development policies, warning against overcrowding and Alona to lose its paradise-like image.[10] Therefore, the municipal, provincial and national governments are ploughing ahead with a plan to build a new international airport on Panglao island, with the final approach path directly over Alona beach. Other beaches include Bagobo, Bolod, Danao, Doljo, and Momo Beaches.

Panglao is renowned for snorkeling and dive sites such as Doljo Beach, Garden Eels, Arco Point, Kalipayan, Napaling, and Puntod. The island's southern portion is ringed with reefs that are relatively narrow and shallow (5 to 6 metres (16 to 20 ft)) with submarine cliffs plunging to depths of 33 to 56 metres (108 to 184 ft).[11] Tours can readily be arranged to further dive sites, including Balicasag and Pamilacan islands.

Gallery

  • Playing basketball in Panglao, Bohol

  • Panglao watchtower

  • Panglao Island Nature Resort

  • Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol

References

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External links

 Cebu Strait Dauis
Cebu Strait Bohol Sea
  Panglao  
Bohol Sea
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