Calape, Bohol
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| Calape | |
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| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province |  Bohol |
| District | 1st district of Bohol |
| Founded | |
| Barangays | 33 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 150.22 km2 (58.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 102 m (325 ft) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 27,921 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6342 |
| Income class | 4th class |
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.
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[edit] Barangays
Calape is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. In 1957, Abucayan Norte was created from the sitios of Cabulihan and Cabinong and Abucayan Sur from the sitios of Rama and Bino.[1] On the other hand, the sitios of Binogawan, Masonoy, Bentig, Cahayag, and Lawis were constituted into barrios too.[2]
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Catholic Church
[edit] References
- ^ "An Act Creating the Barrios of Abucayan Norte and Abucayan Sur, Municipality of Calape, Province of Bohol". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1702.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ "An Act Creating Certain Barrios in the Municipality of Calape, Province of Bohol". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1703.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
[edit] External links
- Bohol
- Municipality of Calape
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Municipality of Calape
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