Alicia, Bohol
Alicia | |
|---|---|
 Municipality Hall | |
 Seal | |
 Map of Bohol with Alicia highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 3rd district of Bohol |
| Founded | 18 January 1950 |
| Barangay | 15 (see § Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Marnilou Ayuban (LP) |
| • Vice mayor | Basilio Balahay |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| Area | |
| • Total | 114.50 km2 (44.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 24,374 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2022)[4] | 17,111 |
| • Language | Boholano dialect Cebuano Tagalog |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6314 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| PSGC | 071202000 |
| Patron Saint | Joachim |
| Website | www |
Alicia is a [[Template:PH plural of the Philippines#Income classification|4th municipal income class municipality]] in the province of Bohol, Philippines,[2] at 103 kilometres (64 mi) from Tagbilaran. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,374.[3] Template:PH electorate It was formerly part of Mabini and was known as Batuanan (or Batuanon).[5][6]
Alicia celebrates its town fiesta on 26 July in honor of Saint Joachim.
History
In the mid-19th century Alicia was one of the three largest and oldest towns of Bohol along with Catigbian and Balilihan. The town was where former followers of Dagohoy were given some land to till, but at the same time could be kept under the watchful eye of Spanish authorities.
In 1829, the year the Dagohoy Rebellion ended, the town was the largest of five such settlements, with over 6000 inhabitants.
In 1949, it became an independent municipality, and was renamed Alica after the wife of former president Elpidio Quirino.
Barangays
Alicia comprises 15 barangays:
- Cabatang
- Cagongcagong
- Cambaol
- Cayacay
- Del Monte
- Katipunan
- La Hacienda
- Mahayag (Upper, Lower, Caizog, Norte)
- Napo (Ilaud and Ilaya) (note: Napo Ilaya is part of Poblacion Alicia)
- Pagahat
- Poblacion (Calingganay)
- Progreso
- Putlongcam
- Sudlon (Omhon)
- Untaga
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18,653 | — |
| 1995 | 19,402 | +0.74% |
| 2000 | 21,605 | +2.33% |
| 2007 | 23,422 | +1.12% |
| 2010 | 22,285 | −1.79% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[7][8] | ||
Images
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Poblacion and public market -
Plaza and town hall -
Residential street in Alicia -
Church
References
- ^ Municipality of Alicia | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Municipal: Alicia, Bohol". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Number of Registered Voters by Sex : 2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2019.
- ^ "Historical Sketch of the Municipality of Alicia". Municipality of Alicia. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ^ Tirol, Jes. Establishment of Batuanan town, its abolition and re-establishment as Alicia town
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
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