Cuya, Bohol
Cuya | |
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| Coordinates: 9°58′28″N 124°33′59″E / 9.9744°N 124.5664°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas Region VII |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 2nd District of Bohol |
| Municipality | Ubay |
| Urban District | VIII |
| Purok | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Barangay |
| • barangay captain | Jovencio Dupalco |
| • Barangay Council | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66 ha (163 acres) |
| Population (2015 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 538 |
| • Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2013)[2] | 342 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6315 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| PSGC | 071246017 |
Cuya is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.
The barangay's total land area is 66 hectares (160 acres).[3] According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 538.[1]
Cuya celebrates its annual fiesta on 6 February in honor of their patron saint.
Location
Located on the eastern peninsula of the municipality, Cuya is bounded to the north by Guintabo‑an and surrounded by Bohol Sea to the south, east and west. Cuya is about 18 km (11 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.
Etymology
Cuya was once part of Juagdan. The name came from the Visayan word cuya, which means eldest brother.
Government
There are three puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.
Facilities and Services
- Barangay Hall
- Barangay Health Center
- Day Care Center
- Multi-Purpose Pavement
- Primary School
- 3 Purok Kiosks
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 2013 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election
- ^ Saz, Efren B. (April 2007). "A Comprehensive Assessment of the Agricultural Extension System in the Philippines: Case Study of LGU Extension in Ubay, Bohol" (PDF). Philippine Institute for Development Studies. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
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