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Panglao
Municipality
The San Agustin Parish Church in Panglao
The San Agustin Parish Church in Panglao
Map of Bohol with Panglao highlighted
Map of Bohol with Panglao highlighted
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas (Region VII)
ProvinceBohol
District1st district of Bohol
Founded1803
Barangay10 (see § Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLeonila Montero (PDP)
 • Vice mayorPedro Fuertes
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • RepresentativeRene Relampagos
Area
[2]
 • Total47.79 km2 (18.45 sq mi)
 incl. Balicasag island and others
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total39,839
 • Density830/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
 • Voter (2022)[4] 
28,052
 • Language
Boholano dialect
Cebuano
Tagalog
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6340
IDD : area code +63 (0)38
Income class4th class
PSGC0701233000
Websitepanglaolgu.gov.ph

Panglao is a [[Template:PH plural of the Philippines#Income classification|4th municipal income class municipality]] in the province of Bohol, Philippines.[2] According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,839, 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Tagbilaran.[3] Template:PH electorate

It is one of two municipalities that make up Panglao Island (the other being Dauis), and its territory also includes the three smaller islands of Balicasag,[5] Gak‑ang, and Pontod (or Pungtud, also known as Virgin Island).[6] 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",[7] or derived from the word panggaw, referring to a fishing implement used by locals.[6]

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.[6]

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.[6]

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.[6]

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.[7]

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.[7]

Geography

Climate

Climate data for Panglao, Bohol
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C
°F 		30.3
86.5 		30.5
86.9 		31.4
88.5 		32.6
90.7 		33.1
91.6 		32.5
90.5 		32.1
89.8 		32.3
90.1 		32.1
89.8 		31.9
89.4 		31.6
88.9 		31.0
87.8 		31.8
89.2
Average mean °C
°F 		26.3
79.3 		26.3
79.3 		26.9
80.4 		27.9
82.2 		28.5
83.3 		28.1
82.6 		27.8
82.0 		27.9
82.2 		27.7
81.9 		27.6
81.7 		27.3
81.1 		26.9
80.4 		27.5
81.5
Average low °C
°F 		22.3
72.1 		22.2
72.0 		22.5
72.5 		23.3
73.9 		23.9
75.0 		23.7
74.7 		23.5
74.3 		23.6
74.5 		23.4
74.1 		23.3
73.9 		23.1
73.6 		22.9
73.2 		23.1
73.6
Average rainfall   mm
in 		119
4.7 		90
3.5 		88
3.5 		70
2.8 		96
3.8 		147
5.8 		137
5.4 		116
4.6 		130
5.1 		190
7.5 		217
8.5 		144
5.7 		1,544
61
Climate-data.org[8] July 2016 Köppen-Geiger climate classification Af Coronas type III

Barangays

Panglao comprises 10 barangays:

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a. Area PD 2020
2020[3] 2010[9] ha acre /km2 /sq mi
071233001 Bil‑isan 9.2% 3,649 3,050 ▴ 1.81% 364899 1,000 2,600 
071233002 Bolod 4.8% 1,906 1,690 ▴ 1.21% 5981,478 320 830 
071233003 Danao 12.4% 4,935 3,860 ▴ 2.49% 7901,952 620 1,600 
071233004 Doljo 8.6% 3,417 3,004 ▴ 1.30% 110272 3,100 8,000 
071233005 Libaong 5.4% 2,132 1,842 ▴ 1.47% 4231,045 500 1,300 
071233006 Looc 6.4% 2,543 2,282 ▴ 1.09% 254628 1,000 2,600 
071233007 Lourdes 3.9% 1,544 1,387 ▴ 1.08% 377932 410 1,100 
071233008 Poblacion 13.3% 5,305 4,831 ▴ 0.94% 6831,688 780 2,000 
071233009 Tangnan 9.1% 3,645 3,324 ▴ 0.93% 6291,554 580 1,500 
071233010 Tawala 11.2% 4,477 3,333 ▴ 2.99% 8922,204 500 1,300 
Total 39,839 28,603 ▴ 3.37% 4,779 11,809 830 2,200
Poblacion: 5,305 (15.8%)Danao: 4,935 (14.7%)Tawala: 4,477 (13.3%)Tangnan: 3,645 (10.9%)Bil-isan: 3,649 (10.9%)Doljo: 3,417 (10.2%)Looc: 2,543 (7.6%)Libaong: 2,132 (6.4%)Bolod: 1,906 (5.7%)Lourdes: 1,544 (4.6%)

Demographics

Population census of Panglao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 17,004—    
1995 18,095+1.17%
2000 21,337+3.60%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 25,558+2.52%
2010 28,603+4.18%
2015 33,553+3.09%
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[10][9][11]

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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.[12] 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.[13] 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).[14] Tours can readily be arranged to further dive sites, including Balicasag and Pamilacan islands.

  • Playing basketball in Panglao, Bohol
    Playing basketball in Panglao, Bohol
  • Panglao watchtower
    Panglao watchtower
  • Panglao Island Nature Resort
    Panglao Island Nature Resort
  • Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol
    Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol
  • Rizal Monument at Panglao plaza
    Rizal Monument at Panglao plaza
  • Interior of the San Agustin Parish Church
    Interior of the San Agustin Parish Church

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Panglao | (DILG)
  2. ^ a b "Municipal: Panglao, Bohol". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Number of Registered Voters by Sex : 2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2019.
  5. ^ "Balicasag Island". Dream Native Resort. Archived from the original on 25 June 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e "Municipal Profile". Municipality of Panglao. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  7. ^ a b c "Bohol Panglao Island Travel Guide". A1 Online Communication and Advertising. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  8. ^ "Climatological Information for Panglao, Bohol". AmbiWeb GmbH. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  9. ^ a b 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.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Alona Beach, Panglao Island". A1 Online Communication and Advertising. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  13. ^ Philstar, Angeline Valencia (15 August 2012). "Mayor Alcala warns Panglao may become as crowded as Boracay". Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  14. ^ "Panglao Island Diving". A1 Online Communication and Advertising. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
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