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Panglao
Municipality
St Augustine church
St Augustine church
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
Area
[1]
 • Total55.37 km2 (21.38 sq mi)
 • Land51.20 km2 (19.77 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)[2]
 • Total39,839
 • Density720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6340
IDD : area code +63 (0)38
Income class4th class
PSGC0701233000
Websitepanglaolgu.gov.ph

Panglao is a fourth income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines, 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Tagbilaran. It is one of two municipalities that make up Panglao Island (the other being Dauis), and its territory includes the three smaller islands of Balicasag, Gak-ang, and Pontod (or Pungtud, also known as Virgin Island).[1] According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,839.[2] 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",[3] or derived from the word panggaw, referring to a fishing implement used by locals.[1]

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.[1]

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.[1]

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.[1]

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.[3]

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.[3]

Geography

Barangays

Panglao comprises 10 barangays:

Barangay Area
(km²) 		Population
(2010)[4] 		Pop. density
(per km²)
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%)
  •   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

Climate data for Panglao, Bohol
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31
(88) 		31
(88) 		32
(90) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		32
(90) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		32
(90) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		32
(90)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 86.4
(3.40) 		85.3
(3.36) 		93.3
(3.67) 		71.8
(2.83) 		98.9
(3.89) 		135.8
(5.35) 		140.7
(5.54) 		107
(4.2) 		110
(4.3) 		150
(5.9) 		165.4
(6.51) 		159.3
(6.27) 		1,403.9
(55.22)
Average rainy days 17 14 13 10 13 17 17 15 15 20 20 19 190
Source: World Weather Online[5]

Demographics

Population census of Panglao
YearPop.±% 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[4][6]

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.[7] 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.[8] 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).[9] 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

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Municipal Profile". Municipality of Panglao. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c "Bohol Panglao Island Travel Guide". Talibon, Bohol, Philippines: A1 Online Communication and Advertising Services. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Panglao, Philippines: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Alona Beach, Panglao Island". Talibon, Bohol, Philippines: A1 Online Communication and Advertising Services. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  8. ^ Angeline Valencia (August 15, 2012). "Mayor Alcala warns Panglao may become as crowded as Boracay". Philstar. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  9. ^ "Panglao Island Diving". Talibon, Bohol, Philippines: A1 Online Communication and Advertising Services. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
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