Pilar, Bohol
Pilar | |
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 Malinao Dam spillway in Pilar | |
 Map of Bohol with Pilar highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 3rd district of Bohol |
| Founded | 26 December 1960 |
| Barangay | 21 (see § Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Necitas Cubrado (UNA) |
| • Vice mayor | Wilson Pajo |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.55 km2 (24.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[2] | |
| • Total | 28,693 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6321 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| PSGC | 071234000 |
Pilar is a fourth class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,693.[2]
Barangays
Pilar comprises 21 barangays:
- Aurora
- Bagacay
- Bagumbayan
- Bayong
- Buenasuerte
- Cagawasan
- Cansungay
- Catagda-an
- Del Pilar
- Estaca
- Ilaud
- Inaghuban
- La Suerte
- Lumbay
- Lundag
- Pamacsalan
- Poblacion
- Rizal
- San Carlos
- San Isidro
- San Vicente
History
Pilar was formerly a barrio of Sierra Bullones, known as Lungsodaan. It became a separate municipality on December 29, 1961, by Executive Order No. 460 issued by then President Carlos P. Garcia.[1]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19,930 | — |
| 1995 | 21,141 | +1.11% |
| 2000 | 25,095 | +3.74% |
| 2007 | 27,276 | +1.16% |
| 2010 | 26,887 | −0.52% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
References
- ^ a b c "Municipality of Pilar". Province of Bohol. Retrieved 2012-09-20.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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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