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Dauis

Mariveles
Dauis Mariveles
Municipality
	Municipality of Dauis
	Aerial view of Dauis, Panglao Island
	Flag
	Map of Bohol with Dauis highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Dauis Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 9°37′30″N 123°51′54″E / 9.625°N 123.865°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas
Province	Bohol
District	1st district
Founded	1697
Barangays	12 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Roman B. Bullen
• Vice Mayor	Marietta T. Sumaylo
• Representative	Edgardo M. Chatto
• Municipal Council	Members
• Electorate	31,781 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	43.33 km2 (16.73 sq mi)
Elevation	34 m (112 ft)
Highest elevation	192 m (630 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	52,492
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
• Households	11,522
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	14.01% (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 165.3 million (2020), 69.97 million (2012), 79.01 million (2013), 92.34 million (2014), 98.31 million (2015), 121.5 million (2016), 130.9 million (2017), 144.3 million (2018), 157.4 million (2019), 175.3 million (2021), 239 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 413.1 million (2020), 90.44 million (2012), 102.6 million (2013), 114.6 million (2014), 145.7 million (2015), 194.7 million (2016), 259.8 million (2017), 314.6 million (2018), 380.9 million (2019), 467.2 million (2021), 517 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 138.8 million (2020), 65.17 million (2012), 68.63 million (2013), 76.9 million (2014), 77.14 million (2015), 89.86 million (2016), 89.73 million (2017), 103.8 million (2018), 114.1 million (2019), 123.1 million (2021), 195.6 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 59.78 million (2020), 16.86 million (2012), 19.21 million (2013), 19.97 million (2014), 22.83 million (2015), 39.55 million (2016), 48.7 million (2017), 56.96 million (2018), 70.28 million (2019), 44.08 million (2021), 53.02 million (2022)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6339
PSGC	0701219000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)38
Native languages	Boholano dialect; Cebuano; Tagalog
Website	dauis.bohol.gov.ph

Dauis, officially the Municipality of Dauis (Cebuano: Munisipalidad sa Dauis; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dauis), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,492 people.^[4] The town has many fine beaches, resorts, and a historic church, built in the 17th century. The Hinagdanan Cave is also a draw for tourists.

History

Spanish colonial era

Dauis is one of the oldest municipalities of Bohol, as attested by the discovery of early Chinese artifacts in the 1970s. All records of the town were destroyed in World War Two, however church records show the parish was established in 1697. The stone watchtower, now only ruins, was built in 1774.^[6]

The first bridge between the poblacion of Dauis and Mansasa, Tagbilaran, was constructed by Spaniards during their reign, possibly in the 18th century. The bridge is still in place, used as a connection between the two islands. The other bridge was constructed near the old City Hall of Tagbilaran City, crossing towards Totolan. That bridge is known as 'the causeway' and leads as far as Panglao Beach resort about 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Tagbilaran.

American colonial era

A deep well was constructed in Poblacion in 1900 by a Spanish leader where the well is now located, inside the Church below the altar. The locals provided the labor. The well depth is about 30 fathoms (55 m; 180 ft) and the diameter three metres (9.8 ft). The well was constructed through manual digging using bolos, crowbars, pulleys, and rope for digging into the soil stones, which contains limestone rock.

Geography

Dauis is located in the northern part of Panglao Island. It is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Tagbilaran.

Barangays

Dauis is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2020^[4]		2010^[7]
071219001	Biking	6.5%	3,428	3,334	▴	0.28%
071219002	Bingag	8.5%	4,436	3,877	▴	1.36%
071219004	Catarman	9.0%	4,749	4,373	▴	0.83%
071219005	Dao	2.9%	1,514	1,331	▴	1.30%
071219012	Mariveles	7.0%	3,664	3,216	▴	1.31%
071219006	Mayacabac	7.5%	3,934	3,469	▴	1.27%
071219007	Poblacion	5.9%	3,074	2,672	▴	1.41%
071219003	San Isidro (Canlongon)	2.5%	1,330	1,238	▴	0.72%
071219008	Songculan	8.3%	4,375	3,870	▴	1.23%
071219009	Tabalong	10.2%	5,375	4,410	▴	2.00%
071219010	Tinago	5.2%	2,753	2,169	▴	2.41%
071219011	Totolan	13.4%	7,031	5,479	▴	2.52%
	Total		52,492	39,448	▴	2.90%

Climate

Climate data for Dauis, Bohol
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	28 (82)	29 (84)	30 (86)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (73)	23 (73)	24 (75)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	24 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	102 (4.0)	85 (3.3)	91 (3.6)	75 (3.0)	110 (4.3)	141 (5.6)	121 (4.8)	107 (4.2)	111 (4.4)	144 (5.7)	169 (6.7)	139 (5.5)	1,395 (55.1)
Average rainy days	18.6	14.8	16.5	16.7	23.9	26.4	25.6	24.1	24.4	26.3	23.7	20.5	261.5
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)^[8]

Demographics

Population census of Dauis

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	8,378	—
1918	10,275	+1.37%
1939	12,154	+0.80%
1948	12,303	+0.14%
1960	13,595	+0.84%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1970	15,812	+1.52%
1975	17,955	+2.58%
1980	18,260	+0.34%
1990	23,601	+2.60%
1995	24,041	+0.35%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
2000	26,415	+2.04%
2007	36,525	+4.57%
2010	39,448	+2.84%
2015	45,663	+2.83%
2020	52,492	+2.78%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[9]^[7]^[10]^[11]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Dauis

10

20

30

40

50

2006
40.50

2009
30.12

2012
17.01

2015
14.43

2018
10.80

2021
14.01

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]^[19]

Culture

The town's 18th-century church, is dedicated to La Señora de la Asuncion or Our Lady of the Assumption. The church is believed to have been built of light materials by the first Spanish missionaries in 1697. Since then, the church has gone through several changes.

The image of the La Señora de la Asuncion is famed to be miraculous. Faithfuls come from near and far to hike the distance from the city to the site to invoke special petitions or mainly to honor the Patroness. In addition, at the foot of the altar of the church is a well also believed to have healing power. The water tastes fresh, despite the well's proximity to the seashore.

15 August

The town and all devotees of the La Señora de la Asuncion attend the Patroness' feast day every 15 August. Stories abound of the Patroness' sojourn and blessings. One of the stories tells of a man who found a camiseta (blouse) in his fishing boat after a lady passenger disembarked. On several occasions, devotees found the Patroness' camiseta full of amorseco. Many believe the Patroness must, on occasions, get down from her pedestal to visit them in their homes and farms. To this day, devotees continue to venerate and pay homage as manifestation of gratitude and appreciation after being healed of their ailments through the camiseta.

Last Sunday of January

Another fiesta is celebrated last Sunday of January, to commemorate a miracle that happened many years back. It is said that many young girls have seen the lady waving her hands as if bidding them to come near.

Tourism

Dauis's major tourist attractions are Our Lady of Assumption Church and Hinagdanan Cave. Our Lady of Assumption Church is locally known as Señora de la Asunción. The church was built by Boholanos under forced labor imposed by the Spanish. It is constructed of solid rocks or stones and has paintings on the walls. There is a tower with a bell, outside the church another tower and also a small well. The front face of the church collapsed during the earthquake of 2013.