Loay, Bohol

Loay
Municipality
Municipality of Loay
View of Loboc River at Loay harbour
View of Loboc River at Loay harbour
Flag of Loay
Flag
Map of Bohol with Loay highlighted
Map of Bohol with Loay highlighted
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Loay is located in Philippines
Loay
Loay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°36′N 124°01′E / 9.6°N 124.02°E / 9.6; 124.02
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceBohol
District 3rd district
Founded1795
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorHilario L. Ayuban
 • Vice MayorRodrigo B. Cubarol Jr.
 • RepresentativeKristine Alexie B. Tutor
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate12,917 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
48.24 km2 (18.63 sq mi)
Elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Highest elevation
415 m (1,362 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
17,855
 • Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)
 • Households
3,962
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
16.53
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 90.77 million (2020), 44.1 million (2012), 47.62 million (2013), 53.86 million (2014), 59.71 million (2015), 64.29 million (2016), 72.94 million (2017), 79.65 million (2018), 89.29 million (2019), 112.2 million (2021), 135.9 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 155.4 million (2020), 63.64 million (2012), 68.04 million (2013), 78.15 million (2014), 119.1 million (2015), 131.1 million (2016), 164.8 million (2017), 169.7 million (2018), 176.1 million (2019), 160.7 million (2021), 189.4 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 94.95 million (2020), 37.87 million (2012), 41.88 million (2013), 45.54 million (2014), 48.62 million (2015), 53.37 million (2016), 60.76 million (2017), 63.71 million (2018), 72.31 million (2019), 95.2 million (2021), 119.1 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 40.44 million (2020), 24.18 million (2012), 19.5 million (2013), 17 million (2014), 56.74 million (2015), 58.03 million (2016), 78.65 million (2017), 67.87 million (2018), 64.12 million (2019), 25.12 million (2021), 40.39 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBohol 1 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6303
PSGC
071228000
IDD : area code +63 (0)38
Native languagesBoholano dialect
Cebuano
Tagalog

Loay, officially the Municipality of Loay (Cebuano: Munisipalidad sa Loay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Loay), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,855 people.[3]

Located at the mouth of the Loboc River, the municipality can be divided into a lower and an upper part. The lower part used to be called Canipa‑an because of the presence of nipa swamps in this part of the town, while the upper part is named Ibabao, being located on a plateau.[5] Loay is 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Tagbilaran.

Recent historical research found that instead of being in Bool, Tagbilaran, the actual site of the Blood Compact between Legazpi and Sikatuna may be in barangay Hinawanan.[6] Loay is also known for the many antiques discovered in its soils, thus indicating a civilization before the Spanish came to Bohol: it has become an haven for the treasure hunters.[citation needed]

The town of Loay, Bohol celebrates its feast in May (the date is movable), to honor the town patron Santisima Trinidad/Blessed Trinity[7]

History

During the period 1751–1754, Loay was a small village called Santissima Trinidad located at the strip of the Loboc River, as mentioned in the accounts of Father Juan Delgado (1892).

As a visita, it formerly belonged to the Municipality of Loboc. It was separated from the Loboc mission in 1795, although some state 1815 as the foundation date, and Redondo 1886 reflects that it became an independent parish in 1799.

The church and belfry of Loay were severely damaged by the 2013 earthquake.

On April 27, 2022, the old Clarin Bridge carrying National Route 850 (N850) over the Loboc River in Loay collapsed, killing 4 people and injuring 15. The bridge was damaged during the 2013 earthquake and still being used while a new replacement bridge was under construction next to it. One possible cause was the stationary traffic on the bridge that exceeded its capacity.[8]

Geography

Barangays

Loay is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[9]
071228001 Agape 3.6% 641 551 ▴ 1.52%
071228002 Alegria Norte 1.7% 300 299 ▴ 0.03%
071228003 Alegria Sur 5.6% 997 961 ▴ 0.37%
071228004 Bonbon 1.6% 282 314 ▾ −1.07%
071228005 Botoc Occidental 3.5% 619 521 ▴ 1.74%
071228006 Botoc Oriental 3.6% 644 648 ▾ −0.06%
071228007 Calvario 4.6% 828 715 ▴ 1.48%
071228008 Concepcion 3.9% 691 732 ▾ −0.57%
071228010 Hinawanan 2.3% 414 364 ▴ 1.30%
071228011 Las Salinas Norte 1.5% 272 217 ▴ 2.28%
071228012 Las Salinas Sur 4.3% 774 749 ▴ 0.33%
071228013 Palo 2.2% 397 335 ▴ 1.71%
071228014 Poblacion Ibabao 6.9% 1,231 1,220 ▴ 0.09%
071228015 Poblacion Ubos 3.9% 700 775 ▾ −1.01%
071228016 Sagnap 2.8% 506 503 ▴ 0.06%
071228017 Tambangan 4.4% 778 763 ▴ 0.19%
071228018 Tangcasan Norte 4.1% 729 699 ▴ 0.42%
071228019 Tangcasan Sur 4.7% 846 896 ▾ −0.57%
071228020 Tayong Occidental 2.9% 511 451 ▴ 1.26%
071228021 Tayong Oriental 5.4% 963 1,011 ▾ −0.49%
071228023 Tocdog Dacu 3.8% 677 701 ▾ −0.35%
071228024 Tocdog Ilaya 2.3% 415 424 ▾ −0.21%
071228025 Villalimpia 9.5% 1,697 1,674 ▴ 0.14%
071228026 Yanangan 4.4% 779 738 ▴ 0.54%
Total 17,855 16,261 ▴ 0.94%

Climate

Climate data for Loay, 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 (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[10]

Demographics

Population census of Loay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 8,941—    
1918 10,513+1.09%
1939 11,093+0.26%
1948 10,694−0.41%
1960 10,137−0.44%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 10,634+0.48%
1975 11,256+1.15%
1980 10,842−0.75%
1990 12,677+1.58%
1995 12,450−0.34%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2000 14,433+3.22%
2007 15,881+1.33%
2010 16,261+0.86%
2015 16,691+0.50%
2020 17,855+1.33%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][9][12][13]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Loay

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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Tourism

Loay is one of the locations to take a Loboc river lunch cruise.

  • Lunch cruise on the Loboc river
    Lunch cruise on the Loboc river
  • Loay church 2006
    Loay church 2006
  • Remains of Loay church post-2013 earthquake
    Remains of Loay church post-2013 earthquake

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Loay | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  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. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Municipality of Loay". Province of Bohol. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
  6. ^ Resolution No. 04, Series of 2005. National Historical Institute. 1 July 2005
  7. ^ "Bohol Festivals Timetable". www.bohol-philippines.com. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
  8. ^ "Bridge in Loay, Bohol falls: 4 killed, 15 hurt; cargo vehicles blamed". metrosundaily.com. MetroSunDaily. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  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. ^ "Loay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  11. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "Province of Bohol". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

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