Cuya, Bohol

Cuya
Barangay

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Coordinates: 9°58′28″N 124°33′59″E / 9.9744°N 124.5664°E / 9.9744; 124.5664Coordinates: 9°58′28″N 124°33′59″E / 9.9744°N 124.5664°E / 9.9744; 124.5664
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas Region VII
Province Bohol
District 2nd District of Bohol
Municipality Ubay
Urban District VIII
Purok 3
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Barangay
 • Brgy Captain Jovencio Dupalco
 • Brgy Council
Area
 • Total 65.6 ha (162.1 acres)
Population (2010 census)[1]
 • Total 516
 • Density 790/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
 • Voters (2013)[2] 342
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6315
IDD : area code  +63 (0)38
PSGC 071246017

Cuya is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

The barangay's total land area is 65.6 hectares (162 acres).[3] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 516. In the ? election, it had 342 registered voters, meaning that 66% of the population are aged 18 and over.[2]

Cuya celebrates its annual fiesta on 6 February in honor of their patron saint.

Location

Located on the eastern peninsula of the municipality, Cuya is bounded to the north by Guintabo-an and surrounded by Bohol Sea to the south, east and west. Cuya is about 18 km (11 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.

Etymology

Cuya was once part of Juagdan. The name came from the Visayan word cuya, which means eldest brother.

Government

There are three puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Facilities and Services

References

  1. ↑ "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  2. 1 2 Project of Precincts for the 2013 Barangay Elections
  3. ↑ Saz, Efren B. (April 2007). "A Comprehensive Assessment of the Agricultural Extension System in the Philippines: Case Study of LGU Extension in Ubay, Bohol" (PDF). Philippine Institute for Development Studies. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
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Biabas Bay Bohol Sea
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