Catigbian
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Catigbian, officially the Municipality of Catigbian (Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,805 people.Template:PH census
Catigbian was formerly known as San Jacinto, and officially changed to its current name in 1954.[1] Catigbian is named after a certain group of seed-bearing plants named "Katigbi" (Coix lacryma-jobi), which grow abundantly.[2]
History
The town was founded in 1829 as one of the villages where rebels were resettled after the Dagohoy Rebellion had been suppressed. In 1903, when the province was reorganized, it was annexed to Balilihan but was made an independent municipality once more on 17 June 1949.[3] At that time there were only 15 barrios within the territorial limits compared to the 22 barangays it has now.
Geography
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Barangays
Catigbian is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
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Climate
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Demographics
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Economy
Commerce and industry
- Catigbian Public Market
- Livestock Auction Center – the biggest in the province of Bohol
- Abattoir
- Catigbian Waterworks System
- One Town One Product (OTOP) Display Center
Agriculture
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- 43.85% devoted to crops
- 56.15% pasture land, grassland, idle land
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- Livestock raising (alternative)
Infrastructure
Water
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- 2 more barangays with own pumping station
Facilities
- Catigbian Training Center
- Municipal Court Hall
- Municipal Conference Hall
- Public Market
- Tennis Court
- Basketball Court/Multi-Purpose Court (sports and other activities)
- Catigbian District Hospital
- Municipal Health Center
Feast Days & Patron Saints
Catigbian comprises two parishes:
- Immaculate Conception Parish (church located in Poblacion West), which celebrates its Feast Day on 8 December in honor of the Immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary[4]
- Santo Niño Parish (church located in Baang), which celebrates its feast day on the third Saturday of January in honor of the Holy Child Jesus
Tourism
Catigbian is home to caves, hanging bridges, handicrafts, livestock market and for its nature resort. Among its attractions are Template:Bulleted list
The Katigbawan Festival
What distinguishes Catigbian from other towns is its annual festival, the Katigbawan, which is a week-long festival in June consisting of various activities like carabao-racing, hog-catching, agrofair, motocross and a search for Miss Katigbawan.
This four-day event has several activities lined up starting with the opening of the festival with a parade after a holy mass. It is followed by a comparza and a talent contest of Miss Katigbawan candidates during the day. Judging of the display of agrofair, bloodletting and motocross takes place on the second day. On the third day is the Carabao Parade with carabao-racing and hog-catching at central elementary school and the Miss Katigbawan Beauty Pageant in the evening.Template:Efn On the fourth day is the street dancing, then a fireworks display to cap the festival.
Education
Literacy Rate: 87.9%
- 1 Tertiary School
- Bohol Northwestern Colleges
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- 19 Public Elementary Schools
- 3 Primary Schools
- 22 Day Care Centers
See also
Notes
References
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External links
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Municipality of Catigbian
- Provincial Government of Bohol
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