Calanggaman
Calanggaman is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.
Calanggaman | |
|---|---|
 Seal | |
| Coordinates: 10°02′00″N 124°28′23″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas Region VII |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 2nd District of Bohol |
| Municipality | Ubay |
| Urban District | III |
| Purok | 7 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Barangay |
| • Barangay Captain | Cipriano Payot |
| • Brgy Council | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 618 ha (1,527 acres) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,689 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2013)[2] | 949 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6315 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| PSGC | 071246027 |
The barangay's total land area is 618 hectares (1,530 acres).[3] According to the 2016 census, it has a population of 1,689. [1]
Calanggaman celebrates its annual fiesta on 8 December in honor of their patron saint.
Location
Located on the central part of the municipality, barangay Calanggaman is bounded to the north by Bood, to the west by Casate, to the south by Bay‑ang, and to the east by Imelda. It is about 5 km (3.1 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.
History
The name of the place came from the Visayan word langgam, which means birds. A large number of migratory birds can be found on this place during wet seasons, where residents can do birdwatching.
Government
There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.
Economy
People in the barangay are mostly farmers who live by planting rice, camote, cassava, banana, and other vegetables. Some till small agricultural lots. Some of population also weave mats, or produce palm oil and coconut products.
Facilities and Services
- Barangay Hall
- Barangay Health Center
- Day Care Center
- Elementary School
- Multi-purpose pavement
- 7 Purok Kiosks
References
- Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- 2013 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election
- 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.
