Sinandigan
Sinandigan is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.
Sinandigan | |
|---|---|
 Seal | |
| Coordinates: 10°01′54″N 124°32′15″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas Region VII |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 2nd District of Bohol |
| Municipality | Ubay |
| Urban District | VI |
| Established | 8 May 1968 |
| Purok | 7 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Barangay |
| • Barangay Captain | Carolina Bacatan |
| • Brgy Council | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 607 ha (1,500 acres) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,874 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
| • Voters (2013)[2] | 1,173 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6315 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| PSGC | 071246044 |
The barangay's total land area is 607 hectares (1,500 acres).[3] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 1,874.
Sinandigan celebrates its annual fiesta on 8 December in honor of their patron saint.
Location
Located on the eastern part of the municipality, Sinandigan overlooks Bohol Sea to the east. It is bounded to the north by Union, to the south by Benliw and to the west by Imelda. It is 10 km (6.2 mi) from the town center, Poblacion.
History
Formerly Sinandigan was a sitio of barangay Tapal before becoming a separate barangay. The name Sinandigan comes from the Visayan word sandig which means to lean or to recline.
Government
There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.
Facilities and Services
- Barangay Hall
- Day Care Center
- Elementary School
- 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.
