Sinandigan, Ubay, Bohol

      Barangay Sinandigan
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      Coordinates: 10°1′58″N 124°31′55″E / 10.03278°N 124.53194°E / 10.03278; 124.53194Coordinates: 10°1′58″N 124°31′55″E / 10.03278°N 124.53194°E / 10.03278; 124.53194
      Country: PhilippinesPhilippines
      Region: Central Visayas, Region VII
      Province: BoholBohol
      Congressional District 2nd
      Municipality: Ubay
      Puroks: 7
      Sitios:
      Date Established May 8, 1968
      Government
       • Type Barangay Council
       • Brgy. Chairman Carolina S. Bacatan
       • Brgy. Councilors
       • SK Chairman Kayra Marie S. Bacatan
      Area
       • Land 6.07278 km2 (2.34471 sq mi)
      Population (2007)
       • Total 1,923
       • Density 316.80/km2 (820.5/sq mi)
      Time zone PST (UTC+8)
      Postal Code 6315
      Area code(s) 38
      PSGC 071246044
      Website [1]

      Sinandigan (officially Barangay Sinandigan) is one of the 44 barangays constituting the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

      The barangay's total land area is approximately 607.278[2] and has a population of 1,923[3]as of 2007. In the last 2010 National election, it had 993[4]registered voters.

      Barangay Sinandigan celebrates its annual fiesta every December 8 in honor of their patron saint.

      Location

      Located on the eastern part of the municipality, barangay Sinandigan overlooks Bohol Sea to the east. It is bounded by barangay Union to the north, to the south by barangay Benliw and the west by barangay Imelda . It has approximate distance of 10 km from the town center, Poblacion.

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      History

      Barangay Sinandigan is once a sitio of barangay Tapal before it became a separate barangay. The name Sinandigan came from the Visayan word sandig which means to cause to assume a leaning or to recline.

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      Government

      There are seven puroks or units in the barangay manned by the elected kagawads including the Punong Barangay or Barangay chairman.

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      Facilities and Services

      • Barangay Hall
      • Day Care Center
      • Elementary School
      • 7 Purok Kiosks
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      References

      1. ^ Ubay, Bohol, Philippines, 6315 (2008-09-16). "Barangay Sinandigan". Ubaybohol.byethost3.com. Retrieved 2011-10-10. 
      2. ^ "Chapter I" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-10-10. 
      3. ^ "Ubay in Bohol Visayas Philippines". nscb.gov.ph. Retrieved 2011-10-10. 
      4. ^ http://www.comelec.gov.ph/statistics/2010natl_local/pop_for_Res8816/REGION%20VII/BOHOL/UBAY,%20BOHOL.pdf
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      Last modified on 1 December 2012, at 05:08