Dimiao

Dimiao
Municipality
Municipality of Dimiao
National Road in Dimiao
National Road in Dimiao
Flag of Dimiao
Flag
Map of Bohol with Dimiao highlighted
Map of Bohol with Dimiao highlighted
Interactive map of Dimiao
Dimiao is located in Philippines
Dimiao
Dimiao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°37′N 124°10′E / 9.62°N 124.17°E / 9.62; 124.17
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceBohol
District 3rd district
Founded22 January 1769
Barangays35 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRandolph L. Ang
 • Vice MayorNoel M. Hamlag
 • RepresentativeKristine Alexie B. Tutor
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Jayson N. Gamayon
  • Ervie S. Visarra
  • Beverly Faelden-Abio
  • Jonamie L. Lluvido
  • Paciencio G. Magtajas, Jr
  • Jessie T. Paluga
  • Reu M. Hamlag
  • Aniceta C. Ucang
  • NB COMELEC
 • Electorate11,129 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
135.75 km2 (52.41 sq mi)
Elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Highest elevation
494 m (1,621 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
14,894
 • Density109.72/km2 (284.16/sq mi)
 • Households
3,457
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
19.25
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 130.9 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 392.3 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 51.47 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 89.48 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBohol 1 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6305
PSGC
071220000
IDD : area code +63 (0)38
Native languagesBoholano dialect
Cebuano
Tagalog

Dimiao, officially the Municipality of Dimiao (Cebuano: Munisipalidad sa Dimiao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dimiao), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 14,894 people.

Dimiao lies alongside the C.P.G. circumferential road on the southern coast of the island, 38 kilometres (24 mi) east of Tagbilaran.

History

When the parish was founded is uncertain, although baptism records dates back to the year 1750. It is one of the older municipalities of Bohol, the 1818 census recorded 2,916 native families and only 1 Spanish-Filipino family,: 609  The population was then 8,820 in 1897. This town used to cover a large area that included the municipalities of Valencia and Lila. In 1867, Valencia was separated from Dimiao because of increased population, and Lila was made an independent municipality on 1 January 1915.

Geography

Barangays

Dimiao is politically subdivided into 35 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 2010
071220001 Abihid 2.3% 343 333 ▴ 0.20%
071220002 Alemania 1.1% 167 208 ▾ −1.50%
071220003 Baguhan 2.2% 334 324 ▴ 0.21%
071220004 Bakilid 1.1% 164 165 ▾ −0.04%
071220005 Balbalan 1.9% 278 273 ▴ 0.13%
071220006 Banban 3.5% 520 521 ▾ −0.01%
071220007 Bauhugan 2.1% 316 308 ▴ 0.18%
071220008 Bilisan 1.1% 164 161 ▴ 0.13%
071220009 Cabagakian 3.7% 545 649 ▾ −1.20%
071220010 Cabanbanan 2.4% 352 416 ▾ −1.15%
071220011 Cadap‑agan 3.1% 469 445 ▴ 0.36%
071220012 Cambacol 1.7% 256 248 ▴ 0.22%
071220013 Cambayaon 2.8% 415 372 ▴ 0.76%
071220014 Canhayupon 4.4% 661 669 ▾ −0.08%
071220015 Canlambong 3.2% 477 526 ▾ −0.67%
071220016 Casingan 1.3% 199 207 ▾ −0.27%
071220017 Catugasan 1.8% 267 313 ▾ −1.09%
071220018 Datag 1.6% 241 221 ▴ 0.60%
071220019 Guindaguitan 2.9% 437 455 ▾ −0.28%
071220020 Guingoyuran 3.5% 514 538 ▾ −0.31%
071220021 Ile 1.7% 254 269 ▾ −0.40%
071220022 Lapsaon 2.8% 424 455 ▾ −0.49%
071220023 Limokon Ilaod 3.5% 526 641 ▾ −1.36%
071220024 Limokon Ilaya 4.4% 654 724 ▾ −0.70%
071220025 Luyo 5.6% 836 960 ▾ −0.95%
071220026 Malijao 2.0% 295 319 ▾ −0.54%
071220027 Oac 4.9% 732 805 ▾ −0.65%
071220028 Pagsa 2.2% 332 309 ▴ 0.50%
071220029 Pangihawan 1.3% 187 242 ▾ −1.76%
071220031 Puangyuta 2.1% 312 297 ▴ 0.34%
071220030 Sawang 3.5% 514 491 ▴ 0.32%
071220033 Tangohay 4.5% 671 635 ▴ 0.38%
071220036 Taongon Cabatuan 3.6% 533 594 ▾ −0.75%
071220038 Taongon Can‑andam 4.6% 683 802 ▾ −1.10%
071220037 Tawid Bitaog 2.0% 292 271 ▴ 0.52%
Total 14,894 15,166 ▾ −0.12%

Climate

Climate data for Dimiao, Bohol
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 102
(4.0)		 85
(3.3)		 91
(3.6)		 75
(3.0)		 110
(4.3)		 141
(5.6)		 121
(4.8)		 107
(4.2)		 111
(4.4)		 144
(5.7)		 169
(6.7)		 139
(5.5)		 1,395
(55.1)
Average rainy days 18.6 14.8 16.5 16.7 23.9 26.4 25.6 24.1 24.4 26.3 23.7 20.5 261.5
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Dimiao Municipal Hall
Population census of Dimiao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 8,650—    
1918 10,497+1.30%
1939 10,213−0.13%
1948 10,673+0.49%
1960 9,315−1.13%
1970 10,009+0.72%
1975 11,225+2.33%
1980 10,845−0.69%
1990 11,697+0.76%
1995 12,372+1.06%
2000 14,151+2.92%
2007 14,187+0.04%
2010 15,166+2.46%
2015 14,364−1.03%
2020 14,889+0.76%
2024 14,894+0.01%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty incidence of Dimiao (%)

10
20
30
40
50
2000
46.26
2003
23.93
2006
45.10
2009
42.43
2012
30.60
2015
27.13
2018
22.20
2021
22.62
2023
19.25

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

The people of Dimiao lives on farming, tubâ-gathering, rope-making and fishing since it is located along the coast. Rice, corn, maguey, copra, rope, mango and tubâ are their most important products.

San Nicolas De Tolentino Church

Attractions

The Dimiao Church is one of the oldest stone churches of Bohol, built in the later half of the 19th century. It is identified by its twin bell towers either side of the church's front façade, and it is dedicated to San Nicolas Tolentino, who is also the town's patron saint and whose feast day is celebrated 10 September.

Education

The town has schools scattered throughout the barangays. Those located at the town proper are the Banban Elementary School, the Dimiao National High School and a private one, the St. Nicholas Academy. 90% of the inhabitants are literate and most speak some English and Filipino.

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Dimiao | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2025 Election Results - Region VII - Bohol - Dimiao". Commission on Elections (Philippines). May 12, 2025.
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  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  22. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  23. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
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  25. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  26. ↑ "Bohol Festivals Timetable". Bohol. Retrieved 2019-03-18.

Sources

"Ermita Ruins". Municipality of Dimiao. 2010. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012.