MUNICIPALITY OF MARIBOJOC

Situated in the southwestern coast of Bohol is the municipality of Maribojoc. It was probably named after the pinelike tree (Agoho), the leaves of which look like hairs. This tree is locally known as “maribojoc”. But the original name of the municipality is said to be Dungguan, which means “a place of anchorage”.

It was an appropriate name because the town is on a little cove which is fairly sheltered from strong winds. Maribojoc was declared a parish in 1767. It became a regular municipality on October 15,1860. In 1879, it was a thriving town with a population of 18,200.

Municipal Officials: 2022-2025

Mayor : Manuta, Romy
Vice Mayor : Castilla, Boyet
SB Members: : Arocha, Abraw
Turco, Arnie
Rojas, Jojo
Ilano, Jun
Endo, Kaking
Pohl, Lalai
Medequiso, Angking
Chiu, Arlene
ABC President :
SK President :

Facts and Figures:

Location : Coastal town on the Southwestern Part of Bohol
Congressional District : 1st District
Number of Barangays : 22
Income Classification : 5th (Per D.O. 49-91) Sept. 14, 1991
Ave. LGU Annual Income : P5,943,052.24
Total Municipal Land Area :

5,192 has.(DENR)

5,331 has.(EGDL & P) Cadastral

5,040 has.(SWECO)

Timberland Area : 657 hectares
Alienable & Disposable (A & D) : 4,535 hectares
Soil Cover : Hydrosol, Faraon Clay, Clay,Bolinao Clay, Calape Clay Loam, Bontog Clay/ Batuan-Faraon Complex
River Basins (Watershed Areas) : Anislag RB, Abatan RB
Population :

16,786 (2000 Census)

18,113 (2007 )

19,762 (2015 projected)

Average Population Growth Rate : 1,05% (2000-2007) NSO Source
Total Number of Households : 3,904 (2007 Census)
Major Industries : Cottage Industry, Furniture & Hollow-block Making, Home-made Pastries
Literacy Rate : 97.08%
Higher Education Institutions : None
Number of Secondary Schools : 3 (2 Public, 1 Private)
Number of Primary/Elementary Schools : 8 Primary, 13 Elementary
Language/Dialect : Boholano (Binisaya)
Religion/Religious Affiliation (1990) : Roman Catholic (98.57%)
Main source of potable water : Groundwater
Water Supply :

L1 facilities – 252 HH

L2 systems – 0

L3 system – 3243 HH

Potable Water Demand :

2,802 cu.m./day

4,461 cu.m./day (CY 2030)

Estimated Groundwater Recharge : 28,423 cu.m./day (average)
Water Demand for Irrigation : None
Energization Status (as of CY 1999) :

22 Barangays Energized

4,822 households energized/connected

No. of HH w/ accessed to Sanitary Toilets : 3,078
Drainage and Sewerage System : None
Number of Barangay Health Stations : 8 (36 %)
Number of Hospital : 1 (10 bed capacity)
Number of Municipal Health Center : 1
Number of Day Care Centers : 22
Carpable Areas None
Total Road Length

3.203 Municipal Road

54.138 Barangay Road

Total Number of Bridges 12 (208.71 linear meters)
Communication System

2 Public Calling Office (PLDT, ISLACOM)

1 Globe, 1 Smart

Official Website www.maribojoc.gov.ph