MUNICIPALITY OF PILAR

This is a new municipality located in the interior town of Bohol. It was created by Executive Order No. 460 issued by the former President Carlos P. Garcia on December 26, 1960. It used to be a barrio of Sierra Bullones and was called Lungsodaan because it was the old seat of the municipal government during the Spanish regime.

Municipal Officials: 2022-2025

Mayor : Pajo, Wilson
Vice Mayor : Datahan, Gen-Gen
SB Members: : Cagape, Caloy
Lusica, Jaime
Hilot, Samia
Bernante, Wilfredo
Ucab, Jaime
Buslon, Duraday
Auguis, Francisco
Doydoy, Edgar
ABC President :
SK President :

Facts and Figures:

Location : Interior town on the Eastern Part of Bohol
Congressional District : 3rd District
Number of Barangays : 21 all mainland barangays
Income Classification : 4thClass ( Per DOF. 23-08 )
LGU IRA : P 50,037,876.00
Total Municipal Land Area : 6,248 hectares
Timberland Area : 630.435 hectares
Alienable & Disposable (A & D) : 5,659.00 hectares
Soil Cover : Ubay Clay, Ubay Clay Loam
River Basins (Watershed Areas) : Inabanga RB, Corouid RB, Ipil RB
Population :

25,095 ( 2000 Census )

27,276 ( 2007 Census )

28,967 (2012 Projected)

Average Population Growth Rate : 1.16% ( 2000-2007 NSO )
Total Number of Households : 5,045 ( 2007 Census )
Major Industries : Farming, Steel & Iron Works, Weaving, Cattle Raising
Literacy Rate : 91.97%
Higher Education Institutions : None
Number of Secondary Schools : 3
Number of Technical – Vocational : 1
Number of Primary/ Elementary Schools : 0 Primary Schools, 21 Elementary Schools
Language/ Dialect : Boholano
Religion/ Religious Affiliation (1990) : Roman Catholic (70.75%)
Main source of potable water : Groundwater
Water Supply :

L1 facilities – 24 DW, 148 SW, 77 Improved Springs

L2 systems (communal faucets in 4 barangays)

L3 systems (serves 17 brgys.)

Average Day Demand :

1,914 cubic meters per day (cum/d), CY 2010

3,345 cu.m./d (CY 2030)

Estimated Groundwater Recharge : 64,927 cu.m./day
Water Demand for Irrigation : 125,215 cu.m./day
Energization Status (as of 2010) :

21 Barangays Energized

3,580 (75%) HH Connections

No. of HH w/ accessed to Sanitary Toilets : 5,200 or 87.23% (CY 2010)
Drainage and Sewerage System : None
Number of Barangay Health Stations : 10
Number of Hospital : None
Number of Municipal Health Center : 1
Number of Day Care Centers : 27
Carpable Areas 1,560.19 hectares
Total Road Length 105.814 kilometers
Total Number of Bridges 8
Communication System

Cellsites: 1- Globe 2- Internet Cafe

1 Smart; 1 Sun;

Public Calling Office

(1PLDT Operated)

(2 Liberty Phone Operated)

Official Website