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EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUNICIPALITY
This interior town north of the municipality of Loboc was founded in 1872. In all probability, this
town was named after the Spanish city of Sevilla. It was one of the latest towns established during
the Spanish regime. Three towns contribute to its territory, namely, Loboc in the south, Balilihan
in the west and Bilar in the east. The site of the town was first located in Bentig, on the other
side of the Loboc River from the present site. When the Americans invaded the town, they burned all
the buildings in Bentig. When peace was declared, the site of the town was transferred to Maraag,
which is the present Poblacion. In 1879, it had a population of 4,835.
| Congressional District: |
3rd |
| Income Classification: |
6th |
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| POPULATION (2000): |
10,281 |
| Population Density: |
1.41 |
| No. of Households: |
1,840 |
| Average Size of Households: |
5.58 |
| Land Area (in hectares): |
6,486 has. |
| No. of Barangays: |
13 |
| Distance from Capital: |
36 kms. |
| Travel Time from Tagbilaran: |
1 hr. |
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Municipal Officials
(2004-2007)
CEFERINO DIGAL
Mayor
ANASTACIA LAGROSA
Vice Mayor
PATRICK DANO
LEONCIA PACATANG
JESSICA PACATANG
ELISEAR DIGAL
PEDRO TAJALE
EMMANUEL FERNANDEZ
GREGORIO TORREGOSA
ANTONIO CUTIN
Councilors
ABC Rep.
SK Chairman |
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