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, Romulo Apayor |
| Vice Mayor | : | Castilla, Emilio Jabines |
| SB Members: | : | Arocha, Jose Vendencia |
| Turco, Arnulfo Jr. Doverte | ||
| Rojas, Jonathan Lerin | ||
| Ilano, Arius Jr. Redulla | ||
| Endo, Lourdes Concepcion Tan | ||
| Pohl, Andresa Escabarte | ||
| Medequiso, Franklin Redulla | ||
| Chiu, Maria Arlene Kwan | ||
| 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 |
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| Total Number of Bridges | 12 (208.71 linear meters) | |
| Communication System |
2 Public Calling Office (PLDT, ISLACOM) 1 Globe, 1 Smart |
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| Official Website | www.maribojoc.gov.ph |