MUNICIPALITY OF DANAO

This municipality was once the birthplace of the famed Boholano leader, Francisco Dagohoy. It was the place where he established his independent government and it also became a concentration camp for World War II prisoners during the Japanese occupation.It used to be a barrio of Talibon but it turned into a municipality by an Executive Order issued on March 16, 1961 by then Pres. Carlos P. Garcia. It was inaugurated as an independent municipality in July 9, 1961.

Municipal Officials: 2025-2028

Mayor:Lerion, Maria Celeste Cepedoza
Vice Mayor:
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Facts and Figures:

Location:Central portion of the island Province of Bohol
Congressional District:2nd District
Number of Barangays:17 Barangays
Income Classification:4th Class
Ave. LGU Annual Income:P 44,896,944.00
Total Municipal Land Area:9,786 hectares
Timberland Area:3,146 hectares
Alienable & Disposable (A & D):6,640 hectares
Soil Cover:Ubay Clay, Ubay Clay Loam, Batuan-Faraon Complex, Annam CLay
River Basins (Watershed Areas):Wahig-Inabanga
Population:

17,265 ( 2000 NSO Census )

17,716 ( 2007 NSO Census )

18,226 ( 2012 projected )

Average Population Growth Rate:36% ( 2000-2007 NSO )
Total Number of Households:3,174 ( 2007 Census )
Major Industries:Farming
Literacy Rate:93%
Higher Education Institutions:None
Number of Secondary Schools:4
Number of Primary/Elementary Schools:10 Primary / 11 Elementary Schools
Language/Dialect:Boholano (Binisaya)
Religion/Religious Affiliation (1990):Roman Catholic
Main source of potable water:Groundwater
Water Supply:

Level I – 1,312

Level II – 732

Level III – 1,416 HH

Estimated Groundwater Recharge:77,285 cu.m./day
Water Demand for Irrigation:None
Average Day Demand:

21,056 cum/day (CY 2010)

2,281cum/day (CY 2030)

Energization Status (as of CY 1999):17 (100%) Barangay Energized 1,929 (60%) HH connection
No. of HH w/ accessed to Sanitary Toilets:3,761 HH (CY 2010)
Drainage and Sewerage System:None
Number of Barangay Health Stations:4
Number of Hospital:None
Number of Municipal Health Center:1
Number of Day Care Centers:24
Carpable Areas:None
Total Road Length:91.0499 kms
Total Number of Bridges:4
Communication System:Cellsites: 1 – Globe, 1 – Smart, 1 Public Calling Office
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