MUNICIPALITY OF BACLAYON
Baclayon is in the eastern part of Bohol. It is the first municipality to be established in Bohol by the Spaniards and formerly comprised its present territory and those belonging now to Corella, Sikatuna, Alburquerque and Balilihan. This municipality was originally called Bacayan because travellers used to detour (bacay) around a rocky cliff along the shore about half kilometer from the municipal building in order to avoid going over the top of the cliff.
The town was founded in 1595 by two Jesuit priests, Fr. Juan de Torres and Fr. Gabriel Sanchez who also built a stone church which is now considered as the oldest stone church in the country.
Municipal Officials: 2022-2025
| Mayor | : | Uy, A. Alvin Jayag |
| Vice Mayor | : | Balangkig, Romulo Aya-ay |
| SB Members: | : | Cabahug, Jodel Theodore Capatan |
| Abay-abay, Francis Florfin Cruz | ||
| Davila, Clarice Elaine Bolofer | ||
| Cuajao, Derwin Tesio | ||
| Uy, Felix Realista | ||
| Salamat, Edilberto Jr. Molina | ||
| Caballo, Romulo Salang | ||
| Aquino, Victoria Ga-as | ||
| ABC President | : | |
| SK President | : |
Facts and Figures:
| Location | : | Southern Part of Bohol |
| Congressional District | : | 1st District |
| Number of Barangays | : | 17 barangays (8 coastal barangays, 8 inland barangay, and 1 island barangays |
| Income Classification | : | 4th Class(Per Bureau of Local Government Finance 2008) |
| Ave. LGU Annual Income | : | P30, 413,152.00 |
| Total Municipal Land Area | : | 3, 365 hectares |
| Timberland Area | : | None |
| Soil Cover | : | Faraon, Bolinao and Lugo Clay |
| River Basins (Watershed Areas) | : | Tagbuane RB |
| Population | : |
18, 015 (2007 NSO Census) 19, 608 (2010 projected) 22, 599 (2015 projected) |
| Average Population Growth Rate | : | 2.88% (2000-2007) |
| Total Number of Households | : | 3, 546 (2007 Census) |
| Major Industries | : | Farming, Fishing |
| Literacy Rate | : | 95.6% |
| Language/Dialect | : | Boholano (Binisaya) |
| Main source of potable water | : | Groundwater |
| Water Supply | : |
L1 facilities – serving 5, 664 people L2 systems – serving 448 people L3 systems – serving 7, 109 people |
| Potable Water Demand | : |
1, 912 cubic meters per day (cum/d), CY 2007 3, 159 cum./d (CY 2030 Projection) |
| Water Demand for Irrigation | : | None |
| Energization Status (as of CY 1999) | : |
7 (100%) Barangays Energized 3, 946 Total Number of HH Served 100% HH Connections Served (December 2009) |
| No. of HH w/ accessed to Sanitary Toilets | : | 2, 765 (CY 1998) |
| Drainage and Sewerage System | : | None |
| Number of Secondary School | : | 1 (CY 2008) |
| Number of Primary/Elementary Schools | : | 6 (CY 2000) |
| Religion/Religious Affiliation | : | 97% Roman Catholics (CY 2000) |
| Number of Barangay Health Stations | : | 5 (29.4 %) |
| Number of Day Care Centers | : | 15 (88.2%) |
| Carpable Areas | : | (No data yet submitted by LGU) |
| Total Road Length | : | 77.89 kilometers |
| Total Number of Bridges | : | 9 |
| Communication System | : | PLDT, Globelines, and Cruztelco Telecommunication Facilities have their own respective household subscribers within the municipality |
| Official Website | : |