Calape

Calape, officially the Municipality of Calape (Cebuano: Munisipyo sa Calape; Tagalog: Bayan ng Calape), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,079 people.^[3]

Calape
Municipality
Municipality of Calape
Center of Calape
Flag
Anthem: "Calape Hymn"
Map of Bohol with Calape highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Calape Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°53′N 123°53′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas
Province	Bohol
District	1st district
Founded	1802
Barangays	33 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Julius Caesar Falar Herrera
• Vice Mayor	Sulpicio Nesia Yu Jr.
• Representative	Edgardo Migriño Chatto
• Municipal Council	Members Roldan Origenes Damalerio Joyce Mangaron Josol Maria Aileen Dumadag Veloso Jeanie Lato Veraño Teodoro Marapao Ruizol Ma. Leonora Gujil Rulona Bella Cubero Ancog Ma. Desiree Orillosa Zulueta
• Electorate	22,819 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	75.36 km2 (29.10 sq mi)
Elevation	59 m (194 ft)
Highest elevation	439 m (1,440 ft)
Lowest elevation	−1 m (−3 ft)
Population  (2020 census)[3]
• Total	33,079
• Density	440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
• Households	7,938
Economy
• Income class	3rd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	22.25 % (2021)[4]
• Revenue	₱ 207.7 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 490.3 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 200.9 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 72.11 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Bohol 1 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6328
PSGC	071210000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)38
Native languages	Boholano dialect Cebuano Tagalog
Patron saint	Vincent Ferrer
Website

Etymology

Its name is derived from cape, referring to either a species of rattan or to the local varietal of coffee, Kape Barako, both of which still grow abundantly there to this day.^[5]

History

By the time Spaniards arrived, there was already a native settlement in Calape. In 1802, the Spanish governor of Cebu established it as an independent municipality.

In 1957, the barangay of Abucayan Norte was created from the sitios of Cabulihan and Cabinong, and the barangay of Abucayan Sur from the sitios of Rama and Bino. The sitios of Binogawan, Masonoy, Bentig, Cahayag, and Lawis were also constituted into barrios.

Geography

Calape is bounded by Loon in the west and Tubigon in the east. To the north, the town center faces the Cebu Strait on the western side of Bohol Island, 42 kilometres (26 mi) from Tagbilaran. The jurisdiction of Calape includes the islands of Pangangan (eight barangays) and Mantatao, as well as two uninhabited islets, Poom Island and Basihan Island.

There are four rivers that flow through the territory: Tultugan and Liboron Rivers that drain into Calape Bay, and Calunasan and Abucayan Norte Rivers that drain into Tipcan Bay.

Most of the coastal area is a fairly level plain that gradually rises into rolling hills of coralline limestone. The highest point in Calape is Mount Candungao in the eastern portion of the town, with an elevation of 150 metres (500 ft) above sea level.^[6]

Barangays

Former flag of Calape

Calape is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

There are 18 barangays which form part of coastal area.

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2020[3]		2010[7]
071210001	Abucayan Norte	4.2%	1,402	1,326	▴	0.56%
071210002	Abucayan Sur	2.8%	912	786	▴	1.50%
071210003	Banlasan	2.2%	736	755	▾	−0.25%
071210004	Bentig	5.9%	1,949	1,797	▴	0.82%
071210005	Binogawan	1.3%	428	466	▾	−0.85%
071210006	Bonbon	3.9%	1,296	1,222	▴	0.59%
071210007	Cabayugan	2.8%	920	880	▴	0.45%
071210008	Cabudburan	1.5%	507	548	▾	−0.77%
071210009	Calunasan	2.2%	718	798	▾	−1.05%
071210010	Camias	1.4%	468	505	▾	−0.76%
071210011	Canguha	0.9%	300	283	▴	0.58%
071210012	Catmonan	4.1%	1,354	1,221	▴	1.04%
071210013	Desamparados (Poblacion)	2.4%	786	880	▾	−1.12%
071210014	Kahayag	1.6%	530	512	▴	0.35%
071210015	Kinabag‑an	1.9%	639	511	▴	2.26%
071210016	Labuon	1.6%	542	562	▾	−0.36%
071210017	Lawis	1.9%	635	617	▴	0.29%
071210018	Liboron	4.4%	1,453	1,434	▴	0.13%
071210019	Lo‑oc	1.4%	458	506	▾	−0.99%
071210020	Lomboy	1.5%	488	490	▾	−0.04%
071210021	Lucob	4.3%	1,431	1,330	▴	0.73%
071210022	Madangog	2.2%	724	622	▴	1.53%
071210023	Magtongtong	1.9%	639	404	▴	4.69%
071210024	Mandaug	4.1%	1,358	1,451	▾	−0.66%
071210025	Mantatao	2.6%	849	967	▾	−1.29%
071210027	Sampoangon	1.2%	407	373	▴	0.88%
071210028	San Isidro	6.6%	2,195	2,412	▾	−0.94%
071210029	Santa Cruz (Poblacion)	7.8%	2,590	2,401	▴	0.76%
071210030	Sojoton	1.5%	491	664	▾	−2.97%
071210031	Talisay	1.4%	470	415	▴	1.25%
071210032	Tinibgan	2.1%	685	733	▾	−0.67%
071210033	Tultugan	2.7%	900	830	▴	0.81%
071210034	Ulbujan	4.8%	1,603	1,445	▴	1.04%
	Total		33,079	30,146	▴	0.93%

Climate

Climate data for Calape, Bohol
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (84)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	29 (85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	24 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	98 (3.9)	82 (3.2)	96 (3.8)	71 (2.8)	104 (4.1)	129 (5.1)	101 (4.0)	94 (3.7)	99 (3.9)	135 (5.3)	174 (6.9)	143 (5.6)	1,326 (52.3)
Average rainy days	18.0	14.1	17.1	16.8	23.7	25.7	25.8	23.3	24.2	25.9	24.0	20.6	259.2
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[8]

Demographics

Population census of Calape

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	13,354	—
1918	18,392	+2.16%
1939	21,319	+0.71%
1948	21,383	+0.03%
1960	22,820	+0.54%
1970	20,888	−0.88%
1975	21,499	+0.58%
1980	22,488	+0.90%
1990	24,608	+0.91%
1995	26,051	+1.07%
2000	27,921	+1.50%
2007	29,786	+0.90%
2010	30,146	+0.44%
2015	30,863	+0.45%
2020	33,079	+1.37%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][7][10][11]

Religion

92% of Calape's population is Roman Catholic. The remaining 8% is divided among other religious groups.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Calape

10 20 30 40 50 2000 40.11 2003 25.17 2006 39.90 2009 40.41 2012 25.42 2015 22.70 2018 17.40 2021 22.25 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Gallery

• 
  Calape Public Market
• 
  St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church
• 
  Calape Central Elementary School

Notable personalities

• Yoyoy Villame, a novelty singer

References

1.  Municipality of Calape | (DILG)
2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
3. Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "Calape". www.bohol-philippines.com. Retrieved 2019-04-29.
6. "Topography". Municipality of Calape. Retrieved 3 October 2012.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
8. "Calape: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
9. Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
10. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
11. "Province of Bohol". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
12. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
13. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
14. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
15. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
16. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
17. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
18. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
19. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Municipality of Calape
• Calape