President Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol
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This article is about the municipality of President Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol province. For the former Philippine president, see Carlos P. Garcia.
President Carlos P. Garcia, officially the Municipality of President Carlos P. Garcia (Cebuano: Munisipyo ni Presidente Carlos P. Garcia; Tagalog: Bayan ni Pangulong Carlos P. Garcia) and alternatively known as Pitogo, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,625 people.[3]
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President Carlos P. Garcia
Pitogo | |
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Municipality of President Carlos P. Garcia | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 10°07′16″N 124°33′11″E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Central Visayas |
Province | Bohol |
District | 2nd district |
Founded Renamed | 21 June 1969 |
Named for | Carlos P. Garcia |
Barangays | 23 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Fernando B. Estavilla |
• Vice Mayor | Nestor M. Abad |
• Representative | Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado |
• Municipal Council | Members
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• Electorate | 16,793 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 54.82 km2 (21.17 sq mi) |
Elevation | 5.0 m (16.4 ft) |
Highest elevation | 108 m (354 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 23,625 |
• Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
• Households | 5,727 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 4th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 36.80 |
• Revenue | ₱ 107.3 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 332.6 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 109 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 142.8 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Bohol 2 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO 2) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 6346 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
Native languages | Boholano dialect Cebuano Tagalog |
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It primarily consists of Lapinig Island along with a few surrounding islets. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,625.[3]
The town of President Carlos P. Garcia (Pitogo), Bohol celebrates its feast on January 10, to honor the town patron the Holy Child.[5]