Sierra Bullones
Sierra Bullones, officially the Municipality of Sierra Bullones (Cebuano: Munisipyo sa Sierra Bullones; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sierra Bullones), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,095 people. [3]
Sierra Bullones | |
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| Municipality of Sierra Bullones | |
 Sierra Bullones, Bohol | |
| Nickname(s): Bullion Mountains | |
 Map of Bohol with Sierra Bullones highlighted | |
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.svg.png.webp)  Sierra Bullones Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 9°49′N 124°17′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 5 January 1863 |
| Barangays | 22 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Simplicio C. Maestrado Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Rey E. Yamaro |
| • Representative | Kristine Alexie B. Tutor |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 16,910 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 198.87 km2 (76.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 558 m (1,831 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 26,095 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| • Households | 5,408 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 27.30% (2018)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱139,555,383.17 (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱426,099,727.22 (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱124,214,966.97 (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱75,344,178.15 (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Bohol 2 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6320 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Native languages | Boholano dialect Cebuano Eskayan Tagalog |
It is 71 kilometres (44 mi) from Tagbilaran.
The town of Sierra Bullones, Bohol celebrates its fiesta on December 8, to honor the town patron the Immaculate Concepcion.[5]
Geography
Barangays
Sierra Bullones comprises 22 barangays:
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 [3] | 2010 [6] | |||||
| 071240001 | Abachanan | 7.7% | 2,018 | 1,999 | 0.09% | |
| 071240002 | Anibongan | 2.7% | 698 | 707 | −0.13% | |
| 071240003 | Bugsoc | 9.7% | 2,542 | 2,583 | −0.16% | |
| 071240009 | Cahayag | 1.8% | 479 | 489 | −0.21% | |
| 071240004 | Canlangit | 5.5% | 1,423 | 1,390 | 0.24% | |
| 071240005 | Canta‑ub | 1.4% | 373 | 314 | 1.74% | |
| 071240006 | Casilay | 1.5% | 385 | 407 | −0.56% | |
| 071240007 | Danicop | 3.6% | 946 | 981 | −0.36% | |
| 071240008 | Dusita | 2.4% | 621 | 598 | 0.38% | |
| 071240010 | La Union | 2.5% | 644 | 620 | 0.38% | |
| 071240011 | Lataban | 2.3% | 597 | 512 | 1.55% | |
| 071240012 | Magsaysay | 2.3% | 591 | 580 | 0.19% | |
| 071240013 | Matin‑ao | 5.0% | 1,304 | 1,356 | −0.39% | |
| 071240014 | Nan‑od | 4.3% | 1,134 | 1,072 | 0.56% | |
| 071240015 | Poblacion | 10.7% | 2,782 | 2,763 | 0.07% | |
| 071240016 | Salvador | 6.7% | 1,741 | 1,716 | 0.14% | |
| 071240017 | San Agustin | 4.2% | 1,083 | 1,192 | −0.96% | |
| 071240018 | San Isidro | 5.3% | 1,387 | 1,419 | −0.23% | |
| 071240019 | San Jose | 3.4% | 888 | 879 | 0.10% | |
| 071240020 | San Juan | 3.7% | 960 | 979 | −0.20% | |
| 071240021 | Santa Cruz | 3.5% | 924 | 940 | −0.17% | |
| 071240022 | Villa Garcia | 4.7% | 1,225 | 1,202 | 0.19% | |
| Total | 26,095 | 24,698 | 0.55% | |||
Climate
| Climate data for Sierra Bullones, Bohol | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (83) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 102 (4.0) |
85 (3.3) |
91 (3.6) |
75 (3.0) |
110 (4.3) |
141 (5.6) |
121 (4.8) |
107 (4.2) |
111 (4.4) |
144 (5.7) |
169 (6.7) |
139 (5.5) |
1,395 (55.1) |
| Average rainy days | 18.6 | 14.8 | 16.5 | 16.7 | 23.9 | 26.4 | 25.6 | 24.1 | 24.4 | 26.3 | 23.7 | 20.5 | 261.5 |
| Source: Meteoblue [7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 2,683 | — |
| 1918 | 6,446 | +6.02% |
| 1939 | 15,964 | +4.41% |
| 1948 | 19,385 | +2.18% |
| 1960 | 19,347 | −0.02% |
| 1970 | 13,807 | −3.31% |
| 1975 | 15,132 | +1.85% |
| 1980 | 17,904 | +3.42% |
| 1990 | 21,101 | +1.66% |
| 1995 | 20,787 | −0.28% |
| 2000 | 25,499 | +4.48% |
| 2007 | 26,398 | +0.48% |
| 2010 | 24,698 | −2.39% |
| 2015 | 24,745 | +0.04% |
| 2020 | 26,095 | +1.05% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8] [6] [9][10] | ||
Economy
| Poverty Incidence of Sierra Bullones | |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17] | |
Gallery
Paradise Hills Resort, Sierra Bullones
Rice terraces in the hills of Sierra Bullones
References
- Municipality of Sierra Bullones | (DILG)
- "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.
- Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Sierra Bullones Bohol Travel Guide". www.bohol-philippines.com. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- "Sierra Bullones: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- "Province of Bohol". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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