Dimiao

IJsselstein, Saturday, 14 January 2012 (updated: Thursday, 8 March 2012)

Pahangog twin Falls

Dimiao is located on the southern coast of the province. How it got its name is not known It is one of the oldest municipalities which had a population of 8,820 in 1897.

Pahangog Twin falls

This town used to occupy a large territory which included Valencia and Lila. Later, Valencia was separated from Dimiao because of increased population and Lila was made and independent municipality on January 1, 1915.

Attractions

Dimiao Church

Dimiao is home to an attractive and interesting church, the Saint Nicholas Tolentine Parish, behind which are located the fascinating Ermita ruins, including a wall of tombs in a honeycomb-like arrangement, constructed between 1800 and 1815, but apparently never used.

Ermita Ruins

When in Dimiao, don't forget to visit the church interior. The ceilings have been recently repainted with attractive murals.

In the inland area of this municipality, numerous interesting natural attractions can be found, including attractive twin falls (and twin caves), which requires a trek of a few hours to get there and back, during which you can see some nice views like rice terraces. The municipality is developing these as tourist attractions. You can ask the local tourist office for guidance.

Fiesta

Dimiao celebrate its town fiesta on the 10th of September in honor of Saint Nicholas de Tolentino.

Dimiao Police Station: +63 38 536 1060; +63 38 536 103

Website: www.dimiao-bohol.gov.ph

Dimiao at a glance
Population:	14151
Number of households:	2708
Land area:	7713 ha
Number of barangays:	35
Distance from Tagbilaran:	37 km

Barangay	Population	Households
Abihid	413	70
Alemania	179	35
Baguhan	370	74
Bakilid	180	35
Balbalan	283	55
Banban	496	90
Bauhugan	304	57
Bilisan	153	28
Cabagakian	533	95
Cabanbanan	327	52
Cadap-agan	481	76
Cambacol	276	52
Cambayaon	330	66
Canhayupon	627	108
Canlambong	539	76
Casingan	217	48
Catugasan	268	50
Datag	200	35
Guindaguitan	457	96
Guingoyuran	446	80
Ile	245	49
Lapsaon	473	84
Limokon Ilaod	531	120
Limokon Ilaya	736	133
Luyo	846	159
Malijao	308	98
Oac	639	127
Pagsa	307	52
Pangihawan	169	35
Puangyuta	254	47
Sawang	441	94
Tangohay	654	139
Taongon Cabatuan	556	116
Taongon Can-andam	600	125
Tawid Bitaog	313	52

(Based on figures from the census of 2000)

Jeroen Hellingman

What readers think...

Lyndon wrote:

Friday, 16 March 2012 08:49:51 PHT

I live here. I'm proud to be a Dimianon...

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