Thursday 11 March 2010 14:40:41 PHT

Dauis

Dauis is one of the two towns on the island of Panglao. It is one of the oldest municipalities of Bohol. In 1879, it had a population of 9,090. No record of its establishment exists because all municipal records were burned during the World War II. However, a stone church tower which was built near the present church bears the year 1774, which must have been the date of its construction. And also, the the establishment of the parish according to church records, was in 1697. It is probable that the founding of the town was not far from that year. The old church was erected in 1863 and the convent in 1884.

Dauis is the entry to Panglao Island, and, if you don't just rush by towards Alona Beach, you can explore Hinagdanan cave here.

Dauis at a glance
Population: 26415
Number of households: 2669
Land area: 4288 ha
Number of barangays: 12
Distance from Tagbilaran: 3 km

BarangayPopulationHouseholds
Biking2615315
Bingag1460107
Catarman3318285
Dao891183
Mariveles2033139
Mayacabac2530233
Poblacion2297287
San Isidro (Canlongon)95658
Songculan3000359
Tabalong2064275
Tinago1625195
Totolan3626233

(Based on figures from the census of 2000)