Friday 12 March 2010 12:37:36 PHT

Dimiao

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. 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.

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

BarangayPopulationHouseholds
Abihid41370
Alemania17935
Baguhan37074
Bakilid18035
Balbalan28355
Banban49690
Bauhugan30457
Bilisan15328
Cabagakian53395
Cabanbanan32752
Cadap-agan48176
Cambacol27652
Cambayaon33066
Canhayupon627108
Canlambong53976
Casingan21748
Catugasan26850
Datag20035
Guindaguitan45796
Guingoyuran44680
Ile24549
Lapsaon47384
Limokon Ilaod531120
Limokon Ilaya736133
Luyo846159
Malijao30898
Oac639127
Pagsa30752
Pangihawan16935
Puangyuta25447
Sawang44194
Tangohay654139
Taongon Cabatuan556116
Taongon Can-andam600125
Tawid Bitaog31352

(Based on figures from the census of 2000)