Inabanga

IJsselstein, Saturday, 14 January 2012

Inabanga is located on the west coast of Bohol, between Clarin and Buenavista. The Inabanga River which reaches the sea here was once infested with crocodiles. Every year, since time beyond recall a human life was lost through attack by a crocodile. The people, being superstitious in nature, believed that the yearly loss of life was the rent (abang) for the use of the river. Hence the name Inabangan River (Rented River). The Spaniards, however, had trouble pronouncing Inabangan and consequently called the place Inabanga. And so it has been to this day.

The people are engaged in trading, fishing, farming and nipa thatch-making. The women are weavers of saguran, mats, blankets, hats, mats, bags and basket.

Inabanga Police Station: +63 38 512 9141

Bank: First Consolidated Bank "FCB"

Hospital

Francisco Dagohoy Municipal Hospital is a government owned hospital and has a capacity of 10 beds. Dr. Greg Julius D. Sodusta - Medical Director

(Based on figures from the census of 2000 and 2010 from NSO)

Jeroen Hellingman

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