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Antequera

IJsselstein, Monday, 14 February 2011 (updated: Sunday, 15 January 2012)

Antequera is an interior town located 19 kilometers from Tagbilaran City and lying northeast of Maribojoc.

History

Antequera used to be a barrio of Maribojoc, known as Agad, meaning 'hope'. In 1876, Agad, together with some barangays of Cortes was made into a municipality. At that time, it was named after the birthplace a high Spanish official, Antequera, a city in Spain. Simeon Villas, one of the early settlers of the place became its first gobernadorcillo (as the mayor was called in Spanish time).

What to See

Antequera Market
Antequera Market

Antequera is well known for its native basketware. Every Sunday morning (make sure to arrive before noon), you can visit the market of native products.

Mag-Aso Falls
Mag-Aso Falls

After your visit to the market, it is a small walk down to the Mag-Aso falls for a refreshing dip in one of Bohol's famous falls. Be aware though, that in the rainy season, the normally peaceful stream can become quite rough.

Diving in Dahonog Cave
Diving in Dahonog Cave

The town is further known for its many caves. Some of these caves can only be accessed if you bring scuba diving gear. Interested people can read this article by Doc Amores.

Hospital

Antequera Community Hospital
Address: Poblacion, 6335 Antequera, Bohol, Philippines
Phone: +63 38 411 3043

The Antequera Community Hospital has 24 beds capacity. Dr. Hidelgardo Labado, Jr. - Medical Director

Fiesta

Antequera celebrate its town fiesta on the last Saturday of October in honor of Virgin of the Most Holy Rosary.

Antequera Police Station: +63 38 506 5007

Bank: First Consolidated Bank "FCB"

Antequera at a glance
Population (2010): 14481
Population (2000): 13758
Number of households (2000): 2801
Land area: 8205 ha
Number of barangays: 21
Distance from Tagbilaran: 19 km

BarangayPopulation (2010)Population (2000)Households (2000)
Angilan10121030196
Bantolinao12261210250
Bicahan783757153
Bitaugan591503106
Bungahan744719122
Canlaas736743148
Can-omay72140883
Cansibuan512551133
Celing671637136
Danao45344594
Danicop576494113
Mag-aso43442987
Poblacion13321561289
Quinapon-an27822652
Santo Rosario47546678
Tabuan584510111
Tagubaas38637474
Tupas935923184
Ubojan529465111
Viga614550114
Villa Aurora (Canoc-oc)889757167

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

Links

Wikipedia article on Antequera.

Jeroen Hellingman and Rodelyn Gallo Hellingman

What readers think...

Jong Lomotos wrote:
Friday, 11 May 2012 12:40:46 PHT
Pls indicate the front view of the church wich is holy rosary parish for one the people atttaction.
Felix Oliver Bacareza wrote:
Monday, 18 April 2011 17:46:21 PHT
What a wonderful place.. very historic,, from tamblot to nunag
Felix Oliver Bacareza wrote:
Tuesday, 15 February 2011 13:26:13 PHT
wow.. what a nice place..

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