Sierra Bullones

Sierra Bullones
Municipality
Municipality of Sierra Bullones
Sierra Bullones, Bohol
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Nickname:  Golden Town of Bohol
Map of Bohol with Sierra Bullones highlighted
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Sierra Bullones Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°49′N124°17′E / 9.82°N 124.28°E / 9.82; 124.28
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas
Province	Bohol
District	3rd district
Founded	5 January 1863
Barangays	22 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Michael Doria (suspended) [2] Dodie Maestrado (acting)
•  Vice Mayor	Patrick Unajan
•  Representative	Kristine Alexie B. Tutor
•  Municipal Council	Members Michael I. Doria Gia D. Bungabong Josine H. Blawis Alfredo U. Gamalo Nador E. Jabay Jose Freddie M. Buslon Niceforo G. Butron Antonio P. Muñoz Jr.
•  Electorate	17,853 voters (2022)
Area [3]
• Total	198.87 km2 (76.78 sq mi)
Elevation	558 m (1,831 ft)
Highest elevation	874 m (2,867 ft)
Lowest elevation	41 m (135 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [4]
• Total	26,095
• Density	130/km2 (340/sq mi)
•  Households	5,892
Economy
•  Income class	3rd municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	33.63 % (2021) [5]
•  Revenue	₱ 139.6 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 426.1 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 124.2 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 75.34 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Bohol 2 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO 2)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6320
PSGC	071240000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)38
Native languages	Boholano dialect Cebuano Eskayan Tagalog

Sierra Bullones, officially the Municipality of Sierra Bullones (Cebuano : Munisipyo sa Sierra Bullones; Tagalog : Bayan ng Sierra Bullones), is a third class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,095 people. ^[4]

It is 71 kilometers (44 mi) from Tagbilaran.

Sierra Bullones celebrates its fiesta on December 8, to honor the town patron, the Immaculate Concepcion. ^[6]

Etymology

The name of town was derived from Spanish words, Sierra which means mountain range and Bulliones, which means bullions (of Gold). During Spanish era, it was said that a number of wealthy Europeans residents buried gold treasures somewhere between the southern barangays of Cantaub and Dusita. ^[7]

History

On January 5, 1863, Sierra Bullones was created a town both in religious and civil aspect, merging the barangays of Pamacsalan, Dinao (Bicao), Panagsagan (Guadalupe), Busoc (Bugsoc), Danicop, and Catagdaan. These villages were carved out from the towns of Candijay, Talibon, Bilar, Jagna, and Batuanan (Alicia). ^[8]

Initially, the seat of government of the town was at sitio Banlasan of barangay Pamaclasan. Banlasan was later renamed Alegria when it became a separate barrio in 1845. ^[9] However, constant flooding from Wahig River pushed the residents to transfer their town center further south at barangay Candagas and converted it as Poblacion. Alegria on the other hand was later called Lungsod Daan which means old town. ^[10]

On March 1, 1869, barangays of Dinao (Bicao) and Panagsagan (Guadalupe) together with other barrios from nearby Bilar were carved out from the municipality to create the town of Carmen. ^[11]

On June 21, 1956, barangays of Caluasan, Candelaria, and San Miguel were re-organized and taken from the municipality with other barriors from Carmen, Trinidad, and Ubay to form the town of Dagohoy, through Executive Order No. 184 issued by President Ramon Magsaysay. ^[12]

On December 29, 1961, the northern half of the town, consisting of barangays of Aurora, Bagacay, Bagumbayan, Bayong, Buena Suerte, Cagawasan, Catagdaan, Estaca, Ilaud, Lungsod Daan (Poblacion) with sitio Lumbay, Pamacsalan, Rizal (with sitio Del Pilar), and San Carlos carved out from its territories including other barangays from Candijay, Guindulman, and Ubay to form the new municipality of Pilar through Executive Order No. 460 issued by President Carlos P. Garcia. ^[13]

Geography

Barangays

Sierra Bullones is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2020 [4]		2010 [14]
071240001	Abachanan	7.7%	2,018	1,999	▴	0.09%
071240002	Anibongan	2.7%	698	707	▾	−0.13%
071240003	Bugsoc	9.7%	2,542	2,583	▾	−0.16%
071240009	Cahayag	1.8%	479	489	▾	−0.21%
071240004	Canlangit	5.5%	1,423	1,390	▴	0.23%
071240005	Canta‑ub	1.4%	373	314	▴	1.74%
071240006	Casilay	1.5%	385	407	▾	−0.55%
071240007	Danicop	3.6%	946	981	▾	−0.36%
071240008	Dusita	2.4%	621	598	▴	0.38%
071240010	La Union	2.5%	644	620	▴	0.38%
071240011	Lataban	2.3%	597	512	▴	1.55%
071240012	Magsaysay	2.3%	591	580	▴	0.19%
071240013	Matin‑ao	5.0%	1,304	1,356	▾	−0.39%
071240014	Nan‑od	4.3%	1,134	1,072	▴	0.56%
071240015	Poblacion	10.7%	2,782	2,763	▴	0.07%
071240016	Salvador	6.7%	1,741	1,716	▴	0.14%
071240017	San Agustin	4.2%	1,083	1,192	▾	−0.95%
071240018	San Isidro	5.3%	1,387	1,419	▾	−0.23%
071240019	San Jose	3.4%	888	879	▴	0.10%
071240020	San Juan	3.7%	960	979	▾	−0.20%
071240021	Santa Cruz	3.5%	924	940	▾	−0.17%
071240022	Villa Garcia	4.7%	1,225	1,202	▴	0.19%
	Total		26,095	24,698	▴	0.55%

Climate

Climate data for Sierra Bullones, Bohol
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	27 (81)	28 (82)	29 (84)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (83)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	21 (70)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	102 (4.0)	85 (3.3)	91 (3.6)	75 (3.0)	110 (4.3)	141 (5.6)	121 (4.8)	107 (4.2)	111 (4.4)	144 (5.7)	169 (6.7)	139 (5.5)	1,395 (55.1)
Average rainy days	18.6	14.8	16.5	16.7	23.9	26.4	25.6	24.1	24.4	26.3	23.7	20.5	261.5
Source: Meteoblue [15]

Demographics

Population census of Sierra Bullones

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	2,683	—
1918	6,446	+6.02%
1939	15,964	+4.41%
1948	19,385	+2.18%
1960	19,347	−0.02%
1970	13,807	−3.31%
1975	15,132	+1.85%
1980	17,904	+3.42%
1990	21,101	+1.66%
1995	20,787	−0.28%
2000	25,499	+4.48%
2007	26,398	+0.48%
2010	24,698	−2.39%
2015	24,745	+0.04%
2020	26,095	+1.05%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [16] [14] [17] [18]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Sierra Bullones

10 20 30 40 50 60 2006 47.70 2009 54.35 2012 35.05 2015 31.64 2018 27.30 2021 33.63 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26]

Gallery

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  Paradise Hills Resort, Sierra Bullones
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  Rice terraces in the hills of Sierra Bullones

References

1.   Municipality of Sierra Bullones | (DILG)
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6. "Sierra Bullones Bohol Travel Guide". www.bohol-philippines.com. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
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8. "Apendice de los Estados de Poblacion". Guia de Forasteros en Filipinas para el año 1863. Manila: Imprenta de Ramirez y Giraudier. 1863. p. 449.
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11. "Carmen's Colorful Past". bohol-philippines.com. December 31, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
12. Executive Order No. 184 (21 June 1956), CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF DAGOHOY IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL (PDF)
13. Executive Order No. 460 (December 29, 1941), Creating the Municipality of Pilar in The Province Of Bohol (1961), Official Gazette (Philippines) , retrieved April 7, 2016
14. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
15. "Sierra Bullones: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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17. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
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21. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
22. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
23. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
24. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
25. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
26. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Sierra Bullones