Panglao, Bohol

The name Panglao may have come from its former name Panglawod, meaning "to the open sea",^[11] or derived from the word panggaw, referring to a fishing implement used by locals.^[12] The island also could be named after mapanglao by the Spanish, means "lonesome place".^[13]

The municipality occupies the southwestern part of the eponymous Panglao Island, and its territory also includes the three smaller islands of Balicasag,^[14] Gak‑ang, and Pontod (or Pungtud, also known as Virgin Island).^[12] It is 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Tagbilaran.

There are no fresh water streams or lakes on the island, so for its drinking water, the municipality is dependent on wells and the Canhilbas Underground Spring.^[12]

It is one of two municipalities that make up Panglao Island (the other being Dauis). Panglao is known for its diving locations and tourist resorts.^[15]

Barangays

Panglao is politically subdivided into 10 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a. Area PD 2024 2024[17] 2010[18] ha acre /km2 /sq mi 071233001 Bil‑isan 8.7% 3,649 3,050 ▴ 1.26% 364 899 1,000 2,600   071233002 Bolod 4.6% 1,906 1,690 ▴ 0.84% 598 1,478 320 830   071233003 Danao 11.8% 4,935 3,860 ▴ 1.73% 790 1,952 620 1,600   071233004 Doljo 8.2% 3,417 3,004 ▴ 0.90% 110 272 3,100 8,000   071233005 Libaong 5.1% 2,132 1,842 ▴ 1.02% 423 1,045 500 1,300   071233006 Looc 6.1% 2,543 2,282 ▴ 0.76% 254 628 1,000 2,600   071233007 Lourdes 3.7% 1,544 1,387 ▴ 0.75% 377 932 410 1,100   071233008 Poblacion 12.7% 5,305 4,831 ▴ 0.65% 683 1,688 780 2,000   071233009 Tangnan 8.7% 3,645 3,324 ▴ 0.64% 629 1,554 580 1,500   071233010 Tawala 10.7% 4,477 3,333 ▴ 2.08% 892 2,204 500 1,300   Total 41,760 28,603 ▴ 2.67% 4,779 11,809 870 14

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Poverty incidence of Panglao

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^{[23][24][25][26][27][28][29]}

The primary tourist attraction of Panglao are its white sandy beaches, of which Alona Beach is the most famous and most developed. Alona Beach is about 1,500 metres (1,640 yd) long, lined with palm trees. resorts, and shops.^[30] However it has drawn criticism for its unrestrained development that ignored municipal development policies, warning against overcrowding and Alona to lose its paradise-like image.^[31] Other beaches in Panglao include Bagobo, Bolod, Danao, Doljo, and Momo.

Bohol–Panglao International Airport, also known as New Bohol International Airport, has been operational since November 28, 2018. It replaced Tagbilaran Airport as the main airport in Bohol.

Panglao is renowned for snorkeling and dive sites such as Doljo Beach, Garden Eels, Arco Point, Kalipayan, Napaling, and Puntod. The island's southern portion is ringed with reefs that are relatively narrow and shallow (5 to 6 metres (16 to 20 ft)) with submarine cliffs plunging to depths of 33 to 56 metres (108 to 184 ft).^[32] Tours can readily be arranged to further dive sites, including Balicasag and Pamilacan, Bohol islands.

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  Panglao Island Nature Resort
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  Alona Beach
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  Rizal Monument at Panglao Plaza
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  Boats docked on Balicasag Island
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  Sunset on a Panglao beach
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  Fishermen of Panglao at early morning

• Rebecca Lusterio – Actress, born in Balicasag island^{[citation needed]}