Tilmubo Island
Barangay and Islet in Central Visayas, Philippines
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Tilmubo/Tilmobo Island (Cebuano: Pulo sa Tilmubo; Filipino: Pulo ng Tilmubo) is an islet and barangay located in the President Carlos P. Garcia municipality,[11] in the province of Bohol, Philippines. It is situated in the Canigao Channel within the Bohol Sea. (also referred to as the Mindanao Sea) According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 221 people.[12][11]
Tilmubo Island
Pulo sa Tilmubo | |
|---|---|
Barangay and Islet | |
| Barangay Tilmobo | |
Tilmubo Island | |
| Nickname: "El Nido in Pitogo" | |
 Interactive map of Tilmubo Island | |
.svg)  Tilmubo Island Location of Tilmubo Island within the Philippines .svg) Tilmubo Island Tilmubo Island (Philippines) | |
| Coordinates: 10°07′21″N 124°38′35″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | President Carlos P. Garcia |
| Barangay | Tilmubo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Barangay government |
| • Mayor (CPG) | Fernando Estavilla |
| • SK President (CPG) | Allen Rey Obligado |
| • Barangay Secretary | Margie Bagcat |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.24 km2 (0.093 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 221 |
| • Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Tilmubuan |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Registered voters | 156 (2023) |
| Households | 56 (2020) |
Economy • Poverty incidence36.8% (2021) [3] • Revenue₱628,891.00 (2010)[4] | |
Utilities | |
• Summer (DST)Not observed[7] | |
ZIP code6346[8] | |
| Native languages | |
History
Precolonial era
Before the colonial era of the Philippines, Tilmubo Island was inhabited by Austronesian groups. Those groups were organized into barangays led by local chiefs.[13] Extensive maritime trade networks and animistic beliefs were practiced by the early inhabitants.[14]
Political evolution
For most of the 20th century, Tilmubo Island was under the administrative jurisdiction of the municipality of Ubay.[15] The island was incorporated into the newly established municipality of Pitogo on June 21, 1969 through Republic Act No. 5864.[15][16] The municipality was later renamed President Carlos P. Garcia in 1977 to honor the eighth president of the Philippines.[17][18][11]
Geography
Location
Tilmubo Island is a small islet situated in the Central Visayas.[11] It is located in the Canigao Channel. To the south, the Bohol Sea borders the island. Tilmubo Island is part of the municipality of President Carlos P. Garcia.[11]
Physical features
The island's land area is approximately 0.24 square kilometers, and features terrain consisting primarily of coralline limestone.[19] The maximum elevation of Tilmubo Island reaches 79 meters (259 feet) above sea level.[20][21] Clear tropical waters, coral reefs, and seagrass beds characterize the coast line.[19]
Climate
The climate of Tilmubo Island is tropical maritime.[22] Throughout the year, there is rainfall distribution, and high humidity levels.[22]
| Climate data for Tilmubo Island, President Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
29 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 98 (3.9) |
82 (3.2) |
96 (3.8) |
71 (2.8) |
104 (4.1) |
129 (5.1) |
101 (4.0) |
94 (3.7) |
99 (3.9) |
135 (5.3) |
174 (6.9) |
143 (5.6) |
1,326 (52.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0) | 18.0 | 14.1 | 17.1 | 16.8 | 23.7 | 25.7 | 25.8 | 23.3 | 24.2 | 25.9 | 24.0 | 20.6 | 259.2 |
| Source: Meteoblue[23] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 348 | — |
| 1995 | 249 | −28.4% |
| 2000 | 266 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 259 | −2.6% |
| 2010 | 197 | −23.9% |
| 2015 | 202 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 221 | +9.4% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[24] | ||
Economy
