Trinidad, Bohol
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Trinidad | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Trinidad | |
 Poblacion, Trinidad highway | |
 Seal | |
 Map of Bohol with Trinidad highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Trinidad | |
.svg)  Trinidad Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°04′46″N 124°20′36″E / 10.07955°N 124.34324°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | September 1, 1947[1] |
| Named after | Trinidad Roxas |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Roberto Cajes |
| • Vice Mayor | Joan Cajes |
| • Representative | Vanvan Aumentado |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 24,564 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 195.30 km2 (75.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[4] | |
• Total | 37,191 |
| • Density | 190.43/km2 (493.21/sq mi) |
| • Households | 7,898 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 31.35 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 301.9 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 873.8 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 237 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 262.9 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Bohol 2 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6324 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Native languages | Boholano dialect Cebuano Tagalog |
| Website | trinidad-bohol |
Trinidad, officially the Municipality of Trinidad (Cebuano: Munisipyo sa Trinidad; Tagalog: Bayan ng Trinidad), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 37,191 people.[6]
Trinidad is 99 kilometres (62 mi) from Tagbilaran.
The municipality was named after Trinidad Roxas, the wife of President Manuel Roxas,[7] and the town is also known for Kawasan Falls and Batungay cave.
The town of Trinidad, Bohol celebrates its feast on May 15, to honor the town patron San Isidro Labrador.[8]
History
By virtue of Executive Order No. 80 signed by President Manuel Roxas on August 14, 1947, the municipality of Trinidad was organized by segregating fifteen barrios from Talibon, including Ipil which was designated as the seat of government, and three barrios from Ubay. It is the province's 37th municipality with the organization became effective on September 1.[1]
Geography
Barangays
Trinidad is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | Area | PD 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[9] | 2010[10] | ha | acre | /km2 | /sq mi | |||||
| 071244001 | Banlasan | 3.2% | 1,193 | 1,073 | 0.76% | 986 | 2,437 | 120 | 310 | |
| 071244002 | Bongbong | 3.1% | 1,171 | 1,148 | 0.14% | 543 | 1,342 | 220 | 560 | |
| 071244003 | Catoogan | 2.6% | 967 | 826 | 1.14% | 326 | 806 | 300 | 770 | |
| 071244004 | Guinobatan | 5.5% | 2,038 | 2,011 | 0.10% | 560 | 1,384 | 360 | 940 | |
| 071244005 | Hinlayagan Ilaud | 3.0% | 1,134 | 1,095 | 0.25% | 307 | 759 | 370 | 960 | |
| 071244006 | Hinlayagan Ilaya | 5.8% | 2,175 | 1,825 | 1.26% | 441 | 1,090 | 490 | 1,300 | |
| 071244007 | Kauswagan | 6.5% | 2,401 | 2,213 | 0.59% | 3,095 | 7,648 | 78 | 200 | |
| 071244008 | Kinan‑oan | 3.9% | 1,462 | 1,311 | 0.78% | 446 | 1,102 | 330 | 850 | |
| 071244009 | La Union | 5.4% | 1,995 | 1,747 | 0.96% | 708 | 1,750 | 280 | 730 | |
| 071244010 | La Victoria | 4.3% | 1,611 | 1,518 | 0.43% | 559 | 1,381 | 290 | 750 | |
| 071244012 | Mabuhay Cabigohan | 3.3% | 1,211 | 1,133 | 0.48% | 303 | 749 | 400 | 1,000 | |
| 071244013 | Mahagbu | 3.1% | 1,161 | 1,048 | 0.74% | 547 | 1,352 | 210 | 550 | |
| 071244014 | Manuel A. Roxas | 3.1% | 1,138 | 1,017 | 0.81% | 624 | 1,542 | 180 | 470 | |
| 071244015 | Poblacion | 9.6% | 3,576 | 2,936 | 1.42% | 762 | 1,883 | 470 | 1,200 | |
| 071244016 | San Isidro | 1.3% | 501 | 629 | −1.62% | 615 | 1,520 | 81 | 210 | |
| 071244017 | San Vicente | 5.3% | 1,958 | 1,799 | 0.61% | 2,294 | 5,669 | 85 | 220 | |
| 071244018 | Santo Tomas | 3.0% | 1,100 | 1,013 | 0.59% | 650 | 1,606 | 170 | 440 | |
| 071244019 | Soom | 5.4% | 1,991 | 1,716 | 1.07% | 411 | 1,016 | 480 | 1,300 | |
| 071244020 | Tagum Norte | 4.3% | 1,614 | 1,358 | 1.24% | 462 | 1,142 | 350 | 900 | |
| 071244021 | Tagum Sur | 4.3% | 1,599 | 1,412 | 0.89% | 570 | 1,409 | 280 | 730 | |
| Total | 37,191 | 28,828 | 1.84% | 19,530 | 48,260 | 190 | 14 | |||
Climate
| Climate data for Trinidad, 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 rainy days | 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[11] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 14,214 | — |
| 1960 | 16,428 | +1.21% |
| 1970 | 11,461 | −3.53% |
| 1975 | 13,867 | +3.90% |
| 1980 | 15,501 | +2.25% |
| 1990 | 19,945 | +2.55% |
| 1995 | 20,893 | +0.87% |
| 2000 | 25,683 | +4.52% |
| 2007 | 27,580 | +0.99% |
| 2010 | 28,828 | +1.62% |
| 2015 | 31,956 | +1.98% |
| 2020 | 35,119 | +2.01% |
| 2024 | 37,191 | +1.39% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][10][14][15] | ||
Economy
List of mayors
- Tomas Gonzales (Sep 1, 1947–1948) - Appointed
- Pedro S. Boncales (1948–1951)
- Francisco Cambangay (1952–1959)
- Vicente S. Boncales (1960–1967)
- Filomeno G. Gonzales (1968–1975) - Resigned on March 2, 1975
- Emeterio C. Boncales (Mar 1975) - OIC
- Avelino N. Puracan (Mar 3, 1975–1979) - OIC
- Avelino N. Puracan (1980–1986)
- Quirino B. Gonzales (Jul 2, 1986-Dec 27, 1986)
- Alberto A. Garcia (Feb 1988-Jun 30, 1992)
- Alberto A. Garcia (1992–1994)
- Francisco U. Gonzales (1994–1995)
- Filadelfo A. Garcia (1995–2004)
- Osias Flor (2004–2007)
- Judith Del Rosario Cajes (2007–2010)
- Roberto C. Cajes (2010–2013)
- Judith Del Rosario Cajes (2013–2022)
