Danao, Bohol
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Danao, Bohol
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 Map of Bohol with Danao highlighted |
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| Coordinates: 10°01′N 124°16′E / 10.02°N 124.27°ECoordinates: 10°01′N 124°16′E / 10.02°N 124.27°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 2nd district of Bohol |
| Established | 16 March 1961 |
| Barangay |
17 (see § Barangays)
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| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Tom Gonzaga (UNA) |
| • Vice mayor | Jose Cepedoza |
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| • Representative | Erico Aristotle Aumentado |
| Area | |
| • Total | 162.76 km2 (62.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 17,890 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2016) | 12,212 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6344 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| PSGC | 071218000 |
Danao is a 4th municipal income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines, located 95 km (59 mi) northeast of Tagbilaran. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 17,890. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 12,212 registered voters.
According to the Diccionario Español-Bisaya (1866), danao means charca, lago, laguna, pantano, estanque grande, avenida, campañas, etc. (lake, lagoon, freshet, large reservoir, arable land, field, etc.). Except that of a lake, all definitions of danao describe the municipality of Danao, with freshet being the most likely meaning. A freshet is either a sudden rise or overflow of a stream or river, or freshwater stream emptying into the sea.
The Isumod river flowing near the town center of Danao may suddenly overflow and inundate a large portion of the town. The river joins the Wahig river and empties into the sea.
Danao comprises 17 barangays:
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 12,212 registered voters, meaning that 68% of the population are aged 18 and over.
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