Dimiao, officially the Municipality of Dimiao (; ), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 14,894 people.

Dimiao lies alongside the C.P.G. circumferential road on the southern coast of the island, east of Tagbilaran.

History

When the parish was founded is uncertain, although baptism records dates back to the year 1750. It is one of the older municipalities of Bohol, the 1818 census recorded 2,916 native families and only 1 Spanish-Filipino family, The population was then 8,820 in 1897. This town used to cover a large area that included the municipalities of Valencia and Lila. In 1867, Valencia was separated from Dimiao because of increased population, and Lila was made an independent municipality on 1 January 1915.

Geography

Barangays

Dimiao is politically subdivided into 35 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

Economy

The people of Dimiao lives on farming, tubâ-gathering, rope-making and fishing since it is located along the coast. Rice, corn, maguey, copra, rope, mango and tubâ are their most important products.

Attractions

The Dimiao Church is one of the oldest stone churches of Bohol, built in the later half of the 19th century. It is identified by its twin bell towers either side of the church's front façade, and it is dedicated to San Nicolas Tolentino, who is also the town's patron saint and whose feast day is celebrated 10 September.

Education

The town has schools scattered throughout the barangays. Those located at the town proper are the Banban Elementary School, the Dimiao National High School and a private one, the St. Nicholas Academy. 90% of the inhabitants are literate and most speak some English and Filipino.

References

Sources

External links

• [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]

• Municipality of Dimiao

• Dimiao

• Dimiao attractions