Achila

For the Visigothic kings, see Achila I and Achila II.
Achila
Barangay
Coordinates: 10°04′36″N 124°26′52″E / 10.0767°N 124.4478°E / 10.0767; 124.4478Coordinates: 10°04′36″N 124°26′52″E / 10.0767°N 124.4478°E / 10.0767; 124.4478
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province Bohol
District 2nd District of Bohol
Municipality Ubay
Urban District IV
Established 15 November 1968
Purok 7
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Barangay
 • Brgy Captain Mateo Atuel
 • Brgy Council
 • Representative Erico Aristotle Aumentado
Area[1]
 • Total 370 ha (910 acres)
Population (2015 census)[2]
 • Total 1,429
 • Density 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6315
IDD : area code  +63 (0)38
PSGC 071246001

Achila is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines. The barangay's total land area is 370 hectares (910 acres).[3] According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 1,429.[2] In the ? election, it had 800 registered voters, meaning that 56% of the population are aged 18 and over.[4]

Achila celebrates its annual fiesta on 15 January in honor of the patron saint.

Location

Located in the northwest of the municipality, Achila overlooks Camotes Sea to the north. It is bounded to the east by Tapon, to the south by Camambugan, and to the west by Humayhumay. Achila is 3 km (1.9 mi) from the town center, Poblacion. From there it is accessible by all kinds of land transportation with a travel time of 10–15 minutes by private vehicles (jeep, motorcycle, automobiles) and 15–20 minutes by public transport. Another important marker is the Achila Elementary School.

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Facilities and Services

  • Barangay Chapel
  • Barangay Hall
  • Barangay Health Center
  • Basketball Court
  • Day Care Center
  • Elementary School
  • Multi-purpose Pavement
  • 7 Purok Kiosks

References

  1. ↑ "Municipal: Achila". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  3. ↑ Saz, Efren B. (April 2007). "A Comprehensive Assessment of the Agricultural Extension System in the Philippines: Case Study of LGU Extension in Ubay, Bohol" (PDF). Philippine Institute for Development Studies. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ Project of Precincts for the 2013 Barangay Elections

External links

 Camotes Sea
Humayhumay Camotes Sea
   Achila  
Camambugan Tapon
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