Sevilla, Bohol

Sevilla
Municipality
Municipality of Sevilla
Sipatan Twin Hanging Bridge
Sipatan Twin Hanging Bridge
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Map of Bohol with Sevilla highlighted
Map of Bohol with Sevilla highlighted
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Sevilla is located in Philippines
Sevilla
Sevilla
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°42′N 124°03′E / 9.7°N 124.05°E / 9.7; 124.05
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceBohol
District 3rd district
Founded1872
Barangays13 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJuliet Bucag-Dano
 • Vice MayorRichard B. Bucag
 • RepresentativeKristine Alexie B. Tutor
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Rolan C. Pacatang
  • Venia C. Cutin
  • Devora M. Calacar
  • Jef Ryan S. Cabagnot
  • Leonida B. Reblinca
  • Camilo L. Lagrosa
  • Geny F. Calamba
  • Marcelita A. Adolfo
 • Electorate8,236 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
64.55 km2 (24.92 sq mi)
Elevation
174 m (571 ft)
Highest elevation
464 m (1,522 ft)
Lowest elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
11,425
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
 • Households
2,523
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
27.05
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 120.4 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 415.7 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 92.22 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 60.91 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBohol 1 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6347
PSGC
071239000
IDD : area code +63 (0)38
Native languagesBoholano dialect
Cebuano
Tagalog

Sevilla, officially the Municipality of Sevilla (Cebuano: Munisipalidad sa Sevilla; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sevilla), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,376 people.[5]

Sevilla is 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Tagbilaran.

Sevilla celebrates its fiesta on December 12, in honor of the patron saint Our Lady of Guadalupe.[6]

Geography

Barangays

Sevilla politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024[7] 2010[8]
071239001 Bayawahan 7.8% 886 877 ▴ 0.07%
071239002 Cabancalan 6.3% 716 705 ▴ 0.11%
071239003 Calinga‑an 5.6% 636 592 ▴ 0.50%
071239004 Calinginan Norte 6.4% 734 779 ▾ −0.42%
071239005 Calinginan Sur 5.2% 593 594 ▾ −0.01%
071239006 Cambagui 9.5% 1,082 1,033 ▴ 0.32%
071239008 Ewon 7.0% 804 738 ▴ 0.60%
071239009 Guinob‑an 6.0% 683 609 ▴ 0.81%
071239010 Lagtangan 6.2% 712 712 Steady 0.00%
071239011 Licolico 7.6% 871 854 ▴ 0.14%
071239012 Lobgob 7.0% 797 791 ▴ 0.05%
071239013 Magsaysay 10.9% 1,244 1,193 ▴ 0.29%
071239014 Poblacion 7.9% 903 966 ▾ −0.47%
Total 11,425 10,443 ▴ 0.63%

Climate

Climate data for Sevilla, 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) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		28
(82) 		29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 102
(4.0) 		85
(3.3) 		91
(3.6) 		75
(3.0) 		110
(4.3) 		141
(5.6) 		121
(4.8) 		107
(4.2) 		111
(4.4) 		144
(5.7) 		169
(6.7) 		139
(5.5) 		1,395
(55.1)
Average rainy days 18.6 14.8 16.5 16.7 23.9 26.4 25.6 24.1 24.4 26.3 23.7 20.5 261.5
Source: Meteoblue[9]

Demographics

Population census of Sevilla
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 5,698—    
1918 6,216+0.58%
1939 7,347+0.80%
1948 7,949+0.88%
1960 7,130−0.90%
1970 7,997+1.15%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1975 8,551+1.35%
1980 9,073+1.19%
1990 9,165+0.10%
1995 8,671−1.03%
2000 10,281+3.72%
2007 11,289+1.30%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2010 10,443−2.79%
2015 10,661+0.39%
2020 11,376+1.38%
2024 11,425+0.10%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][8][12][13]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Sevilla

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
47.58
2003
24.61
2006
59.90
2009
52.23
2012
31.72
2015
25.99
2018
22.10
2021
27.05

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Sevilla | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Fiesta Time". www.bohol.ph. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  8. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ "Sevilla: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  10. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  11. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  12. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  13. ^ "Province of Bohol". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

Further reading

  • Bohol Chronicle, Jes Tirol (26 November 2006). "The Town of Sevilla, Bohol". Part 1: Its name. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • Bohol Chronicle, Jes Tirol (3 December 2006). "The Town of Sevilla, Bohol". Part 2: Its creation. Archived from the original on 27 April 2007. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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