Dauis, Bohol
Dauis is a Philippine municipality on the belonging to the province of Bohol Panglao Island. In addition to the community Dauis Panglao is one of the two island communities Panglaos and has 39 448 inhabitants ( census May 1, 2010 ).
Barangays
Dauis is politically divided into twelve barangays.
- Biking
- Bingag
- San Isidro ( Canlongon )
- Catarman
- Dao
- Mayacabac
- Poblacion
- Songculan
- Tabalong
- Tinago
- Totolan
- Mariveles
Watchtower in Dauis
Church of Dauis
Attractions
One of the attractions is the Church of Dauis Señora de la Asunción. With the construction of the church began in 1863 and finished first in 1879. 1884 but collapsed a part of the church. In the course of repair was also started the construction of a second tower, which, however, until now, remained unfinished. Inside the church features stained ceiling paintings. A special feature is the source located in the church before the altar Represents the water from this source is despite the proximity to the sea not salty and so drinkable. He is said to have healing powers and believers is filled on request free of charge water from the spring in brought water bottles and jars.
Another tourist attraction in Dauis is located near the north coast of Barangay Bingag Hinagdanan grotto with its underground lake. In the grotto countless bats live. She received from the Cebuano for Hagdan = printed your name. The name means " man descends on a ladder ," which commemorates the discovery. The cave has only a narrow access, is thus still to visitors only via a ladder, but which is permanently mounted and allows a reasonably comfortable access.
In Dauis the Spanish guard tower was completed in 1774, he served as a control of vessel traffic and to provide early warning of the Spanish guards in Tagbilaran when the located on raids Moropiraten, in the 18th century, were approaching the island.
Personalities
- Miguel cinches SVD (1932-2010), Roman Catholic Bishop of Surigao