Talibon, Bohol

Talibon is a Philippine municipality in the northern part of Bohol Province on the island of the same name. It has 61 373 inhabitants ( census May 1, 2010 ).

Barangays

Maribojoc is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.

  • Bagacay
  • Balintawak
  • Burgos
  • Busalian
  • Calituban
  • Cataban
  • Guindacpan
  • Magsaysay
  • Mahanay
  • Nocnocan
  • Poblacion
  • Rizal
  • Say
  • San Agustin
  • San Carlos
  • San Francisco
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • San Pedro
  • San Roque
  • Santo Niño
  • Sikatuna
  • Suba
  • Tanghaligue
  • Zamora

History

The municipality of Talibon was founded in 1830. Prior to this she was a part of Inabanga. About the further back in history no reliable historical records are available. According to oral tradition, the place got its name from the Talibong (see → Talibon (sword ) ), a stabbing weapon that was used in the area as well as a tool in the gold mining industry.

After initially was only a simple hut as a temporary church available, was started in 1852 with planning a proper stone church. Built in coral stone blocks building was erected on a hill overlooking the sea and completed in 1899.

Talibon is the seat of the Diocese of Talibon.

Church of Talibon

Personalities

The eighth President of the Philippines Carlos P. Garcia was born on November 4, 1896 in Talibon.

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