Panglao

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Geographical Address

Province
Public Address
Pangalao, Bohol
Postal Code
6340
latitude
9.57
longitude
123.76
Area
47.79 km2
Founded
1803
Division
Central Visayas
Region
VII

Panglao is a 4th municipal income class municipality in the province of BoholPhilippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 33,553, 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Tagbilaran.[4] In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 21,394 registered voters.[5]

It is one of two municipalities that make up (the other being Dauis). Panglao is known for its diving locations and tourist resorts.

The name Panglao may have come from its former name Panglawod, meaning "to the open sea",[6] or derived from the word panggaw, referring to a fishing implement used by locals.[7]

Panglao has educational institutions, including the San Agustin Academy (Panglao), Lourdes National High School, the Cristal e-College, and elementary schools located in every barangay (including the Panglao Central Elementary School).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panglao,_Bohol

 

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