Loay, Bohol

History

During the period 1751–1754, Loay was a small village called Santissima Trinidad located at the strip of the Loboc River, as mentioned in the accounts of Father Juan .

As a visita, it formerly belonged to the Municipality of Loboc. It was separated from the Loboc mission in 1795, although some state 1815 as the foundation date, and reflects that it became an independent parish in 1799.

The church and belfry of Loay were severely damaged by the 2013 earthquake.

On April 27, 2022, the old Clarin Bridge carrying National Route 850 (N850) over the Loboc River in Loay collapsed, killing 4 people and injuring 15. The bridge was damaged during the 2013 earthquake and still being used while a new replacement bridge was under construction next to it. One possible cause was the stationary traffic on the bridge that exceeded its capacity.

Geography

Located at the mouth of the Loboc River, the municipality can be divided into a lower and an upper part. The lower part used to be called Canipaan because of the presence of nipa swamps in this part of the town, while the upper part is named Ibabao, being located on a plateau. Loay is 19 km from Tagbilaran.

Barangays

Loay is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

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Demographics

Economy

Tourism

Loay is one of the locations to take a Loboc river lunch cruise.

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References

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References

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2. Resolution No. 04, Series of 2005. National Historical Institute. 1 July 2005
3. "''Bohol Festivals Timetable''". www.bohol-philippines.com.
4. (28 April 2022). "Bridge in Loay, Bohol falls: 4 killed, 15 hurt; cargo vehicles blamed". MetroSunDaily.
5. "Municipality of Loay". Province of Bohol.