Dimiao

Pahangog twin Falls

Dimiao is located on the southern coast of the province. How it got its name is not known It is one of the oldest municipalities which had a population of 8,820 in 1897.

Pahangog Twin falls

This town used to occupy a large territory which included Valencia and Lila. Later, Valencia was separated from Dimiao because of increased population and Lila was made and independent municipality on January 1, 1915.

Attractions

Dimiao Church

Dimiao is home to an attractive and interesting church, the Saint Nicholas Tolentine Parish, behind which are located the fascinating Ermita ruins, including a wall of tombs in a honeycomb-like arrangement, constructed between 1800 and 1815, but apparently never used.

Ermita Ruins

When in Dimiao, don't forget to visit the church interior. The ceilings have been recently repainted with attractive murals.

In the inland area of this municipality, numerous interesting natural attractions can be found, including attractive twin falls (and twin caves), which requires a trek of a few hours to get there and back, during which you can see some nice views like rice terraces. The municipality is developing these as tourist attractions. You can ask the local tourist office for guidance.

Fiesta

Dimiao celebrate its town fiesta on the 10th of September in honor of Saint Nicholas de Tolentino.

Dimiao Police Station: +63 38 536 1060; +63 38 536 103

Website: www.dimiao-bohol.gov.ph

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Saint Nicholas Tolentine Parish church and the Ermita Ruins after the earthquake

Dimiao Church

Dimiao Church

Ermita Ruins

Ermita Ruins

Dimiao at a glance
Population (2015):	14364
Population (2010):	15166
Population (2000):	14151
Number of households (2000):	2708
Land area:	7713 ha
Number of barangays:	35
Distance from Tagbilaran:	37 km

Barangay	Population (2000)	Households (2000)	Population (2010)	Population (2015)
Abihid	413	70	333	343
Alemania	179	35	208	167
Baguhan	370	74	324	334
Bakilid	180	35	165	164
Balbalan	283	55	273	278
Banban	496	90	521	520
Bauhugan	304	57	308	316
Bilisan	153	28	161	164
Cabagakian	533	95	649	545
Cabanbanan	327	52	416	352
Cadap-agan	481	76	445	469
Cambacol	276	52	248	256
Cambayaon	330	66	372	415
Canhayupon	627	108	669	661
Canlambong	539	76	526	477
Casingan	217	48	207	199
Catugasan	268	50	313	267
Datag	200	35	221	241
Guindaguitan	457	96	455	437
Guingoyuran	446	80	538	514
Ile	245	49	269	254
Lapsaon	473	84	455	424
Limokon Ilaod	531	120	641	526
Limokon Ilaya	736	133	724	654
Luyo	846	159	960	836
Malijao	308	98	319	295
Oac	639	127	805	732
Pagsa	307	52	309	332
Pangihawan	169	35	242	187
Puangyuta	254	47	297	312
Sawang	441	94	491	514
Tangohay	654	139	635	671
Taongon Cabatuan	556	116	594	533
Taongon Can-andam	600	125	802	683
Tawid Bitaog	313	52	271	292

(Based on figures from the census of 2000, 2010, and 2015 from PSA)

Source: www.bohol.ph