Calape, officially the Municipality of Calape ( ceb, Munisipyo sa Calape; tgl, Bayan ng Calape), is a 3rd class

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in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,079 people. Located north of

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, the first settlers of Calape were said to be migrants from Cebu, and from other municipalities of Bohol. Its name is derived from ''cape'', referring to either a species of

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or to the local varietal of coffee,

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, both of which still grow abundantly there to this day.

History

By the time Spaniards arrived, there was already a native settlement in Calape. In 1802, the Spanish governor of Cebu established it as an independent municipality. In 1957, the barangay of Abucayan Norte was created from the

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s of Cabulihan and Cabinong, and the barangay of Abucayan Sur from the sitios of Rama and Bino. The sitios of Binogawan, Masonoy, Bentig, Cahayag, and Lawis were also constituted into barrios.

Geography

Calape is bounded by

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in the west and

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in the east. To the north, the town center faces the

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on the western side of Bohol Island, about from

. The jurisdiction of Calape includes the islands of Pangangan (eight barangays) and Mantatao, as well as two uninhabited islets, Poom Island and Basihan Island. There are four rivers that flow through the territory: Tultugan and Liboron Rivers that drain into Calape Bay, and Calunasan and Abucayan Norte Rivers that drain into Tipcan Bay. Most of the coastal area is a fairly level plain that gradually rises into rolling hills of coralline limestone. The highest point in Calape is Mount Candungao in the eastern portion of the town, with an elevation of above sea level.

Barangays

Calape comprises 33 barangays, of which 18 are coastal.

Climate

Demographics

Religion

92% of Calape's population is

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. The remaining 8% is divided among other religious groups.

Economy

Gallery

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Notable personalities

* Yoyoy Villame, a novelty singer

References

External links

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