Catigbian

Catigbian, officially the Municipality of Catigbian, is a local government municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. It is an inland settlement located approximately 34 kilometres north of Tagbilaran, with Balilihan to the south, Sagbayan and Tubigon to the north and west, San Isidro to the west, and Batuan to the east. The municipality is divided into 22 barangays, which are further organized into puroks and, in some areas, sitios. The settlement was established in 1829 in the aftermath of the suppression of the Dagohoy Rebellion. It was among the villages used to resettle people following the conflict. The community was formerly called San Jacinto. During the province-wide administrative reorganization of 1903, it was annexed to the municipality of Balilihan. Catigbian regained independent municipal status on 17 June 1949. Its present name was formally adopted in 1954. The name is associated with katigbi, a seed-bearing grass or plant identified with Coix lacryma-jobi, which was historically abundant in the area. Catigbian's economy is strongly connected to agriculture, livestock, local commerce, and public services. A significant portion of its land is used for crops, pasture, grassland, and related rural activities. Livestock raising is an important economic activity, supported by a livestock auction center described as the largest in Bohol, as well as an abattoir and the Catigbian Public Market. The municipality also operates or hosts local infrastructure including the Catigbian Waterworks System and an One Town One Product display center intended to showcase locally produced goods and agricultural outputs. Public infrastructure includes a municipal court hall, conference hall, training center, public market, health center, district hospital, and sports facilities such as tennis, basketball, and multipurpose courts. Water services are supported by pumping stations serving multiple barangays. Education provision includes Bohol Northwestern Colleges, public elementary and primary schools, and day-care centers. Catigbian's identity is also expressed through religious observances and community celebrations. The Immaculate Conception Parish in Poblacion West holds its principal feast on 8 December, while Santo Niño Parish in Baang celebrates the Holy Child Jesus on the third Saturday of January. The annual Katigbawan Festival, held in June, combines religious and civic programming with agricultural displays, livestock-related activities, street dancing, motocross, cultural performances, a beauty pageant, and community events. The municipality is additionally associated with caves, hanging bridges, handicrafts, a livestock market, and nature-oriented destinations. According to the 2024 census cited by the reference material, Catigbian had a population of 23,812. It is best understood as a geographic and administrative entity rather than a commercial consumer brand; the supplied taxonomy does not provide a municipality or local-government entity type.

Catigbian's recorded municipal history begins in 1829, when the settlement was founded as one of the villages associated with the resettlement of people after the Dagohoy Rebellion had been suppressed. The community was then known as San Jacinto. Its early development took place within the broader historical and administrative setting of Bohol, where settlements were reorganized as colonial and later Philippine governmental structures changed. In 1903, during an administrative reorganization of Bohol, San Jacinto was annexed to Balilihan. This arrangement reduced its status as an independent municipality. Catigbian again became an independent municipality on 17 June 1949. At that time, the municipality reportedly contained 15 barrios within its territorial boundaries. It later developed into the present administrative structure of 22 barangays. The name Catigbian was officially adopted in 1954. The name is linked to katigbi, a group of seed-bearing plants associated with Coix lacryma-jobi that grew abundantly in the locality. This botanical association remains important to the municipality's cultural identity and is reflected in the name of its annual Katigbawan Festival. Geographically, Catigbian is an interior municipality in northern-central Bohol, around 34 kilometres north of Tagbilaran. Its position connects it with neighboring municipalities including Balilihan, Sagbayan, Tubigon, San Isidro, and Batuan. The municipality's land base supports a predominantly rural economy. Agricultural areas include crop land, pasture, grassland, idle land, and forestal areas. Livestock raising is an important alternative and complementary livelihood activity. Over time, Catigbian's municipal infrastructure has expanded beyond basic administration. Its facilities include a public market, livestock auction center, abattoir, waterworks system, district hospital, health center, municipal halls, training facilities, and sports venues. Water infrastructure includes pumping stations serving several barangays. Educational provision includes a tertiary institution, public elementary schools, primary schools, and day-care centers. Community life is organized around both civic institutions and religious parishes. The Immaculate Conception Parish in Poblacion West observes its feast on 8 December, and Santo Niño Parish in Baang celebrates its feast on the third Saturday of January. The Katigbawan Festival, held annually in June, brings together agricultural exhibits, parades, street dancing, competitions, livestock-related activities, motocross, cultural presentations, and public entertainment. These activities reinforce Catigbian's identity as an agricultural municipality with a distinctive local heritage. The municipality remains an active local-government jurisdiction in Bohol. The reference material reports a 2024 population of 23,812. Its contemporary profile combines rural settlement, farming and livestock production, public administration, education, health services, local commerce, and small-scale tourism centered on natural and cultural attractions.

• 2024

  Population recorded in the cited census

  [1]Catigbianen.wikipedia.org

  The reference material reports a population of 23,812 for Catigbian in the 2024 census.

• 1954

  Adoption of the Catigbian name

  [1]Catigbianen.wikipedia.org

  The municipality formally changed its name from San Jacinto to Catigbian, a name associated with the locally abundant katigbi plant.

• 1949

  Restoration of municipal independence

  [1]Catigbianen.wikipedia.org

  Catigbian became an independent municipality again on 17 June 1949, initially comprising 15 barrios.

• 1903

  Annexation to Balilihan

  [1]Catigbianen.wikipedia.org

  During a reorganization of Bohol's municipalities, the settlement then known as San Jacinto was annexed to Balilihan.

• 1829

  Settlement founded after the Dagohoy Rebellion

  [1]Catigbianen.wikipedia.org

  Catigbian was established as one of the villages associated with the resettlement of people after the suppression of the Dagohoy Rebellion.

A rural Bohol municipality positioned around agriculture, livestock commerce, local public services, community identity, and cultural tourism.

• Agriculture

  Agricultural crops

  Crop production forms a major part of Catigbian's rural economy. The municipality contains extensive alienable and disposable land, with a substantial share devoted to crops. Specific crop varieties are not identified in the supplied reference material.

• Agriculture and livestock

  Livestock

  Livestock raising is an important economic activity in Catigbian. The local economy is supported by a livestock auction center, an abattoir, and related market infrastructure. The municipality's annual festival also features livestock-centered activities, reflecting the sector's cultural and commercial importance.

• Crafts

  Local handicrafts

  Handicrafts are identified among Catigbian's local tourism and community offerings. The supplied material does not specify particular materials, product names, producer organizations, or distribution channels.

• Local enterprise promotion

  One Town One Product display offerings

  Catigbian has an One Town One Product display center intended to present products associated with the municipality. The available reference does not identify the specific featured products.

• Katigbawan Festival

  Catigbian · Bohol

  An annual June community festival associated with Catigbian's name and heritage. Activities described in the reference include an opening parade, agricultural fair, bloodletting, motocross, carabao parade and racing, hog-catching, street dancing, cultural performances, and the Miss Katigbawan pageant.

  Outcome. The festival functions as a civic and cultural showcase for local agriculture, livestock, community participation, and tourism.

  Source

1. 1Catigbianen.wikipedia.org