Panglao, Bohol

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Map of Bohol showing the location of Panglao

This article refers to the municipality of Bohol Province. For the island of Panglao, see Panglao Island.

Panglao is a last class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. It is one of two municipalities that comprise Panglao Island, the other being Dauis. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 21,337 people in 3,890 households.

Panglao is famous for its world class diving locations and is home to numerous tourist resorts. At the pristine Alona Beach, tours can be organised to world famous diving sites.

Panglao island is the site of Habitat for Humanity's "Tabalong Habitat Village". The village, still under construction, has capacity for 500 houses on land donated by local merchant Alturas. So far, around 200 houses had been built and inhabitated. Tabalong Habitat Village is visited by Global Village Teams, international volunteer teams who travel to the area to assist in construction.

Barangays

Panglao is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.

Bil-isan
Bolod
Danao
Doljo
Libaong
Looc
Lourdes
Poblacion
Tangnan
Tawala
Hwanla

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Cities and Municipalities of Bohol
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