Loay, Bohol
Loay | |
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| Municipality of Loay | |
View of Loboc River at Loay harbour | |
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Map of Bohol with Loay highlighted | |
Interactive map of Loay | |
Loay Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 9°36′N 124°01′E / 9.6°N 124.02°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Bohol |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 1795 |
| Barangays | 24 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Hilario L. Ayuban |
| • Vice Mayor | Rodrigo B. Cubarol Jr. |
| • Representative | Kristine Alexie B. Tutor |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 13,022 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 48.24 km2 (18.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 17,957 |
| • Density | 372.2/km2 (964.1/sq mi) |
| • Households | 3,962 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 16.53 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 135.9 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 189.4 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 119.1 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 40.39 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Bohol 1 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6303 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)38 |
| Native languages | Boholano dialect Cebuano Tagalog |
Loay, officially the Municipality of Loay (Cebuano: Munisipalidad sa Loay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Loay), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 17,957 people.
Recent historical research found that instead of being in Bool, Tagbilaran, the actual site of the Blood Compact between Legazpi and Sikatuna may be in barangay Hinawanan. Loay is also known for the many antiques discovered in its soils, thus indicating a civilization before the Spanish came to Bohol: it has become a haven for the treasure hunters.
The town of Loay, Bohol celebrates its feast in May (the date is movable), to honor the town patron Santisima Trinidad/Blessed Trinity.