Tabogon

Tenazas Beach House in Tabogon, Cebu
photo by doctian – Flickr

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1. Introduction
2. History
3. Economy
4. Location
5. How to Get There
6. Things to Do and See
7. Political Subdivisions
8. Population
9. Links

Introduction

Tabogon is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It is bounded on the north by municipality of Bogo, on the south by municipality of Borbon, on the west by municipality of San Remegio and on the east by the Camotes Sea.

History

Tabogon was once known as “Agoho” named after a big Agoho tree in the area where the first known was established. The tree was very huge and its foliage very thick. The tree became a landmark and eventually the place came to be known by it.

Then came wave after wave of Moro marauders in their fast vintas and with razor-sharp kris. Their shouts, as they attacked, brought paralyzing fear into the hearts of the people. Their only alternative was to flee to nearby hills whenever the Moros came.

In the 16th century, the Spaniards came. They helped in the resettlement of the people, who called their hiding place “Tabogon” as a reminder of their many experience in the hands of the Moro pirates. Thus the name “Agoho” passed into oblivion, replaced by the new name, which up to the present the municipality is called.

Economy

Tabogon’s main industry is agriculture.

Location

Tabogon is situated in the northeastern coast of the island of Cebu and is about 93 kilometers from Cebu City. The municipality is bounded on the north by municipality of Bogo, on the south by municipality of Borbon, on the west by municipality of San Remegio and on the east by the Camotes Sea.

How to Get There

Tabogon can be reached by public buses or V-Hires (vans) from the Cebu North Terminal in Cebu City. Estimated travel time is about 1 1/2 hours.

Things to Do and See

• Bunzie’s Cove
• Tabogon’s Seascape
• AC Enclave

Political Subdivisions

Tabogon is composed of 25 barangays, namely: Alang-alang, Caduawan, Kal-anan, Camoboan, Canaocanao, Combado, Daantabogon, Ilihan, Labangon, Libjo, Loong, Mabuli, Managase, Manlagtang, Maslog, Muabog, Pio, Poblacion, Salag, Sambag, San Isidro, San Vicente, Somosa, Taba-ao and Tapul.

Population

According to the 2000 census, Tabogon has a population of 27,827 people in 5,825 households.

Links

• Official Website of the local government unit of Tabogon

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