History of Calape
Calape is on the western coast of Bohol. The town was established in 1802. The first settlers
were said to be immigrants from other places such as Cebu, and other municipalities. The Land:
Latitude = 9.9000 , Longitude = 123.8667, Altitude = 3 feet Land Area (In Hectares) = 7,615 ha.
Distance from Capital = 41 km. It has 33 barangays with there respective population: Banlasan 741
Bentig 1564, Binogawan 595, Bonbon 1078, Cabayugan 871, Cabudburan 648, Calunasan 737,
Camias 523, Canguha 287, Catmonan 1076, Desamparados 863, Kahayag 421, Kinagbag-an 434,
Labuon 587, Lawis 555, Liboron 1318, Lomboy 435, Looc 445, Madangog 484, Magtongtong 480,
Mandaug 1259, Mantatao 952, Sampoangon 325, San Isidro 1861, Santa Cruz 2166, Sojoton 775,
Talisay 323, Tinibgan 865, Tultugan 691, Ulbujan 1319, Lucob 1260, Abucayan Norte 1203,
Abucayan Sur 780 .
Like any other place, we have also a beauty spots that attracts tourists to visit our place.
Like the Darak Beach, located in Pangangan Island, Calape: 41 kms. from Tagbilaran City. Most popular resort in Calape with cottages, audio visual hall for conference and social gatherings.
Baywatch Beach Resort, it is also located in Pangangan Island, Calape: 41 kms. from Tagbilaran City. Famous for scuba diving, especially noted for the presence of famous white sharks. The Sampoangon
Hill, Calape: 41 kms. from Tagbilaran City, located in Sampoangon, a distance of about 12 kms.
from the town proper. The hill has a breathtaking scenic view and is overlooking Cebu. And the
Calape Church, Calape: 41 kms. from Tagbilaran City. The church is known to be the most artistic
in medieval design which is one of a kind in the province.
Calape is a peaceful place headed by our energetic Mayor: Ernesto C. Herrera II, Vice-mayor:
Vice Mayor: Teodoro M. Ruizol and
the councilors:
1. Roldan O. Damalerio 2. Gerardo F. Regalado 3. Jesus Yves B. Yu 4. Edagr D. Co 5. Eleuterio F. Zulueto II 6. Iluminado L. Camay 7. Jose A. Jumangit, J 8. Zoraida A. Rulona