Tubigon is a 1st municipal income class municipality and seaport in the province

of Bohol, Philippines,[2] at 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Tagbilaran. According to the 2015 census, it has
a population of 45,893.[4] In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 26,394 registered voters. [3]

Tubigon is well known for its "lambay" crabs.

It is the nearest seaport in Bohol to Cebu, providing many daily ferry round-trips to Cebu City. It has
recently expanded its seaport to accommodate additional sea traffic.[5]

Contents
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1History

2Geography

o 2.1Islands

o 2.2Barangays

3Demographics

4Economy

o 4.1Transportation

5Gallery

6References

7External links

History[edit]
The first settlers in Tubigon settled along the shores of the river that flows through the community.
Their exact origins are unknown but they are thought to be early Malays from southeast
Asian countries, migrating to the Philippines in small bangkas. Seasonal overflowing of the river
flooded the community and led the place to be called "Tubigan" (meaning "place having water" or
"watery"), which later morphed into "Tubigon" (meaning "place abounding in water"). The first record
of the town of Tubigon dates from the early part of the 17th century.[6][7]

In 1816, the community organized itself under a recognized headman, Yguiz Hutora, who was
succeeded by teniente Mijares and by teniente Matong in 1818. A chapel was built on an elevated
site of the settlement but had no officiating priest. A coadjutorof the Spanish friars from
the Calape parish would perform the religious ceremonies.[6]
In 1819, by authority of the Spanish Governor of Cebu, Tubigon was formally organized into an
independent town by separating from the town of Calape, with Capitan Teniente Matong becoming
the first gobernadorcillo.[6]

Starting in 1852, the exact boundaries of the municipality were defined. On 8 March of that year, sitio
Bacane was made the boundary between Tubigon and Inabanga. In 1856, the boundary with Calape
was fixed at Mandaug. On 19 June 1865, the boundary between Tubigon and Catigbian was set at
the Sampilangon River and on 14 September 1913, the boundary with Antequera (currently San
Isidro) was fixed at sitio Tubod.[6]

On 31 January 1919, Tubigon lost five barrios when Clarin was formed by virtue of proclamation
by Governor Yeater.[6][8]

Tubigon was badly affected by the 2013 Bohol earthquake, suffering 11 fatalities and damage to
some 7,300 homes, as well as total destruction of its town hall and church. [