Trinidad, officially the Municipality of Trinidad (; ), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 37,191 people.

Trinidad is from Tagbilaran.

Etymology

The municipality was named after Trinidad Roxas, the wife of President Manuel Roxas, and the town is also known for Kawasan Falls and Batungay cave.

The town of Trinidad, Bohol celebrates its feast on May 15, to honor the town patron San Isidro Labrador.

History

By virtue of Executive Order No. 80 signed by President Manuel Roxas on August 14, 1947, the municipality of Trinidad was organized by segregating fifteen barrios from Talibon, including Ipil which was designated as the seat of government, and three barrios from Ubay. It is the province's 37th municipality with the organization became effective on September 1.

Geography

Barangays

Trinidad is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

Economy

List of mayors

  • Tomas Gonzales (Sep 1, 1947–1948) - Appointed
  • Pedro S. Boncales (1948–1951)
  • Francisco Cambangay (1952–1959)
  • Vicente S. Boncales (1960–1967)
  • Filomeno G. Gonzales (1968–1975) - Resigned on March 2, 1975
  • Emeterio C. Boncales (Mar 1975) - OIC
  • Avelino N. Puracan (Mar 3, 1975–1979) - OIC
  • Avelino N. Puracan (1980–1986)
  • Quirino B. Gonzales (Jul 2, 1986-Dec 27, 1986)
  • Alberto A. Garcia (Feb 1988-Jun 30, 1992)
  • Alberto A. Garcia (1992–1994)
  • Francisco U. Gonzales (1994–1995)
  • Filadelfo A. Garcia (1995–2004)
  • Osias Flor (2004–2007)
  • Judith Del Rosario Cajes (2007–2010)
  • Roberto C. Cajes (2010–2013)
  • Judith Del Rosario Cajes (2013–2022)

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Trinidad Bohol 1.JPG|Town hall

Trinidad Bohol 2.JPG|Public market

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References

  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
  • Trinidad