Dimiao

Dimiao is located on the southern coast of the province. How it got its name is not known It is one of the oldest municipalities which had a population of 8,820 in 1897. This town used to occupy a large territory which included Valencia and Lila. Later, Valencia was separated from Dimiao because of increased population and Lila was made and independent municipality on January 1, 1915.

Dimiao at a glance

Population:                                            14151

Number of households:                           2708

Land area:                                             7713 ha

Number of barangays:                            35

Distance from Tagbilaran:                       37 km

Abihid      Alemania    Baguhan     Bakilid     Balbalan     Banban     Bauhugan    Bilisan    Cabagakian Cabanbanan       Cadap-agan        Cambacol     Cambayaon       Canhayupon       Canlambong     Casingan Catugasan       Datag       Guindaguitan        Guingoyuran       Ile         Lapsaon           Limokon Ilaod 

Limokon Ilaya          Luyo           Malijao          Oac           Pagsa             Pangihawan           Sawang Puangyuta            Tangohay           Taongon Cabatuan             Tawid Bitaog           Taongon Can-andam

Sunset at Dimiao

My nickname

Dimiao Ermita Ruins

ERMITA is a Spanich termfor a small church or chapel in a lonely place.

            In a study conducted by a team from the National Museum entitled “Archeological Exposition of the 18^th Century Structure, Ermita Ruins is an 18^th century structure, which has the closest resemblance to Paco Cemetery, a historical site in Paco, Manila. Built1800 until 1815 by Fr. Enrique de Santos de Villanueva, it was constructed during the Spanish colonial period that has been abandoned and erected by a population that was willing to work for the church and the Ermita.

            It has honeycombed – arranged , tombs or , sepulchers that are unique and so far, the only one found in the Philippines, which make up the walls of the Ermita.

            The researchers were surprised why no graves were found in the tombs. To them, perhaps, it was constructed not only as a chapel but also as a cemetery. But even before was completed, it could be possible that a big catastrophic event, occurred, an epidemic perhaps, which explains the mass burial as evidence by skeletons excavated from the ground, not properly arranged but just laid on the top of the others.

            On the other hand, researchers consider the idea that perhaps, the absence of bones in the hundreds of small niches (although there were few sets of bones recovered and transferred to the municipal cemetery) explained by the closure of the cemetery in 1844 by father Manuel Carususan; its nearest to the church was deemed unhealthy.

            The preservation of the ERMITA RUINS is a JOINT PROJECT OF THE DIOCESE OF TAGBILARAN, THE SAINT NICHOLAS PARISH, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF DIMIAO. The preservation is in accordance with the policies of the National Heritage Institute (NHI) to retain antiquity of the place and preserve its natural beauty and attraction. 

Sawang Beach

The Big Three

Dimiao Fish Port

Farm 

Quirog Cousins

Quirog Family

San Nicholas Academy

Dimiao Church

 Dimiao Municipal Hall

Municipal Hall at night

Mini Man-made Forest

Ancestral House

"The Lazy Chair"

Dimiao Elem School

Dimiao Pantalan

Swaki

Cebuano	English	Part of Speech
suwake	sea urchin	noun

Tuyom

Cebuano	English	Part of Speech
tuyom	sea urchin	noun

Starfish

Dimiao Livelihood Center

Dimiao Beach at low tide

Lomboy

Cebuano	English	Part of Speech
lomboy	blackberries \black plum \Java plum (sc.name: Syzygium cumini)	noun
kahoy nga ang prutas lignginon sama kadagko sa itlog sa pugo, itomon ang panit kung mahinog, ang duga ug unod morado nga nagpalibot sa dako nga bugtong liso	blackberries \black plum \Java plum (sc.name: Syzygium cumini)	noun
lomboy	black plum \black berries \Java plum	noun

Sireguylas

Cebuano	English	Part of Speech
sireguylas	Spanish plum	noun
sireguylas	Spanish plum	noun
kahoy nga ang prutas gagmay ug lignginon, nipis kaayo ang unod ilawom sa sinawon nga panit, may dako nga bugtong nga liso sa sulod	Spanish plum	noun
sirguylas	Spanish plum	noun
sineguelas	Spanish plum	noun
sirwela	Spanish plum	noun

Kayla'a Beach Resort

About Kayla’a

Kayla’a (pronounced Kay-la-ah) Beach Resort nestles in the heart of Dimiao, Bohol. American managed to international standards it is the first and only resort in this town.

It boasts of its peaceful, serene and relaxing atmosphere where you can spend your precious time. Designed so all areas of the Resort overlook the spectacular views there is no better place on Bohol to relax and let time pass you by.