Ube Kinampay
A unique, fragrant purple yam variety specific to Bohol, used in everything from polvoron and jams to artisanal ice cream.
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Loay is a municipality in Bohol, Central Visayas, made up of 24 barangays with a 2020 census population of 17,957. It is registered under PSGC code 0701228000 and uses ZIP code 6303. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Loay.
About Loay
Loay is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 24 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 17,957 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0701228000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6303.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and other places throughout Loay.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Loay.
Municipality
Classification
Bohol
Province
Central Visayas
Region
17,957
Population
24
Barangays
6303
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Loay is located in Bohol within the Central Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 24 barangays.
Loay sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Bohol, including Alburquerque, Alicia, Anda, Antequera.
Festivals and Events in Loay
0 recorded festivals and events in Loay.
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Local Food in Loay
Culinary specialties documented in Loay and Bohol.
Sikwate
A rich, frothy hot chocolate made from pure, locally sourced cacao tablea; a breakfast staple paired with puto maya or broas.
Nilubihang Alimango
Fresh river mud crab cooked in a rich, creamy sauce of coconut milk (gata) and chili.
Asin Tibook
One of the worldÔÇÖs rarest salts, processed by filtering seawater through ashes; it has a distinct, smoky, and complex flavor.
Barangays in Loay
Loay is divided into 24 barangays under PSGC code 0701228000.
Agape
0701228001
Alegria Norte
0701228002
Alegria Sur
0701228003
Bonbon
0701228004
Botoc Occidental
0701228005
Botoc Oriental
0701228006
Calvario
0701228007
Concepcion
0701228008
Hinawanan
0701228010
Las Salinas Norte
0701228011
Las Salinas Sur
0701228012
Palo
0701228013
Poblacion Ibabao
0701228014
Poblacion Ubos
0701228015
Sagnap
0701228016
Tambangan
0701228017
Tangcasan Norte
0701228018
Tangcasan Sur
0701228019
Tayong Occidental
0701228020
Tayong Oriental
0701228021
Tocdog Dacu
0701228023
Tocdog Ilaya
0701228024
Villalimpia
0701228025
Yanangan
0701228026
Travel Tips for Loay
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Loay.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Loay in the Philippine Administrative System
Loay is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0701228000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Loay is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 24 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Loay is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Bohol in Central Visayas.
People Also Ask About Loay
What is Loay known for?
Loay is a municipality in Bohol, Central Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Loay located?
Loay is located in Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0701228000.
How many barangays does Loay have?
Loay has 24 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Loay known for?
Documented local dishes include Ube Kinampay, Sikwate, Nilubihang Alimango.
What is the population of Loay?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Loay has a recorded population of 17,957.
What is the ZIP code of Loay?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Loay is 6303.
What cities or municipalities are near Loay?
Nearby localities in Bohol include Alburquerque, Alicia, Anda, Antequera.
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Administrative and geographic data for Loay follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →