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Loay is a in the province of, Philippines located at the mouth of the Loboc River. According to the, it has a population of.The town can be divided into a lower and an upper part. The lower part used to be called Canipaan because of the presence of nipa swamps in this part of the town, while the upper part is named Ibabao, being located on a plateau.Recent historical research found that instead of being in Bool, Tagbilaran, the actual site of the Blood Compact between Legazpi and Sikatuna may be in barangay Hinawanan. Loay is also known for the many antiques discovered in its soils, thus indicating a civilization before the Spanish came to Bohol: it has become an haven for the treasure hunters.HistoryDuring the period 1751–1754, Loay was a small village called Santissima Trinidad located at the strip of the Loboc River, as mentioned in the accounts of Father Juan.As a visita, it formerly belonged to the Municipality of Loboc. It was separated from the Loboc mission in 1795, although some state 1815 as the foundation date, and reflects that it became an independent parish in 1799.BarangaysLoay comprises 24 barangays:TourismLoay is one of the locations to take a Loboc river lunch cruise.The church and belfry of Loay were severely damaged by the 2013 earthquake.