BOGO

bogo, a town of the province of cebu, island of cebu, philippine islands, on bogo bay at the mouth of the bulac river, in the north-east part of the island. pop. (1903) 14,915. the climate is hot but healthy. the surrounding country is fertile, producing sugar, indian corn, and maguay in abundance; rice, cacao and fruits are also produced. hats, baskets, cloths and rope are woven and are exported to a limited extent; small quantities of copra are also exported. the fisheries are of considerable local importance. the language is cebu-visayan.