circumferential road on the southern coast of the island, 38 kilometres (24 mi) east of Tagbilaran.

This town used to cover a large area that included the municipalities of Valencia and Lila.

In 1867, Valencia was separated from Dimiao because of increased population, and Lila was made an independent municipality on 1 January 1915.

Rice, corn, maguey, copra, rope, mango and tubâ are their most important products.

The town of Dimiao has its share of Bohol's list of natural and man-made attractions.