Asturias, Cebu

Asturias
Municipality

Map of Cebu with Asturias highlighted
Asturias

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 10°34′N 123°43′E / 10.57°N 123.72°E / 10.57; 123.72Coordinates: 10°34′N 123°43′E / 10.57°N 123.72°E / 10.57; 123.72
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province Cebu
District 3rd District of Cebu
Barangay 27 (see § Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Anto Pintor (1‑Cebu)
 • Vice mayor Alan Adlawan
 • Town Council
 • Representative Gwendolyn Garcia
Area[2]
 • Total 190.45 km2 (73.53 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 47,857
 • Density 250/km2 (650/sq mi)
 • Voter (2016)[4]  31,631
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6042
IDD : area code  +63 (0)32
Income class 3rd class
PSGC 072206000

Asturias is a 3rd municipal income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines.[2] According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 47,857.[3] In the 2016 election, it had 31,631 registered voters.[4]

It is bounded by Tuburan in the north; Balamban in the south, Danao city in the east and by the Tañon Strait in the west.

History

The original name of Asturias is Naghalin, perhaps from the word lalin, native Cebuano term for settlers coming from far places. Other authorities say that "Naghalin" is a mispronunciation of the Cebuano word naghaling which means "making fire" as preparation for cooking. This assertion is supported by the old name of an adjacent municipality, "Bagacawa" (now known as Tuburan), which means "fiery cauldron" from the Cebuano baga (ember) and kawa (cauldron).

The first occupants of Asturias came from other places and neighboring islands such as Negros and Bohol. At first, one part of Naghalin was part of Tuburan and the other part of Balamban. Over time, the population of Naghalin increased because of immigration and natural population growth. Eventually the inhabitants petitioned Spain to grant them their own local government. This petition was granted in the late 19th century by Spain, thereby creating the pueblo (town) of Asturias. This event was witnessed by the arrival in 1888 of the alférez, Antonio Alonso, uncle of José Rizal.

Barangays

Asturias comprises 27 barangays,[2] of which 7 are coastal and 20 are inland:

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[5]
072206001 Agbanga 1.8% 838 786 +1.23%
072206002 Agtugop 2.1% 984 908 +1.54%
072206003 Bago 4.1% 1,940 1,880 +0.60%
072206004 Bairan 1.8% 876 714 +3.97%
072206005 Banban 1.7% 805 884 −1.77%
072206006 Baye 1.3% 621 460 +5.88%
072206007 Bog‑o 0.8% 390 267 +7.48%
072206009 Kaluangan 1.4% 650 592 +1.80%
072206010 Lanao 1.4% 660 782 −3.18%
072206011 Langub 7.7% 3,663 3,163 +2.83%
072206012 Looc Norte 5.1% 2,436 2,710 −2.01%
072206013 Lunas 5.0% 2,401 2,127 +2.33%
072206014 Magcalape 0.9% 420 364 +2.76%
072206015 Manguiao 3.7% 1,760 1,627 +1.51%
072206016 New Bago 3.6% 1,741 1,510 +2.75%
072206017 Owak 8.1% 3,855 3,872 −0.08%
072206018 Poblacion 11.4% 5,472 5,238 +0.84%
072206019 Saksak 0.6% 306 359 −3.00%
072206020 San Isidro 6.1% 2,899 2,743 +1.06%
072206021 San Roque 5.6% 2,690 2,308 +2.96%
072206022 Santa Lucia 8.3% 3,984 3,494 +2.53%
072206023 Santa Rita 2.2% 1,076 1,027 +0.89%
072206024 Tag‑amakan 1.9% 891 763 +3.00%
072206025 Tagbubonga 1.0% 461 458 +0.12%
072206026 Tubigagmanok 9.4% 4,496 4,325 +0.74%
072206027 Tubod 1.9% 892 725 +4.03%
072206028 Ubogon 1.4% 650 646 +0.12%
Total 47,857 44,732 +1.29%

Demographics

Population census of Asturias
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 30,404—    
1995 33,355+1.75%
2000 38,961+3.39%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 40,939+0.69%
2010 44,732+3.28%
2015 47,857+1.29%
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[3][5][6]

In the 2016 election, it had 31,631 registered voters, meaning that 66% of the population are aged 18 and over.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Municipal: Asturias, Cebu". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ↑ "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.

External links

 Tuburan
Tañon Strait Danao
   Asturias  
Balamban Compostela
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