Medellin, Cebu
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Coordinates: 11°08′N 123°58′E / 11.13°N 123.97°ECoordinates: 11°08′N 123°58′E / 11.13°N 123.97°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
Province | Cebu |
District | 4th district of Cebu |
Municipality | 9 September 1881 |
Barangay | 19 (see § Barangays) |
Government [1] | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Benjun Mondigo (LP) |
• Vice mayor | Lee Villapez |
• Town Council |
Members
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• Representative | Benhur Salimbangon |
Areanscb | |
• Total | 73.19 km2 (28.26 sq mi) |
Population (2015 census)[2] | |
• Total | 55,332 |
• Density | 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
• Voter (2016)[3] | 32,756 |
Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) |
ZIP code | 6012 |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
Income class | 2nd class |
PSGC | nscb |
Website |
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Medellin is a 2nd municipal income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines.[4] According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 55,332.[2] In the 2016 election, it had 32,756 registered voters.[3]
The municipality of Medellin is one of the nine municipalities comprising the 4th Congressional District of Cebu Province. It is approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) north from Cebu City via barangay Curva, or 113 kilometres (70 mi) via barangay Luy‑a. The town is bounded on the north by Daanbantayan; on the south by San Remigio and Bogo; on the east by the Camotes Sea and on the west by the Tañon Strait.
History
The name Medellin is of Spanish origin and refers to the village with the same name in the Badajoz province of Extremadura in Spain. Medellin became a municipality by royal decree of Queen Isabel II of Spain on September 9, 1881.
Medellin was formerly part of Daanbantayan. As a town, it started with only 3 barangays, namely; Kawit and Buenavista on the west coast, and Tindog on the east coast. Kawit, being the biggest and most progressive barangay at that time, became the first seat of government. But because of its deep shore water, the area was prone to pirates. As a consequence, the seat of government was then transferred to Buenavista (Daanlungsod). However, in view of its shallow shore water, traders and merchants found it difficult to transport their wares to and from Buenavista. A distance away south of Buenavista, there was a place called Tawagan which was an ideal site for trade and commerce. When the seat of government was transferred to Tawagan, the new poblacion was then called Medellin.
Barangays
Medellin comprises 19 barangays:[4]
PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | ||
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2015[2] | 2010[5] | ||||
072231001 | Antipolo | 9.0% | 4,981 | 4,440 | +2.21% |
072231007 | Canhabagat | 4.3% | 2,355 | 2,145 | +1.79% |
072231008 | Caputatan Norte | 5.2% | 2,890 | 2,520 | +2.64% |
072231009 | Caputatan Sur | 4.9% | 2,712 | 1,962 | +6.36% |
072231002 | Curva | 4.1% | 2,241 | 2,049 | +1.72% |
072231003 | Daanlungsod | 6.8% | 3,782 | 3,328 | +2.46% |
072231004 | Dalingding Sur | 1.8% | 970 | 821 | +3.23% |
072231005 | Dayhagon | 3.3% | 1,803 | 1,678 | +1.38% |
072231016 | Don Virgilio Gonzales | 2.7% | 1,473 | 1,287 | +2.60% |
072231006 | Gibitngil | 3.8% | 2,128 | 1,880 | +2.39% |
072231010 | Kawit | 13.8% | 7,626 | 6,279 | +3.77% |
072231011 | Lamintak Norte | 3.8% | 2,130 | 2,116 | +0.13% |
072231017 | Lamintak Sur | 4.7% | 2,583 | 2,400 | +1.41% |
072231012 | Luy‑a | 3.5% | 1,938 | 1,700 | +2.53% |
072231018 | Maharuhay | 2.7% | 1,477 | 1,809 | −3.79% |
072231019 | Mahawak | 5.5% | 3,060 | 3,363 | −1.78% |
072231013 | Panugnawan | 4.1% | 2,290 | 2,233 | +0.48% |
072231014 | Poblacion | 9.9% | 5,500 | 4,617 | +3.39% |
072231015 | Tindog | 6.1% | 3,393 | 3,420 | −0.15% |
Total | 55,332 | 50,047 | +1.93% |
Demographics
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Source: Philippine Statistics Office[2][5][6] |
In the 2016 election, it had 32,756 registered voters, meaning that 59% of the population are aged 18 and over.[3]
References
- ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- 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.
- 1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
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- 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.
- ↑ "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.
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San Remigio | Bogo City |