Medellin, officially the Municipality of Medellin (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Medellin; Tagalog: Bayan ng Medellin), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 59,605 people.[3]

Medellin
Municipality of Medellin
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Medellin is located in Philippines
Medellin
Medellin
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°07′43″N 123°57′44″E / 11.1286°N 123.9622°E / 11.1286; 123.9622
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceCebu
District 4th district
Founded9 September 1881
Named forMedellín, Spain
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJoven J. Mondigo Jr.
 • Vice MayorJuan Alfonso L. Lim
 • RepresentativeJanice Z. Salimbangon
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate40,009 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total73.19 km2 (28.26 sq mi)
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Highest elevation
115 m (377 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total59,605
 • Density810/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
 • Households
14,149
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
20.20
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 173.4 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 536.9 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 205.2 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 281.7 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCebu 2 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6012
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)32
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog
Websitewww.medellin.gov.ph

Medellin is one of the nine municipalities comprising the 4th Congressional District Cebu Province. It is 119 kilometres (74 mi) north from Cebu City.

Medellin is bordered on the north by the town of Daanbantayan, to the west by the Tañon Strait, on the east by the Camotes Sea, on the southwest by the town of San Remigio and the southeast by the city of Bogo.

History edit

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.

Due to 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.

Geography edit

Barangays edit

 
White beach near Seahorse Beach Resort

Medellin is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[5]
072231001 Antipolo 8.4% 4,981 4,440 1.16%
072231007 Canhabagat 4.0% 2,355 2,145 0.94%
072231008 Caputatan Norte 4.8% 2,890 2,520 1.38%
072231009 Caputatan Sur 4.5% 2,712 1,962 3.29%
072231002 Curva 3.8% 2,241 2,049 0.90%
072231003 Daanlungsod 6.3% 3,782 3,328 1.29%
072231004 Dalingding Sur 1.6% 970 821 1.68%
072231005 Dayhagon 3.0% 1,803 1,678 0.72%
072231016 Don Virgilio Gonzales 2.5% 1,473 1,287 1.36%
072231006 Gibitngil 3.6% 2,128 1,880 1.25%
072231010 Kawit 12.8% 7,626 6,279 1.96%
072231011 Lamintak Norte 3.6% 2,130 2,116 0.07%
072231017 Lamintak Sur 4.3% 2,583 2,400 0.74%
072231012 Luy‑a 3.3% 1,938 1,700 1.32%
072231018 Maharuhay 2.5% 1,477 1,809 −2.01%
072231019 Mahawak 5.1% 3,060 3,363 −0.94%
072231013 Panugnawan 3.8% 2,290 2,233 0.25%
072231014 Poblacion 9.2% 5,500 4,617 1.77%
072231015 Tindog 5.7% 3,393 3,420 −0.08%
Total 59,605 50,047 1.76%

Climate edit

Climate data for Medellin, Cebu
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 78
(3.1)
57
(2.2)
84
(3.3)
79
(3.1)
118
(4.6)
181
(7.1)
178
(7.0)
169
(6.7)
172
(6.8)
180
(7.1)
174
(6.9)
128
(5.0)
1,598
(62.9)
Average rainy days 16.7 13.8 17.3 18.5 23.2 26.5 27.1 26.0 26.4 27.5 24.6 21.0 268.6
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics edit

Population census of Medellin
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 10,578—    
1918 15,267+2.48%
1939 18,637+0.95%
1948 19,911+0.74%
1960 21,188+0.52%
1970 26,215+2.15%
1975 27,474+0.95%
1980 28,641+0.84%
1990 34,184+1.79%
1995 41,796+3.84%
2000 43,113+0.67%
2007 44,860+0.55%
2010 50,047+4.06%
2015 55,332+1.93%
2020 59,605+1.47%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][5][8][9]

Economy edit


The principal source of livelihood among locals is Fishing and Farming while Tourism plays a promising future. Large tracts of land were engage in cultivating Sugarcane hence the tagged as the "Sugar Bowl of Cebu". A sugar milling company BOMEDCO is still operating since it was founded in the year 1928. Its mill is located in Barangay Luy-a, Medellin, Cebu. The principal product of the company is raw sugar.

References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of Medellin | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "Medellin: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.

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