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Dumanjug | |
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 Dumanjug skyline | |
| Nickname: Home of the Governors | |
 Map of Cebu with Dumanjug highlighted | |
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.svg)  Dumanjug Location within thePhilippines | |
| Coordinates:10°03′N123°29′E / 10.05°N 123.48°E /10.05; 123.48 | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 7th district |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Barangays | 37 (seeBarangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayorlo | Efren Guntrano Z. Gica |
| • Vice Mayor | Erwin Z. Gica |
| • Representative | Peter John D. Calderon |
| • Municipal Council | Members
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| • Electorate | 39,876 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 85.53 km2 (33.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 59,954 |
| • Density | 701.0/km2 (1,816/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,968 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 37.87 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 273.1 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,034 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 238.7 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 365.6 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Cebu 1 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6035 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
| Native languages | Cebuano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Dumanjug, officially theMunicipality of Dumanjug (Cebuano:Lungsod sa Dumanjug;Tagalog:Bayan ng Dumanjug), is amunicipality in theprovince ofCebu,Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,823 people.[5]
Dumanjug is also known as "The Land of Golden Friendship".
Dumanjug is bordered to the north byBarili, to the west is theTañon Strait, to the east isSibonga, and to the south isRonda. It is 128 kilometres (80 mi) fromCebu City and 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Sibonga.
Dumanjug is one of the eight municipalities comprising the7th Congressional District Cebu Province.
It was established in 1855.[6] Based on thecadastral survey map of theDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Dumanjug has an effective land area of 8,544 hectares (21,110 acres)
Dumanjug is politically subdivided into 37 barangays. Each barangay consists ofpuroks and some havesitios.
Barangay Bitoon, Calaboon, Camboang, Kanyuko, Li-ong, Poblacion, Tapon and Tangil which classified as coastal barangays.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[7] | 2010[8] | |||||
| 072224001 | Balaygtiki | 3.4% | 2,016 | 1,834 | ▴ | 0.65% |
| 072224002 | Bitoon | 5.0% | 2,979 | 2,260 | ▴ | 1.91% |
| 072224003 | Bulak | 2.4% | 1,441 | 1,419 | ▴ | 0.11% |
| 072224004 | Bullogan | 1.8% | 1,065 | 886 | ▴ | 1.27% |
| 072224009 | Calaboon | 3.2% | 1,920 | 1,867 | ▴ | 0.19% |
| 072224011 | Camboang | 2.0% | 1,194 | 1,123 | ▴ | 0.42% |
| 072224012 | Candabong | 1.6% | 982 | 936 | ▴ | 0.33% |
| 072224019 | Cogon | 5.1% | 3,051 | 2,768 | ▴ | 0.67% |
| 072224021 | Cotcoton | 0.9% | 549 | 457 | ▴ | 1.27% |
| 072224006 | Doldol | 2.6% | 1,564 | 1,451 | ▴ | 0.52% |
| 072224031 | Ilaya (Poblacion) | 2.0% | 1,217 | 1,103 | ▴ | 0.68% |
| 072224007 | Kabalaasnan | 0.6% | 385 | 350 | ▴ | 0.66% |
| 072224008 | Kabatbatan | 0.6% | 385 | 320 | ▴ | 1.28% |
| 072224010 | Kambanog | 0.7% | 438 | 450 | ▾ | −0.19% |
| 072224013 | Kang‑actol | 2.1% | 1,274 | 1,027 | ▴ | 1.49% |
| 072224014 | Kanghalo | 0.9% | 559 | 500 | ▴ | 0.77% |
| 072224015 | Kanghumaod | 2.7% | 1,642 | 1,579 | ▴ | 0.27% |
| 072224016 | Kanguha | 1.3% | 765 | 700 | ▴ | 0.61% |
| 072224017 | Kantangkas | 1.4% | 839 | 710 | ▴ | 1.15% |
| 072224018 | Kanyuko | 1.8% | 1,088 | 1,074 | ▴ | 0.09% |
| 072224020 | Kolabtingon | 1.2% | 740 | 630 | ▴ | 1.11% |
| 072224022 | Lamak | 1.0% | 570 | 554 | ▴ | 0.20% |
| 072224023 | Lawaan | 3.9% | 2,321 | 2,173 | ▴ | 0.45% |
| 072224024 | Liong | 3.6% | 2,159 | 1,746 | ▴ | 1.47% |
| 072224025 | Manlapay | 2.2% | 1,307 | 1,675 | ▾ | −1.69% |
| 072224026 | Masa | 1.0% | 618 | 528 | ▴ | 1.09% |
| 072224027 | Matalao | 0.6% | 341 | 307 | ▴ | 0.72% |
| 072224028 | Paculob | 2.6% | 1,576 | 1,582 | ▾ | −0.03% |
| 072224029 | Panlaan | 3.7% | 2,190 | 1,857 | ▴ | 1.14% |
| 072224030 | Pawa | 2.0% | 1,226 | 972 | ▴ | 1.61% |
| 072224039 | Poblacion Central | 1.6% | 938 | 809 | ▴ | 1.02% |
| 072224032 | Poblacion Looc | 2.0% | 1,198 | 1,174 | ▴ | 0.14% |
| 072224033 | Poblacion Sima | 1.0% | 588 | 503 | ▴ | 1.08% |
| 072224034 | Tangil | 4.8% | 2,886 | 2,673 | ▴ | 0.53% |
| 072224035 | Tapon | 5.8% | 3,499 | 3,327 | ▴ | 0.35% |
| 072224037 | Tubod-Bitoon | 3.6% | 2,129 | 1,905 | ▴ | 0.77% |
| 072224038 | Tubod-Dugoan | 2.6% | 1,571 | 1,455 | ▴ | 0.53% |
| Total | 59,954 | 46,754 | ▴ | 1.72% | ||
| Climate data for Dumanjug, Cebu | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 31 (88) | 32 (90) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 42 (1.7) | 34 (1.3) | 40 (1.6) | 61 (2.4) | 124 (4.9) | 188 (7.4) | 190 (7.5) | 191 (7.5) | 189 (7.4) | 186 (7.3) | 124 (4.9) | 73 (2.9) | 1,442 (56.8) |
| Average rainy days | 10.0 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 12.8 | 22.3 | 26.8 | 28.4 | 27.9 | 27.3 | 27.6 | 20.5 | 13.1 | 234.7 |
| Source: Meteoblue[9] | |||||||||||||
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 22,203 | — |
| 1918 | 23,678 | +0.43% |
| 1939 | 20,973 | −0.58% |
| 1948 | 19,630 | −0.73% |
| 1960 | 20,393 | +0.32% |
| 1970 | 21,955 | +0.74% |
| 1975 | 22,942 | +0.89% |
| 1980 | 25,258 | +1.94% |
| 1990 | 31,932 | +2.37% |
| 1995 | 35,279 | +1.89% |
| 2000 | 39,666 | +2.54% |
| 2007 | 44,807 | +1.70% |
| 2010 | 46,754 | +1.56% |
| 2015 | 51,210 | +1.75% |
| 2020 | 57,823 | +2.59% |
| 2024 | 59,954 | +0.87% |
| Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][8][12][13] | ||
Dumanjug's population is characterized mainly by an increasing birth rate and a gradually declining mortality rate. The growth in population is thus attributed to higher rate of birth than of death.[citation needed]
The bulk of the household population is concentrated in the coastal barangays located in the western part of the municipality. The urban area comprising Poblacion, Sima, Ilaya, and Looc has the biggest slice of the population. Barangays Bitoon, Tangil, Tapon, Balaygtiki, Cogon and Liong are catching up with the urban barangays in terms of household population. With the urban area fast becoming a commercial hub, Bitoon, Paculob, Cogon and Liong are foreseen as upcoming dormitory communities.[citation needed]
Dumanjuganons speakCebuano, the official language spoken in Cebu. Cebuano is also spoken in most areas of theVisayas and in many provinces ofMindanao.
The people of Dumanjug are mostly Catholics. The town has three Catholic parishes:
Poverty incidence of Dumanjug
Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]
Majority of the existing industrial establishments in Dumanjug are those of micro-scale industries or establishments. These include bakeshops, welding shops, and cottage industries. Their products are mostly bakery products, assembled vehicles and handicrafts. Most of these establishments are found in thepoblacion area and Bitoon. There are also four existing rice and corn mills operating in the municipality.
The municipality has considerable quantities of high-gradedolomites and largephosphate reserves found in Kanghumaod, Balaygtiki, Bullogan, Kabalaasnan, Matalao and Kabatbatan.
The Dumanjug Agora Complex is the center of trade & commerce of the municipality. Within the complex, various commercial establishments contribute greatly to the movement of goods and generation of revenues. These establishments cover basic goods for daily needs to construction supplies, agri-feeds, dry goods and many more. Sunday is designated as market day when various livestock and farm products congregate in the market. Out of town traders create an atmosphere of competition and creating opportunities for local consumers. Opposite the Agora complex isGaisano Grand Mall, the first mall to be constructed in southwestern Cebu.
Dumanjug is currently served by eight bus operators
The municipality also has aRORO (Roll-On Roll Off) port situated in Tangil, which serves as the gateway between southern Cebu and mideasternNegros Island. There are two shipping companies effectively offering round-the-clock service.
Dumanjug has 30 schools offering basic education, six secondary schools, and two tertiary education institutions. One of the town's prominent schools, the Little Flower School, was established in 1946 as the Dumanjug branch of the Colegio de San Carlos (nowUniversity of San Carlos). It was later renamed as the Dumanjug Catholic High School. It is currently administered by theOblates of Notre Dame. Dumanjug's biggest school, Bitoon National Vocational School, is in the northern barangay of Bitoon. A satellite campus of theCebu Technological University is also located in the same barangay.
The public schools in the town of Dumanjug are administered by two school districts under theSchools Division of Cebu Province.
Elementary schools:
High schools:
Private schools:
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