Badian, Cebu
| Badian | |
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Poblacion
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| Coordinates: 9°52′N 123°24′E / 9.87°N 123.4°ECoordinates: 9°52′N 123°24′E / 9.87°N 123.4°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 7th district of Cebu |
| Barangay | 29 (see § Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Carmencita Lumain (LP) |
| • Vice mayor | Toting Caballero |
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Members
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| • Representative | Peter John Calderon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 110.07 km2 (42.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 37,912 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (890/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2016) | 23,588 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6031 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
| Income class | 3rd class |
| PSGC | 072207000 |
| Website | www |
Badian is a 3rd municipal income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 37,912. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 23,588 registered voters.
Badian is 98 km (61 mi) southwest of Cebu City. It is bounded to the north by Moalboal, to the south by Alegria, to the east by Dalaguete and Argao, and to the west by the Tañon Strait.
Badian comprises 29 barangays:
The main barangay of Badian is Poblacion, located in the center of the town. It is the only urban and the most populous barangay of Badian. It contains the hospital and the marketplace where most of the trading takes place. Many vendors from all over town trade here particularly at weekends.
Poblacion is where the local high school is located. Badian National High School (BNHS) is one of two high schools in Badian. This is also the largest of the two and many students come from neighboring towns to study here. The lower educational facility in Badian is the Badian Central Elementary School where all the younger children go to school.
Poblacion is also the location of the Church of Santiago Apostle, whose feast day is celebrated each 25 July. Together with the Feast of Santiago Apostle is the Banig Festival which was started about 3 years ago.
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 23,588 registered voters, meaning that 62% of the population are aged 18 and over.
The Kawasan Falls, a three-layered waterfall, is one of the popular tourist destinations in the province. Canyoning tours are offered upstream of the Kawasan Falls, where the Matutinao River flows through a secluded canyon. There is also the Badian Mountain Range and the popular trekking destination of Osmeña Peak.
The town's jurisdiction includes Zaragosa or Badian Island. At Badian Island there is a white sandy private beach and from there snorkeling and diving activities can be arranged. Nearby Pescador Island offers corals and marine life for divers.
Other tourist attractions of Badian include
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