Barili | |
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Municipality | |
Poblacion
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Map of Cebu with Barili highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 10°07′N 123°31′E / 10.12°N 123.52°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
Province | Cebu |
District | 3rd district of Cebu |
Founded | 1632 |
Barangay |
42 (see § Barangays)
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Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Marlon Garcia (1‑Cebu) |
• Vice mayor | Teresito Mariñas |
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Members
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• Representative | Gwendolyn Garcia |
Area | |
• Total | 122.21 km2 (47.19 sq mi) |
Population (2015 census) | |
• Total | 73,862 |
• Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
• Voter (2016) | 42,831 |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
ZIP code | 6036 |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
Income class | 2nd class |
PSGC | 072210000 |
Barili is a 2nd municipal income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 73,862. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 42,831 registered voters.
Barili is located 61 km (38 mi) southwest of Cebu City. It borders on Dumanjug to the south; to the north with Aloguinsan; to the east with Carcar and Sibonga; and to the west lies the Tañon Strait. Its main tourist attraction is the Mantayupan Falls.
The word barili comes from the name of a local grass called balili. The municipality was founded in 1632, though the parish of Barili was established in 1614. A cross was erected by conquistadores on their arrival at 1602, and still exists today.
Barili comprises 42 barangays:
The population in 1903 was 31,617 persons.
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 42,831 registered voters, meaning that 58% of the population are aged 18 and over.
The economic output of Barili is mainly rice, maize, bananas, vegetables and coconuts.
Mantayupan Falls are located close to the eastern end of the Carcar—Barili Road where it connects to the national highway. The falls are approximately 61 metres (200 ft) high but do not have a direct descent. Pools at various heights flow into the basin. The waterfall is one of three main tourist attractions in the interior barangays of Barili.
Mantayupan Falls
Tañon Strait coast at Barili
Historic houses in Barili