Dumanjug, Cebu
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Dumanjug town center
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| Coordinates: 10°03′N 123°26′E / 10.05°N 123.43°ECoordinates: 10°03′N 123°26′E / 10.05°N 123.43°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 7th district of Cebu |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Barangay | 37 (see § Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Efren Gica (LP) |
| • Vice mayor | Rainero Asentista |
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| • Representative | Peter John Calderon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85.53 km2 (33.02 sq mi) |
| • Land | 85.44 km2 (32.99 sq mi) |
| Cadastral survey of Land area | |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 51,210 |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2016) | 32,494 |
| Demonym(s) | Dumanjuganon |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6035 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
| Income class | 3rd class |
| PSGC | 072224000 |
| Website | www |
Dumanjug is a 3rd municipal income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines, 73 kilometres (45 mi) south of Cebu City. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 51,210. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 32,494 registered voters.
It was established in 1855. Based on the cadastral survey map of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Dumanjug has an effective land area of 8,544 hectares (21,110 acres). It is situated between Barili in the north and Ronda in the south. On the eastern border are Sibonga and Argao while on the western side is the Tañon Strait.
Dumanjug comprises 37 barangays:
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 32,494 registered voters, meaning that 63% of the population are aged 18 and over.
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.
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.
Dumanjuganons speak Cebuano, the official language spoken in Cebu. Cebuano is also spoken in most areas of the Visayas and in many provinces of Mindanao.
The people of Dumanjug are mostly Catholics. The town has three Catholic parishes:
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 the poblacion area and Bitoon. There are also four existing rice and corn mills operating in the municipality.
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