Ponson Island
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 Map of Cebu with Pilar highlighted |
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| Coordinates: 10°48′N 124°33′E / 10.8°N 124.55°ECoordinates: 10°48′N 124°33′E / 10.8°N 124.55°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 5th district of Cebu |
| Barangay | 13 (see § Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Eufracio Maratas (Template:One Cebu) |
| • Vice mayor | Grace Japlit |
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| • Representative | Red Durano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.42 km2 (12.52 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 11,308 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (900/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2016) | 8,613 |
| Demonym(s) | Pilaranon |
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6048 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
| Income class | 5th class |
| PSGC | 072236000 |
Pilar is a 5th municipal income class municipality on Camotes Islands in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 11,308. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 8,613 registered voters.
The municipality is contiguous with Ponson Island, one of the four Camotes Islands in the Camotes Sea (along with Pacijan Island, Poro Island, and Tulang Island). The island is about 10.6 kilometres (6.59 mi) long and 3.7 kilometres (2.30 mi) wide.
Pilar comprises 13 barangays:
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 8,613 registered voters, meaning that 76% of the population are aged 18 and over.
People in Pilar mainly speak Cebuano with an accent similar to the locals of Bohol. Like most Filipinos, Pilaranons may also speak Tagalog and English.
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