Santander, Cebu
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Santander Tañong |
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Fast craft terminal in Liloan
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 Map of Cebu with Santander highlighted |
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 Santander
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| Coordinates: 9°27′N 123°20′E / 9.45°N 123.33°ECoordinates: 9°27′N 123°20′E / 9.45°N 123.33°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 2nd district of Cebu |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Barangay | 10 (see § Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Marilyn Wenceslao (LP) |
| • Vice mayor | Wilson Wenceslao |
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| • Representative | Wilfredo Caminero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.67 km2 (13.77 sq mi) |
| • Land | 29.53 km2 (11.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 17,857 |
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2016) | 11,577 |
| Demonym(s) | Tañonganon |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6026 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| PSGC | 072245000 |
| Website | santander |
Santander is a 4th municipal income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 17,857. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 11,577 registered voters.
Santander is the southernmost municipality of Cebu, at 137 km (85 mi) by road, and which takes 3½-4 hours. It is the location of sea ports that connect to Negros Oriental. Fast craft ferry passengers to Sibulan, with trips taking 20 minutes. Roll-on roll-off barges travel to Amlan, with trips taking one hour.
It is known for its Tostado Festival.
Santander is at the southernmost tip of Cebu. The town was originally called Tañong, but with the coming of the Spaniards, it was renamed Santander, after the city on the northern (Atlantic) coast of Spain.
The town was established in 1867; the parish in 1897.
Santander's terrain is dominated by a backdrop of rugged ranges which raise from a flat narrow coastal plain to an average elevation of 200 metres (660 ft). Strongly sloping to sleepy sloping contours are scattered throughout the municipality.
Santander comprises 10 barangays:
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 11,577 registered voters, meaning that 65% of the population are aged 18 and over.
The death rate is 3.06 per 1000 people, or 0.306%.
Most of the Tañonganons (people living in Santander) speak Cebuano (Santander Version). In schools, Filipino and English languages are taught and used as a major instruction in all subjects.
Santander may be the third smallest town in Cebu, but it has turned out many professionals. Majority of the people depend on the sea for livelihood – fishermen who continually explore the vast Palawan and East Philippine seas in search for rich fishing grounds. The method of fishing used is the destructive muro-ami technique, which has been banned on several occasions due to its negative effects on marine life.
Before, there were four wholesale enterprises, one superstore and few sari-sari stores. An improvised market composed mostly of "talipapas" serves as satellite mater. This were located along Jose Rizal Street beside the Municipal building. By the year 2001, the business establishments began to grow and develop. Many larger businesses have been established in Santander such as LGC Marketing. The major agricultural produce in Santander is corn, copra, and root crops (cassava and sweet potato). Most people especially those living in mountain barangays plant corns as a source of their income and livelihood.
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