Tudela | |
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Municipality | |
Map of Cebu with Tudela highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 10°38′N 124°28′E / 10.63°N 124.47°ECoordinates: 10°38′N 124°28′E / 10.63°N 124.47°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
Province | Cebu |
District | 5th district of Cebu |
Barangay | 11 (see § Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Erwin Yu (BAKUD) |
• Vice mayor | Greman Solante |
• Town Council |
Members
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• Representative | Red Durano |
Area | |
• Total | 33.02 km2 (12.75 sq mi) |
Population (2015 census) | |
• Total | 11,296 |
• Density | 340/km2 (890/sq mi) |
• Voter (2016) | 7,763 |
Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) |
ZIP code | 6051 |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
Income class | 5th class |
PSGC | 072253000 |
Tudela is a 5th municipal income class municipality on Camotes Island in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 11,296 so making it the least populous municipality in the province. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 7,763 registered voters.
Tudela is eight kilometres (5 mi) east of the town center of Poro. Along with the town of Poro, Tudela is located on Poro Island. The town celebrates the fiesta of parish patron Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception each 8 December.
The town center comprises two barangays: Northern and Southern Poblacion. The nearly symmetrical arrangement of the streets allows pedestrians to navigate easily while viewing old houses (early 1900s) standing side-by-side with new ones.
Tudela comprises 11 barangays:
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 7,763 registered voters, meaning that 69% of the population are aged 18 and over.
Local dialect is Cebuano.
Tudela may be reached by boat through Poro port. A large pump boat typically takes 3½ hours from Danao City pier. A fast craft (called Golden Bridge) takes 1½ hour from Pier 1, Cebu City. The slowest option is a ship that takes 5 hours from Pier 1, Cebu City. Motorcycles and jeepneys are available for ground transportation on arrival.