Badian, Cebu

Badian
Badian
	Municipality
	Municipality of Badian
	Poblacion
	Map of Cebu with Badian highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Badian Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 9°52′10″N 123°23′45″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province	Cebu
District	7th district of Cebu
Founded	1825
Barangays	29 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Carmencita L. Lumain
• Vice Mayor	Fructuoso A. Caballero
• Congressman	Peter John D. Calderon
• Electorate	26,418 voters (2019)
Area [2]
• Total	110.07 km2 (42.50 sq mi)
Elevation [3]	30.1 m (98.8 ft)
Population (2015 census)[4]
• Total	37,912
• Density	340/km2 (890/sq mi)
• Households	8,200
Economy
• Income class	3rd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	36.84% (2015)[5]
• Revenue (₱)	75,394,095.19 (2016)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6031
PSGC	072207000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)32
Climate type	tropical climate
Native languages	Cebuano; Tagalog

Badian, officially the Municipality of Badian (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Badian; Tagalog: Bayan ng Badian), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 37,912 people.[4]

Geography

Badian is 98 km (61 mi) southwest of Cebu City.

Badian is bordered to the north by the town of Moalboal, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Dalaguete, and to the south is the town of Alegria.

Barangays

Badian comprises 29 barangays:

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2015[4]		2010[6]
072207001	Alawijao	2.8%	1,078	1,075	▴	0.05%
072207002	Balhaan	1.1%	402	491	▾	−3.74%
072207003	Banhigan	6.8%	2,596	2,529	▴	0.50%
072207004	Basak	3.9%	1,487	1,843	▾	−4.00%
072207005	Basiao	2.6%	983	993	▾	−0.19%
072207006	Bato	3.1%	1,166	927	▴	4.46%
072207007	Bugas	7.0%	2,666	2,592	▴	0.54%
072207008	Calangcang	1.4%	521	562	▾	−1.43%
072207009	Candiis	2.9%	1,086	1,019	▴	1.22%
072207011	Dagatan	3.6%	1,351	1,198	▴	2.31%
072207012	Dobdob	2.7%	1,026	1,104	▾	−1.39%
072207013	Ginablan	1.6%	608	584	▴	0.77%
072207014	Lambug	3.9%	1,469	1,405	▴	0.85%
072207015	Malabago	2.5%	954	909	▴	0.92%
072207016	Malhiao	7.8%	2,966	2,886	▴	0.52%
072207017	Manduyong	4.4%	1,668	1,710	▾	−0.47%
072207018	Matutinao	2.4%	904	1,130	▾	−4.16%
072207019	Patong	2.2%	820	823	▾	−0.07%
072207020	Poblacion	10.8%	4,092	4,002	▴	0.42%
072207021	Sanlagan	2.1%	782	910	▾	−2.85%
072207022	Santicon	1.4%	530	524	▴	0.22%
072207023	Sohoton	3.0%	1,125	1,069	▴	0.98%
072207024	Sulsugan	1.1%	417	467	▾	−2.13%
072207025	Talayong	2.4%	909	878	▴	0.66%
072207026	Taytay	5.5%	2,099	2,046	▴	0.49%
072207027	Tigbao	2.3%	874	799	▴	1.72%
072207028	Tiguib	1.3%	487	483	▴	0.16%
072207029	Tubod	3.0%	1,144	1,065	▴	1.37%
072207030	Zaragosa	4.5%	1,702	1,676	▴	0.29%
	Total		37,912	37,699	▴	0.11%

Poblacion

The main barangay of Badian is the Poblacion, located in the center of the town. It is the only urban barangay, and the most populous of Badian. It contains the hospital and the marketplace where most of the trading takes place. Many vendors from all over town trade here particularly at weekends.

Poblacion is where the local high school is located. Badian National High School (BNHS) is one of two high schools in Badian. This is also the larger of the two and many students come from neighboring towns to study here. The lower educational facility in Badian is the Badian Central Elementary School where all the younger children go to school.

Poblacion is also the location of the church of Santiago Apostle, whose feast day is celebrated each 25 July. Held together with the feast of Santiago Apostle is the Banig Festival, the town's flagship festival, celebrating the town's bed making industry.

Climate

Climate data for Badian, Cebu
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	29 (84)	30 (86)	31 (88)	32 (90)	31 (88)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (86)
Average low °C (°F)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	24 (75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	42 (1.7)	34 (1.3)	40 (1.6)	61 (2.4)	124 (4.9)	188 (7.4)	190 (7.5)	191 (7.5)	189 (7.4)	186 (7.3)	124 (4.9)	73 (2.9)	1,442 (56.8)
Average rainy days	10.0	8.5	9.5	12.8	22.3	26.8	28.4	27.9	27.3	27.6	20.5	13.1	234.7
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[7]

Demographics

Fish ponds in Badian

Population census of Badian

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	10,935	—
1918	17,239	+3.08%
1939	17,817	+0.16%
1948	19,078	+0.76%
1970	18,514	−0.14%
1975	20,406	+1.97%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1980	21,512	+1.06%
1990	26,545	+2.12%
1995	29,200	+1.80%
2000	30,400	+0.87%
2007	35,876	+2.31%
2015	37,912	+0.69%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][6][8][9]

Tourism

Kawasan Falls in Badian

The Kawasan Falls, a three-layered waterfall, is one of the popular tourist destinations in the province. Canyoning tours are offered upstream of the Kawasan Falls, where the Matutinao river flows through a secluded canyon. There is also the Badian mountain range and the popular trekking destination of Osmeña Peak.

The town's jurisdiction includes Zaragosa or Badian Island, where there is a white sandy private beach and which from there snorkeling and diving activities can be arranged. Nearby Pescador Island, Moalboal offers corals and marine life for divers.

Other tourist attractions of Badian include:

Cebu International Golf and Resort in Lambug (the only 18‑hole, par‑72 course golf course in the town)
the manicured gardens of Terra Manna beach and camping resort
Lambug Beach
crab hunting in the mangroves.

References

"Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
"Province: Cebu". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
"Badian, Cebu Profile". PhilAtlas.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
"PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
"Badian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
"Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

Sources

Cabigas, Estan (10 November 2009), "Man-made structures mar Kawasan Falls" (Photographic essay), Langyaw, archived from the original on 23 November 2009, retrieved 12 February 2015CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

External links

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[1] "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.

[nscb-area-2] "Province: Cebu". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PhilAtlas-{{#invoke:wd|label}}-3] "Badian, Cebu Profile". PhilAtlas.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.

[PSA15–07-4] Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[5] "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

[NSO10–07-6] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[met_norms-7] "Badian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.

[NSO07-07-8] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.

[LWUA-PopulationData-9] "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

Province of Cebu
Cebu City (capital)
Municipalities	Alcantara Alcoy Alegria Aloguinsan Argao Asturias Badian Balamban Bantayan Barili Boljoon Borbon Carmen Catmon Compostela Consolacion Cordova Daanbantayan Dalaguete Dumanjug Ginatilan Liloan Madridejos Malabuyoc Medellin Minglanilla Moalboal Oslob Pilar Pinamungajan Poro Ronda Samboan San Fernando San Francisco San Remigio Santa Fe Santander Sibonga Sogod Tabogon Tabuelan Tuburan Tudela
Component cities	Bogo Carcar Danao Naga Talisay Toledo
Highly urbanized cities	Cebu City Lapu-Lapu Mandaue (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Cebu by the Philippine Statistics Authority. However, qualified voters in Mandaue are allowed to vote in elections for Cebu provincial officials by virtue of Republic Act No. 6641, in accordance with Section 452-c of the Local Government Code of 1991.)