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N830 Highway (Philippines)
National Route 830 (N830) is a secondary route that forms part of the Philippine highway network from Samboan to Barili in Cebu, Philippines. There are four components of the route, namely Natalio Bacalso Avenue (in Samboan), Santander–Barili–Toledo Road, Carcar–Barili Road and Carcar–Barili–Mantalongon Road. Route description The route starts as Natalio Bacalso Avenue (Cebu South Road) from a route change from National Route 8 (N8) at the Santander– Samboan boundary. Shortly, the road is changed to Santander–Barili–Toledo Road. It then traverses the western coastal municipalities of Ginatilan, Malabuyoc, Alegria, Badian, Moalboal, Alcantara, Ronda, Dumanjug, and Barili. In Barili, it veers to the east away from Cebu's western coast towards the city proper, where it transitions as Carcar–Barili Road Carcar–Barili Road is a road connecting the city and municipality of Carcar and Barili in Cebu, Philippines. The road forms a part of N830 highwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Public Works And Highways
The Department of Public Works and Highways ( fil, Kagawaran ng mga Pagawain at Lansangang Bayan}), abbreviated as DPWH, is the executive department of the Philippine government solely vested with the Mandate to “be the State's engineering and construction arm” and, as such, it is “tasked to carry out the policy” of the State to “maintain an engineering and construction arm and continuously develop its technology, for the purposes of ensuring the safety of all infrastructure facilities and securing for all public works and highways the highest efficiency and the most appropriate quality in construction” and shall be responsible for “(t)he planning, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure facilities, especially national highways, flood control and water resources development systems, and other public works in accordance with national development objectives,” provided that, the exercise of which “shall be decentralized to the fullest extent feasib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badian, Cebu
Badian, officially the Municipality of Badian ( ceb, Lungsod sa Badian; tgl, Bayan ng Badian), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,735 people. Geography Badian is from 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: 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N8 Highway (Philippines)
National Route 8 (N8) is a north-south major primary national route that forms part of the Philippine highway network, Philippine Highway Network in the province of Cebu. There are two highways that make up the road: the Cebu North Road and Natalio Bacalso Avenue (also known as the Cebu South Road). It runs from Danao, Cebu, Danao to Santander, Cebu, Santander. The highway also forms part of the Philippine Nautical Highway System, particularly the Central Nautical Highway from Danao, Cebu, Danao to Cebu City and Western Nautical Highway from Cebu City to Santander, Cebu, Santander. History The highways of N8 were possibly constructed during the American period. The route's direct predecessor is Cebu Island's Highway 1 that existed during the 20th century. Around 2014-2017, national routes were added, two roads (Cebu North Road; Cebu City to Danao, Cebu, Danao and Natalio Bacalso Avenue; Cebu City to Santander, Cebu, Santander) assigned as National Route 8 (N8) by the Department ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Highway Network
The Philippine highway network is a network of national roads owned and maintained by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and organized into three classifications according to their function or purpose: national primary, secondary, and tertiary roads. The national roads connecting major cities are numbered from N1 to N83. They are mostly single and dual carriageways linking two or more cities. As of October 15, 2019, it has a total length of of concrete roads, of asphalt roads, of gravel roads, and of earth roads, with a grand total of . According to a 2011 report from the Asian Development Bank, the extent of the road network in the Philippines is comparable with or better than many neighboring developing countries in Southeast Asia. However, in terms of the quality of the road system, i.e., the percentage of paved roads and the percentage of those in good or fair condition, the country lagged behind its neighbors . Classification The national roads in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumanjug
Dumanjug, officially the Municipality of Dumanjug ( ceb, Lungsod sa Dumanjug; tgl, Bayan ng Dumanjug), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,823 people. 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 Dumanjug is bordered to the north by the town of Barili, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Sibonga, and to the south is the town of Ronda. It is from Cebu City. Dumanjug is also known as "The Land of Golden Friendship". Geography Barangays Dumanjug comprises 37 barangays: Climate Demographics 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 ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronda, Cebu
Ronda, officially the Municipality of Ronda ( ceb, Lungsod sa Ronda; tgl, Bayan ng Ronda), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,005 people. Ronda is bordered to the north by the town of Dumanjug, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Argao, and to the south is the town of Alcantara. It is from Cebu City. Etymology Ronda (which is named after a a town in Malaga) is usually attributed to the Spanish word ''”ronda”'' which means ''”to round”'' or ''”to patrol”'' but evidence suggests Ronda is derived from ''Arunda'', presumably of Celtic origin however its meaning is uncertain. Oral traditions suggest that the town was named ''“Holoyaw”'' before the Spanish conquest. ''‘’Holoyaw’’'' refers to a type of banana that was abundant in the area. Others posit the name’s origin to Jolo as the southern parts of the Visayas was infamous to being vulnera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alcantara, Cebu
Alcantara, officially the Municipality of Alcantara ( ceb, Lungsod sa Alcantara; tgl, Bayan ng Alcantara), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,910 people. Alcantara is bordered to the north by the town of Ronda, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Argao, and to the south is the town of Moalboal. It is from Cebu City. Geography Barangays Alcantara comprises 9 barangays: Climate Demographics Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ... Municipalities of Cebu {{CVisayas-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moalboal
Moalboal, officially the Municipality of Moalboal ( ceb, Lungsod sa Moalboal; tgl, Bayan ng Moalboal), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,930 people. Extending as a peninsula on the south-western tip of Cebu, Moalboal is bordered to the west by the Tañon Strait. Negros Island can be seen from the western shoreline. Moalboal is located from Cebu City. Moalboal is bordered to the north by the town of Alcantara, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Argao, and to the south is the town of Badian. Pescador Island, a popular tourist attraction, is part of the municipality. Geography Barangays Moalboal comprises 15 barangays: Climate Demographics Though the majority of the people in Moalboal are Cebuanos, a few members of cultural minorities have found their way there. Bajaus who are similar to Muslim nomads, are often seen in the streets, esp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alegria, Cebu
Alegria, officially the Municipality of Alegria ( ceb, Lungsod sa Alegria; tgl, Bayan ng Alegria), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,620 people. It is home of the first onshore oil field in the Philippines, the Alegria Oil Field. History Timeline:''Libro de Erecciones de Gobierno'', Philippine National Archives *Pre-1850: Native tribe; then a Spanish-era ''barrio'' called Tuburan after the spring (''tubod'') located at ''sitio'' Tubig (Santa Rosa) in the poblacion. * 31 January 1850: Leaders of Tuburan ask Governor of Cebu to support their petition for civil separation from mother town (''matriz'') Malabuyoc. *4 February: Malabuyoc leaders send letter of support for said petition. Tuburan had a church made of ''tabique de pampango'', a convent and ''tribunal'' of light materials, two rubble watchtowers and 410½ ''tributos'' ( *15 February: Petition goes to the Civil Administrator and Com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalio Bacalso Avenue
Natalio Bacalso Avenue, also known as Cebu South Road, is a highway from Cebu to Santander, Cebu. This road is named after Natalio Bacalso Natalio Bacus Bacalso (December 1, 1908 – March 30, 1984) was a Filipino writer, newspaperman, radio broadcaster, filmmaker, Constitutional Convention delegate in 1971 representing Cebu's 2nd district, and opposition assemblyman to the Inter ..., a Cebuano writer. Route description Cebu City The road starts in Cebu City in a roundabout with Cebu North Road/Osmeña Boulevard/General Maxilom Avenue. Cebu City to Santander References Roads in Cebu {{Philippines-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malabuyoc
Malabuyoc, officially the Municipality of Malabuyoc ( ceb, Lungsod sa Malabuyoc; tgl, Bayan ng Malabuyoc), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,770 people. Malabuyoc is situated in the southwestern coast of the island of Cebu and is from Cebu City. Malabuyoc is bordered by Alegria in the north, The Tañon Strait in the west, Boljoon in the east, and Ginatilan in the south. History According to a popular story, once Malabuyoc grew plenty of fruit trees like mangoes, lanzones, cacaos, and others. So much that the branches of the trees bent down (''buyoc'' in Visaya) under their weight. On account of this, the place came to be called ''Buyoc''. Malabuyoc is the mother town for Alegria and a contributor town to Ginatilan. Some barangays of both Alegria and Ginatilan were originated from Malabuyoc. Almost half or more than half of the current jurisdictions of Alegria and Ginatilan respectively or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginatilan
Ginatilan, officially the Municipality of Ginatilan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Ginatilan; tgl, Bayan ng Ginatilan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,906 people. Ginatilan is bordered to the north by the town of Malabuyoc, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Oslob, and to the south is the town of Samboan. It is from Cebu City. Geography Barangays Ginatilan comprises 14 barangays: Climate Demographics Economy Attractions Inambakan Falls is the municipality's most visited natural attraction. Hidden in a river valley in the middle of Ginatilan's highlands, the towering waterfall can be reached via motorcycles for hire. Mount Hambubuyog straddles the border of Ginatilan and Samboan. The summit offers views of Tañon Strait and Negros Island. Local delicacies include ''palagsing'', ''tinumpi'', and ''kinugay'', made from ''buli'' tree. Every Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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