Borbon, Cebu
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 Map of Cebu with Borbon highlighted |
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| Coordinates: 10°50′N 124°02′E / 10.83°N 124.03°ECoordinates: 10°50′N 124°02′E / 10.83°N 124.03°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 5th district of Cebu |
| Established | 15 September 1862 |
| Barangays | 19 (see § Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Noel Dotillos (Template:One Cebu) |
| • Vice mayor | Roy Melgo |
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| • Representative | Red Durano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 120.94 km2 (46.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 35,526 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (760/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2016) | 22,182 |
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) |
| ZIP Code | 6008 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| PSGC | 072213000 |
| Website | elgu |
Borbon is a 4th municipal income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 35,526. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 22,182 registered voters.
According to the Panublion publication, Borbon was established as a parish on 15 September 1862 and had San Sebastian, martyr, as patron saint. Today, St. Sebastian's fiesta is celebrated every 20 January. Borbon was formerly a visita or an extension community of the town of Sogod. That is why many of the first settlers of Borbon were families whose roots can be traced back to relatives in Sogod.
In addition, Redondo 1886, p. 163 describes the Borbon church made of wood and tabique resting on a base of mortar, dimensions 22 1⁄2 by 7 1⁄2 fathoms (41 m × 14 m; 135 ft × 45 ft). The church was thatched with grass. The original church is believed to have been one of the oldest churches in Cebu prior to its demolition after World War II.
Silmugi River is an eco-tourism site in northern Cebu. Located between the barangays of Poblacion and Cadaruhan, the river stretches for about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) between barangays Vito and Suba. It is where the rainwater from the many mountain barangays cascades and discharges into the sea.
The river played a big part during Borbon's formation as a town because in the past the river was known to be so big and wide that many boats traveled it.
Borbon comprises 19 barangays:
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 22,182 registered voters, meaning that 62% of the population are aged 18 and over.
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