Asturias
Municipality
Municipality of Asturias
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Anthem: Mahal namong Asturias
English: My beloved Asturias
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Asturias is located in Philippines
Asturias
Asturias
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°34′04″N 123°43′02″E / 10.567869°N 123.717194°E / 10.567869; 123.717194
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceCebu
District 3rd district
Named forAsturias, Spain
Barangays27 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorDana Andrew M. Dumdum (PPP)
 • Vice MayorMelvin Justin M. Labuca (1Cebu)
 • RepresentativePablo John F. Garcia
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate36,009 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total190.45 km2 (73.53 sq mi)
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Highest elevation
236 m (774 ft)
Lowest elevation
−1 m (−3 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total55,397
 • Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
 • Households
12,885
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
26.00
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 188.9 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 474.6 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 222.4 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 144.4 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCebu 3 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 3)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6042
PSGC
072206000
IDD : area code +63 (0)32
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog

Asturias, officially the Municipality of Asturias (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Asturias; Tagalog: Bayan ng Asturias), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 55,397 people.[3]

History

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The original name of Asturias is Naghalin, perhaps from the word lalin, native Cebuano term for settlers coming from far places. Other authorities say that "Naghalin" is a mispronunciation of the Cebuano word naghaling which means "making fire" as preparation for cooking. This assertion is supported by the old name of an adjacent municipality, "Bagacawa" (now known as Tuburan), which means "fiery cauldron" from the Cebuano baga (ember) and kawa (cauldron).

The first occupants of Asturias came from other places and neighboring islands such as Negros and Bohol. At first, one part of Naghalin was part of Tuburan and the other part of Balamban. Over time, the population of Naghalin increased because of immigration and natural population growth. Eventually the inhabitants petitioned Spain to grant them their own local government. This petition was granted in the late 19th century by Spain, thereby creating the pueblo (region) of Asturias. This event was witnessed by the arrival in 1888 of the alférez, Antonio Alonso, uncle of José Rizal.

Geography

Asturias is bordered to the north by the town of Tuburan, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the city of Danao, and to the south is the town of Balamban. It is 56 kilometres (35 mi) from Cebu City.

Barangays

Asturias is politically subdivided into 27 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

There are 7 barangays which located in coastal and 20 are inland.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[5]
072206001 Agbanga 1.5% 838 786 ▴ 0.64%
072206002 Agtugop 1.8% 984 908 ▴ 0.81%
072206003 Bago 3.5% 1,940 1,880 ▴ 0.31%
072206004 Bairan 1.6% 876 714 ▴ 2.07%
072206005 Banban 1.5% 805 884 ▾ −0.93%
072206006 Baye 1.1% 621 460 ▴ 3.05%
072206007 Bog‑o 0.7% 390 267 ▴ 3.86%
072206009 Kaluangan 1.2% 650 592 ▴ 0.94%
072206010 Lanao 1.2% 660 782 ▾ −1.68%
072206011 Langub 6.6% 3,663 3,163 ▴ 1.48%
072206012 Looc Norte 4.4% 2,436 2,710 ▾ −1.06%
072206013 Lunas 4.3% 2,401 2,127 ▴ 1.22%
072206014 Magcalape 0.8% 420 364 ▴ 1.44%
072206015 Manguiao 3.2% 1,760 1,627 ▴ 0.79%
072206016 New Bago 3.1% 1,741 1,510 ▴ 1.43%
072206017 Owak 7.0% 3,855 3,872 ▾ −0.04%
072206018 Poblacion 9.9% 5,472 5,238 ▴ 0.44%
072206019 Saksak 0.6% 306 359 ▾ −1.58%
072206020 San Isidro 5.2% 2,899 2,743 ▴ 0.55%
072206021 San Roque 4.9% 2,690 2,308 ▴ 1.54%
072206022 Santa Lucia 7.2% 3,984 3,494 ▴ 1.32%
072206023 Santa Rita 1.9% 1,076 1,027 ▴ 0.47%
072206024 Tag‑amakan 1.6% 891 763 ▴ 1.56%
072206025 Tagbubonga 0.8% 461 458 ▴ 0.07%
072206026 Tubigagmanok 8.1% 4,496 4,325 ▴ 0.39%
072206027 Tubod 1.6% 892 725 ▴ 2.09%
072206028 Ubogon 1.2% 650 646 ▴ 0.06%
Total 55,397 44,732 ▴ 2.16%

Climate

Climate data for Asturias, Cebu
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 70
(2.8) 		49
(1.9) 		62
(2.4) 		78
(3.1) 		138
(5.4) 		201
(7.9) 		192
(7.6) 		185
(7.3) 		192
(7.6) 		205
(8.1) 		156
(6.1) 		111
(4.4) 		1,639
(64.6)
Average rainy days 13.4 10.6 13.1 14.5 24.2 27.9 28.4 27.7 27.1 27.4 22.5 15.9 252.7
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[6]

Demographics

Population census of Asturias
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 12,153—    
1918 14,756+1.30%
1939 25,468+2.63%
1948 29,932+1.81%
1960 28,818−0.32%
1970 25,157−1.35%
1975 26,411+0.98%
1980 28,655+1.64%
1990 30,404+0.59%
1995 33,355+1.75%
2000 38,961+3.39%
2007 40,939+0.69%
2010 44,732+3.28%
2015 47,857+1.29%
2020 55,397+2.92%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][5][8]

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Asturias
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10]
[11][12][13][14][15]


References

  1. ^  Municipality of Asturias | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Asturias: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  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. National Statistics Office.((cite encyclopedia)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  10. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  11. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  12. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  13. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  14. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  15. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

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