Minglanilla, Cebu

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Map of Cebu showing the location of Minglanilla

Minglanilla is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 101,585 people.

Minglanilla is part of a metropolitan area known as Metro Cebu.

[edit] Geography

Minglanilla is located approximately 15 km south of Cebu City. It is bounded on the southwest by Naga, Cebu; on the northwest by Toledo City; on the northeast by Talisay City; and on the southeast by the Bohol Strait. It has a land area of approximately 15.6 km². It was also known as the "Sugat Capital" of the south.
The Sugat Festival is the Risen Christ festival, like Carnival.

[edit] Climate

The municipality falls under the third type of climate or rainfall condition. It is characterized by a short dry season lasting from one to six months. There is no pronounced maximum rain period. The town is placed under the tropical rainforest type of world climate which has a uniform high temperature and heavy precipitation distribution throughout the year.

[edit] Barangays

Minglanilla is administratively subdivided into 19 barangays.

Minglanilla Church.

[edit] External links

• Minglanilla

Coordinates: 10°15′N 123°47′E / 10.25°N 123.783°E / 10.25; 123.783