Badian, Cebu

Badian
Badian
Municipality
	Poblacion
	Map of Cebu with Badian highlighted
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province	Cebu
District	7th district of Cebu
Founded	1825
Barangay	29 (see § Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Carmencita Lumain (LP)
• Vice mayor	Toting Caballero
• Municipal Council	Members
• Representative	Peter John Calderon
Area
• Total	110.07 km2 (42.50 sq mi)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	43,735
• Density	400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
• Voter (2022)	27,656
• Language	Cebuano; Tagalog
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6031
IDD : area code	+63 (0)32
Income class	3rd class
PSGC	072207000

Badian is a [[Template:PH plural of the Philippines#Income classification|3rd municipal income class municipality]] in the province of Cebu, Philippines.^[2] According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,735.^[3] Template:PH electorate

Badian is 98 km (61 mi) southwest of Cebu City. It is bounded to the north by Moalboal, to the south by Alegria, to the east by Dalaguete and Argao, and to the west by the Tañon Strait.

Barangays

Badian comprises 29 barangays:^[2]

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2020^[3]		2010^[5]
072207001	Alawijao	2.5%	1,078	1,075	▴	0.03%
072207002	Balhaan	0.9%	402	491	▾	−1.98%
072207003	Banhigan	5.9%	2,596	2,529	▴	0.26%
072207004	Basak	3.4%	1,487	1,843	▾	−2.12%
072207005	Basiao	2.2%	983	993	▾	−0.10%
072207006	Bato	2.7%	1,166	927	▴	2.32%
072207007	Bugas	6.1%	2,666	2,592	▴	0.28%
072207008	Calangcang	1.2%	521	562	▾	−0.75%
072207009	Candiis	2.5%	1,086	1,019	▴	0.64%
072207011	Dagatan	3.1%	1,351	1,198	▴	1.21%
072207012	Dobdob	2.3%	1,026	1,104	▾	−0.73%
072207013	Ginablan	1.4%	608	584	▴	0.40%
072207014	Lambug	3.4%	1,469	1,405	▴	0.45%
072207015	Malabago	2.2%	954	909	▴	0.48%
072207016	Malhiao	6.8%	2,966	2,886	▴	0.27%
072207017	Manduyong	3.8%	1,668	1,710	▾	−0.25%
072207018	Matutinao	2.1%	904	1,130	▾	−2.21%
072207019	Patong	1.9%	820	823	▾	−0.04%
072207020	Poblacion	9.4%	4,092	4,002	▴	0.22%
072207021	Sanlagan	1.8%	782	910	▾	−1.50%
072207022	Santicon	1.2%	530	524	▴	0.11%
072207023	Sohoton	2.6%	1,125	1,069	▴	0.51%
072207024	Sulsugan	1.0%	417	467	▾	−1.13%
072207025	Talayong	2.1%	909	878	▴	0.35%
072207026	Taytay	4.8%	2,099	2,046	▴	0.26%
072207027	Tigbao	2.0%	874	799	▴	0.90%
072207028	Tiguib	1.1%	487	483	▴	0.08%
072207029	Tubod	2.6%	1,144	1,065	▴	0.72%
072207030	Zaragosa	3.9%	1,702	1,676	▴	0.15%
	Total		43,735	37,699	▴	1.50%

Poblacion

The main barangay of Badian is Poblacion, located in the center of the town. It is the only urban and the most populous barangay 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 largest 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. Together with the Feast of Santiago Apostle is the Banig Festival which was started about 3 years ago.

Demographics

Population census of Badian

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	26,545	—
1995	29,200	+1.80%
2000	30,400	+0.87%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
2007	35,876	+2.31%
2010	37,699	+1.82%
2015	37,912	+0.11%

Source: Philippine Statistics Office^[6]^[5]^[7]

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Tourism

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. At Badian Island there is a white sandy private beach and from there snorkeling and diving activities can be arranged. Nearby Pescador Island 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
and crab hunting in the mangroves

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Gallery

Fish ponds in Badian
Kawasan Falls in Badian, Cebu

References

^ Municipality of Badian | (DILG)
^ ^a ^b ^c "Municipal: Badian, Cebu". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
^ ^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.
^ "Number of Registered Voters by Sex : 2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2019.
^ ^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.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ 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)

Sources

Cabigas, Estan (10 November 2009), "Man-made structures mar Kawasan Falls", Langyaw, archived from the original (Photographic essay) on 2009-11-23, retrieved 12 February 2015 {{citation}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

External links

[1] Municipality of Badian | (DILG)

[nscb-2] "Municipal: Badian, Cebu". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.

[PSA20–07-3] Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[comelec-4] "Number of Registered Voters by Sex : 2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2019.

[NSO10–07-5] 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.

[PSA15–07-6] Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO07-07-7] 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)

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v t e Province of Cebu
Cebu City (capital and largest city)
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.)