Tuburan, Cebu

Tuburan
Municipality
Map of Cebu with Tuburan highlighted
Tuburan Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°44′N 123°50′E / 10.73°N 123.83°ECoordinates: 10°44′N 123°50′E / 10.73°N 123.83°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province	Cebu
District	3rd district of Cebu
Founded	1851
Barangay	54 (see § Barangays)
Government [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Democrito Diamante (LP)
• Vice mayor	Danilo Diamante
• Town Council	Members Renante Dela Cerna Buena Pontillas Ray Laurel Jaja Monares Flora Jusay Rosendo Mendoza Artemio Jurlano Eduardo Ondoy 2016 unofficial result
• Representative	Gwendolyn Garcia
Area[2]
• Total	224.5 km^2 (86.7 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
• Total	63,866
• Density	280/km^2 (740/sq mi)
• Voter (2016)[4]	42,547
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	6043
IDD : area code	+63 (0)32
Income class	2nd class
PSGC	072252000
Website	www.tuburancebu.gov.ph

Tuburan is a 2nd municipal income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 63,866.^[3] In the 2016 election, it had 42,547 registered voters.^[4]

Tuburan was the hometown of the revolutionary leader Arcadio Maxilom.^[5]

Tuburan is known for its crystal-clear springs, beaches, creeks, rivers, caves and natural splendours that draw adventure-seekers and nature-lovers.

Industrial and domestic products include decorative apparel and fashion accessories made of seashells and coconut shells, wood and other indigenous products. Tubod Festival is held in honor of the parish patron, Saint Anthony of Padua.^[6]

History

Foundation

Tuburan was founded in the 1851 by Don Mariano Montebon who came from the town of Sogod. The townsite was first located at Daan Lungsod which is just across the Adela River, north of the present poblacion. Tuburan got its name from the prevalence of springs, which are the sources of potable water for household use of the early settlers. "Tuburan" evolved from the Cebuano word Tubod, meaning "spring".

Philippine revolution

General Arcadio Maxilom y Molero was a hero of the Philippine Revolution. He was born in Tuburan where his family were members of the local gentry, or principalía. He worked joined the Katipunan, whose activities in Cebu were led by León Kilat.

After Kilat's execution, Maxilom continued the revolution in Cebu as command. The Katipunan were regroup in the impenetrable central highlands. On 16 December 1898, Maxilom wrote a letter to the Spanish authorities in Cebu, demanding that the latter surrender. Weary after incessant fighting, the Spaniards quickly responded, and in Christmas Eve the Spaniards had left, leaving behind only three Catholic clerics.^[7]

Their newfound liberty short lived, as in the Treaty of Paris Spain had to sell the fate of their former subjects to the United States for twenty million dollars.

Maxilom is best remembered for stubbornly refusing to surrender to the American occupying forces even as his fellow revolutionaries in Manila and Cebu were starting to capitulate or collaborate with the new colonial power. He finally surrendered on 27 October 1901. Virtually forgotten after the revolution, Maxilom died in his hometown of Tuburan, after a long bout with paralysis.

Barangays

Tuburan comprises 54 barangays:^[2]

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2015[3]		2010[8]
072252001	Alegria	1.5%	958	962	−0.08%
072252002	Amatugan	1.3%	816	922	−2.30%
072252003	Antipolo	2.0%	1,246	1,120	+2.05%
072252004	Apalan	2.6%	1,665	1,387	+3.54%
072252005	Bagasawe	2.8%	1,812	1,564	+2.84%
072252006	Bakyawan	1.4%	880	890	−0.21%
072252007	Bangkito	0.5%	296	273	+1.55%
072252047	Barangay I (pob.)	2.4%	1,512	1,585	−0.89%
072252048	Barangay II (pob.)	3.0%	1,928	1,665	+2.83%
072252049	Barangay III (pob.)	0.5%	299	269	+2.03%
072252050	Barangay IV (pob.)	0.4%	254	294	−2.75%
072252051	Barangay V (pob.)	1.6%	1,011	843	+3.52%
072252052	Barangay VI (pob.)	3.3%	2,084	1,820	+2.61%
072252053	Barangay VII (pob.)	2.1%	1,373	1,116	+4.02%
072252054	Barangay VIII (pob.)	3.9%	2,488	1,980	+4.44%
072252008	Bulwang	1.1%	674	808	−3.39%
072252015	Caridad	2.5%	1,604	1,576	+0.34%
072252016	Carmelo	3.4%	2,168	2,164	+0.04%
072252017	Cogon	5.4%	3,451	3,125	+1.91%
072252018	Colonia	4.1%	2,615	2,255	+2.86%
072252019	Daan Lungsod	4.1%	2,591	2,132	+3.78%
072252020	Fortaliza	2.1%	1,353	1,161	+2.96%
072252021	Ga‑ang	1.0%	657	538	+3.88%
072252022	Gimama‑a	2.3%	1,442	1,379	+0.85%
072252023	Jagbuaya	2.2%	1,397	1,361	+0.50%
072252009	Kabangkalan	1.3%	818	730	+2.19%
072252024	Kabkaban	0.8%	503	446	+2.32%
072252025	Kagba‑o	0.8%	510	558	−1.70%
072252010	Kalangahan	2.4%	1,554	1,467	+1.10%
072252011	Kamansi	0.8%	539	480	+2.23%
072252026	Kampoot	0.9%	573	435	+5.39%
072252012	Kan‑an	0.5%	315	279	+2.34%
072252013	Kanlunsing	0.3%	204	365	−10.49%
072252014	Kansi	2.0%	1,250	991	+4.52%
072252027	Kaorasan	0.6%	375	333	+2.29%
072252028	Libo	0.5%	301	255	+3.21%
072252029	Lusong	1.5%	962	801	+3.55%
072252030	Macupa	0.6%	364	343	+1.14%
072252031	Mag‑alwa	1.1%	726	698	+0.75%
072252032	Mag‑antoy	1.1%	724	675	+1.34%
072252033	Mag‑atubang	1.4%	921	1,096	−3.26%
072252035	Mangga	4.8%	3,042	2,804	+1.56%
072252034	Maghan‑ay	1.0%	620	644	−0.72%
072252036	Marmol	2.3%	1,461	1,416	+0.60%
072252037	Molobolo	1.0%	655	538	+3.82%
072252038	Montealegre	2.6%	1,664	1,741	−0.86%
072252039	Putat	6.5%	4,171	4,001	+0.80%
072252040	San Juan	1.5%	974	841	+2.83%
072252041	Sandayong	1.6%	1,025	801	+4.81%
072252042	Santo Niño	0.7%	450	377	+3.43%
072252043	Siotes	0.7%	452	450	+0.08%
072252044	Sumon	1.4%	907	1,041	−2.59%
072252045	Tominjao	1.5%	951	806	+3.20%
072252046	Tomugpa	0.4%	281	313	−2.03%
	Total		63,866	58,914	+1.55%

Demographics

Population census of Tuburan
Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1990 43,078 —     1995 47,818 +1.98% 2000 51,845 +1.75%	Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2007 53,663 +0.48% 2010 58,914 +3.46% 2015 63,866 +1.55%
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[3][8][9]

In the 2016 election, it had 42,547 registered voters, meaning that 67% of the population are aged 18 and over.^[4]

Culture and tourism

Scenic spots

Among the scenic spots are:

• Springs of:

• Molobolo
• Mantawihan
• Little Baguio

• Marmol cliff and cave
• Lantawan Lookout
• White beaches of:

• Friendship
• Daan Lungsod
• Apalan

References

1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
2. "Municipal: Tuburan, Cebu". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
3. "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
4. "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
5. Cebu Daily News 2008.
6. Parish church
7. The Freeman 1998.
8. "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
9. "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.

Sources

• Cebu Daily News, Joeber Bersales (4 October 2008). "Museum for Tuburan, more gold in Boljoon". Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
• The Freeman, Emil Justimbaste (1 June 1998). "Recruitment and Beginnings". León Kilat and Cebu's Revolution. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 27 October 2009.

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