Bantayan, Cebu
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Bantayan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 68,125 people in 13,213 households.
Located in the northern tip of Cebu, it is well known for its fine white sands and crystal clear waters.
Considered as one of the most attractive tourist destination in the Philippines. It has wide, white sandy beaches that are well known among the local citizens and has so far avoided large commercialization and the "tourist-trap" curse that has befallen so many other islands.
The island, which is composed of three municipalities, namely Bantayan, Madridejos & Santa Fe is also widely known as the Egg Basket in the neighboring regions. Generating over one and a half million eggs a day to supply the growing demand of eggs for mainland Cebu, Negros, Panay and even Leyte.
A mixture of cuisine is served on the island with a mouthful of restaurants serving Filipino, Thai, and Japanese to European menus. A vast array of seafoods fresh from the local fishermen are served in the restaurants.
The island is predominantly Christian, aside from the fact that it seats the oldest church in the Visayas and Mindanao, it is also dubbed as the Lenten capital of the Visayas. Many people from Cebu and as far as Manila go to Bantayan not only for a swim and relaxation but also to witness the holy week procession and to observe the most solemn practice of faith. Due to this, almost all resorts double their rates at this time of year.
On Monday, Thursday and Good Friday, both locals and visitors gather by the thousands at the town center of Bantayan to be part of the Lenten procession.
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Basic Facts:
Population: Bantayan - 68,125, Sante Fe - 22,956, Madridejos - 29,020 (As of May 2000 Survey, NSO)
Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic)
Language: Cebuano(Cebu's dialect), Filipino Tagalog. English is widely spoken.
Transportation: One may ride the trisikad (bicycle with sidecar) for short distance only, costs you around 5.00 to 10.00 Pesos. Same with tricycles(motorbike with sidecar) to get you around town proper and to the cultural spots. The best way to explore the island is to rent a motorbike(500 pesos/day). Resorts have their own vehicles which you can rent.
Currency: Philippine Peso although foreign currencies are widely exchanged in resorts and banks. Currently resorts and restaurants do not accept credit cards although negotiations are now ongoing for online payments, so visitors need to bring cash.
Electricity: Power supply is 220 volts. Brownouts are common although resorts have their own power generation facilities.
Communications The island is covered by both Globe Telecom and Smart Communications for mobile voice and data communications. Internet facilities are available in most resorts and internet cafes in the town proper.
[edit] Barangays
Bantayan is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.
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[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Barangay Level Classifieds for Bantayan
Alcantara • Alcoy • Alegria • Aloguinsan • Argao • Asturias • Badian • Balamban • Bantayan • Barili • Bogo • Boljoon • Borbon • Carcar • Carmen • Catmon • Compostela • Consolacion • Cordova • Daanbantayan • Dalaguete • Danao City • Dumanjug • Ginatilan • Lapu-Lapu City • Liloan • Madridejos • Malabuyoc • Medellin • Minglanilla • Moalboal • Naga • Oslob • Pilar • Pinamungahan • Poro • Ronda • Samboan • San Fernando • San Francisco • San Remigio • Santa Fe • Santander • Sibonga • Sogod • Tabogon • Tabuelan • Talisay City • Toledo City • Tuburan • Tudela
