Barili, Cebu

Infobox Philippine municipality
infoboxtitle = Municipality of Barili
sealfile =
locatormapfile = Ph_locator_cebu_barili.png caption = Map of Cebu showing the location of Barili.
region = Central Visayas (Region VII)
province = Cebu
districts = 3nd district of Cebu
barangays = 42
class = 3th class city; partially urban
mayor =
areakm2 = 117.15
pop2000 = 57,764
popden2000 = 493
coordinates =

Barili is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 60,430 people. Barili is located 61 kilometers southwest of Cebu City. It is bounded on the south by the municipality of Dumanjug; on the north by the municipality of Aloguinsan; on the east by the municipalities of Carcar and Sibonga; and on the west by the Tañon Strait.

Economy

The economic output of Barili is mainly rice, maize, bananas, and coconuts.

Barangays

Barili is politically subdivided into 42 barangays.

History

The word "Barili" comes from the name of a local grass called "balili". The municipality was founded in 1632, though the parish of Barili was established in 1614. A cross was planted by Spaniards led by Captain Juan Juarado at their arrival at 1602, and still exists today.

External links

* [http://www.barili-cebu.gov.ph/ The Official Website of the Municipality of Barili]
* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]