Dalaguete, Cebu

Dalaguete, Cebu
—  Municipality  —
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province	Cebu
District
Government
– Mayor
Population (2007)
– Total	61,405
Time zone	PHT (UTC+8)
ZIP Code
Website	http://www.dalaguete.gov.ph

Dalaguete is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 61,405 people.

Barangays

Dalaguete is administratively subdivided into 33 barangays.

Ablayan Babayongan Balud Banhigan Bulak Caliongan Caleriohan Casay Catolohan Cawayan Consolacion

Coro Dugyan Dumalan Jolomaynon Lanao Langkas Lumbang Malones Maloray Mananggal Manlapay

Mantalongon Nalhub Obo Obong Pañas Poblacion Sacsac Tapon Tuba Salug Tabon

Utanon Festival

The Municipality of Dalaguete, Cebu celebrates its annual town fiesta in honor of its patron saint, San Guillermo every 9th and 10 February. One of the highlights of the celebration is the street dancing and showdown competition called "Utanon Festival".

Utanon Festival is also a form of thanksgiving for all the blessings and graces the Dalaguetnons have received from San Guillermo and for giving them a place so rich in agriculture and music.

Utanon Festival is a celebration of good harvest through dance and music. Through music because Dalaguete is not only the Vegetable Basket of the Province of Cebu but also the Music Capital of the island as well.

External links

• Municipality of Dalaguete Official Website
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2007 Philippine Census Information

Coordinates: 9°46′N 123°32′E / 9.767°N 123.533°E / 9.767; 123.533