- Minglanilla, Cebu
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Minglanilla — Municipality — Country Philippines Region Central Visayas (Region VII) Province Cebu District Government - Mayor Mayor Eduardo Ma. Selma Area - Total 65.6 km2 (25.3 sq mi) Population (2007) - Total 101,585 - Density 1,548.6/km2 (4,010.7/sq mi) Time zone PHT (UTC+8) ZIP Code Website - Minglanilla is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 101,585 people.
Minglanilla is part of a metropolitan area known as Metro Cebu.
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Geography
Minglanilla is located approximately 15 km south of Cebu City. It is bounded on the southwest by Naga, Cebu; on the northwest by Toledo City; on the northeast by Talisay City; and on the southeast by the Bohol Strait. It has a land area of approximately 65.6 km². It is also known as the "Sugat Capital" of the south. The "Kabanhawan" [Cebuano for Resurrection]Festival is held every Easter Sunday in honor of the Risen Christ.
Climate
The municipality falls under the third type of climate or rainfall condition. It is characterized by a short dry season lasting from one to six months. There is no pronounced maximum rain period. The town is placed under the tropical rainforest type of world climate which has a uniform high temperature and heavy precipitation distribution throughout the year.
Barangays
Minglanilla is administratively subdivided into 19 barangays.
- Cadulawan
- Calajo-an
- Camp 7
- Camp 8
- Cuanos
- Guindaruhan
- Linao-Lipata
- Manduang
- Pakigne
- Poblacion Ward I
- Poblacion Ward II
- Poblacion Ward III
- Poblacion Ward IV
- Tubod
- Tulay
- Tunghaan
- Tungkil
- Tungkop
- Vito
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