Who is the mayor of Bantayan Island?
ARTHUR E. DESPI
| Category | First Class Municipality | 2014-2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Region | REGION VII (Central Visayas) | Cebu |
| Mayor | ARTHUR E. DESPI | 79,084 |
| Website | NDA | |
| Address | Bantayan, Cebu | Tel: (032) 460-9063 / 0998 554 0235 |
How many municipalities in Bantayan?
three municipalities
The island is administratively divided into three municipalities: Bantayan (the largest municipality, covering the central part) Madridejos (covering the northern portion) Santa Fe (center of tourism in Bantayan Island, covering the southeastern portion)
Why is Bantayan Island called Bantayan?
Bantayan Island in Cebu got its name from the term Bantayan sa Hari, which means “Watchtowers of the King.” Eighteen watchtowers were built here during the time of the 22nd Governor-General Sebastian Hurtado de Corcuera when Moro pirates raided the island looking for slaves.
Is Bantayan Island a province?
Bantayan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu. The municipality has a land area of 81.68 square kilometers or 31.54 square miles which constitutes 1.65% of Cebu’s total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 86,247.
Who is the mayor of Madridejos?
Madridejos, Cebu
| Madridejos | |
|---|---|
| • Mayor | Salvador S. dela Fuente |
| • Vice Mayor | Jay River S. dela Fuente |
| • Representative | Janice Z. Salimbangon |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
What is the district of Bantayan Island?
4th district
Bantayan, Cebu
| Bantayan | |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 4th district |
| Barangays | 25 (see Barangays) |
How many barangay are there in Bantayan?
34 barangays
Barangays. Bantay is politically subdivided into 34 barangays.
What language is spoken in Bantayan Island?
The Bantayanon language is the regional language of the Bantayan islands in the Philippines. It is a part of the Bisayan language family and is closely related to Waray and Hiligaynon.
Is Bantayan a city?
Bantayan, officially the Municipality of Bantayan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Bantayan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bantayan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 86,247 people.
How many municipalities are there in Cebu?
44 municipalities
Cebu province has 6 component cities, 44 municipalities, and 1,066 barangays.
Who is the mayor of Bantay Ilocos Sur?
Samuel C. Parilla
| Bantay | |
|---|---|
| • Mayor | Samuel C. Parilla |
| • Vice Mayor | William A. Pre |
| • Representative | Deogracias Victor B. Savellano |
| • Municipal Council | show Members |
What is the English of Bantayan?
Definition for the Tagalog word bantayan: bantayán. [verb] to guard something; to look after something; to keep an eye on something; to watch closely over something.