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Daanbantayan
Municipality
Municipality of Daanbantayan
Left to right, from the top: Malapascua Beach, Daanbantayan Church, Gato Island, Malapascua Island, and Malapascua Rocky Shore
Flag of Daanbantayan
Flag
Official seal of Daanbantayan
Seal
Map of Cebu with Daanbantayan highlighted
Map of Cebu with Daanbantayan highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Daanbantayan
Daanbantayan is located in Philippines
Daanbantayan
Daanbantayan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°15′N 124°00′E / 11.25°N 124°E / 11.25; 124
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceCebu
District 4th district
Founded1886
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorGilbert M. Arrabis, Jr. (NUP)
 • Vice MayorElver Ali B. Abucay (1Cebu)
 • RepresentativeSun J. Shimura (PMP)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Simplicio P. Mantos
  • Louise Marvi Loot-Pinos
  • Jupiter Roy M. Rosell
  • Wendell V. Rosell
  • Chona R. De Leon
  • Bernardito A. Luche, Jr.
  • Jose Maria C. Gastardo
  • Maria Bregidorietta M. Tancawan
 • Electorate57,409 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
92.27 km2 (35.63 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Highest elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
95,080
 • Density1,030/km2 (2,669/sq mi)
 • Households
22,289
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
35.82
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 363.5 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 947.3 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 220.2 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 101 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCebu 2 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6013
PSGC
072221000
IDD : area code +63 (0)32
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog

Daanbantayan, officially the Municipality of Daanbantayan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Daanbantayan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Daanbantayan), is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 95,080 people.[5]

Daanbantayan celebrates its annual fiesta along with the Haladaya Festival which starts 21 August and ends with street-dancing on 30 August, in honor of Datu Daya, the legendary founder of the town.

History

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The name Daanbantayan was derived from two words: the word "daan", which means "old" in Cebuano, and the word "bantayan", which refers to a place that served as a look out for Moro raiders during the Pre-Hispanic Philippines. The original site of the town might have been at an elevated vantage point near Punta, in Tapilon.

On 8 November 2013, 9 people were killed and 50 injured when Super Typhoon Haiyan (known as Yolanda within the Philippine area of responsibility) passed over Daanbantayan.[6]

Geography

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Located at the northern tip of Cebu, Daanbantayan is bordered on the north by the Visayan Sea, to the west by Bantayan Island, on the east by the Camotes Sea, and on the south by the town of Medellin. It is 136 kilometres (85 mi) from Cebu City.

Islands and thalassic attractions

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There are several small islands / islets and diving spots, with the list below arranged by latitude from nearest to farthest from Cebu island:

Barangays

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Daanbantayan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024[7] 2010[8]
072221001 Aguho 6.0% 5,726 4,836 ▴ 1.19%
072221002 Bagay 4.8% 4,549 4,015 ▴ 0.88%
072221003 Bakhawan 2.7% 2,540 2,267 ▴ 0.80%
072221004 Bateria 3.9% 3,664 3,252 ▴ 0.84%
072221005 Bitoon 5.0% 4,753 4,350 ▴ 0.62%
072221006 Calape 2.3% 2,233 2,518 ▾ −0.84%
072221007 Carnaza 2.4% 2,259 2,360 ▾ −0.31%
072221008 Dalingding 2.2% 2,137 2,069 ▴ 0.23%
072221009 Lanao 3.5% 3,313 2,968 ▴ 0.78%
072221010 Logon 6.0% 5,720 4,496 ▴ 1.70%
072221011 Malbago 4.6% 4,408 3,311 ▴ 2.03%
072221012 Malingin 1.7% 1,600 1,512 ▴ 0.40%
072221013 Maya 9.3% 8,822 7,815 ▴ 0.85%
072221014 Pajo 3.8% 3,634 2,970 ▴ 1.43%
072221015 Paypay 3.0% 2,888 2,741 ▴ 0.37%
072221016 Poblacion 8.2% 7,794 7,144 ▴ 0.61%
072221017 Talisay 4.5% 4,297 3,802 ▴ 0.86%
072221018 Tapilon 8.8% 8,323 7,281 ▴ 0.94%
072221019 Tinubdan 2.1% 2,002 2,050 ▾ −0.17%
072221020 Tominjao 4.0% 3,768 3,149 ▴ 1.27%
Total 95,080 74,897 ▴ 1.69%

Climate

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Climate data for Daanbantayan, Cebu
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 73
(2.9)		 56
(2.2)		 75
(3.0)		 71
(2.8)		 114
(4.5)		 174
(6.9)		 172
(6.8)		 163
(6.4)		 167
(6.6)		 161
(6.3)		 158
(6.2)		 125
(4.9)		 1,509
(59.5)
Average rainy days 15.2 12.5 16.2 17.3 23.9 27.3 28.4 26.9 26.9 27.1 23.8 19.3 264.8
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[9]

Demographics

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Economy

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Poverty incidence of Daanbantayan

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
54.49
2003
39.38
2006
42.10
2009
42.91
2012
28.35
2015
25.40
2018
17.80
2021
35.82

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Transportation

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Ceres Liner (And Sugbo Transit), White Stallion Express (Subsidiary Of Rough Riders) and Cebu Autobus are among the bus companies with regular service to and from Cebu city (North Bus Terminal). Jeepneys, tricycles, and trisikads are the main modes of transportation within the town.

Tourism

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Daanbantayan is now known for its pristine, white powder-like sandy beaches – one of which is Malapascua Island. With its vast and rich marine resources, it hosts a long string of dive sites offering unique marine life and beauty.

As a tourist destination, Daanbantayan stages the Haladaya Festival every year as an added attraction to local vacationers, holiday-makers, Filipino expatriates, and foreign tourists from as far away as North America, South America, and Europe.

Attractions

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The church of St. Rose of Lima was damaged in the 2025 Cebu earthquake.[21]

References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Daanbantayan | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ The Economist (16 November 2013). "Typhoon Haiyan Damage Is 'Worse Than Hell'". Business Insider Australia. Archived from the original on 18 November 2013.
  7. ↑ Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  8. 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ↑ "Bantayan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  10. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  11. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  12. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  13. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  14. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates; 2012" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  21. ↑ Salcedo, Mary Joy (30 September 2025). "6.9-magnitude quake kills child, damages heritage churches in Cebu". Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Local Heritage". Municipality of Daanbantayan, Cebu. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
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