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Medellin
Municipality
Municipality of Medellin
Flag of Medellin
Flag
Official seal of Medellin
Seal
Map of Cebu with Medellin highlighted
Map of Cebu with Medellin highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Medellin
Medellin is located in Philippines
Medellin
Medellin
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°07′43″N 123°57′44″E / 11.1286°N 123.9622°E / 11.1286; 123.9622
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceCebu
District 4th district
Founded9 September 1881
Named forMedellín, Spain
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
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 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEdwin L. Salimbangon (PFP)
 • Vice MayorJoven J. Mondigo, Jr. (1Cebu)
 • RepresentativeSun J. Shimura (PMP)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Miguel Niko T. Salimbangon
  • John Paul J. Mondigo
  • Kendrick Allen A. Lim
  • Harold L. Salimbangon
  • Regene A. Cudiera
  • Raymond R. Olivar
  • Rondey Peter S. Rodriguez
  • Al John L. Lim
 • Electorate42,006 voters (2025)
Area
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 • Total
73.19 km2 (28.26 sq mi)
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Highest elevation
115 m (377 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
62,163
 • Density849.3/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
 • Households
14,149
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
31.16
% (2023)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 248.4 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 695.1 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 238.5 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 143.6 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCebu 2 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6012
PSGC
072231000
IDD : area code +63 (0)32
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog
Websitewww.medellin.gov.ph

Medellin, officially the Municipality of Medellin (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Medellin; Tagalog: Bayan ng Medellin), is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 62,163 people.[5]

History

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The name Medellin is of Spanish origin and refers to the village with the same name in the Badajoz province of Extremadura in Spain. Medellin became a municipality by royal decree of Queen Isabel II of Spain on September 9, 1881.[6]

Medellin was formerly part of Daanbantayan. As a town, it started with only 3 barangays, namely; Kawit and Buenavista on the west coast, and Tindog on the east coast. Kawit, being the biggest and most progressive barangay at that time, became the first seat of government.

Due to its deep shore water, the area was prone to pirates. As a consequence, the seat of government was then transferred to Buenavista (Daanlungsod). However, in view of its shallow shore water, traders and merchants found it difficult to transport their wares to and from Buenavista. A distance away south of Buenavista, there was a place called Tawagan which was an ideal site for trade and commerce. When the seat of government was transferred to Tawagan, the new poblacion was then called Medellin.

Geography

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Medellin is bordered on the north by the town of Daanbantayan, to the west by the Tañon Strait, on the east by the Camotes Sea, on the southwest by the town of San Remigio and the southeast by the city of Bogo. It is 119 kilometres (74 mi) north from Cebu City.

Medellin is one of the nine municipalities comprising the 4th Congressional District Cebu Province.

Barangays

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White beach near Seahorse Beach Resort

Medellin is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024[7] 2010[8]
072231001 Antipolo 8.0% 4,981 4,440 ▴ 0.80%
072231007 Canhabagat 3.8% 2,355 2,145 ▴ 0.65%
072231008 Caputatan Norte 4.6% 2,890 2,520 ▴ 0.95%
072231009 Caputatan Sur 4.4% 2,712 1,962 ▴ 2.27%
072231002 Curva 3.6% 2,241 2,049 ▴ 0.62%
072231003 Daanlungsod 6.1% 3,782 3,328 ▴ 0.89%
072231004 Dalingding Sur 1.6% 970 821 ▴ 1.16%
072231005 Dayhagon 2.9% 1,803 1,678 ▴ 0.50%
072231016 Don Virgilio Gonzales 2.4% 1,473 1,287 ▴ 0.94%
072231006 Gibitngil 3.4% 2,128 1,880 ▴ 0.86%
072231010 Kawit 12.3% 7,626 6,279 ▴ 1.36%
072231011 Lamintak Norte 3.4% 2,130 2,116 ▴ 0.05%
072231017 Lamintak Sur 4.2% 2,583 2,400 ▴ 0.51%
072231012 Luy‑a 3.1% 1,938 1,700 ▴ 0.91%
072231018 Maharuhay 2.4% 1,477 1,809 ▾ −1.39%
072231019 Mahawak 4.9% 3,060 3,363 ▾ −0.65%
072231013 Panugnawan 3.7% 2,290 2,233 ▴ 0.17%
072231014 Poblacion 8.8% 5,500 4,617 ▴ 1.22%
072231015 Tindog 5.5% 3,393 3,420 ▾ −0.05%
Total 62,163 50,047 ▴ 1.51%

Climate

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Climate data for Medellin, 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)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 78
(3.1)		 57
(2.2)		 84
(3.3)		 79
(3.1)		 118
(4.6)		 181
(7.1)		 178
(7.0)		 169
(6.7)		 172
(6.8)		 180
(7.1)		 174
(6.9)		 128
(5.0)		 1,598
(62.9)
Average rainy days 16.7 13.8 17.3 18.5 23.2 26.5 27.1 26.0 26.4 27.5 24.6 21.0 268.6
Source: Meteoblue[9]

Demographics

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Population census of Medellin
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 10,578—    
1918 15,267+2.48%
1939 18,637+0.95%
1948 19,911+0.74%
1960 21,188+0.52%
1970 26,215+2.15%
1975 27,474+0.95%
1980 28,641+0.84%
1990 34,184+1.79%
1995 41,796+3.84%
2000 43,113+0.67%
2007 44,860+0.55%
2010 50,047+4.06%
2015 55,332+1.93%
2020 59,605+1.58%
2024 62,163+1.01%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][8][12][13]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Medellin (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
51.25
2003
32.79
2006
39.60
2009
35.83
2012
23.88
2015
26.55
2018
20.20
2021
39.08
2023
31.16

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

The principal source of livelihood among locals is Fishing and Farming while Tourism plays a promising future. Large tracts of land were engage in cultivating Sugarcane hence the tagged as the "Sugar Bowl of Cebu". A sugar milling company BOMEDCO is still operating since it was founded in the year 1928. Its mill is located in Barangay Luy-a, Medellin, Cebu. The principal product of the company is raw sugar.

Notable Personalities

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  • Melvin Osabel Buracho, Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) Review Coach
  • Janice Salimbangon, Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu's 4th district
  • Harvey Cenit, is a Filipino fashion designer based in the United Arab Emirates.

References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Medellin | (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 May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. February 6, 2026. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  6. ↑ "History of Medellin". www.medellin.gov.ph. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
  7. ↑ Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 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 June 29, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Medellin: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  10. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  11. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 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. ↑ "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 3, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  16. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 11, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  17. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016. Archived from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  22. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. February 6, 2026. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
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