Lapu-Lapu City facts for kids
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Lapu-Lapu City
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Highly urbanized city
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| City of Lapu-Lapu | |||
Lapu-Lapu City Hall of Justice
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| Nickname(s):
Historic Resort City
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| Anthem: Dakbayan sa Sidlakan (English: City of the East) (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Sidlakan) (Lapu-Lapu) |
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Map of Central Visayas with Lapu-Lapu City highlighted
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 Lapu-Lapu City
Location in Philippines
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| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | Central Visayas | ||
| Province | Cebu (geographically only) | ||
| District | [[{{#property:P7938}} | — Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1804: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).]] | ||
| Founded (Opon) | 1730 | ||
| Cityhood and renamed | June 17, 1961 | ||
| Highly urbanized city | January 23, 2007 | ||
| Named for | Lapulapu | ||
| Barangays | 30 (see Barangays) | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 58.10 km2 (22.43 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) | ||
| Population
(2020 census)
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| • Total | 497,604 | ||
| • Density | 8,564.6/km2 (22,182.2/sq mi) | ||
| • Households | 129,652 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Oponganon | ||
| Economy | |||
| • Gross domestic product | ₱151.4 billion (2022) $2.675 billion (2022) |
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| • Income class | 1st city income class | ||
| • Poverty incidence |
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| • Revenue | ₱ 2,687 million (2020) | ||
| • Assets | ₱ 9,541 million (2020) | ||
| • Expenditure | ₱ 3,171 million (2020) | ||
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| • Electricity | Mactan Electric Company (MECO) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time (PST)) | ||
| ZIP code |
6015, 6016 (Mactan–Cebu International Airport)
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| PSGC |
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| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 | ||
| Native languages | Cebuano | ||
Lapu-Lapu City, officially called the City of Lapu-Lapu, is a very important and busy city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It is known as a "highly urbanized city," which means it's a big city with lots of people and businesses. In 2020, almost 500,000 people lived there.
This city used to be called Opon. In 1961, its name was changed to honor Datu Lapulapu, a famous local hero. Lapu-Lapu City is part of Metro Cebu, a large group of cities in the Philippines. Even though it's on Mactan Island in Cebu province, it runs itself independently. It's the second most populated city in Cebu and the Central Visayas region, right after Cebu City.
Lapu-Lapu City is also home to the Mactan–Cebu International Airport. This airport is the second busiest in the Philippines. It opened in 1966 and is a major hub for flights, connecting the city to many places.
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History of Lapu-Lapu City
In the 1500s, Spain took control of Mactan Island. In 1730, a group of Augustinian priests started the town of Opon. This town later became a city in 1961. It was renamed after Datu Lapulapu. He was a brave leader who fought against the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. This famous fight, called the Battle of Mactan, happened right here. You can visit the Mactan Shrine today to remember this important event.
When the Philippine Revolution started in 1898, the people of Cebu formed their own groups to fight for freedom. During the Filipino-American War, the American government took control. But the people of Cebu kept resisting. In 1905, Opon had its first local election.
During World War II, Opon was attacked by Japanese planes in December 1941. This was because the town had large oil storage tanks. Later, local groups fought against the Japanese. In March 1945, American forces arrived and helped free the province.
The site of the Battle of Mactan is very important. In 1973, it was declared a national shrine. This means it's a special place that needs to be protected and remembered.
Becoming a City
The idea to turn Opon into Lapu-Lapu City came from Congressman Manuel A. Zosa. He created a bill, Republic Act 3134, which became the "City Charter of Lapu-Lapu." Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia signed this law on June 17, 1961. Lapu-Lapu City officially started on December 31, 1961. Mariano Dimataga, who was the last mayor of Opon, became the first mayor of the new city.
June 17 is now a special public holiday in Lapu-Lapu City. It celebrates the day the city charter was signed.
Highly Urbanized City Status
On January 23, 2007, Lapu-Lapu was given the title of a "Highly Urbanized City" (HUC). This was announced by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The people of Lapu-Lapu voted on this change on July 21, 2007. Most people voted yes, making Lapu-Lapu the 31st highly urbanized city in the Philippines.
Geography of Lapu-Lapu City
Lapu-Lapu City is located on Mactan Island, which is just a few kilometers from the main island of Cebu. To the north, it's near the main island of Cebu. To the west, it faces Cebu City and the Mactan Channel. The Camotes Sea is to its east, and the town of Cordova is to its south.
The city also includes some areas on the Olango Island Group. Lapu-Lapu City is connected to Mandaue on mainland Cebu by two bridges: the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge and the Marcelo Fernan Bridge.
Barangays
Lapu-Lapu City is divided into 30 smaller areas called barangays. Each barangay has even smaller parts called puroks and sometimes sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | Area | PD | |||||
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| 2010 | ha | acre | /km2 | /sq mi | ||||||
| 072226001 | Agus | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 19,525 | 15,767 | 1.42% | |||||
| 072226002 | Babag | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 30,839 | 22,756 | 2.03% | 307 | 759 | 10,000 | 26,000 | |
| 072226003 | Bankal | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 22,863 | 20,872 | 0.60% | 201 | 497 | 11,000 | 29,000 | |
| 072226004 | Baring | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 3,870 | 3,353 | 0.95% | 91 | 225 | 4,300 | 11,000 | |
| 072226005 | Basak | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 71,990 | 59,873 | 1.22% | 603 | 1,490 | 12,000 | 31,000 | |
| 072226006 | Buaya | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 19,078 | 16,072 | 1.14% | 271 | 670 | 7,000 | 18,000 | |
| 072226007 | Calawisan | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 15,740 | 11,454 | 2.12% | 957 | 2,365 | 1,600 | 4,300 | |
| 072226008 | Canjulao | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 14,451 | 13,245 | 0.58% | 156 | 385 | 9,300 | 24,000 | |
| 072226011 | Caubian | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 2,429 | 2,272 | 0.44% | |||||
| 072226009 | Caw‑hoy | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 2,226 | 1,837 | 1.28% | 162,900 | 402,542 | 1.4 | 3.5 | |
| 072226010 | Cawhagan | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 694 | 638 | 0.56% | 55,900 | 138,134 | 1.2 | 3.2 | |
| 072226012 | Gun‑ob | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 37,989 | 31,219 | 1.30% | |||||
| 072226013 | Ibo | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 8,318 | 8,126 | 0.15% | |||||
| 072226014 | Looc | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 15,411 | 16,016 | −0.25% | |||||
| 072226015 | Mactan | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 50,964 | 33,465 | 2.82% | |||||
| 072226016 | Maribago | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 18,954 | 16,591 | 0.88% | |||||
| 072226017 | Marigondon | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 25,584 | 19,713 | 1.74% | |||||
| 072226018 | Pajac | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 22,116 | 17,402 | 1.60% | |||||
| 072226019 | Pajo | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 25,845 | 20,999 | 1.38% | |||||
| 072226020 | Pangan‑an | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 2,348 | 2,070 | 0.84% | |||||
| 072226021 | Poblacion | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 6,238 | 5,581 | 0.74% | |||||
| 072226022 | Punta Engaño | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 11,425 | 8,753 | 1.77% | |||||
| 072226024 | Pusok | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 32,791 | 28,810 | 0.86% | |||||
| 072226025 | Sabang | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 6,910 | 6,091 | 0.84% | |||||
| 072226031 | San Vicente | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 4,209 | 3,854 | 0.58% | |||||
| 072226026 | Santa Rosa | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 5,388 | 4,302 | 1.50% | |||||
| 072226027 | Subabasbas | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 7,961 | 6,288 | 1.57% | |||||
| 072226028 | Talima | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 5,973 | 5,734 | 0.27% | |||||
| 072226029 | Tingo | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 3,231 | 3,088 | 0.30% | |||||
| 072226030 | Tungasan | Expression error: Missing operand for /.% | 2,244 | 1,871 | 1.21% | |||||
| Total | 350,467 | Expression error: Unexpected < operator.% | [convert: invalid number] | Expression error: Unexpected / operator. | Expression error: Unexpected * operator. | |||||
Climate
The weather in Lapu-Lapu City is generally warm all year round. It has a tropical climate.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
30 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 70 (2.8) |
49 (1.9) |
62 (2.4) |
78 (3.1) |
138 (5.4) |
201 (7.9) |
192 (7.6) |
185 (7.3) |
192 (7.6) |
205 (8.1) |
156 (6.1) |
111 (4.4) |
1,639 (64.6) |
| Average rainy days | 13.4 | 10.6 | 13.1 | 14.5 | 24.2 | 27.9 | 28.4 | 27.7 | 27.1 | 27.4 | 22.5 | 15.9 | 252.7 |
| Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) | |||||||||||||
Population and Languages
Most people in Lapu-Lapu speak Cebuano, which is the local language. Many also understand and speak Tagalog and English. This is because many visitors and people from other countries come to live or work in the city. Because there are many resorts and schools for learning English, you might also hear Japanese, Korean, and Chinese being spoken.
Economy of Lapu-Lapu City
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Lapu-Lapu City is a key part of Metro Cebu, which is one of the most important business areas in the Philippines. The city's economy has grown a lot since the 1990s.
The Mactan–Cebu International Airport is in Lapu-Lapu City. This airport has direct flights to many places in East and Southeast Asia. These flights help bring many tourists to the city, making tourism a big part of the city's economy. You can find many resorts along the eastern coast of Mactan Island, especially in areas like Marigondon, Maribago, Mactan, and Punta Engaño.
The city also has several industrial zones, like the Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ). These zones are home to many factories and businesses. Other large companies here include General Milling Company, which makes food, and Cebu Shipyard and Engineering Works, which builds and repairs ships.
Transportation
Lapu-Lapu City is in the middle of the Visayas region. It has a great transportation system that makes it easy to travel and move goods. The city is connected to the main island of Cebu by three big bridges: the Marcelo Fernan Bridge, the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge, and the newer Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway. These bridges cross the water between Mactan Island and Cebu Island.
The Mactan–Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is located right in Lapu-Lapu City. It is a very important airport for both local and international flights. Since it opened for regular flights in 1966, MCIA has been the main airport for Cebu and the wider Central Visayas region. It has regular flights to many cities around the world, especially in Asia, like Singapore, Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. MCIA is the second busiest airport in the Philippines, after Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila.
Every year, MCIA handles millions of passengers and thousands of flights. This shows how important it is for travel in the Philippines and to other countries.
The city is also working on new projects to improve transportation. Mayor Junard Chan announced a large land reclamation project. This project will create new business areas and parks. Also, the Lapu-Lapu Expressway is being built. It will connect the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway to the Mactan–Cebu International Airport. The Mactan–Mandaue Bridge will link Barangay Ibo in Lapu-Lapu City to Mandaue City. Other plans include an International Convention Center and a bridge connecting Sudtunggan to Gabi in Cordova town.
Gallery
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Poblacion (Opon)
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Muelle Osmeña
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Virgen de la Regla Church
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Our Lady of the Rule
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Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
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Skyline of hotel and resorts
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Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Military Bases
Lapu-Lapu City is home to two military bases: Mactan–Benito Ebuen Air Base and the Philippines Navy Central - Naval Base 'Rafael Ramos'.
Notable People
- Lapulapu - A chieftain of Mactan and the First Philippine National Hero who defeated Magellan.
- Janine Berdin - The grand winner of the second season of Tawag ng Tanghalan, a singing competition.
- Akiko Solon - A finalist from Star Power: Sharon Search For the Next Female Superstar.
- Aiah Arceta - A member of the Pinoy pop group BINI.
See also
In Spanish: Lapulapu (ciudad) para niños
