Mandaue facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mandaue
Highly urbanized city
Mandaue Presidencia Mandaue viewed from the Tops Lookout Marcelo Fernan Bridge Oakridge Business Park Parkmall Mandaue Church
Flag Seal
Nickname(s):  Furniture Capital of the Philippines Industrial City of Southern Philippines
Anthem: Mandaue ang Dakbayan English: Mandaue, the City
Map of Cebu with Mandaue highlighted
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Mandaue Location in Philippines
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas
Province	Cebu (highly urbanized city under supervision of the provincial government of Cebu)
District	[[{{#property:P7938}} | — Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1804: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).]]
Pueblo	circa 1656
Municipality Status	1901
Cityhood	August 30, 1969
Highly urbanized city	February 15, 1991
Barangays	27 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Panlungsod
Area
• Total	34.87 km2 (13.46 sq mi)
Elevation	22 m (72 ft)
Highest elevation	984 m (3,228 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census)
• Total	364,116
• Density	10,442.1/km2 (27,045/sq mi)
• Households	103,345
Economy
• Gross domestic product (GDP)	₱109.6 billion (2022) $1.936 billion (2022)
• Income class	1st city income class
• Poverty incidence	10.40 % (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 2,781 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 32,571 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 2,668 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 1,266 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Visayan Electric Company (VECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6014
PSGC	[https://psa.gov.ph/classification/psgc/?q=psgc/barangays/{{#pro000&regcode={{&provcode= p {{#property:P988}} ]
IDD : area code	+63 (0)32
Native languages	Cebuano
Website	www.mandauecity.gov.ph

Mandaue, officially known as the City of Mandaue, is a very important city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It's called a "highly urbanized city," which means it's a big, busy city with its own government, separate from the province it's in.

In 2020, about 364,116 people lived in Mandaue. It's located on the central-eastern coast of Cebu island. Mandaue is connected to Mactan Island (where Lapu-Lapu City is) by two bridges: the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge and the Marcelo Fernan Bridge. To the north, Mandaue borders the town of Consolacion. The Camotes Sea is to its east, and Cebu City is to its west and south.

Mandaue is one of three highly urbanized cities on Cebu island. It's part of the larger Cebu Metropolitan Area. Since 2019, Mandaue has its own special representative in the Philippine government, making it a "lone legislative district."

Mandani Bay in Construction May 2023 Photo: Bart Sakwerda, Budots Media

The History of Mandaue City

A long time ago, a group of Austronesian people created a community in Mandaue. A writer from Venice named Antonio Pigafetta wrote about a place called "Mandaui" that had a leader named Apanoaan.

Later, Spanish rulers made the people of Mandaue live in a town. This town was first a mission village managed by the Jesuits in 1638. It helped the church in northern Cebu.

In 1898, the Philippine Revolution brought a new way of governing the town. But American troops soon took over. A battle in 1901 almost destroyed the town, and its leader, Presidente Benito Ceniza, was killed.

Mandaue was a town that could mostly manage itself, but it was still under Cebu's control. Even though the Spanish had developed it over many years, they never made it a fully independent town. This dream came true after Presidente Ceniza's death and when the Americans took over. In 1901, Mandaue officially became an independent municipality.

On July 4, 1946, Mandaue became fully independent from American rule, just like the rest of the Philippines.

How Mandaue Became a City

On August 30, 1969, Mandaue officially became a "chartered city." This meant it gained more power to govern itself. Years later, on February 15, 1991, it was recognized as a "highly urbanized city." This gave it even more independence. In 2019, Mandaue got its own special legislative district, meaning it has its own representative in the national government since 2022.

Mandaue's Geography and Landscape

Mandaue City covers about 34.87 square kilometers (13.46 square miles). In 2020, there were about 10,442 people living in each square kilometer.

Mandaue is one of the smallest government areas in terms of land size in Metro Cebu. It's the second smallest after Cordova. The city's land area is only a small part of Metro Cebu and less than 1% of Cebu province.

A project called the North Reclamation Project added about 180 hectares of new land. About 36 hectares of this new land belong to Mandaue City.

Mandaue is one of the few places in mainland Metro Cebu where the land is mostly flat. About 77.37% of the city has a gentle slope. Many areas are very flat, which is good for building.

Climate in Mandaue

Barangays: Mandaue's Local Communities

Mandaue is divided into 27 smaller areas called barangays. Each barangay has its own smaller sections called puroks and sometimes sitios.

Political map of Mandaue

Mandaue's Population and People

Aerial photo of the Mactan Channel looking south. Mandaue is on the right side while Lapu-Lapu City is on the left

The earliest records show that Mandaue had about 160 people in the 1630s. By 1850, the population grew to over 10,000. When Mandaue became a municipality in 1899, it had 42 smaller areas and a population of 21,086. In 1964, the population was 33,811.

According to the 2020 census, Mandaue has 364,116 people. This is a big increase from the year 2000. Most people in Mandaue, about 95.2%, are Roman Catholic.

Mandaue's Economy and Industries

San Miguel Brewery Inc. - Mandaue Brewery

Mandaue is a major business center. About 40% of Cebu's companies that export goods are located here. The city is known as the "industrial hub" of its region. It has about 10,000 industrial and commercial businesses. This makes it a very wealthy city in the Philippines.

Many big companies have their homes in Mandaue. These include San Miguel Corp., Coca-Cola Bottling Corp., and Monde Nissin. Shemberg, the top exporter of carrageenan (a product from seaweed), is also here. Profood International Corp. and 7D Dried Mangoes are other famous companies.

Mandaue City is also very important for furniture. It makes up 75% of the country's total furniture exports. This is why it's called the "furniture capital of the country." Mandaue Foam, a furniture company, started in 1971 and now has many factories and showrooms across the Philippines.

Fun Places to Visit in Mandaue

Mandaue has many interesting places to see and visit:

• Natural Spots: You can explore Monkey Caves, Cansaga Bay, and the Butuanon River. There are also Casili Hills and Jagobiao Spring.
• Historical Sites: Visit the Bantayan Sa Hari, a historical watchtower. The National Shrine of Saint Joseph and the Mandaue Presidencia (City Hall) are also important historical buildings. You can also see the Ouano Wharf and the old Mandaue Salt Beds.
• Museums: Learn about art and history at the 856 G Gallery, Luis Cabrera Ancestral House and Museum, and the Quijano Museum. The Mandaue City Public Library also has many resources.
• Parks and Recreation: Enjoy the City Plaza, Bridge Park, and Ibabao Mandaue Agri-Eco Park. For fun, there's Cebu Westown Lagoon and WaterWorld Cebu.
• Sports Venues: If you like sports, check out the Wireless Plaza and Sports Complex or the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex. There are also places for tennis, badminton, and football.
• Shopping Centers: Mandaue has many malls for shopping. These include Parkmall, SM City J Mall, Pacific Mall, and City Times Square. Ayala Malls Gatewalk Central is also being built.

Festivals and Celebrations in Mandaue

Mandaue loves to celebrate! Here are some of its main festivals:

• Mandaue Fiesta: This big celebration happens on May 8. It honors the city's patron saint, St. Joseph. During the fiesta, there are parades, sports games between different barangays, and the "Miss Mandaue" beauty pageant. There are also rodeos, street festivals (like the Mantawi Festival), dances, and fairs.

• Panagtagbo sa Mandaue: This is Mandaue's main festival today. It celebrates the Holy Family. It takes place every second week of January, right before the Traslacion. The Traslacion is a special event during the Sinulog Festival. It's when the Santo Niño and the Virgin of Guadalupe statues visit the shrine of Saint Joseph in Mandaue for an overnight stay. The next morning, a boat parade (fluvial procession) takes them back to the Basilica. During the festival, there are singing and dancing competitions. There's also street dancing during the Bibingkahan, which honors Santo Niño. The festival ends with a special performance of cultural and religious dances.

• Kabayo Festival: The Kabayo (Horse) Festival is also known as the Governor's Cup. It's an annual event in the second week of February. It features horse racing and different equestrian sports, like Western-style riding.

• Pasigarbo sa Sugbo: This festival shows off Cebu's culture, faith, history, and products from each town. It happens every year around August 6, which is Cebu Province's Charter Day. It used to be held in Mandaue City at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC). However, it moved to the Cebu City Sports Complex in Cebu City in 2019 because the convention center was no longer in good condition.

Delicious Food in Mandaue

Masareal from Mandaue

Mandaue has many restaurants. You can find all kinds of international foods like Italian, Japanese, Indian, and Mexican. There are also many places that serve local Filipino dishes.

Some famous Cebuano foods you can try include lechon, which is roasted pig. It's often eaten with achara, or pickled vegetables. Sugba, or barbecue, is also very popular. You can have grilled fish (isda), pork (baboy), chicken (manok), or beef (baka). These are often eaten with puso, which is rice cooked inside woven coconut leaves.

Kinilaw is a dish made of raw meat, usually pork or fish. It's soaked in vinegar and salt. Buwad, or dried seafood like fish or squid, has a strong smell but is crunchy and chewy. You might also find unique dishes like dinuguan, which is a soup made with pig's blood. Barbecued chicken feet are also a favorite among locals.

Mandaue has its own special foods too. These include bibingka, which are steamed rice cakes with coconut and sometimes egg. Binangos is another unique dish, made from ground corn and Bolinao fish. This dish is only found in Mandaue. Other local treats include tagaktak and the famous masareal.

Getting Around Mandaue: Transportation

Philippine Jeepney

Mandaue City has a good network of roads. A national highway connects it to nearby cities and towns. There's also a main road that goes through the city's busy areas. The total length of all roads and bridges in Mandaue is about 133.7 kilometers (83.1 miles).

For getting around on land, people use PUJs (public utility jeeps), utility vehicles, mini-buses, and tricycles. For carrying goods, there are trailers and vans. For sea travel, Mandaue uses the Port of Cebu and Cebu International Port. These ports are very close to the city.

Learning and Education in Mandaue

Lapu-Lapu–Mandaue campus of the University of Cebu.

Mandaue is home to two universities: the Cebu Doctors' University and the Lapu-Lapu–Mandaue campus of the University of Cebu. There are also technical schools like TESDA that offer special training and certificates. Other private schools provide different types of degrees, from associate to master's and doctoral programs.

Mandaue has a long history of supporting education. The Cabahug Medal was started in 1923 by Sotero Cabahug. It's given every year for excellent school performance. The Mandaue Fraternal Society was also created a long time ago. It was a group for professionals when Mandaue was still a small town.

The Cebu Japanese School (CJS), a part-time school for Japanese students, is located in Mandaue City.

Media and Communication in Mandaue

Many television and radio stations from Cebu City also serve the Mandaue area.

Television Stations in Mandaue

• DYCB-TV (ABS-CBN Cebu) - Channel 3: This station was part of ABS-CBN's regional network. It is no longer broadcasting.
• DYKC-TV (RPTV 9) - Channel 9: This is a relay station for Radio Philippines Network / Nine Media Corporation.

Radio Stations in Mandaue

• DYKC-AM (Radyo Ronda) - 675 kHz: An AM radio station owned by Radio Philippines Network (RPN) / Nine Media Corporation.
• DYAR-AM (Sonshine Radio) - 765 kHz: An AM radio station owned by Swara Sug Media Corporation. It is currently off-air.
• DYAB-AM (Radyo Patrol) - 1512 kHz: An AM station owned by ABS-CBN Corporation. It is no longer broadcasting.
• DYPC-FM - 88.7 MHz: A local FM station owned by the Mandaue Broadcasting Center. It is currently off-air.
• DYLS-FM (MOR Philippines) - 97.1 MHz: A commercial FM station owned by ABS-CBN Corporation. It is no longer broadcasting.

Sister Cities of Mandaue

Mandaue has special connections with other cities, both in the Philippines and around the world. These are called "sister cities."

Local Sister Cities

• Bacolod
• Baguio
• Butuan
• Dumaguete
• Iloilo City
• Marikina

International Sister Cities

• Bacău, Romania
• Mosul, Iraq

Images for kids

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  Cebu International Convention Centre

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  Bantayan sa Hari, 1912

See also

In Spanish: Mandaue para niños