Santander, Cebu

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Santander Tañong
Municipality
Municipality of Santander
Fast craft terminal in Liloan
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Map of Cebu with Santander highlighted
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Santander Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°27′N123°20′E / 9.45°N 123.33°E / 9.45; 123.33
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Visayas
Province	Cebu
District	2nd district
Founded	1867
Named for	Santander, Spain
Barangays	10 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Marites B. Buscato (1Cebu)
•  Vice Mayor	Marilyn S. Wenceslao (1Cebu)
•  Representative	Edsel A. Galeos
•  Municipal Council	Members Wilson S. Wenceslao Maria Joji B. Culanag Manuel G. Regulacion Rigulo P. Serencio Renato P. Estaño Napoleon Enrique M. Teves Jr. Rosalino L. Cepria Salvador R. Bigno
•  Electorate	13,255 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	35.67 km2 (13.77 sq mi)
Elevation	61 m (200 ft)
Highest elevation	510 m (1,670 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	18,527
• Density	520/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
•  Households	4,591
Demonym	Tañonganon
Economy
•  Income class	4th municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	35.13 % (2021) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 94.7 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 424.9 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 148 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 77.96 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Cebu 1 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6026
PSGC	072245000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)32
Native languages	Cebuano Tagalog
Website	santander.gov.ph

Santander, officially the Municipality of Santander (Cebuano : Lungsod sa Santander; Tagalog : Bayan ng Santander), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,527 people. ^[3]

Santander is the southernmost municipality of Cebu province 133 kilometres (83 mi) south of Cebu City. It serves as one of the sea ports connecting to the province of Negros Oriental with its passenger ferries making way to Sibulan in just 20 minutes.

Santander is bordered to the north by the towns of Oslob and Samboan, to the west is Tañon Strait, to the east is the Cebu Strait, and to the south is the province of Negros Oriental in Negros Island.

Roll-on roll-off (roro) barges of the Maayo Shipping Lines also carry motorcycles, cars, buses, and trucks between the ports of Liloan (in Santander) and Sibulan (in Negros Oriental) with trips taking about 30 minutes, and between Liloan and Larena (in Siquijor) in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

History

Santander used to be under the Kingdom of Sialo, under the Rajahnate of Cebu.

Santander was originally called Tañong, but as the Spaniards came, it was renamed Santander after a city on the northern (Atlantic) coast of Spain.

The town was established in 1867 and the parish in 1897, It became a municipality during the American occupation in 1918. ^[5]

Santander is known for its annual Tostado Festival celebrated on the third Sunday of April. Street dancers from different districts dance to moves inspired by the making of tostados. ^[6]

Geography

Santander's terrain is dominated by a backdrop of rugged ranges which raise from a flat narrow coastal plain. Strongly sloping to sleepy sloping contours are scattered throughout the municipality.

Barangays

Santander is politically subdivided into 10 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a. 2020 [3] 2010 [7] 072245001 Bunlan 12.4% 2,296 1,929 ▴ 1.76%   072245002 Cabutongan 7.1% 1,310 1,090 ▴ 1.86%   072245003 Candamiang 6.2% 1,151 899 ▴ 2.50%   072245010 Canlumacad 4.7% 875 769 ▴ 1.30%   072245004 Liloan 12.6% 2,330 1,950 ▴ 1.80%   072245005 Lip‑tong 7.2% 1,337 1,138 ▴ 1.62%   072245006 Looc 11.8% 2,190 1,899 ▴ 1.44%   072245007 Pasil 8.7% 1,603 1,514 ▴ 0.57%   072245008 Poblacion 15.7% 2,902 2,583 ▴ 1.17%   072245009 Talisay 13.7% 2,533 2,334 ▴ 0.82%   Total 18,527 16,105 ▴ 1.41%

Climate

Climate data for Santander, Cebu
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	29 (84)	30 (86)	31 (88)	32 (90)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	26 (1.0)	22 (0.9)	28 (1.1)	41 (1.6)	95 (3.7)	136 (5.4)	147 (5.8)	126 (5.0)	132 (5.2)	150 (5.9)	98 (3.9)	46 (1.8)	1,047 (41.3)
Average rainy days	7.5	6.7	8.9	10.4	21.6	25.6	26.3	25.0	24.1	26.2	19.2	12.1	213.6
Source: Meteoblue [8]

The climate of Santander is classified as Af ('Tropical monsoon'). All 12 months have an average precipitation of at least 60 millimetres (2.4 in) rainfall per month. Based on temperature, the warmest months of the year are March through October; the winter monsoon brings cooler air from November to February. May is the warmest month, and January, the coolest.

Demographics

Santander Municipal Hall

Population census of Santander

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	5,448	—
1918	7,584	+2.23%
1939	6,507	−0.73%
1948	6,434	−0.13%
1960	6,629	+0.25%
1970	8,646	+2.69%
1975	9,887	+2.73%
1980	10,979	+2.12%
1990	11,831	+0.75%
1995	12,382	+0.86%
2000	13,842	+2.42%
2007	15,294	+1.39%
2010	16,105	+1.90%
2015	17,857	+1.99%
2020	18,527	+0.73%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9] [7] [10] [11]

The death rate is 3.06 per 1000 people, or 0.306%.

Language

Most of the Tañonganons (people living in Santander) speak Cebuano. In schools, Tagalog and English languages are taught and used as a major instruction in all subjects.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Santander

10 20 30 40 50 60 2006 56.30 2009 41.88 2012 27.92 2015 30.80 2018 18.70 2021 35.13 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

Santander is the smallest town in Cebu. The majority of the people depend on the sea for livelihood – fishermen who continually explore the vast Palawan and East Philippine seas in search for rich fishing grounds. The method of fishing used is the destructive muro-ami technique, which has been banned on several occasions due to its negative effects on marine life.

In the 1990s, there were four wholesale enterprises, one superstore and few Sari-sari stores. There was also an improvised market composed mostly of talipapas (fish markets). These were located along Jose Rizal Street beside the Municipal building. By the year 2001, the business establishments began to grow and develop. Many larger businesses have been established in Santander such as LGC Marketing. The major agricultural produce in Santander is corn, copra, and root crops (cassava and sweet potato). Most people, particularly those living in mountain barangays, plant corn as a source of income.

Santander's municipal income classification is fourth class.

Transportation

Several buses and vans-for-hire travel to and from Santander at 20-minute intervals. The ride from Cebu South Bus Terminal in Cebu City is three to four hours.

A wharf in Barangay Talisay takes passengers via fastcrafts or barges to Tampi, San Jose, Negros Oriental. There are also two ports in Barangay Liloan, one for fastcrafts and another for pumpboats to Sibulan, Negros Oriental. ^[20]

Tourism

Waterfront of Santander, with Negros Oriental in the background

Santander's popularity as a tourist destination has increased in the past few years, since it serves as the hub for some world-renowned dive spots like Apo Island, Balicasag, Pescador Island, Sumilon and Siquijor. This is also reflected in the growth of Santander in the tourism industry. Six years ago there were only two resorts, still open today. Today there are eleven.

Sports

Basketball is the most popular sport in Santander. This game is usually played in the afternoons where school time is over and also for the adults whose work hours is done (specially construction works). During summer, a lot of basketball competitions between different barangays. This was done in order that youths avoid vices and illegal drugs. Volleyball is also played in summer competitions but it is more usually participated in by women. Other sports such as baseball and football are also played in Santander.

Education

The public schools in the town of Santander are administered by one school district under the Schools Division of Cebu Province.

Elementary schools:

• Bunlan Elementary School — Bunlan
• Cabutongan Elementary School — Cabutongan
• Kandamiang Elementary School — Candamiang
• Liloan Elementary School — Liloan
• Liptong Elementary School — Liptong
• Looc Elementary School — Looc
• Pasil Elementary School — Pasil
• Santander Central Elementary School — N. Bacalso Avenue, Poblacion
• Talisay Elementary School — Talisay

High schools:

• Santander National High School — Poblacion
• Willy B. Wenceslao Memorial National High School — Poblacion

Private schools:

• Lyceum of Cebu - Santander Campus — Looc

References

1.   Municipality of Santander | (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. Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "Municipality of Santander Official Website". www.santander.gov.ph.
6. "Department of Tourism - The Philippines Ultimate Travel Guide for Tourist". www.visitmyphilippines.com. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
7. 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.
8. "Santander: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
9. Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
10. 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.
11. "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
12. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
13. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
14. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
15. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
16. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
17. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
18. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
19. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
20. "Municipality of Santander Official Website - Economy". www.santander.gov.ph.

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