1. Cebu Philippines Cebu Essay Administrator Prepared by:
Cebu-Seoul Software International Company

2. Languages
Cebuano
Population:
3.5 M
Tagalog
English

3. * Cebu is located between 9°25'N and 11°15'N latitude, and between 123°13'E, and 124°5'E longitude in the center of the Philippine Islands.
* Area is 5,088.4 sq.m
* Founded on April 7, 1521

4. on April 7,1521 Ferdinand Magellan landed in the shores of Cebu Island
HISTORY
was peopled by the Negrito race that crossed the Asian continent through land bridges 30,000 years ago
on April 7,1521 Ferdinand Magellan landed in the shores of Cebu Island
in 1564, a new Spanish expedition arrived in Cebu under Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
The Japanese dominated the Philippines with the landing of the Japanese Imperial force in April 1942, and lasted until March 1945, when Gen. Douglas MacArthur liberated the country from Japanese yoke
On July 4, 1946 the United States granted Independence of the Philippines

5. FAMOUS BEACHES
Bantayan Island
Malapascua
Moalboal
Sumilon Island

6. Biggest Cities Cebu City Mandaue City Lapu-lapu City Talisay City
Area: 291.2 km2 (112.4 sq mi)
Population: 798,809
Density: 2,743/km2 
Barangays: 80
Mayor: Tomas Osmena
Area: km²
Population: 318,575
Density: 9,136/km²  
Barangays: 27
Mayor: Jonas Cortes
Cebu City
Mandaue City
Lapu-lapu City
Talisay City
Area: 64.22 km2 (24.8 sq mi)
Population: 292,530
Density: 4,555.12/km2   
Barangays: 30
Mayor: Arturo Radaza
Area: 42.22 km2 (16.3 sq mi)
Population: 179,359
Density: 4,248/km2   
Barangays: 22
Mayor: Socrates C. Fernandez

7. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
9 Universities
29 Colleges
10 Training Centers
200 High Schools
1,000 Elementary Schools

8. MEDIA FACILITIES
7 local television channels
3 cable TV stations
20 FM & 13 AM radio stations

9. Cebu Economy ECONOMY Commercial Electronics Banks Investments
US$ 4, million
Commercial
Banks
Electronics
US$ 2, million
Investments
Financial System
Total Exports
Total Imports
Major Industries
Manufacturing
Principal Exports
Furniture
Garments
ECONOMY

10. CEBU LANDMARKS CICC Center Basilica Del Sto. Nino Magellan’s Cross
Magellan’s Shrine
CICC Center
Fort
San Pedro
Marcelo Bridge
Taoist Temple
Lapu-lapu Shrine