Consolacion
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Consolacion | |
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Municipality of Consolacion | |
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Consolacion Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 10°24′N 123°57′E / 10.4°N 123.95°ECoordinates: 10°24′N 123°57′E / 10.4°N 123.95°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Central Visayas |
Province | Cebu |
District | 6th district |
Founded Reestablished | 1871 1920 |
Barangays | 21 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Joannes P. Alegado |
• Vice Mayor | Teresa P. Alegado |
• Representative | Emmarie M. Ouano-Dizon |
• Municipal Council | show
Members |
• Electorate | 84,912 voters (2019) |
Area | |
• Total | 37.03 km2 (14.30 sq mi) |
Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
Population (2020 census) [3] | |
• Total | 148,012 |
• Density | 4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
• Households | 30,102 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 1st municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 13.41% (2015)[4] |
• Revenue | ₱300,974,038.69 (2016) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Visayan Electric Company (VECO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 6001 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
Climate type | tropical monsoon climate |
Native languages | Cebuano Tagalog |
Consolacion, officially the Municipality of Consolacion (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Consolacion; Tagalog: Bayan ng Consolacion), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 148,012 people. [3]
Consolacion is bordered on the north by the town of Liloan, to the west by Cebu City, on the east by the Camotes Sea, and on the south by the city of Mandaue.
Consolacion lies within Metro Cebu area.[5]
History[]
Consolacion was a component barangay first founded in 1871 with a population of 14,248. Before this, it was only a barrio of the municipality of Mandaue. The barrio, formerly named "Kampiig" named after a kind of crab living in mangroves, which was abundant in the area, became a separate town in 1871. However, in 1902 and 1903, unable to maintain its status as an independent municipality, it reverted to Mandaue.
In 1920 Consolacion was again made an independent municipality after a petition was accepted by the governor. So grateful were the townspeople to the Cebuano governor that they named their new town after his daughter – Consolacion – and they also chose San Narciso as their patron saint, the namesake of the governor's wife, Narcisa.
A year after the construction of the Casa Real or municipal hall, the people built their first church. Because it was made of wood, nipa, and bamboo, it was totally destroyed by a typhoon in 1888. A second one was also destroyed by a typhoon in 1892. A third one was built just before World War II, on its current site.
The present municipal hall is already the third one. The first was destroyed by the typhoon of 1892. The second one was also destroyed, by the Japanese during World War II. Today, Consolacion is a robust residential urban municipality with a vigorous economy, providing a place to live for people employed in the neighboring cities of Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Cebu.
Geography[]
70% of the total area of the town is above or highland mountains and 18% foreshore land. The contours are irregular and the highest point is about 500 metres (1,600 ft) above sea level.
Barangays[]
Consolacion comprises 21 barangays over its 37 km2 (14.3 sq mi):
PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
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2020 [3] | 2010 [6] | |||||
072219001 | Cabangahan | 1.7% | 2,483 | 2,015 | 2.04% | |
072219002 | Cansaga | 3.7% | 5,415 | 4,450 | 1.91% | |
072219003 | Casili | 10.8% | 16,025 | 12,745 | 2.24% | |
072219004 | Danglag | 2.9% | 4,235 | 2,796 | 4.09% | |
072219005 | Garing | 1.8% | 2,615 | 2,253 | 1.45% | |
072219006 | Jugan | 6.7% | 9,887 | 7,970 | 2.10% | |
072219007 | Lamac | 6.4% | 9,458 | 7,217 | 2.64% | |
072219008 | Lanipga | 0.6% | 855 | 748 | 1.30% | |
072219009 | Nangka | 9.0% | 13,327 | 11,021 | 1.85% | |
072219010 | Panas | 0.9% | 1,323 | 1,146 | 1.40% | |
072219011 | Panoypoy | 0.8% | 1,229 | 1,108 | 1.01% | |
072219012 | Pitogo | 3.6% | 5,278 | 3,857 | 3.07% | |
072219013 | Poblacion Occidental | 4.0% | 5,854 | 4,864 | 1.80% | |
072219014 | Poblacion Oriental | 2.2% | 3,314 | 3,163 | 0.45% | |
072219015 | Polog | 1.4% | 2,097 | 1,608 | 2.60% | |
072219016 | Pulpogan | 8.9% | 13,123 | 11,617 | 1.18% | |
072219017 | Sacsac | 1.3% | 1,861 | 1,542 | 1.83% | |
072219018 | Tayud | 13.6% | 20,192 | 15,683 | 2.47% | |
072219019 | Tilhaong | 0.9% | 1,337 | 1,183 | 1.19% | |
072219020 | Tolotolo | 2.1% | 3,156 | 2,555 | 2.06% | |
072219021 | Tugbongan | 5.7% | 8,464 | 7,108 | 1.70% | |
Total | 148,012 | 106,649 | 3.21% |
Climate[]
hideClimate data for Consolacion, Cebu | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °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) |
Average low °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) [7] |
Demographics[]
The population of Consolacion is fast-growing with an intercensal growth rate of 50.45% from 1980 to 1990, repeated and more in subsequent decades.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 5,511 | — |
1939 | 9,213 | +1.44% |
1948 | 9,432 | +0.26% |
1960 | 12,410 | +2.31% |
1970 | 17,602 | +3.55% |
1975 | 20,444 | +3.05% |
1980 | 27,454 | +6.07% |
1990 | 41,270 | +4.16% |
1995 | 49,205 | +3.35% |
2000 | 62,298 | +5.19% |
2007 | 87,544 | +4.80% |
2010 | 106,649 | +7.45% |
2015 | 131,528 | +4.07% |
2020 | 148,012 | +2.35% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8] [6] [9][10] |
Year | Density |
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1990 | 1,100/km2 |
2000 | 1,700/km2 |
2010 | 2,900/km2 |
2020 | 4,000/km2 |
The demographic distribution profile of Consolacion shows sparsely populated upland barangays, and densely populated lowland barangays within the commercial area along the existing national highway.
Economy[]
This section does not cite any sources. (August 2017) |
Poverty Incidence of Consolacion | |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16] |
Consolacion's recent economic trend is towards the development of operation of housing/subdivision facilities even with the presence of several medium size manufacturing industries. Consolacion is predicted to become a residential urban municipality in the next 5–10 years.
Infrastructure[]
- Road Network:
- National Road: 1.5 km (0.9 mi)
- Provincial Road: 2.5 km (1.6 mi)
- Municipal Road : 2.0 km (1.2 mi)
- Barangay Road : 43.7 km (27.2 mi)
Utilities[]
- Malls: 3
- In June 2012 SM Supermalls opened its second mall in Cebu – SM City Consolacion, located in Lamac.
- Public Market: 1
- Multi-purpose Building: 1
- Recreation Courts/Centers : 22
Education[]
- Elementary schools: 16
- High schools: 10
- Vocational: 1
- College: 1
Sarok Festival[]
The Sarok Festival is celebrated on Consolacion's foundation day. Sarok is a hat made of bamboo strips and dried banana leaves. Sarok Festival a mardigras of colors and street dancing along the main road of Consolacion is celebrated every 14 February in commemoration of Consolacion founding anniversary. The main attraction of this festival is the colorful Sarok and its wide uses.
- History
To protect farmers and the folks from the sun and the rain, the sarok, a conical hat made from bamboo strips and dried banana leaves, becomes the needed fad for the people of Consolacion especially that the town is an agricultural land. The festival was traditionally celebrated every 14 February to coincide with its charter day celebrations but this now celebrated in October. However, the Sarok Festival evolved into a free interpretation dance, with the musical concept inspired from the Miligoy de Cebu, a published Filipino folk dance originating from the same place.
- Contribution to Cultural Heritage
Consolacion is one of the contributor in Cultural History. It had created a dance called "Miligoy de Cebu". This dance is usually performed by pairs of dancers during social gatherings like baptism, weddings, and special programs in the poblacion. Dancers hold a pair of bamboo castanets in each hand.[17][18]
Notable people[]
- Juan Karlos Labajo - singer and actor
- Mark "Honcho" Maglasang - Ex Battalion founder and leader
References[]
- ^ Municipality of Consolacion | (DILG)
- ^ "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.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ Sun–Star 2005.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Consolacion: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ Fun‑Philippines 2014.
- ^ Cebu Daily News 2014.
Sources[]
- Cebu Daily News, Doris C. Bongcac (21 January 2014). "Placer's risks pay off with title". Archived from the original on 22 August 2016.
- Fun‑Philippines (26 July 2014). "Sarok Festival in Consolacion, Cebu". Archived from the original on 31 August 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2016.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- Gonzales, Glenda R. (December 2004). "Metro Cebu: A Metropolitan Area in Need of Coordinative Body" (PDF). Discussion Paper. 2004-49. PIDS. Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
External links[]
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Consolacion (Cebu). |
- Municipalities of Cebu
- Municipalities in Metro Cebu