Santander, Cebu

Santander Tañong
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Location within the Philippines
Coordinates:
Country	[[{{safesubst:#property:P17}}]]
Region	Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province	[[{{safesubst:#property:P131}}|{{safesubst:#property:P131}}]]
District	2nd district of Cebu
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Barangay	10 (see § Barangays)
Government
•	Marilyn Wenceslao (LP)
• Vice {{safesubst:#property:P1313}}	Wilson Wenceslao
• Council	Members Jesusa Estaño Wilbert Miral Deogracia Belotindos Santiago Gador Marites Buscato Elenita Serencio Napoleon Teves Juanito Puspus Commission on Elections
Area
• Total	35.67 km2 (13.77 sq mi)
• Land	29.53 km2 (11.40 sq mi)
Elevation	200 m (700 ft)
Population ( )
• Total	{{safesubst:#property:P1,082}}
• Voter  (2013)	{{safesubst:#property:P1,831}}
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Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	{{safesubst:#property:P281}}
IDD : area code	+63 (0){{safesubst:#property:P473}}
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Santander is a income class in the province of [[{{safesubst:#property:P131}}|{{safesubst:#property:P131}}]], Philippines. According to the , it has a population of {{safesubst:#property:P1082}}. In the 2013 election, it had {{safesubst:#property:P1,831}} registered voters.

Santander is the southernmost municipality of Cebu, at 137 km (85 mi) by road, and which takes 3½-4 hours. It is the location of sea ports that connect to Negros Oriental. Fast craft ferry passengers to Sibulan, with trips taking 20 minutes. Roll-on roll-off barges travel to Amlan, with trips taking 1 hour.

It is known for its Tostado Festival.

History

Santander is at the southernmost tip of Cebu. The town was originally called Tañong, but with the coming of the Spaniards, it was renamed Santander, after the city on the northern (Atlantic) coast of Spain.

The town was established in 1867; the parish in 1897.

Geography

Santander's terrain is dominated by a backdrop of rugged ranges which raise from a flat narrow coastal plain to an average elevation of 200 metres (660 ft). Strongly sloping to sleepy sloping contours are scattered throughout the municipality.

Barangays

Santander comprises 10 barangays:

PSGC Name Popn. (2010) Popn. (2007) ±% p.a. Area (ha) C M 072245001 Bunlan 1929 1877 1.00% 581.9 M 12.0% 072245002 Cabutongan 1090 1025 2.26% 554.4 M 6.8% 072245003 Candamiang 899 906 −0.28% 341.7 M 5.6% 072245004 Liloan 1950 1906 0.83% 281.7 C 12.1% 072245005 Lip-tong 1138 1244 −3.19% 356.0 M 7.1% 072245006 Looc 1899 1673 4.72% 343.9 C 11.8% 072245007 Pasil 1514 1447 1.66% 271.9 C 9.4% 072245008 Poblacion 2583 2412 2.52% 293.4 C 16.0% 072245009 Talisay 2334 2050 4.83% 368.5 C 14.5% 072245010 Canlumacad 769 754 0.72% 171.6 C 4.8% TOTAL 16,105 15,294 1.90% 3567

Area by population

Demographics

Population census of Santander
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	11,831	—
1995	12,382	+0.86%
2000	13,842	+2.42%
2007	15,294	+1.39%
2010	16,105	+1.90%
Source: National Statistics Office

In the 2013 election, it had {{safesubst:#property:P1,831}} registered voters, meaning that % of the population are aged 18 and over.

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

Language

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

Economy

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Santander Municipal Hall

Santander may be the third smallest town in Cebu, but it has turned out many professionals. 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.

Before, there were four wholesale enterprises, one superstore and few sari-sari stores. An improvised market composed mostly of "talipapas" serves as satellite mater. This 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 especially those living in mountain barangays plant corns as a source of their income and livelihood.

Santander was the only 5th class and small municipality in Cebu that promoted its income class from 5th to 4th class.

Tourism

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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. 6 years ago there were only 2 resorts, still open today. Today there are 11.

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.

Transport

Before, there were only two ports in Santander serving barges and boats bound for Dumaguete City. Now there are 4 ports connecting to Negros Island – three are located at Liloan and one at Talisay.

Education

There are 8 elementary and 3 high schools in Santander. Two of these schools are private located in Looc. Most of the Tañonganon students are enrolled in public schools especially in Santander Central Elementary School and Santander National School.