Dalaguete, Cebu
| Dalaguete | |
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| Municipality | |
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Dalaguete
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| Coordinates: 09°46′N 123°32′ECoordinates: 09°46′N 123°32′E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Congr. district | 2nd district of Cebu |
| Barangays | 33 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Ronald Allan Gesalan Cesante |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 154.96 km2 (59.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 63,239 |
| • Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6022 |
| Area code(s) | 32 |
| Website | www.dalaguete.gov.ph |
Dalaguete is a first class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 63,239 people.
Barangays
Dalaguete is administratively subdivided into 34 barangays:
- Ablayan
- Babayongan
- Balud
- Banhigan
- Bulak
- Caliongan
- Cambangyao
- Casay
- Catolohan
- Cawayan
- Consolacion
- Coro
- Dugyan
- Dumalan
- Jolomaynon
- Lanao
- Langkas
- Lumbang
- Malones
- Maloray
- Mananggal
- Manlapay
- Mantalongon
- Nalhub
- Obo
- Obong
- Pañas
- Poblacion
- Sacsac
- Tapon
- Tuba
- Salug
- Tabon
Demographics
| Population census of Dalaguete | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 45,545 | — |
| 1995 | 48,778 | +1.38% |
| 2000 | 57,331 | +3.28% |
| 2007 | 61,405 | +0.99% |
| 2010 | 63,239 | +0.99% |
| Source: National Statistics Office | ||
Utanon Festival
The Municipality of Dalaguete, Cebu celebrates its annual town fiesta in honor of its patron saint, San Guillermo every 9th and 10th of February. One of the highlights of the celebration is the street dancing and showdown competition called "Utanon Festival".
Utanon Festival is also a form of thanksgiving for all the blessings and graces the Dalaguetnons have received from San Guillermo and for giving them a place so rich in agriculture and music.
Utanon Festival is a celebration of good harvest through dance and music. Through music because Dalaguete is not only the Vegetable Basket of the Province of Cebu but also the Music Capital of the island as well.
