Adoptante, Shara September 14, 2016
Apor, Jasmine POSC 105CC 1:30 PM-3:00 PM MW
MUNICIPALITY OF DALAGUETE
1) Basic Facts
Dalaguete is a first income class municipality in the province of Cebu,
Philippines, located 84 kilometers (52 mi) south of Cebu city. It is bounded on the north by
Argao, on the south by Alcoy, on the west by the municipalities of Badian and Alegria and on
the east by the Bohol Strait. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 67, 497. In the
2016 election, it had 35, 658 registered voters, meaning that 53% of the population are aged 18
and over. Dalaguete is home to Cebu’s highest summit, the Osmeña Peak.
Name: Dalaguete
Region Name (Level 1): Dalaguete
Region Name (Level 2): Province of Cebu
Region Name (Level 3): Central Visayas
Country: Philippines
Continent: Asia
Land Area: 15, 496 hectares (38, 290 acres)
Land Use:
45% Protected area and watersheds
30% Agriculture (Prime area for vegetable production in the province)
6% Built-up area (Proj. 2010: 6-15%)
Topography: 85% hilly and mountainous with more than 30% slope
Climate:
Tropical climate prevails year round in Dalaguete. The temperature is high and varies
little with a difference of about 3 °C (5.4 °F) between the coldest month which occurs around
January and hottest month around May. The mountain barangays are cold and Mantalongon is
considered the “Little Baguio of Cebu”. Average daytime temperatures except in mountainous
region range from 22.2 to 32.1 °C (72.0 to 89.8 °F). Humidity is 77%.
2) Local Government Unit Officials With Political Parties
Here are the local government officials in the municipality of Dalaguete that are obliged
to play their functions and roles accordingly.
Municipal Mayor: Honorable Ronald Allan Gesalan Cesante, CPA (Liberal Party)
Municipal Vice Mayor: Honorable Jeffrey Buenconsejo Belciña (Liberal Party)
Representative: Wilfredo Caminero
Councilors in the Lone District of Dalaguete:
Honorable William Lagahid (Liberal Party)
Honorable Estanisla Almagro (Liberal Party)
Honorable Kevin Belandres (Liberal Party)
Honorable Royce Nikko Cesante (Liberal Party)
