Facts and figures

The municipality of Borbon is located 82.7 kms. northeast of Cebu province. It is bounded on the north by Tabogon; on the south by Sogod; on the west by Tabuelan; and on the east by the Camotes Sea.

 

TOPOGRAPHY

Borbon is mostly hilly with 75 percent of its total area of 2,952.65 hectares made up of moderately sloping hills. Flat lands are few and can be found mostly in the barangays along the coast.

 

PARISH

Established as a parish on 15 September 1862. Borbon honors San Sebastian martyr as the patron saint and the town fiesta is being celebrated every January 20th. Current parish priest is Fr. Mackoy Villamor.

 

DEMOGRAPHICS

It has a population of 32,278 people situated in

19 barangays, namely:

 

Bagacay
Bili
Bingay
Bongdo
Bongdo Gua
Bongoyan
Cadaruhan
Cajel
Campusong
Clavera
Don Gregorio Antigua
Laaw
Lugo
Managase
Poblacion
Sagay
San Jose
Tabunan
Tagnucan

EDUCATION

Public Elementary School – 15

Public Primary School – 2

Private Secondary School – 1

Public Secondary School – 5

Day Care Center – 23

 

HEALTH CARE

Rural Health Unit – 1

Barangay Health Centers – 19

Barangay Theraphy Center – 1

Emergency Vehicle/ Ambulance  - 2

Rural Health Doctor – 1

Rural Health Dentist -1

Public Health Nurse -1

Public Midwife -1

Town Sanitary Inspector -1

Barangay Health Workers -145

Medical Technologist – 1

 

INFRASTRUCTURES

Cemented and accessible Roads and Bridges

 

Local Waterworks System  

 

Electric Power (CEBECO)

 

Telephone Communication

        Globe Payphone -4

        Post Office – 1

        Globelines -1

        Globe Cell Site -2

        Smart Cell Site -2

 

Financial Institutions

        Coastal Bank -1

        Multi-Purpose Cooperative -1

 

Public Markets

        Borbon Public Market – every Sunday

        Logo Public Market – every Sunday

        Don. G. Antigua Market – every Wednesday & Saturday

        Bongdo Proper Public Market – every Sunday

        Tabunan Public Market – every Thursday

 

TOURISM

Scenic Spots

       Silveria Beach Resort

        Ma. Benita Beach Resort

        Tuburan Springwater

        Two Marine Sanctuary

        San Sebastian Bellfry (dates back to Spanish time)

        Silmugi River

        Ylaya Spring Valley

        Nonoc Cave

 

Food and Delicacies

       Budbud Kabog

        Torta

        Sospero

        Puto Cheese

        Cassava Cake

        Peanut Brittle

        Biko

        Chicharon

Source: Borbon Cebu Municipal Profile flyer