Borbon, Cebu

Borbon
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Location within the Philippines
Coordinates:
Country
Region	Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province
District	5th district of Cebu
Established	{{safesubst:#property:P571}}
Barangays	19 (see § Barangays)
Government
•	Bernard Sepulveda (BAKUD)
• Vice {{safesubst:#property:P1313}}	Noel Dotillos
Area
• Total	120.94 km2 (46.70 sq mi)
Population ( )
• Total
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Demonym(s)	{{safesubst:#property:P1549}}
Time zone	PHT (UTC+8)
ZIP Code	{{safesubst:#property:P281}}
IDD : area code	{{safesubst:#property:P474}} (0){{safesubst:#property:P473}}
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Borbon is a {{safesubst:#property:P1879}} in the province of , Philippines. According to the , it has a population of . In the 2013 election, it had registered voters.

History

According to the Panublion publication, Borbon was established as a parish on 15 September 1862 and had San Sebastian, martyr, as patron saint. Today, St. Sebastian's fiesta is celebrated every January 20. Borbon was formerly a visita or an extension community of the town of Sogod. That is why many of the first settlers of Borbon were families whose roots can be traced back to relatives in Sogod.

In addition, Redondo 1886, p. 163 describes the Borbon church made of wood and tabique resting on a base of mortar, dimensions . The church was thatched with grass. The original church is believed to have been one of the oldest churches in Cebu prior to its demolition after World War II.

Geography

Barangays

Borbon comprises 19 barangays:

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

Silmugi River

Silmugi River is an eco-tourism site in northern Cebu. Located between the barangays of Poblacion and Cadaruhan, the river stretches for about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) between barangays Vito and Suba. It is where the rainwater from the many mountain barangays cascades and discharges into the sea.

The river played a big part during Borbon's formation as a town because in the past the river was known to be so big and wide that many boats traveled it.

Demographics

Population census of Borbon
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	23,239	—
1995	26,020	+2.14%
2000	28,571	+2.03%
2007	32,278	+1.70%
2010	31,598	−0.77%
Source: National Statistics Office

In the 2013 election, it had registered voters, meaning that % of the population are aged 18 and over.

Economy

Source of livelihood:

• Fishing
• Farming

Silmugi Festival

• Silmugi Festival is a celebration to honor the patron saint, St. Sebastian Martyr. The highlight of this event is the street dancing which involves a traditional prayer for a bountiful harvest and various barangays take part.
• "Silmugi" is an old name of the town of Borbon during the pre-Spanish period. It was so named after the river which was served as the nearest route for Catholics attending mass in Saint Sebastian. The river has also become the main gateway for locals who lived in the hillsides of Borbon to conduct their business trade with coastal barangays surrounding it.