Asturias, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 6042 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 190.45 km2 (73.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 55,397 |
| Density (2020) | 291 / km2 (753 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 34' North, 123° 43' East (10.5678, 123.7156) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 0.6 meters (1.9 feet) |
Asturias is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 190.45 square kilometers or 73.53 square miles which constitutes 3.85% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 55,397. This represented 1.67% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.69% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 291 inhabitants per square kilometer or 753 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Asturias has 27 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agbanga | 1.68% | 933 | 838 | 11.34% | 2.29% |
| Agtugop | 2.12% | 1,176 | 984 | 19.51% | 3.82% |
| Bago | 3.73% | 2,069 | 1,940 | 6.65% | 1.36% |
| Bairan | 1.84% | 1,017 | 876 | 16.10% | 3.19% |
| Banban | 1.58% | 876 | 805 | 8.82% | 1.80% |
| Baye | 1.32% | 733 | 621 | 18.04% | 3.55% |
| Bog-o | 0.83% | 460 | 390 | 17.95% | 3.54% |
| Kaluangan | 1.56% | 862 | 650 | 32.62% | 6.12% |
| Lanao | 1.45% | 802 | 660 | 21.52% | 4.19% |
| Langub | 7.19% | 3,983 | 3,663 | 8.74% | 1.78% |
| Looc Norte | 5.25% | 2,911 | 2,436 | 19.50% | 3.82% |
| Lunas | 4.84% | 2,683 | 2,401 | 11.75% | 2.36% |
| Magcalape | 1.39% | 769 | 420 | 83.10% | 13.58% |
| Manguiao | 3.68% | 2,036 | 1,760 | 15.68% | 3.11% |
| New Bago | 3.66% | 2,028 | 1,741 | 16.48% | 3.26% |
| Owak | 8.83% | 4,891 | 3,855 | 26.87% | 5.14% |
| Poblacion | 12.10% | 6,702 | 5,472 | 22.48% | 4.36% |
| Saksak | 0.57% | 315 | 306 | 2.94% | 0.61% |
| San Isidro | 5.54% | 3,069 | 2,899 | 5.86% | 1.21% |
| San Roque | 5.38% | 2,978 | 2,690 | 10.71% | 2.16% |
| Santa Lucia | 8.41% | 4,658 | 3,984 | 16.92% | 3.34% |
| Santa Rita | 2.33% | 1,292 | 1,076 | 20.07% | 3.93% |
| Tag-amakan | 1.71% | 945 | 891 | 6.06% | 1.25% |
| Tagbubonga | 0.99% | 547 | 461 | 18.66% | 3.67% |
| Tubigagmanok | 8.77% | 4,857 | 4,496 | 8.03% | 1.64% |
| Tubod | 1.71% | 947 | 892 | 6.17% | 1.27% |
| Ubogon | 1.55% | 858 | 650 | 32.00% | 6.02% |
| Asturias Total | 55,397 | 47,857 | 15.76% | 3.13% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Asturias for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱128,664,158.29.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 62,694,339.27 | – |
| 2010 | 66,673,834.22 | 6.35% |
| 2011 | 73,410,001.28 | 10.10% |
| 2012 | 72,557,429.75 | -1.16% |
| 2013 | 84,198,063.72 | 16.04% |
| 2014 | 97,686,358.26 | 16.02% |
| 2015 | 113,218,767.68 | 15.90% |
| 2016 | 128,664,158.29 | 13.64% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Asturias in the 2015 Census was 47,832 broken down into 10,222 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,378 | 6,278 | 4.84 | |
| 33,355 | 7,033 | 4.74 | |
| 38,945 | 7,964 | 4.89 | |
| 40,934 | 8,748 | 4.68 | |
| 44,719 | 9,604 | 4.66 | |
| 47,832 | 10,222 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Asturias is 5 to 9, with 5,854 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 486 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,143 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,587 | 9.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,854 | 12.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,417 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,781 | 9.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,153 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,659 | 7.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,111 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,817 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,364 | 4.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,153 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,968 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,680 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,384 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 989 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 760 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 551 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 486 | 1.02% |
| Total | 47,857 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Asturias grew from 12,153 in 1903 to 55,397 in 2020, an increase of 43,244 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.13%, or an increase of 7,540 people, from the previous population of 47,857 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,153 | – | |
| 14,756 | 1.23% | |
| 25,468 | 2.77% | |
| 29,932 | 1.67% | |
| 28,818 | -0.33% | |
| 25,157 | -1.32% | |
| 26,411 | 0.98% | |
| 28,655 | 1.64% | |
| 30,404 | 0.59% | |
| 33,355 | 1.75% | |
| 38,961 | 3.39% | |
| 40,939 | 0.69% | |
| 44,732 | 3.28% | |
| 47,857 | 1.29% | |
| 55,397 | 3.13% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Asturias for the year 2019 was 34,766, broken down into 17,647 males and 17,119 females.
Location
The municipal center of Asturias is situated at approximately 10° 34' North, 123° 43' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 0.6 meters or 1.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Asturias are Toledo, Cebu, San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Danao, Cebu, Cebu City, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu. The nearest municipalities are Balamban, Cebu, Tuburan, Cebu, Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Toboso, Negros Occidental, Tabuelan, Cebu, and Carmen, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 535.15 kilometers (332.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Balamban, Cebu, 6.97 kilometers (4.33 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Tuburan, Cebu, 21.36 kilometers (13.27 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Calatrava, Negros Occidental, 25.80 kilometers (16.03 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Toboso, Negros Occidental, 27.17 kilometers (16.88 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Tabuelan, Cebu, 32.88 kilometers (20.43 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Carmen, Cebu, 33.01 kilometers (20.51 miles) to the East (N86°E)
Nearest cities
- Toledo, Cebu, 22.99 kilometers (14.28 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- San Carlos, Negros Occidental, 33.89 kilometers (21.06 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 34.48 kilometers (21.43 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Cebu City, 36.66 kilometers (22.78 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S34°E)
- Mandaue, 36.65 kilometers (22.77 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Lapu-Lapu, 38.25 kilometers (23.76 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
Distance from Manila: 535.15 kilometers (332.53 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.