Medellin, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 6012 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Visayan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 73.19 km2 (28.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 59,605 |
| Density (2020) | 814 / km2 (2,109 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 8' North, 123° 58' East (11.1276, 123.9621) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.3 feet) |
Medellin is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 73.19 square kilometers or 28.26 square miles which constitutes 1.48% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 59,605. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.74% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 814 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,109 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Medellin has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 10.96% | 6,532 | 4,981 | 31.14% | 5.87% |
| Canhabagat | 3.98% | 2,373 | 2,355 | 0.76% | 0.16% |
| Caputatan Norte | 4.92% | 2,932 | 2,890 | 1.45% | 0.30% |
| Caputatan Sur | 4.65% | 2,772 | 2,712 | 2.21% | 0.46% |
| Curva | 4.14% | 2,468 | 2,241 | 10.13% | 2.05% |
| Daanlungsod | 4.94% | 2,947 | 3,782 | -22.08% | -5.12% |
| Dalingding Sur | 1.50% | 896 | 970 | -7.63% | -1.66% |
| Dayhagon | 3.39% | 2,019 | 1,803 | 11.98% | 2.41% |
| Don Virgilio Gonzales | 2.60% | 1,547 | 1,473 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Gibitngil | 3.72% | 2,216 | 2,128 | 4.14% | 0.86% |
| Kawit | 13.41% | 7,991 | 7,626 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| Lamintak Norte | 3.94% | 2,348 | 2,130 | 10.23% | 2.07% |
| Lamintak Sur | 4.87% | 2,904 | 2,583 | 12.43% | 2.50% |
| Luy-a | 2.62% | 1,564 | 1,938 | -19.30% | -4.41% |
| Maharuhay | 2.82% | 1,679 | 1,477 | 13.68% | 2.73% |
| Mahawak | 4.94% | 2,946 | 3,060 | -3.73% | -0.80% |
| Panugnawan | 4.47% | 2,665 | 2,290 | 16.38% | 3.24% |
| Poblacion | 11.45% | 6,825 | 5,500 | 24.09% | 4.65% |
| Tindog | 6.68% | 3,981 | 3,393 | 17.33% | 3.42% |
| Medellin Total | 59,605 | 55,332 | 7.72% | 1.58% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Medellin for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱122,874,207.87.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 73,258,965.74 | – |
| 2010 | 76,319,041.18 | 4.18% |
| 2011 | 81,212,367.69 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 82,811,630.35 | 1.97% |
| 2013 | 94,423,725.51 | 14.02% |
| 2014 | 104,869,413.46 | 11.06% |
| 2015 | 114,254,760.64 | 8.95% |
| 2016 | 122,874,207.87 | 7.54% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Medellin in the 2015 Census was 54,874 broken down into 12,836 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,169 | 6,773 | 5.04 | |
| 41,744 | 8,078 | 5.17 | |
| 43,109 | 8,520 | 5.06 | |
| 44,848 | 9,296 | 4.82 | |
| 50,013 | 10,393 | 4.81 | |
| 54,874 | 12,836 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Medellin is 5 to 9, with 6,568 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 487 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,314 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,190 | 9.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,568 | 11.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,230 | 11.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,472 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,867 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,118 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,550 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,231 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,985 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,675 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,332 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,985 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,657 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,227 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 856 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 588 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 487 | 0.88% |
| Total | 55,332 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Medellin grew from 10,578 in 1903 to 59,605 in 2020, an increase of 49,027 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.58%, or an increase of 4,273 people, from the previous population of 55,332 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,578 | – | |
| 15,267 | 2.34% | |
| 18,637 | 1.00% | |
| 19,911 | 0.68% | |
| 21,188 | 0.55% | |
| 26,215 | 2.10% | |
| 27,474 | 0.95% | |
| 28,641 | 0.84% | |
| 34,184 | 1.79% | |
| 41,796 | 3.84% | |
| 43,113 | 0.67% | |
| 44,860 | 0.55% | |
| 50,047 | 4.06% | |
| 55,332 | 1.93% | |
| 59,605 | 1.58% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Medellin for the year 2019 was 36,759, broken down into 18,240 males and 18,519 females.
Location
The municipal center of Medellin is situated at approximately 11° 8' North, 123° 58' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.3 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 Medellin are Bogo, Cebu, Escalante, Negros Occidental, Sagay, Negros Occidental, Danao, Cebu, Ormoc, Leyte, and Cadiz, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are San Remigio, Cebu, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Santa Fe, Cebu, Tabogon, Cebu, Bantayan, Cebu, and Madridejos, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 501.52 kilometers (311.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Remigio, Cebu, 5.86 kilometers (3.64 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Daanbantayan, Cebu, 14.19 kilometers (8.82 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Santa Fe, Cebu, 17.44 kilometers (10.83 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Tabogon, Cebu, 21.90 kilometers (13.61 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Bantayan, Cebu, 26.91 kilometers (16.72 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Madridejos, Cebu, 31.39 kilometers (19.50 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
Nearest cities
- Bogo, Cebu, 9.59 kilometers (5.96 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Escalante, Negros Occidental, 59.69 kilometers (37.09 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 65.01 kilometers (40.39 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 67.53 kilometers (41.96 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 71.82 kilometers (44.63 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 73.79 kilometers (45.85 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
Distance from Manila: 501.52 kilometers (311.63 miles) to the Northwest (N40°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.