Ronda, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 6034 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 57.10 km2 (22.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,005 |
| Density (2020) | 368 / km2 (953 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 0' North, 123° 25' East (10.0000, 123.4103) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.8 feet) |
Ronda is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 57.10 square kilometers or 22.05 square miles which constitutes 1.16% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,005. This represented 0.63% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.26% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 368 inhabitants per square kilometer or 953 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ronda has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butong | 7.81% | 1,641 | 1,617 | 1.48% | 0.31% |
| Can-abuhon | 4.36% | 915 | 930 | -1.61% | -0.34% |
| Canduling | 6.49% | 1,364 | 1,353 | 0.81% | 0.17% |
| Cansalonoy | 4.38% | 920 | 846 | 8.75% | 1.78% |
| Cansayahon | 9.54% | 2,003 | 1,947 | 2.88% | 0.60% |
| Ilaya | 7.70% | 1,618 | 1,630 | -0.74% | -0.16% |
| Langin | 5.97% | 1,255 | 1,262 | -0.55% | -0.12% |
| Libo-o | 6.91% | 1,452 | 1,198 | 21.20% | 4.13% |
| Malalay | 4.81% | 1,011 | 1,165 | -13.22% | -2.94% |
| Palanas | 8.11% | 1,703 | 1,739 | -2.07% | -0.44% |
| Poblacion | 9.80% | 2,059 | 1,992 | 3.36% | 0.70% |
| Santa Cruz | 17.01% | 3,573 | 3,224 | 10.83% | 2.19% |
| Tupas | 3.00% | 630 | 592 | 6.42% | 1.32% |
| Vive | 4.10% | 861 | 865 | -0.46% | -0.10% |
| Ronda Total | 21,005 | 20,360 | 3.17% | 0.66% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ronda for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱62,258,066.06.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,927,743.83 | – |
| 2010 | 35,688,393.67 | 5.19% |
| 2011 | 39,434,737.44 | 10.50% |
| 2012 | 38,759,961.62 | -1.71% |
| 2013 | 44,070,441.74 | 13.70% |
| 2014 | 51,483,428.82 | 16.82% |
| 2015 | 56,312,305.37 | 9.38% |
| 2016 | 62,258,066.06 | 10.56% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ronda in the 2015 Census was 20,360 broken down into 4,823 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,004 | 3,038 | 4.94 | |
| 16,538 | 3,225 | 5.13 | |
| 16,796 | 3,544 | 4.74 | |
| 17,202 | 3,998 | 4.30 | |
| 18,582 | 4,249 | 4.37 | |
| 20,360 | 4,823 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ronda is 10 to 14, with 2,090 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 299 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 401 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,683 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,080 | 10.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,090 | 10.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,999 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,814 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,669 | 8.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,258 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,214 | 5.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,139 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,040 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 912 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 813 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 644 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 518 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 456 | 2.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 299 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 331 | 1.63% |
| Total | 20,360 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ronda grew from 9,662 in 1903 to 21,005 in 2020, an increase of 11,343 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.66%, or an increase of 645 people, from the previous population of 20,360 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,662 | – | |
| 11,192 | 0.93% | |
| 11,936 | 0.32% | |
| 11,563 | -0.33% | |
| 10,565 | -0.79% | |
| 11,535 | 0.86% | |
| 12,006 | 0.81% | |
| 12,939 | 1.51% | |
| 15,264 | 1.67% | |
| 16,561 | 1.54% | |
| 16,808 | 0.32% | |
| 17,214 | 0.33% | |
| 18,582 | 2.82% | |
| 20,360 | 1.75% | |
| 21,005 | 0.66% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ronda for the year 2019 was 15,758, broken down into 7,984 males and 7,774 females.
Location
The municipal center of Ronda is situated at approximately 10° 0' North, 123° 25' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.8 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 Ronda are Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Carcar, Cebu, Naga, Cebu, Canlaon, Negros Oriental, Toledo, Cebu, and San Carlos, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Alcantara, Cebu, Dumanjug, Cebu, Moalboal, Cebu, Badian, Cebu, Barili, Cebu, and La Libertad, Negros Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 572.50 kilometers (355.73 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Alcantara, Cebu, 3.30 kilometers (2.05 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Dumanjug, Cebu, 6.97 kilometers (4.33 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Moalboal, Cebu, 7.16 kilometers (4.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Badian, Cebu, 14.53 kilometers (9.03 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Barili, Cebu, 16.71 kilometers (10.38 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- La Libertad, Negros Oriental, 19.62 kilometers (12.19 miles) to the West (N82°W)
Nearest cities
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 20.22 kilometers (12.56 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Carcar, Cebu, 27.70 kilometers (17.21 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Naga, Cebu, 44.59 kilometers (27.71 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 47.60 kilometers (29.58 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Toledo, Cebu, 48.34 kilometers (30.04 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- San Carlos, Negros Occidental, 53.37 kilometers (33.16 miles) to the North (N1°E)
Distance from Manila: 572.50 kilometers (355.73 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°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.