Asturias

Asturias, Cebu
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1. Introduction
2. History
3. Economy
4. Location
5. How to Get There
6. Things to Do and See
7. Political Subdivisions
8. Population

Introduction

Asturias is a 3rd class municipality in the northwestern coast of Cebu Province, Philippines. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Tuburan, on the east by the city of Danao, on the south by the municipality of Balamban and on the west by Tañon Strait.

History

The original name of Asturias is ‘Naghalin’, from the word ‘lalin’, native term (Cebuano) for settlers coming from far places. The first occupants of Asturias came from other Municipalities and neighboring Islands such as Bohol. At first, a portion of Naghalin was part of the Pueblo (town) of Tuburan and the other was a part of the Pueblo (town) of Balamban. Over time, the occupants of Naghalin increased due to both settlers and population growth. Eventually the folks petitioned the then colonial master (Spain) to grant them their own local government. This petition was granted in the late 1700s by the King of Spain, thereby creating the Pueblo (Town) of Asturias.

Economy

Asturias main industries are fishing, agriculture and farming.

Location

Asturias is situated in the northwestern coast of Cebu and is about 81 kilometers from Cebu City via Naga, Uling. The municipality is bounded by the Municipality of Tuburan in the north; the Municipality of Balamban in the south, Danao City in the east and by Tañon Strait in the west.

How to Get There

Asturias can be reached by public buses or V-Hires (vans) from the Cebu South Terminal in Cebu City with an estimated travel time 2 hours via Naga, Uling. One may also take the Trans-Central Hi-Way route with an estimated travel time 1 hour and a half.

Things to Do and See

• San Roque Hot Spring and Caves

Political Subdivisions

Asturias is composed of 27 barangays, namely: Agbanga, Agtugop, Bago, Bairan, Banban, Baye, Bog-o, Kaluangan, Lanao, Langub, Looc Norte, Lunas, Magcalape, Manguiao, New Bago, Owak, Poblacion, Saksak, San Isidro, San Roque, Santa Lucia, Santa Rita, Tag-amakan, Tagbubonga, Tubigagmanok, Tubod and Ubogon.

Population

According to the 2000 census, Asturias has a population of 38,961 people in 7,964 households.

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