Catmon
San Guillermo Church in Catmon, Cebu
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Catmon is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Sogod, on the west by the municipality of Tuburan, on the south by the city of Carmen and on the east by Camotes Sea.
The name Catmon is claimed to be after of a tree, During the early period of Spanish regime in Cebu, the leaders of the Conquistadores once asked the natives who were sheltering under a big catmon tree watching their carabaos enjoying the cool noon bath, as to what is the name of the place. Thinking that the Spaniards was asking for the name of the tree answered ,”Catmon”. Thus the town was organized in 1835 and named Catmon.
Catmon’s main industries are farming and agriculture.
Catmon is situated in the northeastern coast of Cebu and is about 57 kilometers from Cebu City. The municipality is bounded on the north by the municipality of Sogod, on the west by the municipality of Tuburan, on the south by the city of Carmen and on the east by Camotes Sea.
Catmon can be reached by public buses or V-Hires (vans) from the Cebu North Terminal in Cebu City with an estimated travel time of about 2 hours.
- Catmondaan “BANTAYAN SA HARI”
- Historical Stone Parish Church
- Binongkalan Beach Resort
- Duyan Hot Spring
- Padre Miguel de Jesus Park
Catmon is composed of 20 barangays, namely: Agsuwao, Amancion, Anapog, Bactas, Bongyas, Basak, Binongkalan, Cabungaan, Cambangkaya, Can-ibuang, Catmondaan, Duyan, Ginabucan, Macaas, Panalipan, Tabili, Tinabyonan, San Jose Pob. (Catadman), Corazon (Pob.) and Flores (Pob.).
According to the 2000 census, Catmon has a population of 25,083 people in 5,198 households.
Hi to all catmonanon na nagbabasa ini nga site, may ipakiusap ko naninyo diha sa Catmon nga ayaw ninyo ibotyo sa election ang pangalan na Pantaleon Kiamco kong usa kini sa gidagan sa pagka konsehal diha sa Catmon kay bati nag batasan. Kay ngil ad nag baba sa iyang mya inistoriyahan, dugay na na siya naga puyo diri sa balay namo sa manila pero ang iyang gibuhat sa amo nga magsoon gig pawayway me diri ug daghan na siya mga tao na giaway lalo sa mga babae dili na siya nag ila sa babaye og mga bata… Sa akong paminaw ana niya nga mura na siyag may mental dis order siguro kay dugay nana nga dili nakasakay sa barko kay bakakon man na siya sa iynag mga medical sukad nga nag hugot sa mga medical dili nana siya naka sakay upa nasuya na siya sa iyang silingan diha sa panalipan kay dako man daw ang balay ug may internet at may lcd tv pa raw….
Mao nga nagsulat me ani kay gusto na makahibalo mo diha sa catmon nga may usa ka tao diha nga gidagan man kuno na siya pagka konsehal diha….
Hinaot unta na maka abot ni sa mga tao diha sa catmon…
May name is Isabelita Solamo Zanoria
Taga Buyo ang akong mga magulang…
Thank you po sa tanan na mosuporta ani ako… sulat diha….
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Pls. Tabagi me nga makahibalo ang mga tawo diha sa Catmon…. Kong may gidagan na kopnsehal diha sa catmon kong wala may ingon ana nga pangalan.. Pls. padalhi ko ninyog email kay gusto ko makahibalo kay bakakon na siya kaayo…
Pantaleon Kiamco Jr.
Panalipan or Binongkalan and address anang taohana…..
Salamant sa tanan nga motabang kanako…..
Isabelita Solamo Zanoria
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I had a bad experience when i went to a hot spring in Catmon. The racist owners tried to charge me an inflated price. How would they feel if I said i was muslim and they are Christian therefore they have to pay double the price… I hope their cold spring dries up sooner than keep ripping off travellers and take there greedy pocket down with it as well.
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Hi to all Catmonanons. i am Mary Ann Romo-Togonon Simetara, I was born in Catmon. The only thing I can say about Catmon is that they have plenty of beautiful beaches and spot to be proud of. As Catmonanons we have to encourage others to visit our place and brag to them that catmon is nice to lived with especially if w want peace of mind to set us from troubles. To the municipal officials especially the newly elected, continue to make our town progressive and productive. Good luck and God bless to all.
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