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| Mandaue City Dakbayan sa Mandaue Lungsod ng Mandaue |
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| Nickname(s): Furniture Capital of the Philippines | |||
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| Country | Philippines | ||
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| Island | Cebu | ||
| Region | Central Visayas, Region VII | ||
| Class | 1st class; highly urbanized city | ||
| Province | Cebu | ||
| Barrios or Barangays | 27 | ||
| Highest Point | |||
| Established | April 7, 1521 | ||
| City Established | June 21, 1969 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Type | City Legislative Council | ||
| - 6th District, Cebu | |||
| - Mayor | Jonas Cortes | ||
| - Vice-mayor | Carlo Fortuna | ||
| - Councilors | Diosdado Suico, Victor Biaño, Bethoven Andaya, Jimmy Lumapas, Emil Rosal, Dodong Albaño, Jefferson Ceniza, Noeleen Borbajo, Editha Cabahug, Gian Gobalani | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 34.87 km2 (13.5 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - Total | 318,575 | ||
| - Demonym | Mandauehanon | ||
| - Language(s) | Cebuano, Filipino, English, | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| ZIP Code[1] | 6014 | ||
| Ecclesiastical Province | Archdiocese of Cebu | ||
| Episcopal Polity | |||
| Patron Saint | St. Joseph | ||
| Diocesan Head | Msgr. Adelito Abella | ||
| Website | http://www.mandauecity.gov.ph | ||
The City of Mandaue (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Mandawe; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Mandaue) is a 1st class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It is one of the three highly urbanized cities in the Province of Cebu and form the core of the Metropolitan Cebu area.
Mandaue lies right across Mactan Island where Lapu-Lapu City is located. Mandaue is connected to Mactan Island via two bridges: the Mactan-Cebu Bridge and the relatively new Marcelo Fernan Bridge.
Based on the August 2007 census, Mandaue City has a total population of 318,575 people. This figure is up by 58,847 from 259,728 persons recorded in the May 2000 census, giving an annual growth rate of 2.86% during the 7-year period--significantly higher than the national average of 2.04%. If this growth rate were maintained, Mandaue would double its population in 24 years
Mandaue is known as the “Furniture Capital of the Philippines.” Mandaue has a long history of commerce. It was once a busy port where merchants traded and conducted business. Today it is a modern metropolis wherein about 40 percent of Cebu’s export companies are located.
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Geography
Mandaue City is located on the coastal plains of the Province of Cebu, approximately at 10° 9' 40.34" N, 123° 5' 28.16" E with an average elevation of 16.8 meters (55 feet) above sea level. The city is bounded on the north by the municipality of Consolacion, on the east by the Mactan Channel, on the southwest by Barangay Banilad (Cebu City), on the northwest by Barangay Talamban (Cebu City) and on the south by the Cebu City North Reclamation.
Part of Metropolitan Cebu, Mandaue City straddles through two major transport links: the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge and the Marcelo Fernan Bridge linking the city to Cebu City
History
Mandaue got its name from the thick, clinging vines locally known as Mantawi which was once abundant in the area before Spanish colonization of the Philippines began. At the time, it was already a thriving trading community interlinked with several crude transportation network with its eastern and southern boundaries facing the Mactan Strait.
Mandaue was founded in April 7, 1521 when the Cove of Cebu, was sighted by the Spanish expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan. The “Cove of Cebu”, located at the present Barangay Tipolo, became the first Spanish landing area which soon led to the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. In 1571, Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legaspi established the country’s first drydock complex on the shorelines of Tipolo, Mandaue in order to hasten the colonization of the area. The drydock facilities reportedly serviced the Galleons of Legaspi.
The “Cove of Cebu” was formally constituted into a “pueblo” between 1580 to 1700 and was officially known as the Town of Mandawe in the year 1899.(spelled with a "w")
In 1898 the revolution between the Spanish colonial government and the Filipino Katipuneros broke out and the town was given a new form of administration in accordance with the organic decree of the Central Revolutionary Government. General Leoncio Eje and its executive officer, Anastacio Engayo won a decisive battle in December 8, 1898 by capturing Mandawe.
In 1945, fought the liberation in the town of Mandawe, Cebu the defenders of the Philippine Commonwealth Army soldiers and the Cebuano guerrillas against the Japanese troops during the Second World War.
Mandaue became a chartered city on June 21, 1969 through Republic Act 5519. The city was recognized as a highly-urbanized city in 1991. Despite being a highly-urbanized city, Mandaue's charter still permits its voters to vote for Cebu provincial officials (governor, vice governor, and members of the provincial board).
Barangays
Mandaue City is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.Of the city's twenty-seven barangays, Banilad has the biggest land area at 281.57 hectares.
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Land Use
The city has a total land area of 3,487 hectares or 34.87 square kilometers. Every square kilometer is inhabited by more or less 8,112 people. Land utilization is summarized as follows: Residential 872 hectares Commercial 242 hectares Industrial 1,695 hectares Institutional 60 hectares Parks/Open Spaces 24 hectares Roads 120 hectares Agricultural 283 hectares
The city is the 6th smallest government unit in terms of land area. Among the Metro Cebu local government units, the city is the second smallest, next to the municipality of Cordova, in the island of Mactan. The city’s land area is only 4.5% of the total land area of Metro Cebu and less than 1% of the total land area of the Province of Cebu.
The on-going North Reclamation Project, now known as the North Special Administrative Zone, currently has about 180 hectares reclaimed land. Of the 180 hectares, about 36 hectares belong to the city.The existing mangrove area will be retained as a Marine habitat, part of the area's parks and open spaces.
It is one of the two (the other one being the municipality of Consolacion) local government units located within the mainland Metro Cebu where the elevation of land is less than 100 meters.
Many of the areas of the city are extremely flat. About 77.37% is within the 0-8% slope category. Barangays belonging to this category are Centro, Looc, South Special Administative Zone, Cambaro, Opao, Umapad, Paknaan, Alang-alang, Tipolo, Ibabao, Guizo, Subangdaku, Mantuyong, Maguikay, and Tabok.
The greater portion of the city, comprising about 70%, is dominated by the Mandaue Clay Loam soil series. This is found in the 0-2% and 2-5% slope ranges. Faraon clay loam characterizes the rest of the land with slope range from 5-8% and up to 25-40%.
Population
Based on the August 2007 census, Mandaue City has a total population of 318,575 people. This figure is up by 58,847 from 259,728 persons recorded in the May 2000 census, giving an annual growth rate of 2.86% during the 7-year period--significantly higher than the national average of 2.04%. If this growth rate were maintained, Mandaue would double its population in 24 years
Arts & Culture
Translacion
Sugat sa Sagrada Pamilya or the Gathering of the Holy Family which coincidenly the patrons of the three major cities Cebu's the Santo Niño, Lapu-lapu with the Image of Birhin sa Regla, Our lady of Regla and Mandaue's St Joseph, Sñr San Jose.
Mandaue Fiesta
Celebrated every May in honor of the patron St. Joseph showcases Mandaue’s rich culture, inter-barangay sports competations show cases Mandaue’s skills in basketball, boxing, badminton, volleyball, chess and tennis, the Miss Mandaue most prestigious beauty pageants,street dancing The Mantawi Festival coincides with the city fiesta in May. It showcases the streetdancing, parade and the Comparza in the Complex dispicts era's of mandaue's history and is the main competeion.
The Mantawi Festival shows unique and exotic dance steps, is accompanied by a different beat, and is played by a brass instead of the usual drum or bugle. This makes up a one-of-a-kind festivity that entices and seduces the crowd to gather and witness one of the most anticipated celebration in the City of Mandaue, the Mantawi Festival.
The Miss Mandaue Beauty Pageant is one of the oldest pageants in the nation. The Miss Mandaue is the search for a young woman who will serve as an ambassadress of goodwill and represent the people of the City of Mandaue in various functions and gatherings. She must therefore have the charm, beauty, grace and personality to be able to establish good public relations and promote the city effectively. More importantly, she must have the wit and aptitude to be able to articulate the details of programs, projects and activities of the City.
Kabayo festival
Mandaue being an Industrial City was not always like that before the signing of the city's charter mandaue was just a small farming village,The Kabayo which is Horse in cebuano, a Rodeo held every second week Febuary called the Kabayo festival, later change to the Gov's cup,games similar to the US' rodeo but with a Filipino twist bull riding a sight not to miss it is very dangerous too, karambola is way farmers catch run away cattle by chasing them and grabbing them with bare hands horse related sports such as bull whips, lassoe, horse racing and many more.
Pasigarbo sa Sugbo
It is a provincial event that held annualy in Mandaue City. Show carses all of Cebu’s festivals threw street dancing and cultural sows the main event is held at the CICC
Mobility
Mandaue City's road network is composed of a national highway which connects the city to its neighboring cities and municipalities, a national secondary road which traverses the City's CBD and some feeder-barangay roads which provide access to the different barangays of the City.
Total length of the city road network (paved and unpaved) and the four bridges, is about 133,676 km, broken down into:
- National road - 13.1587 km
- City road - 57.0954 km
- Barangay road - 63.4219 km
Road density is 3.83 km per square kilometer of land. In terms of population, road density is about 0.52 km per one thousand inhabitants.
Land transportation is being served by PUJ, PUV, mini-buses, multi-cabs, tricycles, 'trisikads', and for cargoes, trailers and vans.
Sea transport of Mandaue is highly dependent on Port of Cebu and Cebu International Port, because of the city's proximity to these facilities. Likewise, air transport is through the Mactan International Airport, via the two (2) famous Mandaue-Mactan bridges.
Education
The Philippine School system elementary from grade 1 to 6. The high school program takes four years to finish. Mandaue’s is home to prominent schools and universities like SHS-J, UV, CDU, CIM-CMSS, and UCLM
Primary
22 public day care centers
- Sotero B Cabahug Forum for Lietracy
- STI Prep School
Elementary
26 Public
Catholic School
- Colegio de la Imaculada Conception
- Sacred Heart School - Jesuits
- St. Joseph's Academy
- St Louis School of Mandaue
Secondary
17 Public schools
- Mandaue Comprehensive National High School
- Science High School
- Mandaue Christian School
International
- Maternelle Filipino-French School
- Royal Oaks
Colleges
- Benedicto College
- ACLC Mandaue
- AMA Computer Learning Center
- Mandaue City College
- STI College
University
- University of Visayas
- Cebu Doctors University
- University of Cebu Lapu-lapu-Mandaue
Business
Mandaue has a long history of commerce. It was once a busy port where merchants traded and conducted business. Today it is a modern metropolis wherein about 40 percent of Cebu province's export companies are located. Low taxes have made Mandaue a business-friendly hub, attracting many residents as well. Mandaue City is Cebu’s new economic driver with more than 10,000 business establishments.Mandaue City also accounts for 75 percent of the country’s total export in the furniture sector, thus making the city the furniture capital of the country.
Mandaue is the Indutrial Heart of Cebu, nicknamed as the Industrial capital of Cebu, a Major distributor of goods in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Mandaue's major products are; furniture, acessories ,shellcrafts, dried goods, ceramics, stoneware, packaging materials, construction supplies, beverages, chemicals, processed meat, animal supply, utensils, batties, motor parts, metalware etc.
Major Industrial
- Chicharitos
- Didang’s Masareal
- Matimico
- Ginebra Mandaue
- San Miguel Corporation
- Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
- Eveready, Phils
- Profoods International
- Philippines Water Spring Resources,Nature Spring Mineral Water
- Norkis
- 7D Foods International
- Cenapro
- Shemberg
- Amarcas
- Nestle, Cebu
- Magnolia, Cebu
- Prifood
- DEDON International Furishing
- M Lhullier Food corporation
- King's quality foods
Shopping
Mandaue City is home to world class fashion accessories Mandaue is a showroom of the Filipino’s craftsmanship and ingenuity. As you go around the different stores and display centers around the city, you can see amazing works showcasing the Mandauehanons’ artistry in designing fashion accessories as well as interior decors and furnishing that have been accorded global attention and patronage. Fashion jewelry made in Mandaue City
Malls
- Park Mall
- Bridges Town Square(u/c)
- North Atrium
- Boardwalk (u/c)
- Metro Mall(u/c)
Dining & Entertainment
After clinching a business deal, you can enjoy Mandaue’s dinning and entertainment life. Mandaue has fine-dining restaurants which cater to gourmets with international tastes. A variety of restaurants also serves sumptuous meals of local cuisine. For a wonderful gastronomic feast, treat yourself to the best chicken and seafood offered by restaurants along A.S. Fotuna Street near Oyan's haus. The culinary possibilities are endless. Cap the evening with a drink or two at the numerous bars and nightspots around the city.
Food defines a people and this holds true in Mandaue. The local cuisines tells the Mandauehanon’s passion for life and creativity. From Bibingka (rice cakes) to Masareal (ground sugared peanuts), and from Tagaktak (fried ground rice) to Budbud (sticky rice rapped in banana leaves), these delectable home-made concoctions sit well with visitors. You will crave for these delicacies’ unique taste found only in Mandaue City. They are excellent souvenirs to take home too! .
"OUT of AFRICA BBQ STEAKHOUSE" PARKMALL. First Theme Restaurant in Cebu Island. Exotic Foods: Crocodile,Ostrich,Wild Boar,Carabao,Turtle,Deer,Lamb,Venison.Kebabs. Museum Ambiance: 100 year old Antiques,Paintings, Sculptures. Upstairs Safari Lodge Function Room
Landmarks
Mandaue know as an industrial center has its own historical lanmarks though not many but sights not to miss.
General
- Bantayan Sa Hari
- National Shrine of Saint Joseph
- Mandaue Presidencia,City Hall
- Ouano Wharf
- Mandaue Salt Beds
- Eversly Childs Sanitarium
- Rizal-Bonifacio Memorial Library
- Cebu International Convention Center,CICC
- Archdiocesan Shrine of our Lady of Fatima
- Mandaue City School for the Arts
- Department of Agriculture, Agro center.
- Julie’s Bakeshop’s 1st Branch
Cemetaries
- Angelicum gareden of angels
- Cebu Memorial Park
- Cempark
- Manpark, Mandaue Municipal Cemetary
Museaums
- Luis Cabrera Ancestral House and Museum
Parks
- SB Cabahug Memorial Fountain
- City Plaza,infront of the City Hall
- Marcelo Fernan Park
- Mandaue Eco Park(u/c)
Natural
- Monkey Caves
- Cansaga Bay
- Butuanon River
- Casili Hills
Sports
- Mandaue Sports Complex
See also
References
- ^ "Zip codes in the Philippines". http://zip-codes.philsite.net/mandaue.htm. Retrieved on 2009-03-29.
External links
- The Official Website of the City of Mandaue
- The Official Website of the Department of Education philippines
- The Official Website of the Taga Mandaue
- The Official Website of Miss Mandaue
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Coordinates: 10°20′0″N 123°56′0″E / 10.33333°N 123.93333°E
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