Consolacion

This article is about the municipality. For the hamlet, see Consolación (hamlet).

Consolacion
Kampi-ig
Municipality
Municipality of Consolacion
Shipyard in Consolacion
Shipyard in Consolacion
Flag of Consolacion
Flag
Anthem: "Consolacion, O Lungsod Nga Matahum"
Map of Cebu with Consolacion highlighted
Map of Cebu with Consolacion highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Consolacion is located in Philippines
Consolacion
Consolacion
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°24′N 123°57′E / 10.4°N 123.95°E / 10.4; 123.95
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceCebu
District 6th district
Founded1871
Reestablished1920
Barangays21 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorTeresa P. Alegado
 • Vice MayorAurelio A. Damole
 • RepresentativeDaphne A. Lagon
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate94,445 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
37.03 km2 (14.30 sq mi)
Elevation
26 m (85 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
148,012
 • Density4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
 • Households
36,620
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
18.72
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 508 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 1,564 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 394 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 425.9 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityVisayan Electric Company (VECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6001
PSGC
072219000
IDD : area code +63 (0)32
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog
Catholic dioceseArchdiocese of Cebu
Patron saintNarcissus of Jerusalem
Websitelguconsolacion.gov.ph

Consolacion, officially the Municipality of Consolacion (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Consolacion; Tagalog: Bayan ng Consolacion), is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 148,012 people.[3]

Consolacion is bordered on the north by the town of Liloan, to the west by Cebu City, on the east by the Camotes Sea, and on the south by the city of Mandaue. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Cebu City and 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Mandaue.

Etymology

The town's name came from the name of daughter, Consolacion, of the then-Cebu governor when it was re-established as an independent municipality in 1920.

History

Consolacion was a component barangay first founded in 1871 with a population of 14,248. Before this, it was only a barrio of the municipality of Mandaue. The barrio, formerly named "Kampi-ig" named after a kind of crab living in mangroves, which was abundant in the area, became a separate town in 1871. However, in 1902 and 1903, unable to maintain its status as an independent municipality, it reverted to Mandaue.

In 1920, Consolacion was again made an independent municipality after a petition was accepted by the governor. So grateful were the townspeople to the Cebuano governor that they named their new town after his daughter – Consolacion – and they also chose San Narciso as their patron saint, the namesake of the governor's wife, Narcisa.

A year after the construction of the Casa Real or municipal hall, the people built their first church. Because it was made of wood, nipa, and bamboo, it was totally destroyed by a typhoon in 1888. A second one was also destroyed by a typhoon in 1892. A third one was built just before World War II, on its current site.

The present municipal hall is already the third one. The first was destroyed by the typhoon of 1892. The second one was also destroyed, by the Japanese during World War II. Today, Consolacion is a robust residential urban municipality with a vigorous economy, providing a place to live for people employed in the neighboring cities of Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Cebu.

Geography

Aerial view of Consolacion

70% of the total area of the town is above or highland mountains and 18% foreshore land. The contours are irregular and the highest point is about 500 meters (1,600 ft) above sea level.

Barangays

Consolacion is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[5]
072219001 Cabangahan 1.7% 2,483 2,015 ▴ 2.11%
072219002 Cansaga 3.7% 5,415 4,450 ▴ 1.98%
072219003 Casili 10.8% 16,025 12,745 ▴ 2.32%
072219004 Danglag 2.9% 4,235 2,796 ▴ 4.24%
072219005 Garing 1.8% 2,615 2,253 ▴ 1.50%
072219006 Jugan 6.7% 9,887 7,970 ▴ 2.18%
072219007 Lamac 6.4% 9,458 7,217 ▴ 2.74%
072219008 Lanipga 0.6% 855 748 ▴ 1.35%
072219009 Nangka 9.0% 13,327 11,021 ▴ 1.92%
072219010 Panas 0.9% 1,323 1,146 ▴ 1.45%
072219011 Panoypoy 0.8% 1,229 1,108 ▴ 1.04%
072219012 Pitogo 3.6% 5,278 3,857 ▴ 3.19%
072219013 Poblacion Occidental 4.0% 5,854 4,864 ▴ 1.87%
072219014 Poblacion Oriental 2.2% 3,314 3,163 ▴ 0.47%
072219015 Polog 1.4% 2,097 1,608 ▴ 2.69%
072219016 Pulpogan 8.9% 13,123 11,617 ▴ 1.23%
072219017 Sacsac 1.3% 1,861 1,542 ▴ 1.90%
072219018 Tayud 13.6% 20,192 15,683 ▴ 2.56%
072219019 Tilhaong 0.9% 1,337 1,183 ▴ 1.23%
072219020 Tolotolo 2.1% 3,156 2,555 ▴ 2.13%
072219021 Tugbongan 5.7% 8,464 7,108 ▴ 1.76%
Total 148,012 106,649 ▴ 3.33%

Climate

Climate data for Consolacion, Cebu
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 70
(2.8) 		49
(1.9) 		62
(2.4) 		78
(3.1) 		138
(5.4) 		201
(7.9) 		192
(7.6) 		185
(7.3) 		192
(7.6) 		205
(8.1) 		156
(6.1) 		111
(4.4) 		1,639
(64.6)
Average rainy days 13.4 10.6 13.1 14.5 24.2 27.9 28.4 27.7 27.1 27.4 22.5 15.9 252.7
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6]

Demographics

The population of Consolacion is fast-growing with an intercensal growth rate of 50.45% from 1980 to 1990, repeated and more in subsequent decades.

Population census of Consolacion
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 5,511—    
1939 9,213+1.44%
1948 9,432+0.26%
1960 12,410+2.31%
1970 17,602+3.55%
1975 20,444+3.05%
1980 27,454+6.07%
1990 41,270+4.16%
1995 49,205+3.35%
2000 62,298+5.19%
2007 87,544+4.80%
2010 106,649+7.45%
2015 131,528+4.07%
2020 148,012+2.35%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][5][8][9]
Population density
Year Density
1990 1,100/km2
2000 1,700/km2
2010 2,900/km2
2020 4,000/km2

The demographic distribution profile of Consolacion shows sparsely populated upland barangays, and densely populated lowland barangays within the commercial area along the existing national highway.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Consolacion

5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
22.70
2009
17.42
2012
9.28
2015
13.41
2018
6.60
2021
18.72

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Consolacion Public Market

Consolacion's recent economic trend is towards the development of operation of housing/subdivision facilities even with the presence of several medium size manufacturing industries. Consolacion is predicted to become a residential urban municipality.

Infrastructure

  • Road Network:
    • National Road: 1.5 km (0.9 mi)
    • Provincial Road: 2.5 km (1.6 mi)
    • Municipal Road : 2.0 km (1.2 mi)
    • Barangay Road : 43.7 km (27.2 mi)

Utilities

CityMall Consolacion
  • Malls: 3
  • Public Market: 1
  • Multi-purpose Building: 1
  • Recreation Courts/Centers : 22

Education

  • Elementary schools: 16
  • High schools: 10
  • Vocational: 1
  • College: 1

Culture

Sarok Festival

The Sarok Festival is celebrated on Consolacion's foundation day. Sarok is a hat made of bamboo strips and dried banana leaves. Sarok Festival a Mardi Gras of colors and street dancing along the main road of Consolacion is celebrated every February 14 in commemoration of Consolacion founding anniversary. The main attraction of this festival is the colorful Sarok and its wide uses.

History

To protect farmers and the folks from the sun and the rain, the sarok, a conical hat made from bamboo strips and dried banana leaves, becomes the needed fad for the people of Consolacion especially that the town is an agricultural land. The festival was traditionally celebrated every February 14 to coincide with its charter day celebrations but this now celebrated in October. However, the Sarok Festival evolved into a free interpretation dance, with the musical concept inspired from the Miligoy de Cebu, a published Filipino folk dance originating from the same place.

Contribution to Cultural Heritage

Consolacion is one of the contributor in Cultural History. It had created a dance called "Miligoy de Cebu". This dance is usually performed by pairs of dancers during social gatherings like baptism, weddings, and special programs in the poblacion. Dancers hold a pair of bamboo castanets in each hand.[18][19]

Notable personalities

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Consolacion | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "Consolacion: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  9. ^ "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  18. ^ Fun-Philippines 2014.
  19. ^ Cebu Daily News 2014.

Sources

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Consolacion (Cebu).