Geography
Minglanilla is located approximately 15 km south of Cebu City. It is bounded on the southwest by Naga, Cebu; on the northwest by Toledo City; on the northeast by Talisay City; and on the southeast by the Bohol Strait. It has a land area of approximately 65.6 km². It is also known as the "Sugat Capital" of the south. The "Kabanhawan" [Cebuano for Resurrection]Festival is held every Easter Sunday in honor of the Risen Christ.
Climate
The municipality falls under the third type of climate or rainfall condition. It is characterized by a short dry season lasting from one to six months. There is no pronounced maximum rain period. The town is placed under the tropical rainforest type of world climate which has a uniform high temperature and heavy precipitation distribution throughout the year.
Barangays
Minglanilla is administratively subdivided into 19 barangays.
- Cadulawan
- Calajo-an
- Camp 7
- Camp 8
- Cuanos
- Guindaruhan
- Linao-Lipata
- Manduang
- Pakigne
- Poblacion Ward I
- Poblacion Ward II
- Poblacion Ward III
- Poblacion Ward IV
- Tubod
- Tulay
- Tunghaan
- Tungkil
- Tungkop
- Vito
Minglanilla is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It was known as the "Sugat Capital" of the south. It was founded on 1858 by Fr. Fernando Sanchez, the first priest assigned in the municipality. Formerly known as "Buat", Fr. Sanchez later changed the name to Minglanilla taken from his obscure place in Spain.
One of Minglanilla's pride is Kabanhawan Festival. It is celebrated every Holy Week. Different schools in Minglanilla participate in the Ritual Showdown and in the Street Dancing Contest. This is what Minglanillahanons always look forward for every Holy Week.
