Joy's Travel Notes About Cebu Island
How many Cebu (s): Don’t get confused, but besides being the name given to the island, the name ‘Cebu’ is also given to the city, the province and the metropolis.
Where: Cebu is a large, narrow island of Philippines. Lies east of Negros Island, just across the Tanon Strait. Surrounded by smaller islands (e.g Mactan, Olango, Malapascua).
Cities in Cebu province: Cebu city (capital city of Cebu, also called “Queen City of the South”), Danao City, Bogo, Lapu Lapu, Mandaue, Toledo and Car Car
Language: Cebuano, but the younger folks speak English or Tagalog
Cebu Island area: 225 km from north to south
Average Temperature: 27 ° C throughout the year
Airport: Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Religion: Majority Catholics
Country Dialing Code: +63
Electricity: 220V 60Hz
Population of Cebu Island: 3,350,000 (as of 2000)
Cebu Island Highlghts
- Dive spots with beautiful corals and limestone plateaus
- Explore surrounding islands
- Cathedrals
- Historical landmarks with Spanish influence
- Explore Cebu city for shopping and eating
- Beach resorts
