Barili, Cebu
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| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 3nd district of Cebu |
| Barangays | 42 |
| Income Class: | 3th class city; partially urban |
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| Area | 117.15 km² |
| Population | 57,764 493/km² |
Barili is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 60,430 people. Barili is located 61 kilometers southwest of Cebu City. It is bounded on the south by the municipality of Dumanjug; on the north by the municipality of Aloguinsan; on the east by the municipalities of Carcar and Sibonga; and on the west by the Tañon Strait.
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[edit] Economy
The economic output of Barili is mainly rice, maize, bananas, and coconuts.
[edit] Barangays
Barili is politically subdivided into 42 barangays.
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[edit] History
The word Barili comes from the name of a local grass called balili. The municipality was founded in 1632, though the parish of Barili was established in 1614. A cross was planted by Spaniards led by Captain Juan Juarado at their arrival at 1602, and still exists today.
[edit] External links
- The Official Website of the Municipality of Barili
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
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