Official City Profile. Known for its rich industrial heritage and globally renowned as the "City of Majestic Waterfalls".
Charter Date
June 16, 1950
Republic Act No. 525
Literacy Rate
94.71%
Educational Baseline
Growth Rate
+1.18%
Annual Population Trend
Primary Dialect
Cebuano
Widely spoken in the region
Total Population
363,115
Sourced from the latest 2020 Census records.
Population Density
421 / km²
Inhabitants per square kilometer of city territory.
Total Households
87,239
Averaging 4.2 members per household.
Political Subdivisions
44 Barangays
Local administrative units serving the city's districts.
Waterfalls
Natural Springs
Tourist Caves
Climate Profile
Short Dry Season
1 to 3 months of dry spells, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.
Soil Type
Cool Highland Mountain Soil
Geological foundation suitable for diverse agricultural and environmental growth.
Educational Institutions
181 Schools
106 Public • 75 Private • 17 Madrasah facilities available.
Healthcare Facilities
54 Facilities
5 Core Hospitals • 49 Barangay Health centers active.
Power Generation
3 Hydro Plants
Renewable hydro-electric power systems supplying the city.
Seaports & Maritime
12 Seaports
1 Public Port • 9 Private Ports • 2 Fishing anchor docks.
Distribution: 4 Private Banks • 20 Public Branches