Cordova, Cebu

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Municipality of Cordova
Official seal of Municipality of Cordova
Location
Map of Cebu showing the location of Mandaue.
Map of Cebu showing the location of Mandaue.
Government
Region Central Visayas Region VII
Province Cebu
District 6th district of Cebu
Barangays 13
Income class: 4th class
Mayor Attorney Adelino Sitoy
Cityhood
Physical characteristics
Population
     Total (2000) 45,056



The Municipality of Cordova or the island of Cordova is an island close to Mactan Island. Its proximity to the island is too small that some people mistakes Cordova as a part of Mactan Island. Cordova is a part of Metro Cebu.


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[edit] Barangays

Cordova is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.

  • Alegria
  • Bangbang
  • Buagsong
  • Catarman
  • Cogon
  • Dapitan
  • Day-as
  • Gabi
  • Gilutongan
  • Ibabao
  • Pilipog
  • Poblacion
  • San Miguel


[edit] Local Information

Cordova is located at the southern most portion of Mactan Island and is an island all in its own. It is a very quiet and secluded area with few schools, but many new subdivisions promoting expatriate retirement in the Metro Cebu area.

Former Mayor Arleigh Sitoy was known for his intelligence and cunning. He is now living with his father [current Mayor Adelino Sitoy] in their mansion in Gabi, Cordova with his family. Tina Sitoy and kids, Kaye, Leighna, Martin and Natileigh. He is also a local celebrity, an idol for the lower to upper class citizens of this humble municipality. His family is one of the richest in the island of Mactan.

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Coordinates: 10.252° N 123.949° E