| Bantayan | |
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| — Municipality — | |
| Municipal Hall | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 4th District |
| Barangays | 25 |
| Government | |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 84.04 km2 (32.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 71,655 |
| • Density | 852.6/km2 (2,208.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) |
| ZIP Code | |
Bantayan is a 2nd class municipality on Bantayan Island in the province of Cebu, Philippines, about 80 miles (130 km) from Cebu City.
It is the island's most populous and largest town, with a population of 71,655 people according to the 2007 census. It is bordered to the north by Madridejos and to the southeast by Santa Fe. The municipality also includes numerous smaller islands, such as Doong Islands (Botigues, Doong, Lipayran), Hilotongan, Silion, and Yao.
The Bantayan dialect is a mixture of native Cebuano, Ilongo (Negros), Waray (Samar), Masbateño, and Boholano, but it has words it can call its own such as “kakyop, sara, kag buwas“ (yesterday, today, and tomorrow).
The Holy Week Processions of Bantayan feature Tableaux that are similar to the Tournament of Roses Parade. They are unique because the carnival like decoration on the floats used by the images and tableaux.
Bantayan is administratively subdivided into 25 barangays:
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