| Pinamungahan | |
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| — Municipality — | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
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| Government | |
| • Mayor | Geraldine Yapha |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 54,859 |
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) |
| ZIP Code | |
Pinamungahan (also spelled Pinamungajan) is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 54,859 people.
The municipality was established in the 1815 under the Spanish colonial government in the country. The municipality got its name from the diligent and hardworking people, working hand in hand especially during the agricultural harvest season. 'Pinamungahan", which originated from the Visayan word 'Pinamuhuan', meaning a worker share for his effort during a farm harvest. Over time the Pinamuhuan eventually changed to the current name of the municipality. However Pinamungalanons hard working a Bayanihan attitude in all aspect remains in the entire populace.
The mayor, Gae Yapha, is the daughter of former congressman Dr. Antonio P. Yapha.
Pinamungajan is administratively subdivided into 26 barangays:
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| Toledo | ||||
| Tañon Strait | Naga San Fernando |
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| Aloguinsan | Carcar |
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