Argao, Central Visayas
Argao: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Cebu
About
Quick Facts about Argao
| Population | 72,366 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Central Visayas (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Cebu |
| Postal code | 6021 |
| Phone Area Codes | 32 |
| Area | 191.5 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Argao |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.8833,123.5333 |
| Patron saint | Michael the Archangel |
| Establishment | January 01, 1608 (418 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Asia/Manila |
| Local time | 23:14:50 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Argao is located at 9°52'60"N 123°31'60"E (9.8833300, 123.5333300). It has 5 neighbors: Sibonga, Moalboal, Dumanjug, Dalaguete and Badian.
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- Balaas
- Lengigon
- Talaga
- Tulang
- Talo‑ot
- Apo
- Tabayag
- Bulasa
- Linut‑od
- Balisong
- Casay
- Mabasa
- Lapay
- Tiguib
- Cansuje
- Butong
- Gutlang
- Tulic
- Mompeller
- Jampang
- Talaytay
- Mandilikit
- Langtad
- Colawin
- Alambijud
- Panadtaran
- Ubaub
- Jomgao
- Capio‑an
- Usmad
- Anajao
- Catang
- Binlod
- Sumaguan
- Canbantug
- Bogo
- Sua
- Conalum
- Canbanua
- Bug‑ot
- Poblacion
- Lamacan
- Langub
- Calagasan
- Guiwanon
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 35,448 | - | census |
| 1918 | 39,121 | 9.39% | census |
| 1939 | 37,331 | -4.79% | census |
| 1948 | 33,596 | -11.12% | census |
| 1980 | 44,060 | 23.75% | census |
| 1990 | 52,157 | 15.52% | census |
| 1991 | 39,778 | -31.12% | 1975-05-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1995 | 54,447 | 26.94% | census |
| 2000 | 61,010 | 10.76% | census |
| 2007 | 62,226 | 1.95% | census |
| 2010 | 69,503 | 10.47% | census |
| 2015 | 72,366 | 3.96% | census |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Argao, Central Visayas with a population of 6,108 people.