Barili, Cebu

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Barili is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 57,764 people in 11,164 households. Barili is located 61 kilometers southwest of Cebu City. It is bounded on the south by the municipality of Dumanjug; on the north by the municipality of Aloguinsan; on the east by the municipalities of Carcar and Sibonga; and on the west by the Tañon Strait.

1 Economy
2 Barangays
3 History
4 External links

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Economy

The economic output of Barili is mainly rice, maize, bananas, and coconuts.

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Barangays

Barili is politically subdivided into 42 barangays.

Azucena
Bagakay
Balao
Bolocboloc
Budbud
Bugtong Kawayan
Cabcaban
Campangga
Dakit
Giloctog
Guibuangan
Giwanon
Gunting
Hilasgasan

Japitan
Cagay
Kalubihan
Kangdampas
Candugay
Luhod
Lupo
Luyo
Maghanoy
Maigang
Malolos
Mantalongon
Mantayupan
Mayana

Minolos
Nabunturan
Nasipit
Pancil
Pangpang
Paril
Patupat
Poblacion
San Rafael
Santa Ana
Sayaw
Tal-ot
Tubod
Vito

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History

The word Barili comes from the name of a local grass called balili. The municipality was founded in 1632, though the parish of Barili was established in 1614. A cross was planted by Spaniards led by Captain Juan Juarado at their arrival at 1602, and still exists today.

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