Cebu Population Trivia

How well do you know Cebu. Answer these three questions correctly.

1. What is the most populous barangay?

a. Lahug, Cebu City

b Basak, Lapu-Lapu City

c. Guadalupe, Cebu City

Answer: b. Basak Lapu-Lapu City

In 2015 Census, Guadalupe was still number one in size but with their established growth rate the last 20 years, Basak Lapu-Lapu should have overtaken the numbers of Guadalupe in 2017. Here’s the 2015 Census:

Here’s the growth rate of Basak LLC, averaging at more than 5% p.a.

While, Guadalupe, Cebu City is growing only at less than 2% p.a.

2. Most densely populated city

a. Lapu-lapu City

b. Mandaue City

c. Cebu City

Answer: b. Mandaue City

Census shows that 14,402 persons occupy Mandaue City per square kilometer.

This is followed by Lapu-Lapu City with 7,024 persons per square kilometer.

Cebu City has 2,929 people per square kilometer.

3. Fastest growing city

a. Lapu-lapu City

b. Mandaue City

c. Cebu City

Answer: a. Lapu-Lapu City

Lapu-lapu City has been growing tremendously fast. (bet 2.94% p.a to 5%p.a.) compared to the 1.2%p.a. average of Cebu City and 1.4% of Mandaue City.

Source: psa.gov.ph

So what’s your score?

Perfect Score: True blooded Cebuano

One Mistake: Adopted Cebuano

Two Wrongs: Just visiting. Enjoy!

Zero : Try the Science quiz!

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