Alcantara, Cebu

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Alcantara is a fifth income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It has a population of 15,160 according to the 2010 census and an area of 35.2 km².Wikipedia

 Zip Code

 The postal code of Alcantara is 6033.

 Barangays

 Alcantara is comprised of the following 9 barangays:
Cabadiangan   Cabil‑isan
Candabong   Lawaan
Manga   Palanas
Poblacion   Polo
Salagmaya

Quick Facts

1. Kogtong was the old name of Alcantara before the Spaniards came. It was named after a big "kogtong" fish which inhabited a spring in the heart of the town.

2. It was only a barrio of Dumanjug and Moalboal until 1912.
How to Get There

From Mactan Cebu International Airport, the approximate distance of Alcantara is 108 km and with an estimated travel time of 3 hours. From the airport, you may ride a taxi heading to any of the following points:

Cebu South Bus Terminal - You may ride a Ceres Bus . The estimated regular fare to Alcantara is Php 103.

Librando Bus Terminal - You may ride a Librando Bus, located across Elizabeth Mall (eMall). The estimated regular fare to Alcantara is Php 103.

Van For Hire (V-Hire) Terminal - You may choose to ride an air-conditioned van, located in SM Seaside City Cebu. The estimated regular fare to Alcantara via van is Php100; way lesser compared to buses.

 Popular Establishments
Hotels, Lodges, and Rooms to Stay:

Beaches and Resorts:
Felipa Beach

Restaurants and Cafes:

Public Market:
Alcantara Public Market

Shopping Malls and Retail Shops:

Bakeshops:
Angana's Bakeshop

Drug Store/Pharmacies:
Rose Pharmacy

Transportation Points/Terminals:

Banks, Money Transfers, Money Changers:
Palawan Pawnshop
MLhuiller

Municipal Hall and Other Offices:
Alcantara Municipal Hall

Police Station:
Alcatara Police Station

Schools:
Alcantara Central Elementary School (ACES)
Alcantara National High Scool (ANHS)
Saint Augustine Academy (SAA)

 Sports and Recreation Centers:
Alcantara Big Dome

Hospitals, Medical Clinics, or Health Centers:
Alcantara Health Center

Churches and Chapels:
St. Augustine Parish
Iglesia ni Cristo

Cemeteries:
Alcantara Public Cemetery

Other Known Establishments:

Top Tourist Spots
Kugtong Park
Kugtong Spring
Pampang-Puti
Galingang Bato

Events and Activities
Annual Fiesta - August 29

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