Tuburan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It is located on the northwestern part of the island with an approximate distance of 96.7 kilometers from Cebu City.
Facing the Tañon Strait at the west side, the municipality is bordered by the Municipality of Tabuelan in the north, the Municipality of Asturias by its south and the municipalities of Sogod and Catmon by its east.
With the total land area of 24,648 hectares, it is one of the towns having larger portion of land mass and is subdivided by 54 barangays. Among the barangays are Alegria, Amatugan, Antipolo, Apalan, Bagasawe, Bakyawan, Bangkito, Bulwang, Kabangkalan, Kalangahan, Kamansi, Kan-an, Kanlunsing, Kansi, Caridad, Carmelo, Cogon, Colonia, Daan Lungsod, Fortaliza, Ga-ang, Gimama-a, Jagbuaya, Kabkaban, Kagba-o, Kampoot, Kaorasan, Libo, Lusong, Macupa, Mag-alwa, Mag-antoy, Mag-atubang, Maghan-ay, Mangga, Marmol, Molobolo, Montealegre, Putat, San Juan, Sandayong, Santo Niño, Siotes, Sumon, Tominjao and Tomugpa.
More than half of the land structures are classified as very highly rolling lands while the nearly rolling lands comprises only 39.30 % and the remaining 7.45 % are flat or level lands.
Tuburan is a quiet place near the sea where simplicity reigns, evidenced by the housing structures in nipa, a type of grass, dried and made into roofing. Its climate falls to the third type which is very suitable for raising crops like rice, sugarcane, corn, coconut and vegetables.
This part of the Cebu province is known for its springs, rivers and other huge quantities of waters. The abundance of springs makes this whereabouts a good place to unwind and loosen up.
How The Town Got Its Name:
Tuburan got its name from the Cebuano dialect “Tubod” or spring when translated in English language. Springs are very common in the place where the early residents derived their potable water for household use.
History:
Tuburan was founded by Don Marioano Montebon in year 1851. The founder was hailed from Sogod, Cebu and made his residence in the place. The town proper was first located at the Daan Lungson which is across the Adela River, north of the present Poblacion. As the site was relocated, the former place is called Daang Lungsod or the former town proper.
Before the Spaniards came to dominate the land, the natives were already doing business, trading with Asian traders. And, during the Spanish regime, Tuburan is one of Visayas’ highly-organized towns that reaped the fruits of prosperity.
Tuburan is the birthplace of a revolutionary leader, Arcadio Maxilom. The library in the Tuburan Museum is named after him.
Through the years, Tuburan evolved into a tourism destination and has been in demand for trekkers and nature lovers. The cool, clean breeze and fresh waters of the springs, creeks and rivers, the pristine beaches, enchanting caves and other enticing nature’s offers made their visit unforgettable.
Also, the town is celebrating Tubod Festival every 13th of June in tribute to its patron saint, St. Anthony de Padua. It highlights the origin and the cultures of the Tuburanhons.
How To Get There:
For a swift and worry-free visit, better bring you own vehicle. But if you’re going to commute, the quickest way is to take a bus that goes straight to Tuburan through thr highway that travels at the center of Cebu. Or, one can avail the services offered by the van operators. Of course, agreement should be made ahead of time.
