Liloan or Lilo-an is a 1st class municipality (as of July 2008) in the province of Cebu, Philippines. Liloan has been known for its scenic pristine beaches and as a resort town. A portion of the coastline called Silot is considered a danger spot because of a whirlpool caused by the ebb and tide of the waters which flow from an inland lake. In Cebuano, this phenomenon is called a "Lilo" and is where this town got it's name. (Source: www.cebuwatch.com)
Known as the “Light of the North”, Liloan, situated in the province of Cebu, is a first class municipality in which the locals also informally call “Metro Cebu”. Liloan has been known for its domestic tourism because of its beaches. (Source: www.liloan.gov.ph)
HISTORY
Liloan is derived from the root word “Lilo” which means whirling water and can be found in the mouth of Silot Bay.
LOCATION
Located at the Eastern Coast of Cebu facing Camotes Sea approximately 18 km from Cebu City.
BOUNDARIES
North – Municipality of Compostela
South – Municipality of Consolacion
East- Camotes Sea
West – Municipality of Consolacion
SOIL CLASSIFICATION
There are five (5) types of soil for the Municipality:
1. Baguio Clay Loam - 1,563 hectares
2. Butuan Clay - 2,084 hectares
3. Faraon Clay - 1,200 hectares
4. Mandaue Slit Loam - 360.5 hectares
5. Hydrosal - 2.5 hectares
TOPOGRAPHY
Liloan has a mixed topographic relief, the broad alluvial plains, valley of Cotcot, Yati, Catarman & Tayud consisting of 97 hectares or 19% of Municipal land area. Hills & mountain of high relief are located at Tabla, Mulao, San Roque, Lataban, Sta. Cruz & Cabadiangan.
CLIMATE
The Municipality of Liloan is characterized by two types of climate, the wet and dry season. The maximum and minimum annual temperature is 33.5 & 21.5 degrees Centigrade respectively.
ROAD NETWORK
1. National Road (Asphalted) - 8 kilometers
2. Provincial Road (Portion cemented- portion asphalted and the rest is dirt road) - 24.356 kilometers
3. Municipal Road (Portion cemented/ the rest is dirt road) - 8.25 kilometers
4. Barangay Roads (Portion cemented/ the rest is dirt road) - 56.10 kilometers
CATEGORY
First class municipality (as of July 2008).
WATERWORKS SYSTEM
Level 1 - 31.37% (Jetmatic)
Level 2 - 42.35% (Deepwell)
Level 3 - 9.96% (Faucet)
NUMBER OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
Regular = 86
Casual = 30
Elective = 11
TOTAL = 127
HEALTH OFFICE (Workforce)
- Rural Health Unit = 1
- Barangay Health Station = 14
- Private Health Center = 6
- Ambulance = 4
- Municipal Health Doctor = 1
- Consultant Doctors = 7
- Public Health Nurses = 5
- Job Order Nurses = 16
- Job Order Midwife = 7
- Job Order Nursing Aide = 1
- BNS & BHW (14+127 = 141)
POWER SYSTEM
Visayan Electric Company (VECO)
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)
GLOBE Lines
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Rural Bank = 2
Cooperative = 14
Pawnshop = 7
Public Market = 1
Satellite Market = 4
DELICACIES
Rosquillos
Masi
Otap
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
(as of 2008: 1,576 business establishments)
1. Mercury Drugstore
2. Rose Pharmacy
3. Jollibee Food Corporation
4. Titay's Liloan
Titay's in Liloan is the best place to buy pasalubongs. Their rosquillos is a must have. Also, you can try their pinasugbo, otap, galletas de carmen and others proudly made in Liloan. You can visit their site for more information. (http://www.titays.com/
For more information, you can visit Liloan's official website: http://www.liloan.gov.ph/