TUBURAN, CEBU MAP

Tuburan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 58,914 people.

Tuburan is the hometown of the revolutionary leader Arcadio Maxilom. The Arcadio Maxilom Memorial Library in the Tuburan Museum is named after him.

Tuburan is known for its crystal-clear springs, beaches, creeks, rivers, caves and natural splendours that draw adventure-seekers and nature-lovers. Among the scenic spots are the springs of Molobolo, Mantawihan, Little Baguio, the Marmol Cliff and Cave, Lantawan Lookout, and the Friendship, Daan Lungsod and Apalan white beaches.

Industrial and domestic products include decorative apparels and fashion accessories made of sea and coconut shells, wood and other indigenous products. Tuburan is likewise indulged in civic and socio-cultural activities and religious events. Launched three years ago, the colorful festivity billed Tubod Festival is held in honor of the Parish��� patron, Saint Anthony of Padua. This great activity demonstrates the Tuburanon temperament, culture and religious devotion.

History

Tuburan was founded in the 1851 by Don Mariano Montebon who came from the town of Sogod. The townsite was first located at Daan Lungsod which is just across the Adela River, north of the present poblacion. Tuburan got its name from the prevalence of springs, which are the sources of potable water for household use of the early settlers. "Tuburan" it is averred, evolved from the Cebuano-Visayan word Tubod, meaning "spring".