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Lapu-Lapu City, officially the City of Lapu-Lapu (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Lapu-Lapu; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Lapu-Lapu; Filipino: Lungsod ng Lapu-Lapu), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 497,604.
Located just off the coast of Cebu City, Lapu Lapu (also known as Mactan Island) offers fresh seafood and historic shines, though it's primarily a gateway to the islands of Nalusuan and Caohagan, home to coral reefs and world-class scuba diving opportunities.
Lapu-Lapu City Government Official Website. The City of Lapu-Lapu is named after the first Filipino fighter who successfully defeated the Spanish invaders in the Battle at Barangay Mactan, which was fatal to the Spanish Leader, Magellan.
Things to Do in Lapu Lapu, Philippines: See Tripadvisor's 49,400 reviews & photos of 144 Lapu Lapu attractions.
Lapu-Lapu, formerly known as Opon, is a coastal highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region. Although administratively independent due to its distinction as highly urbanized city, Lapu-Lapu is commonly grouped with the island province of Cebu.
Lapu-Lapu City in Mactan is dubbed as the “Historic Resort City.” And as you can guess, the city got the title for its rich historical background and its impressive array of beach resorts. Lapu-Lapu’s shores are lined with world-class resorts.
Lapu-Lapu City is a first class and a highly urbanized city in the province of Cebu. It occupies most of the Mactan Island, and also covers the Olango Island group and a few islets. The city is also part of the Cebu Metropolitan Area.
Sep 2, 2021 · Lapu-Lapu City is named after the local chieftain who defeated the Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the Battle of Mactan. It is one of the seven cities that make Metro Cebu, and is located on the Mactan Island a few miles from the island of Cebu.
Located just off the coast of Cebu City, Lapu Lapu (also known as Mactan Island) offers fresh seafood and historic shines, though it's primarily a gateway to the islands of Nalusuan and Caohagan, home to coral reefs and world-class scuba diving opportunities.
Lapu-Lapu, city, northwestern Mactan Island, Philippines. It is located on a narrow channel of the Bohol Strait opposite Cebu City. Formerly called Opon, the city was renamed in honour of Chief Lapulapu, who, on April 27, 1521, killed the Portuguese navigator and explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
