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Compostela, Cebu Location : 20.3
kms N of Cebu City Geographical
Location Situated approximately 25.3 road kilometers northeast of the provincial capital city of Cebu, Compostela lies within the polar geographic coordinates of 10.50 degrees north latitude and 124 degrees east longitude. A coastal town, it practically defines the northern fringes of Metropolitan Cebu and the southernmost territory of Cebu’s 5th congressional district. Compostela shares common boundaries with Danao City on the north with the municipalities of Liloan and Consolacion on the south, with Camotes Sea on the east, and with Cebu City and the municipality of Balamban on the west. In the year 1844, a Spanish captain by the name of Manuel Aniceto del Rosario was commissioned by the higher Spanish authorities to establish local government units in the northern part of Cebu starting from what is now known as the town of Compostela as far north as what is presently called the town of Borbon. Compostela was among the early barrios of the municipality of Danao established by Captain del Rosario. The newly-established barrio was named Compostela upon the suggestion of Father Jose Alonzo, A Roman Catholic friar who, by some historical account, reportedly came from the town in Spain and brought along with him the image of the town’s patron saint, Seņor Santiago de Apostol (St. James the Apostle). Subsequently thereafter, Father Alonzo was designated as the first parish priest of the newly-established barrio of Compostela. Adopting Seņor Santiago de Apostol as the parish patron saint, Father Alonzo spearheaded the construction of the parish chapel out of light materials. As the population grew, the Spanish church authorities decided to elevate the chapel into a church so that in the year 1866 the Roman Catholic church was constructed in the same site replacing the old chapel. Since then up to the present time, the same structure continues the major place of worship among the Catholic faithfuls in Compostela. In 1903, during the reorganization of all towns under the American regime, it was made a part of Liloan. It was until 1918 when it was separated from Liloan. The town’s official recognition as an independent municipality came when the Philippine Assembly passed a law, sponsored by the then Speaker Sergio Osmeņa , Sr. on January 17, 1919. A committee headed by Hilario Kanen was credited for spearheading the move for its independence by making representations before the Philippine Assembly. During the Spanish times, Compostela was headed by Capitans: Juan Gesulga, Intoy Terado, Carlos Perales, Felix Canen, Severino Calo, Arcadio Bantila, Bonifacio Librero and Lorenzo Castro. The first appointed town president under the American regime was Hilario Kanen. During the first election, the first elected by popular votes was Hilario Kanen. In WW II, Compostela guerilla forces led by Major Fabian Sanchez, even with inferior weapons, carried on hostilities against the mighty Japanese army and battles were fought at Guilaguila and Tubigan hills. Outnumbered and outweaponed, the resistance fighters had to retreat but not after inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Angered, the latter retaliated on innocent civilians, killing hundreds and burning almost all houses. Because of the presence of a great number of Japanese in Compostela, the American Liberation Forces in 1944 stationed its 77th Division until the Japanese surrendered. Mineral Resources The following mineral resources are reportedly found in the barangays of Compostela:
Major crops
Protected Areas 848 hectares of hilly and mountainous lands in Mulao and Tag-ube that are classified as forest land. However, most of these areas are presently devoted to agricultural purposes. Only about 21% of the forest area (178 hectares) are covered with second growth forest. a watershed area found in Compostela which is part of Cotcot-Lusaran Watershed. Approximately 1,325 hectares of flat, rolling and mountainous lands are classified under this category. The Industrial Potentials of Compostela Compostela has the potential of becoming another major industrial location for the following reasons:
Compostela is never behind in providing its residents, as well as visitors, with the basic facilities. Health Facilities Public Health facilities in Compostela offer primary health care services. There is Municipal Health Center called the Rural Health Unit (RHU), situated in Poblacion, which serves as the major health facility in the town. There are also nine Barangay Health Stations stationed in some mountain barangays as well as day care centers. On the private sector, there are two clinics, based on the town proper, that offer health services to the people. Sports Facilities Popular sports in Compostela are basketball, volleybal, chess, local board game called dama, lawn tennis, table tennis, badminton, pool and billiard. As such, the town has the following facilities:
Recreational Facilities The various recreational facilities found in Compostela include:
Compostela: Where Investor Opportunities Abound Compostela’s comparative advantages as an investment potential stems from the following:
Source: Compostela Municipal Hall
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