Alcantara, officially the Municipality of Alcantara (; ), is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 17,490 people.

Geography

Alcantara is bordered to the north by the town of Ronda, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Argao, and to the south is the town of Moalboal. It is from Cebu City.

Alcantara is one of the eight municipalities comprising the 7th Congressional District Cebu Province.

Barangays

Alcantara is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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Climate

Demographics

280px|thumb|right|Alcantara Public Market

Economy

Education

The public schools in the town of Alcantara are administered by one school district under the Schools Division of Cebu Province .

Elementary schools:

  • Alcantara Central Elementary School — Poblacion
  • Cabil-isan Elementary School — Cabil-isan
  • Candabong Elementary School — Candabong
  • Lawaan Elementary School — Lawaan
  • Manga Elementary School — Manga
  • Palanas Elementary School — Palanas
  • Polo Elementary School — Polo
  • Salagmaya Elementary School — Salagmaya

High schools:

  • Alcantara National High School — Poblacion

Integrated schools:

  • Cabadiangan Integrated School — Cabadiangan

Private schools:

  • Saint Augustine Academy, Inc. — Poblacion

References

  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]