What Are People From Cebu City Called?

Name: Cebu City
Address: Southeast Asia, Philippines

Southeast Asia, Philippines

Philippines

People from Cebu City are called:

People from Cebu City are called Cebuano.

Demonym:

Cebuano

Pronunciation:

/sɛˈbuː/

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About Cebu City

Oldest city in the Philippines, founded in 1565.
Major port and commercial center in Visayas region.
Known as 'Queen City of the South'.
Historic Magellan's Cross and Basilica Minore del Santo Niño.
Gateway to beautiful beaches and diving spots.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,024,945 (2024 est.)
Country:: Philippines
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Malay 'sibu' (trade). Second-largest city in Philippines.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Manila

570 km northwest

People are called:

Manileño

Davao City

300 km southeast

People are called:

Davaoeño

Bangkok

2,300 km west

People are called:

Bangkokian

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,024,945 (2024 est.)
Country:: Philippines
Region:: Southeast Asia

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