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Bogo, Philippines
Bogo is a town of 23,562 people in Central Visayas, Philippines, founded in 1850.
Why visit Bogo
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marlyn's Quality Puso.
Weather in Bogo
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Bogo
Bogo [boˈɡo], officially the City of Bogo (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Bogo; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Bogo; Filipino: Lungsod ng Bogo), is a component city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 90,187 people.
From the Wikipedia article Bogo, Cebu (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Bogo on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks7
Marlyn's Quality Puso
Monument and historic site · 1.3 km
1 Maharat To Pandan Road, Maharat, Bungtod, Bogo City, Cebu
24/7
Pestaño Residence
Monument and historic site · 1.3 km
0 Maharat To Pandan Road, Maharat, Bungtod, BOGO CITY, CEBU
PRYSBETERIAN CHURCH
Monument and historic site · 1.3 km
0 Maharat, Bungtod, Bogo City, Cebu
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes35
23 more on the map.
History
The first recorded settlements in Bogo date back from the 17th century. The city was named after a single Bogo tree (Garuga floribunda) on the shore that served as a bartering post at the site of the city’s wharf. In 1920s, large sugarcane plantations were established.
On June 16, 2007, Bogo became a city after ratification of Republic Act 9390 by 97.82% of voters.
The Supreme Court declared the cityhood law of Bogo and 15 other cities unconstitutional after a petition filed by the League of Cities of the Philippines in its ruling on November 18, 2008. On December 22, 2009, the cityhood law of Bogo and 15 other municipalities regained its status as cities again after the court reversed its 2008 ruling. On August 23, 2010, the court reinstated its 2008 ruling, causing Bogo and 15 cities to become regular municipalities. Finally, on February 15, 2011, Bogo became a city again including the 15 municipalities declaring that the conversion to cityhood met all legal requirements. The League of Cities of the Philippines recognized the cityhood of Bogo and 15 other cities on July 19, 2013.
The new Bogo City Hall was inaugurated on April 19, 2013, by President Benigno Aquino III. Later that year, on November 8, Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) hit northern Cebu, including Bogo, leaving 90% of the populace homeless and killing 13 people.
From the History section of Bogo, Cebu on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Churches and places of worship21
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 8.2 km
Cebu North Road
Our Lady of Miraculous Medal (Bogo Shrine)
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.9 km
Cebu North Road, Bogo City
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries59
City of Bogo Science and Arts Academy
School · 1.5 km
Cebu North Hagnaya Wharf Road, Bogo
Dayhagon Elementary School
School · 4.6 km
Bogo – Curva – Medellin – Daanbantayan – Maya Road
Saint Louis Marillac College of Bogo - College Department
School
Sor D. Rubio Street, Bogo
Saint Louis Marillac College of Bogo High School Department
School
Sor D. Rubio Street
Healthcare21
Map of Bogo
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Getting there and nearby towns
Ormoc Airport (OMC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 61 km away.
- Medellin 10 km northwest, about 10 min by car
- Daanbantayan 22 km north, about 22 min by car
- Palompon 41 km east, about 41 min by car
- Escalante 60 km southwest, about 1 h by car
- Danao 59 km south, about 59 min by car
- Sagay 65 km west, about 1 h by car
- Ormoc 66 km east, about 1 h by car
- Compostela 66 km south, about 1 h by car
- Liloan 73 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cebu City 83 km south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Capitancillo Island - Tower - Southwest Side 3, Defenestrated Juan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jetty At Hisoler, Lemuel Leogene Reyes, CC BY 3.0
- Visayas 2013-11-06, MODIS image captured by NASA’s Aqua satellite, Public domain
- Visayas 2013-11-15, MODIS image captured by NASA’s Aqua satellite, Public domain
- ISS057-E-28320 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Random street of San Remigio - panoramio, Daugilas, CC BY-SA 3.0
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