Lapu-Lapu City (Opon)

Lapu-Lapu is an island city of Cebu Province in the Philippines, part of Metro Cebu. It is home to about 498,000 people. The city has the main airport of the region, many beaches and dive sites, and quite a few resorts.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Córdova and Olango Island.

Córdova

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Cordova, officially the Municipality of Cordova, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 72,915 people.

Olango Island

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Olango Island is in Cebu Province, just offshore from Mactan Island and Lapu-Lapu city. It is known mainly for its wildlife sanctuary but also has some fine beaches and dive sites.

Lapu-Lapu City (Opon)

Type: Locality with 498,000 residents
Also known as: “City of Lapu-Lapu”, “Lapu-Lapu”, and “Opon”
Location: Cebu Province, Central Visayas, Visayas, Municipality of Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte, Davao Region, Mindanao, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude

10.2689° or 10° 16′ 8″ north

Longitude

123.9888° or 123° 59′ 20″ east

Population

498,000

Elevation

7 metres (23 feet)

Open location code

7Q257X9Q+HG

GeoNames ID

1707266

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Satellite Map

Discover Lapu-Lapu City (Opon) from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Filipino—“Lapu-Lapu City (Opon)” goes by many names.

Cebuano: “Dakbayan sa Lapu-Lapu”
Filipino: “Lungsod ng Lapu-Lapu”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ambucuan Point and Basbas Point.

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