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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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″ northLongitude
123.9888° or 123° 59′ 20″ eastPopulation
498,000Elevation
7 metres (23 feet)Open location code
7Q257X9Q+HGGeoNames 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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Highlights include Ambucuan Point and Basbas Point.
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