The Municipality of Alcantara is located 85.3 kms. southeast of Cebu City. It is bounded in the North by the Municipality of Ronda; in the south by the Municipality of Moalboal; in the East by the Municipality of Argao; and in the West by Tanon Strait.

Class 6th
Annual Income P 2,384,897.99
No. of Barangays 9
Total Land Area 2,510.27
Has. Land Classification as of 1994 :
Arable Area 2,309.27 Has.
Residential 174.00 Has.
Commercial 25.79 Has.
Classified Forest/Reservation/Timberland 178.00 Has
National Parks/Playgrounds 2.00 Has.

Topography:
Generally hilly and mountainous

Climate:
It is characterized as a distinct wet and dry season.

Soil Type:
Clay loam Sandy loam Gravelly loam

Population: (Latest   NCSO Survey-1994) 11,594
No. of Household 2,219
Labor Force 4,228

National Road 4.0 Kms.
Provincial Road 24.0 Kms.
Municipal Road 2.5 Kms.
Barangay Road 24.5 Kms.
Ports (Domestic/International) none
Airport (if any) -
Schools (Public & Private)
    Elementary 6
    High Schools 4
Public Market 2
Multi-purpose Building 4
Recreation Courts/Centers 8
Transportation Services
    No. of Buses 6
    No. of Jeepneys 5
    No.of Tricycles 15
    No. of Trisicads 20
Communications  
    No. of Post Office 1
    No. of Telephone Stations 1
    No. of Telegraphic Stations 1
Power
    Source of Electricity: CEBECO
Water
     Source of Water: Municipal Water System

No. of Lending/Financing Institutions: 1
No. of Cooperatives within the area: 4

Commercial   Establishments  

Type of Business   No. of Establishments

Sari-sari Stores 75
Restaurants & Cafeterias 5

Raw materials available within the area:
Types of Materials Estimated Vol./Supply Suppliers/Producers
1. Coconut
2. Vegetables
3. Corn
4. Fruit Trees
5. Root Crops

Existing Skills
Percent (%) To Total Population
Fresh Fish & Meal Retailers 12
General Merchandising 3
Service and Repair Shops 6
Tailoring & Dress Shops 3
Pawnshops & Lending Investments none
Lumber and Hardwares 2
Pharmacies and Drug Stores 2
Marketing Firms (Appliance, Furniture, etc.) none
Gasoline Stations 1
Bakeries 4
Photo Shops & Beauty Parlors 2

Industrial Establishments
Name of Existing Industrial Firms/Companies Products Line None

Raw materials available within the area:
1. Rock Phosphate
2. Bamboo
3. Buri

Existing Skills Available
1. Carpentry
2. Mat/Basket Weaving
3. Masonry