The Municipality of Ginatilan covers a total land area of 6,846.44 Has. and is located almost at the tip of the Island of Cebu and is about 135 kms. from the provincial capital, Cebu City. It is bounded on the East by the Municipality of Oslob; on the West by Tanon Strait; on the North by the Municipality of Malabuyoc and on the South by the Municipality of Ginatilan.

Class : 6th
Annual Income:(As of 1996) P 1,844,644.55
No. of Barangays: 14
Total Land Area (Cadastral Survey): 6,846.44 Has.

Land Classification as of (Latest Year)
   Arable Area: 5,985 Has.
   Residential : 15 Has.
   Commercial : 7.5 Has.
   Industrial : none
   Certified Alienable /Disposable Land: 250.25 Has.
   Classified Forest/Reservation/Timberland: none
   Wildlife/Military Reserve Land : none
   Unclassified Forest Land/Wilderness : none
   National Parks/Playgrounds : 5.0 Has.

Topography:
A large portion of Ginatilan's land formation is mountainous. Rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges with occasional plateaus and open valleys describe its topography. The highest mountain range has a peak of 816 meters above sea level.

Climate :
A large portion of Ginatilan's land formation is mountainous. Rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges with occasional plateaus and open valleys describe its topography. The highest mountain range has a peak of 816 meters above sea level.

Soil Type :
Faraon clay Faraon clay steep-phase

Population: (Latest NCSO Survey-1994 ) 11,160
Male
Female
No. of Household
Labor Force: 5,955
Employed
Underemployed
Unemployed

National Road: 7.0 Kms.
Provincial Road: 9.0 Kms.
Municipal Road : 4.0 Kms.
Barangay Road : 53.0 Kms.
Ports (Domestic/International): none
Airport (If any): none

Schools (Public & Private)
   Elementary: 10
   High Schools: 2
   College: none
   Public Library: none
   Public Market: 1
Multi-purpose Building: 5
Recreation Courts/Centers : 8

Transportation Services
   No. of Buses: all buses plying Bato-Cebu City via Barili
   No.  of Jeepneys : 8
   No.of Tricycles: 20
   No. of Trisicads : 35

Communications
   No. of Post Office: 1
   No. of Telephone Stations: 1
   No. of Telex Services: none
   No. of Telegraphic Stations: 1

Power
   Source of Electricity: CEBECO
   No. of Barangay Served:
   No. Household Served:

Water
   Source of Water: Mun. Water System
   No. of Households Served:

No. of Commercial Banks and Money Shops: none
No. of Government Banks: none
No. of Savings Banks: none
No. of Rural Banks: none
No. of Lending/Financing Institutions: none
No. of Cooperatives within the area: 4

Commercial   Establishments  

Type of Business   No. of Establishments

Sari-sari Stores: 15
Restaurants & Cafeterias: 5
Fresh Fish & Meal Retailers: 3
General Merchandising: 2
Service and Repair Shops: 2
Tailoring & Dress Shops: 2
Pawnshops & Lending Investments: none
Lumber and Hardwares: 1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores: 2
Marketing Firms (Appliances, furniture,etc.): none
Gasoline Stations: 1
Bakeries: 3
Photo Shops & Beauty Parlors: 2
Others (Pls. Specify)

Raw materials available within the area:

Types of Materials Est'd.Vol./Supply Suppliers/Producers
   1.Coconut
   2. Bamboos
   3.Woods (for woodcraft)

Existing Skills

Percent (%) To Total Population
   1. Carpentry
   2. Masonry
   3. Welding
   4. Assorted skills for Fashion Accessories