Daghan ba’g iring sa “Catmon”?
Catmon is a town in northern Cebu, about 57 kilometers from Cebu City, where natural beauty, cultural legacy, and rustic charm compliment one another. Catmon, located between the Camotes Sea in the east and the rocky hills in the west, is a spot where mountains meet the sea.
How Catmon Came to Be
The Catmon town has origins that go back to 1835, during the Spanish colonial period. It was named after the katmon tree (Dillenia philippinensis), a native plant that was previously prevalent in the region. Catmon now has 20 barangays with a population of more than 33,000 inhabitants, according to the 2020 census. Catmin remains a fourth-class municipality, relying on agriculture, fishing, and small-scale tourism to sustain its economy.
What’s In Catmon?
Catmon’s most recognizable natural feature, Mount Kapayas, also known as Tore Peak, is the second highest point in Cebu and is located in Barangay Cambangkaya. It is part of a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) and is a popular hiking destination due to its panoramic vistas and ecological importance.
The municipality also provides seaside resorts, mountain getaways, and even a look into their history. If you want a rural retreat, go to the Areca Palm Hut in Barangay Cabungaan and be surrounded by nature, while the coastal districts offer tranquil beaches and Instagram-worthy dawn vistas, among other things.
Every February 10, the town comes alive with the buzzing people preparing for the fiesta that honors St. William the Hermit. The fiesta features the Kabog Festival where it highlights the local delicacy made from millet seeds (kabog) and coconut milk that happens to be a tradition that is unique to the town.
How to Get There?
Exact Location: Catmon, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines
- By Commute: From Cebu City, take a northbound bus or van from the North Bus Terminal bound for Maya, Daanbantayan, Hagnaya. Then ask the driver to be dropped off at the Catmon town proper. The trip takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.
By Car: Drive North via the Cebu North Road (National highway) and use tne trust google maps waze then input Catmon Cebu.
