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GINATILAN

  
 

The town was once a barrio of the Municipality of Samboan.  It lies almost at the tip of the island of Cebu and covers a total land area of about 6,846.44 hectares.  A large part of Ginatilan’s land formation is mountainous wherein the highest peak is 816 meters above sea level.  In addition, the town is just a few minutes walk from the Municipality of Samboan.  This peaceful and clean town has 14 barangays and with a total population of 14,073 according to 2000 census. 

“Hinatdan” was the former name of the place because during Spanish times, villagers frequently bring necessary things needed in the celebration of the mass.  However, Spanish Officials found it difficult to utter so they alter “Hinatdan” to “Ginatilan”.

  
   
   
     

SIGHTS TO VISIT
 

Inambacan Falls

  
      Is a 3-level falls that is a must see and visit to all nature lovers and backpackers.  It has fresh and comforting surroundings that make it a perfect haven.    
 

Millennium Park

    
     

If one has to chill out or relax, then Millennium Park is the place to be.  The cool breeze in the park, which is nearby the sea, is the favorite hangout among young and old ones alike.

    
  New Municipal Building  
     
It was constructed in the year 2000 under the term of Mayor Antonio O. Singco.
    
  Municipal Auditorium  
      A Sydney Opera inspired stage that stands with pride and elegance which displays the ingenuity of Ginatilanons (locals of the place).    
  St. Gregory the Great Parish Church  
      It was built on the 2nd day of February 1829 with a Baroque inspired architecture.  St. Gregory the Great Parish Church still stands superior and dominates other structures.  It is located in the heart of the town.    
  Ancestral House of the Jumoad  
      During Spanish era the lower portion of the house was used as a classroom.  This ancestral house was established in 1700 by the son of the first Capitan Del Barrio.    
  Capitan (Mayor) German Ferraren Ancestral House  
      It was served as “Casa Real” during Spanish regime.    
  Bantayan sa Hari (otherwise known as the Watchtower)  
      It was erected during Spanish times to sense the coming of Moro intruders from Mindanao.    
  Holy Trinity College  
      Was once used as Casa Real and military hospital during Spanish and Japanese occupation respectively.  It was established in 1945 and one of the pioneering secondary schools in the South.    
  Old Municipal Building  
      It was put up in 1917 under the administration of the previous mayor- Demetrio Jabagat.    
  Puerta de la Marina  
      During Spanish reign it was used as a gateway to the ocean by fishers and beach lovers.    
                                       

FESTIVAL
                                       
     
  • Hinatdan Festival- the said celebration will be highlighted with colorful street dancing that will culminate in a grand and fantastic showdown among different contingents that come from other barangays.