Pinamungajan is a promising agro-aqua industrial and medical tourism hub that is strategically located in the mid-west of the Province of Cebu. It can be reached via the Naga-Uling road and Carcar-Barili route. 

The town has been recently reclassified as a Second Class Municipality attributed to the hardworking attitude of the Pinamungajanons coupled with its strong faith to God through the incessant prayers of Sta. Monica, our beloved patroness.

Our town has participated in the province's various commercial, social, and tourism activities because it is blessed with capable human resources as well as rich natural and historical resources. These resources compelled us to go further and beyond in order to show that we can make a difference wherever we may be.


BRIEF HISTORY
Pinamungajan is a coastal town on the mid-western part of Cebu facing the island of Negros. The terrain of the municipality is mountainous and believed to be rich in minerals such as silica, material for cement production, highly energized source of water; ideal for natural ionic drink and many more.

Originally, when the town was still a village it was called KABUNGAHAN, derived from betel nut trees which thrived luxuriantly in the locality.

When the Spanish friars established the Catholic Church in KABUNGAHAN in 1850, they renamed the place “PINAMUNGAJAN” or ABUNDANT “BUNGA”. Another origin of the name PINAMUNGAJAN rooted from the word PAMU-OHAN which means a worker's share in the agricultural harvest.

Pinamungajan is a second class municipality and has a population of 62,000 people in 2007. It is 64 kilometers away from Cebu City via Toledo and 74 kms. via Carcar. The islet of Tajao is deep, safe, and a good landing place for boats and ships.

The principal industries of this municipality are fishing, farming, poultry, livestock raising and handicrafts.

There are so many places of attraction in Pinamungajan. The Campolabo islet and the Tajao beaches are ideal for best bathing resorts. It also has Ulbohan and Anopog Springs.

FACTS & FIGURES

MUNICIPALITY OF PINAMUNGAJAN

SIGHTS & DESTINATIONS

Municipal Hall

The seat of the municipal government of Pinamungajan that was built in 1917. This building had undergone face lifting but the old structure remains.

              Municipal Kiosk

Located right in front of the Municipal Hall. The kiosk provides a breathtaking view of the sea from the veranda. A place for short walks, strolls , fun and recollections for young and old it also contributes to the beautiful panorama during sunset. 

Sea Wall

A wave-shaped wall built by the Americans that serves a protection from the raging seas during turbulent storms and high tides. This perfect place fronting the Tañon Strait provides a magnificent panorama of the beautiful sunset in Pinamungajan.

Old House

An old traditional house with a high floor built in 1950 owned by Miss Corazon Piala.

Sta. Monica Parish Church

This church was built in 1891 and one can still see the coral stones that were collected by the town’s people who lived during the Spanish time. It houses the miraculous image of Santa Monica and four (4) church bells with Spanish inscriptions. 

Gabaldon Building

This edifice was built in 1917 which served as the building for the primary school graders of the town under the guidance of the early Thomasites. Located inside the premises of the Pinamingajan Central School.

Dakong Balay sa Lamac

The Dakong Blay sa Lamac (Large House in Lamac) was built in 1916 by the founder of the Sagrada Familia, Justo Iglesia, and contains various memorabilia of the enduring form of folk Catholicism in Pinamungajan.

Cadre

The abandoned ruins of the Cadre at Barangay Pandacan, which was used as an American Headquarters in 1937 and Stockage & Detention Cell during the Martial Law years.