Mactan Island of Cebu province in the Philippines


Is a densely populated island, which lies just a few kilometers from the island of Cebu in the Philippines. The island is part of Cebu Province, and is divided into Lapu-Lapu City and the municipality of Cordova. Cebu Island is separated by the Mactan channel crossed by two bridges: Bridge Marcelo Fernan if Mactan Bridge - Mandaue. The island covers approximately 65 km2 (25 square miles) and is home to around 430,000 people, making it the densely populated island. Along with Olango Island.

The island was a thriving place before its colonization by Spain in the 16th century. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived on the island in 1521 and became involved in the war between tribal groups, but they were killed in battle by the warriors of Datu Lapu - Lapu, the owner of sovereignty on the island.

Before 1730, it established a Catholic Augustinian monks town of Opon, which was renamed later to become the name of Lapu - Lapu City by Republic Act No. 3134, which took place in the presence of the President. Carlos Garcia on June 17, 1961.

The island is known for its factories, which is located on the island for many of the most successful industrial projects in the Philippines. It is located by many in the export processing zone Mactan (MEPZ), which is exempt from industrial taxes, which opened in 1979, the area also includes more than 35 commercial projects, for up to about 50% of which is owned by Japan. Al Jazeera also interested in the tourism industry of high-grade furniture production, as well as the harp and other musical instruments.

Tourist Attractions
Mactan Island is one of the main tourist islands of Cebu, Mactan Island also boasts a variety of tourist sites and attractions in addition to the Coral Island. Mactan offers one of the best diving and snorkeling places, with the possibility of jumping, and a cup jet ski, sailing, with the possibility to enjoy the cultural activities of any island in the Philippines. Mactan Island, located in the basin the only area in the Visayas island.
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