Mactan, Cebu

Name: Mactan
Address: Cebu, Philippines

#44 among attractions in Cebu

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Mactan is a densely populated island located a few kilometres east of Cebu Island in the Philippines. The island is part of Cebu Province and it is divided into the city of Lapu-Lapu and the municipality of Cordova. The island is separated from Cebu by the Mactan Channel which is presently crossed by two bridges: the Mactan–Mandaue Bridge and the Marcelo Fernan Bridge, both of which connect Mandaue on the Cebu mainland and Lapu-Lapu on Mactan Island. A third bridge, the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway, will connect the island, through Cordova, to Cebu City. The island covers some 65 square kilometres and is home of 568,199 people as of 2020 census, making it the nation's most densely populated island. Along with Olango Island Group, the isles are administered as 1 city and a municipality covering 75.25 square kilometres. ()

Alternative names: Area: 25.1 mi²Maximum elevation: 20 ftArchipelago: VisayasCoordinates: 10°17'60"N, 123°58'23"E

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Nearby attractions include: SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, Marcelo Fernan Bridge, Mactan Shrine.

3.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
SM City Cebu, Cebu
98 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cebu City, Philippines, SM City Cebu stands as a premier shopping destination and an emblem of modern retail in the region. This expansive shopping center, which opened its doors in November 1993, has since evolved into a bustling hub for both...
4.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu
122 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Cebu City, Ayala Center Cebu stands as a testament to the region's robust economic growth and its people's love for lifestyle and leisure. This expansive shopping center, a beacon of modern consumerism in the Queen City of the South, offers an...
1.8 miN
Modern bridge with a park at the base
Marcelo Fernan Bridge, Cebu
45 min walk • Spanning the azure waters that separate the islands of Cebu and Mactan in the Philippines, the Marcelo Fernan Bridge stands as an impressive feat of engineering and a vital artery of regional connectivity. Opened in August 1999, this cable-stayed bridge stretches 1,237...
3 miE
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Memorial
Mactan Shrine, Cebu
76 min walk • The Mactan Shrine, located on the historic island of Mactan in Cebu, Philippines, stands as a poignant memorial honoring the bravery of one of the country's most venerated heroes, Lapu-Lapu. This open-air monument marks the site of the Battle of Mactan, where on April...
1.6 miNW
Bridge
Mactan–Mandaue Bridge, Cebu
42 min walk • The Mactan–Mandaue Bridge, also known as the First Mandaue-Mactan Bridge or the Sergio Osmeña Bridge, stands as a testament to modern engineering and a vital link between the islands of Mactan and Cebu in the Philippines.
4.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Robinsons Galleria, Cebu
108 min walk • Robinsons Galleria Cebu stands as a premier shopping destination in the bustling city of Cebu, Philippines. Nestled in the heart of the city, this expansive shopping center is a beacon of modern retail, dining, and entertainment experiences, catering to both locals...
2.8 miNW
Church
Mandaue Church, Cebu
73 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines, stands the Mandaue Church, formally known as the National Shrine of St. Joseph. This Catholic church is not only a place of worship but also a historical beacon that has witnessed the city's transformation over...
3.4 miN
Bridge
Cansaga Bay Bridge, Liloan
87 min walk • The Cansaga Bay Bridge is a road bridge which links Mandaue and Consolacion in Cebu.
2.8 miNW
Square
Mandaue Presidencia, Cebu
71 min walk • The Mandaue City Hall, commonly referred to as Mandaue Presidencia, is admixture of the Neo-Grec and Art Deco stylistic movement building that serves as the seat of government for the city of Mandaue, Philippines.
3.6 miNW
City, Area
Mandaue, Cebu
91 min walk • Mandaue, officially the City of Mandaue, is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 364,116 people. Mandaue City is located on the central-eastern coastal region of Cebu.
1.1 miNW
Area
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
30 min walk • Lapu-Lapu City, officially the City of Lapu-Lapu, is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 497,604 people. Formerly known as Opon, the city was renamed to its present name in 1961.

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How to get to Mactan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mactan:

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V-Hire Station H-Mall (9 min walk)
Pueblo Verde Terminal (18 min walk)