Balamban Postal Codes: 6041 | Cebu, Central Visayas

Key Facts

Balamban is a municipality located in the western part of Cebu province in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. Situated approximately 45 kilometers west of Cebu City, Balamban occupies a strategic position along the western coast of Cebu Island, facing the Tañon Strait which separates Cebu from Negros Island. This third-class municipality covers a total land area of approximately 333.56 square kilometers, making it one of the larger municipalities in Cebu province. According to the 2020 census, Balamban has a population of approximately 95,136 people, with a population density of around 285 inhabitants per square kilometer. The municipality is administratively divided into 28 barangays, with the poblacion (town center) serving as the main commercial and administrative hub. Balamban has gained prominence in recent decades as the site of the West Cebu Industrial Park, which hosts major manufacturing facilities including the Tsuneishi Heavy Industries shipyard, contributing significantly to the local economy and employment. The municipality's varied topography ranges from coastal plains to mountainous interior areas, with portions of the Central Cebu Mountain Range running through its territory. For detailed postal code information and location data for Balamban's 28 barangays, comprehensive resources are available to assist with mail delivery and geographic navigation throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Asturias
• Toledo
• Tuburan
• Pinamungahan