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 municipality was established in the 1815 under the Spanish colonial government in the country. The municipality got its name from the diligent and hardworking people, working hand in hand especially during the agricultural harvest season. 'Pinamungahan", which originated from the Visayan word 'Pinamuhuan', meaning a worker share for his effort during a farm harvest. Over time the Pinamuhuan eventually changed to the current name of the municipality. However Pinamungalanons hard working a Bayanihan attitude in all aspect remains in the entire populace.

Historical Heritage

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.

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.

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.

Natural Sights

Campalabo Islet

     One of the thousand islands of the country that is declared a Marine Sanctuary with a rich variety of sea flora and fauna.

Gok-ong Sea Rock

    This rock formation juts out of the sea and provides the residents a picnic ground during high tides.  

 

Guanon - Bantayan sa Hari

A natural watch tower, the Bantayan sa Hari(The King's Watch Tower) at Barangay Tutay was used by Pinamungajanons against the Moro pirates during the Spanish time.

Corn Hills

A cluster of 14 hills at Barangay Tupas that somewhat replicates Bohol’s Chocolate Hills. The hills are used by the town's folk for their corn plantation.

Caves of Lamac

One of the 108 caves of Lamac that became the site of the 2004 National Mounting Climbing Congress spearheaded by the Philippine Speleological Society. These caves also served as evacuation centers during the World War II.