Danao City
Danao City is located in the northern part of Cebu facing the Camotes Islands. It lies in the eastern coast between the municipalities of Compostela and Carmen, bounded on the west by the municipalities of Balamban, Asturias and Tuburan.
History
There is no concrete record to support the story on how Danao got its name. Although in the 1960’s there were circularized copies of a story concerning the early founding of Danao, but the contents and substance were but clear reproduction of an old legendary version which related of a Spanish Captain by the name of Manuel Aniceto del Rosario who, as the story went, was commissioned by the early Spanish authorities in the province of Cebu to establish municipalities starting from what is now Danao City towards the northern part of Cebu as far as what is now presently the municipality of Borbon.
This developed when in compliance with his commission, Capt. Del Rosario went to said places to perform his duties. Riding on a horse on his way to the north after a place called Cotcot, he came upon a few natives who were resting and taking time bathing their carabaos in one of the many lakes in the area. Dismounting from his horse, the Captain took his rest and in a short while struck conversation with the surprised natives. Pointing vertically his forefinger to the ground where they stood, the captain inquired just what was the name of the place, with the impression that the stranger might have asked the name of the small lakes where their carabaos were resting, one of the native instantly replied: "DANAWAN" (a Cebuano dialect for small lake) which, according to the story, on account of the Captain’s defective sense of hearing, only heard and recorded the first syllable DA-NAO. Thus begun the early naming of the place DANAO.
This developed when in compliance with his commission, Capt. Del Rosario went to said places to perform his duties. Riding on a horse on his way to the north after a place called Cotcot, he came upon a few natives who were resting and taking time bathing their carabaos in one of the many lakes in the area. Dismounting from his horse, the Captain took his rest and in a short while struck conversation with the surprised natives. Pointing vertically his forefinger to the ground where they stood, the captain inquired just what was the name of the place, with the impression that the stranger might have asked the name of the small lakes where their carabaos were resting, one of the native instantly replied: "DANAWAN" (a Cebuano dialect for small lake) which, according to the story, on account of the Captain’s defective sense of hearing, only heard and recorded the first syllable DA-NAO. Thus begun the early naming of the place DANAO.
Durano-Macapagal Boardwalk
Situated along the National Highway in Poblacion with an area of 13, 000 square meter. It is in front of Danao City Police Station and beside Durano-Macapagal Fish Port. A Nice place to stroll along the seawall.
Children's Paradise
Situated in Barangay Poblacion where the kids can enjoy freely its facilities and maintained by the city government.
Sto.Tomas de Villanueva Parish
The church of Danao was constructed in 1755 by Fr. Manuel de Santa Barbara, and was made up of materials from sugar cane and rocks from the sea. The crucero of the church was built in the 1800's. However, it suffered a partial destruction (was burned in 1942) during the World War II. Religious items and other important materials were also burned. From the original construction materials of the church, only the solid stones were spared from the fire. It was reconstructed in 1946. In 1981, the building underwent another renovation, this time almost a complete overhaul (only 30% of the original stands). The renovation was completed in 1985. The church' bells are named according to saints. The San Alipio bell, cast in 1845 and weighing 45 kilos, is the oldest. Two others, cast in 1917 were added and these were the Villanueva bell (630 kilos) and the Sagrado Corazon bell (249 kilos).
Danao Civic Center
A Civic Center with seating capacity of 2000. Social and cultural presentations as well as basketball games are held. It is located at Barangay Poblacion.
Durano-Macapagal Fish Port
Situated along the National Highway in Poblacion where the commercial fishing operators, operates a fish landing in this fish port daily. The smell of freshly-grilled fish will invite to stop and savor the delicious taste of "SUTUKIL" -Sugba,Tula,Kinilaw-Broiled Fish, Fish Tinola and Fish Salad by the sea.
Club Filipino de Cebu Golf Course
An 18-hole golf course covering 59 hectares is situated in barangays Maslog, Sabang, Sandayung Sur, Tuburan Sur and Looc. Golfers enjoy the lush of greens and refreshing breeze on the rolling and valleys while playing.
Danao City Mangrove Boardwalk
The Danao City Mangrove Boardwalk is located at Barangay Guinsay at about 600 meters seaward from Guinsay Barangay Hall. It is a component of Mangrove Timberland Development with an area of approximately 100 hectares. The boardwalk stretches 280 meters from entrance to northward end and crosses at the center of east to west direction that stretches approximately 600 meters to the shoreline to which a proposed cottages for tourist will be established.
City Plaza Rizal
It is an elevated plaza located at Poblacion. It is build to honor our national hero Dr. Jose P.Rizal. A place to stroll and jog at dawn.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church
Has a unique architectural design and along its churchyard is the replica of Gethsemane and the lining of bust of Popes and Home for the Aged.
