Most Educated in Central Visayas

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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All Countries · Philippines · Central Visayas

Most Educated — Central Visayas

1 Can-asujan 21.3%

2 Bonbon 21.3%

3 Maninihon 21.3%

4 Zamboanguita 21.3%

5 Cayang 21.3%

6 Madridejos 21.3%

7 Mayabon 21.3%

8 Nangka 21.3%

9 Inayagan 21.3%

10 Lipayran 21.3%

11 Moalboal 21.3%

12 Panglao 21.3%

13 Malaiba 21.3%

14 Argao 21.3%

15 Siaton 21.3%

16 Maya 21.3%

17 Barili 21.3%

18 Asturias 21.3%

19 Tapilon 21.3%

20 Tayud 21.3%

21 Tutay 21.3%

22 Catmon 21.3%

23 Dalaguete 21.3%

24 Carmen 21.3%

25 San Francisco 21.3%

26 Novallas 21.3%

27 Valencia 21.3%

28 Bacong 21.3%

29 Maloh 21.3%

30 Nagbalaye 21.3%

31 Hibaiyo 21.3%

32 Tapon 21.3%

33 Esperanza 21.3%

34 Bien Unido 21.3%

35 Nailong 21.3%

36 Tabuan 21.3%

37 Tajao 21.3%

38 Mabinay 21.3%

39 Bogo 21.3%

40 Langtad 21.3%

41 Obong 21.3%

42 La Libertad 21.3%

43 Anonang 21.3%

44 Kauit 21.3%

45 Lunas 21.3%

46 Tinaan 21.3%

47 Patao 21.3%

48 Mabini 21.3%

49 Mantalongon 21.3%

50 Enrique Villanueva 21.3%

51 Tanjay 21.3%

52 Cordova 21.3%

53 Jagna 21.3%

54 Jetafe 21.3%

55 Carcar 21.3%

56 Canlaon 21.3%

57 Inabanga 21.3%

58 Consolacion 21.3%

59 Liloan 21.3%

60 Sibonga 21.3%

61 Cogan 21.3%

62 Minglanilla 21.3%

63 Danao 21.3%

64 Sibulan 21.3%

65 Tagbilaran City 21.3%

66 Bantayan 21.3%

67 Bais 21.3%

68 Daanbantayan 21.3%

69 Dumaguete 21.3%

70 Bayawan 21.3%

71 Talisay 21.3%

72 Naga 21.3%

73 Toledo 21.3%

74 Mandaue City 21.3%

75 Lapu-Lapu City 21.3%

76 Tibigan 21.3%

77 San Isidro 21.3%

78 Bonawon 21.3%

79 Manalongon 21.3%

80 Loon 21.3%

81 Jaclupan 21.3%

82 Nalundan 21.3%

83 Vallehermoso 21.3%

84 Siquijor 21.3%

85 Buanoy 21.3%

86 Perrelos 21.3%

87 Guadalupe 21.3%

88 Talibon 21.3%

89 Cebu City 21.3%

90 Medellin 21.3%

91 Pamplona 21.3%

92 Ocaña 21.3%

93 Loboc 21.3%

94 Compostela 21.3%

95 Balamban 21.3%

96 Apas 21.3%

97 Guihulñgan 21.3%

98 Pinamungahan 21.3%

99 San Fernando 21.3%

100 Santa Catalina 21.3%

The most educated cities in Central Visayas have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Can-asujan leads with 21.3% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Can-asujan, 21.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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