Argao is a municipality in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, located in the southern part of Cebu Island. It has a tropical climate with an average temperature of 27°C (81°F) and experiences both wet and dry seasons. Argao has a rich history dating back to the pre-colonial era, with significant heritage sites including the San Miguel Arcángel Parish Church, built in the 18th century, and the Argao Heritage Park, which showcases the town's cultural and historical landmarks.
Famous Persons from Argao, Central Visayas, Philippines
- Aayan Afzal Khan - Born on November 15, 2005 - Cricketer
- Nathan Fernandes - Born on April 26, 2004 - Cricketer
- Brandon Fernandes - Born on September 20, 1994 - Association football player
- Gail Nicole Da Silva - Born on February 6, 1993 - Beauty pageant contestant, and Model
- Keenan Almeida - Born on October 2, 1991 - Association football player
- Keenan Vaz - Born on September 12, 1991 - Cricketer
- Gilbert Oliveira - Born on May 31, 1990 - Association football player
- Marcus Masceranhas - Born on November 10, 1986 - Association football player
- William Colaco - Born on February 22, 1984 - Association football player
- Clifford Miranda - Born on July 11, 1982 - Association football player
- Francisco Bruto Da Costa - Born on December 2, 1981 - Association football coach
- Vineet Saxena - Born on December 3, 1980 - Cricketer
- Caitano Costa - Born on October 27, 1980 - Association football player
- Climax Lawrence - Born on January 16, 1979 - Association football player
- Gasper Crasto - Born on October 8, 1968 - Association football player
- Nilesh Prabhudesai - Born on May 13, 1967 - Cricketer
- Savio Medeira - Born on March 20, 1965 - Association football player, and Association football coach
- Pradeep Gandhi - Born on December 26, 1964 - Politician
- Cerge Remonde - Born on December 21, 1958 - Journalist (died: January 19, 2010)
- Arnie Tuadles - Born on August 15, 1956 - Basketball player (died: November 2, 1996)
- Parsaram Meghwal - Born on December 12, 1954 - Politician (died: July 21, 2021)
- Manohar Ajgaonkar - Born on November 6, 1954 - Politician (died: July 21, 2021)
- Wilfredo Caminero - Born on October 12, 1954 - Politician (died: July 21, 2021)
- Gias Uddin Ahmed - Born on May 9, 1954 - Military officer, and Politician (died: September 5, 2022)
- Dilip Sardesai - Born on August 8, 1940 - Cricketer - Arjuna Award (died: July 2, 2007)
- Alfredo Bruto da Costa - Born on August 5, 1938 - Engineer, and Politician (died: November 11, 2016)
- Hilario Davide, Jr. - Born on December 20, 1935 - Diplomat, and Judge - Knight of St. Sylvester | Ramon Magsaysay Award (died: November 11, 2016)
- Laxman Pai - Born on January 21, 1926 - Painter - Padma Shri in arts | Padma Bhushan (died: March 14, 2021)
- Percival Noronha - Born on July 26, 1923 - Historic preservationist, Bureaucrat, and Historian (died: August 20, 2019)
- Isidro Kintanar - Born on May 14, 1915 - Lawyer (died: April 8, 1968)
- José Filípe do Carmo Colaço - Born on July 14, 1910 - Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: January 1, 1991)
- Francisco Remotigue - Born on July 14, 1908 - Lawyer (died: April 29, 1995)
- Adeodato Barreto - Born on December 3, 1905 - Poet (died: August 6, 1937)
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