Cebu City, the Philippines
Located in the central Visayas region, Cebu City is a major hub for commerce, tourism, and education in the Philippines. Bordered by the Cebu Strait to the east, the city's geography is a mix of coastal lowlands and hilly interior terrain. Its strategic coastal location has made it an important port and commercial centre, connecting the central Philippines to both domestic and international trade routes.
This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 18 January 2025, shows Cebu City from above.
The Copernicus Sentinel satellites are key to the reliable and consistent monitoring of coastal regions around the world, providing evidence-based insights into coastal dynamics and urban development strategies.
CopPhil, an EU Global Gateway initiative, promotes the operational uptake of free and open Copernicus data in the Philippines. It will support the ability of the Philippines to address climate vulnerability and biodiversity conservation while improving hazard management and resilience. More information is available here.
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