Minglanilla is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It was known as the "Sugat Capital" of the south. It was founded on 1858 by Fr. Fernando Sanchez, the first priest assigned in the municipality. Formerly known as "Buat", Fr. Sanchez later changed the name to Minglanilla taken from his obscure place in Spain.

Population: 101,585 (2007 census)

Area: 65.6 sq. Km

Zip Code: 6046

Municipal Officials as of 2007 

Mayor: Ma. Eduardo C. Selma
Vice Mayor: Elanito A. Pena

Councilors:
Lynette C. Geonzon, Samuel S. Adlawan, Robert John R. Selma, Rajiv V. Enad, Lamberto O Reroma, Concordio C. Mejias, Galileo S. Gaumeran, Ramsi B. Sayson

Political subdivisions of Minglanilla (19 barangays)