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Misamis Occidental

Misamis Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Oroquieta City. The province borders Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur to the west and is separated from Lanao del Norte by Iligan Bay.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Misamis Occidental

Region: Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Capital: Oroquieta City
Founded: June 6, 1952
Population:
2000 census—486,723 (28th smallest).
Density—251 per km² (27th highest).
Area: 1,939.3 km² (19th smallest)
Divisions:
Component cities—3.
Municipalities—14.
Barangays—490.
Congressional districts—2.
Languages: Cebuano
Governor: Loreto S. Ocampos (2001-2004)

Table of contents
1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
4 History
5 External Links

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Misamis Occidental is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 3 cities.

Cities

Municipalities

  • Aloran
  • Baliangao
  • Bonifacio
  • Calamba
  • Clarin
  • Concepcion
  • Don Victoriano Chiongbian (Don Mariano Marcos)
  • Jimenez
  • Lopez Jaena
  • Panaon
  • Plaridel
  • Sapang Dalaga
  • Sinacaban
  • Tudela

Physical

History

External Links

Northern Mindanao: Bukidnon | Camiguin | Lanao del Norte | Misamis Occidental | Misamis Oriental