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Misamis Occidental
Misamis Occidental ( ceb, Kasadpang Misamis; Subanen languages, Subanen: ''Sindepan Mis'samis''; fil, Kanlurang Misamis), officially the Province of Misamis Occidental, is a Provinces of the Philippines, province located in the Regions of the Philippines, region of Northern Mindanao in the Philippines. Its capital is the city of Oroquieta. The province borders Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur to the west and is separated from Lanao del Norte by Panguil Bay to the south and Iligan Bay to the east. The province of Misamis was originally inhabited by Subanon people, Subanens who were an easy target by the sea pirates from Lanao (province), Lanao. The province is named after the Ozamiz, early settlement of the Spaniards at the entrance to the Panguil Bay. The name ''Misamis'' is believed to have been derived from the Subanen languages, Subanen word ''kuyamis'' which is a variety of coconut, the staple food of the early settlers. During the years the name persisted as an infe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clarin, Misamis Occidental
Clarin, officially the Municipality of Clarin ( ceb, Lungsod sa Clarin; tl, Bayan ng Clarin), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,356 people. Geography Climate Barangays Clarin is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. * Bernad * Bito-on * Cabunga-an * Canibungan Daku * Canibungan Putol * Canipacan * Dalingap * Dela Paz * Dolores * Gata Daku * Gata Diot * Guba (Ozamis) * Kinangay Norte * Kinangay Sur * Lapasan * Lupagan * Malibangcao * Masabud * Mialen * Pan-ay * Penacio * Poblacion I * Poblacion II * Poblacion III * Poblacion IV * Segatic Daku * Segatic Diot * Sebasi * Tinacla-an Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Clarin, Misamis Occidental, was 39,356 people, with a density of . Economy Most of the town's people earned their living through farming and fishing. Farming involves many rice fields that had been cultivated for the past years. Fishing provid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calamba, Misamis Occidental
Calamba, officially the Municipality of Calamba ( ceb, Lungsod sa Calamba; tl, Bayan ng Calamba), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,227 people. Geography Barangays Calamba is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. * Bonifacio * Bunawan * Calaran * Dapacan Alto * Dapacan Bajo * Langub * Libertad * Magcamiguing * Mamalad * Mauswagon * Northern Poblacion * Salvador * San Isidro * Siloy * Singalat * Solinog * Southwestern Poblacion * Sulipat * Don Bernardo A. Neri (Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippine city or municipality, which may take up the ...) * Dennis de los Santos Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Calamba, Misamis Occidental, was 23,227 people, with a density of . E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Malindang
Mount Malindang is a complex volcano located in the province of Misamis Occidental in the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines. It is the highest point in the province. The least studied mountain range was formed through several volcanic activities some of which could be historical, evident by the presence of two calderas, surrounded by high rock walls, cinder cones, dome volcano plugs, two sulfurous hot springs, and a crater lake named Lake Duminagat. The amphitheater structures have extensive distribution of volcanic rocks, carbonized wood that are found in pyroclastic deposits. The mountain range is dissected by several canyons and ravines. Classification Malindang has unofficialy historical eruptions but it believed to be in 1822 and is classified as inactive by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Mount Malindang Natural Park Mount Malindang and the whole Malindang Mountain Range alluring qualities come from its waterfalls, crater lake and dense vir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of The Philippines
A municipality ( tl, bayan/munisipalidad; hil, banwa; ceb, lungsod/munisipalidad/munisipyo; pag, baley; pam, balen/balayan; bcl, banwaan; war, bungto/munisipyo; ilo, ili) is a local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines. It is distinct from ''city'', which is a different category of local government unit. Provinces of the Philippines are divided into cities and municipalities, which in turn, are divided into barangays (formerly barrios) – ''villages''. , there are 1,488 municipalities across the country. A municipality is the official term for, and the official local equivalent of, a town, the latter being its archaic term and in all of its literal local translations including Filipino. Both terms are interchangeable. A municipal district is a now-defunct local government unit; previously certain areas were created first as municipal districts before they were converted into municipalities. History The era of the formation of municipalities in the Philippines sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental
Sinacaban, officially the Municipality of Sinacaban ( ceb, Lungsod sa Sinacaban; tl, Bayan ng Sinacaban), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,671 people. Geography Climate Barangays Sinacaban is politically subdivided into 17 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolita ...s. Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, was 19,671 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census Information [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental
Sapang Dalaga, officially the Municipality of Sapang Dalaga ( ceb, Lungsod sa Sapang Dalaga; tl, Bayan ng Sapang Dalaga), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,490 people. It is located from Ozamiz City and from Dipolog City airport. It is rich in mineral resources such as gold, copper and manganese, and has mountains, rivers, waterfalls and beaches. Baga (waterfalls in the native language) with its scenic beauty is a kilometer from the town center, can be reached by foot or motor vehicles. Panoramic mountains such as Mount Dasa and Mount Pedoluan reside. Casul Bay which connects to Murcielagos Bay can be navigated. Etymology Its name is derived from the phrase ''sapa ng dalaga'' (ancient Visayan language dating back to the 14th century before Spanish colonization), meaning "maiden in a creek". The names of some barangays were derived from rivers and trees, for example, Guinabo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plaridel, Misamis Occidental
Plaridel, officially the Municipality of Plaridel ( ceb, Lungsod sa Plaridel; tl, Bayan ng Plaridel), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,840 people. History The Municipal Government of Plaridel was one of the original towns of the Province of Misamis before it was divided into two (2) provinces (Oriental & Occidental) under Legislative Act. No. 3537 passed November 2, 1929. Subanon people, also known as Suban-on, Subanons or Subanens are the original settlers of the town. The word "Suba" means a river, while the suffix -nun or -nen means place of origin, attributing that Subanens were river dwellers. They cultivated vast lands along Langaran River, from the word “LANGANAN”, the local term for “delay”. A river so named because of its circuitous, winding route that traverses many kilometers. This river then was the highway by which people travelled on to reach the different ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panaon, Misamis Occidental
Panaon, officially the Municipality of Panaon ( ceb, Lungsod sa Panaon; tl, Bayan ng Panaon), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,797 people. Geography Climate Barangays Panaon is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. * Baga * Bangko * Camanucan * Dela Paz * Lutao * Magsaysay * Map-an * Mohon * Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippine city or municipality, which may take up the ... * Punta * Salimpuno * San Andres * San Juan * San Roque * Sumasap * Villalin Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Panaon, Misamis Occidental, was 10,797 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census Information [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental
Lopez Jaena, officially the Municipality of Lopez Jaena ( ceb, Lungsod sa Lopez Jaena; tl, Bayan ng Lopez Jaena), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,507 people. Geography Climate Barangays Lopez Jaena is politically subdivided into 28 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolitan ...s. Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, was 25,507 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic CodePhilippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System Municipalities of Misamis Occidental {{NMindanao-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimenez, Misamis Occidental
Jimenez, officially the Municipality of Jimenez ( ceb, Lungsod sa Jimenez; tl, Bayan ng Jimenez), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,909 people. Within the predominantly Catholic town lies the Church of Saint John the Baptist which is one of the oldest monuments in the Philippines. Many Jimeneznons live outside the country but have retained close ties to the town, with "balikbayans" offering community service and philanthropy, and others taking up residence upon retirement abroad. The heritage town is one of the best preserved colonial towns in the entire Philippines. The conservation, preservation, and restoration of the town's heritage structures such as the church and ancestral houses are the main focus of the local government. The town is being pushed to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Geography Climate Barangays Jimenez is politically subdivided into 24 bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental
Don Victoriano Chiongbian, officially the Municipality of Don Victoriano Chiongbian ( ceb, Lungsod sa Don Victoriano Chiongbian; tl, Bayan ng Don Victoriano Chiongbian), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 9,664 people. It was created on February 8, 1982, as Don Mariano Marcos under virtue of ''Batas Pambansa Blg. 171''. It was renamed in 1986 to its current name in honor of its first municipal mayor. The municipality is home to Mount Malindang National Park. Geography Climate Barangays Don Victoriano Chiongbian is politically subdivided into 11 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolita ...s. * Bagong Clarin * Gandawan * Lake Duminagat * Lalud * Lampasan * Liboron * M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concepcion, Misamis Occidental
Concepcion, officially the Municipality of Concepcion ( ceb, Lungsod sa Concepcion; tl, Bayan ng Concepcion), is a 6th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 9,324 people. It is considered as a suburb to the provincial capital Oroquieta. Geography Climate Barangays Concepcion is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. * Bagong Nayon * Capule * New Casul * Guiban * Laya-an * Lingatongan * Maligubaan * Mantukoy * Marugang * Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish language in the Philippines, Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippines, Philippi ... * Pogan * Small Potongan * Soso-on * Upper Dapitan * Upper Dioyo * Upper Potongan * Upper Salimpono * Virayan Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Concepcion, Misamis Occidental, was 9,324 people, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
