Misamis Oriental

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Misamis Oriental
Province
Province of Misamis Oriental
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Flag		 {{#property:P158}}
Seal
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Location in the Philippines
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Country [[{{#property:P17}}]]
Region [[{{#property:P131}}]] (Region X)
Founded 1939
Capital Cagayan de Oro City
Government
 • Governor Yevgeny Vicente B. Emano (NP)
 • Vice Governor Jose Mari G. Pelaez (UNA)
Area[1]
 • Total 3,131.52 km2 (1,209.09 sq mi)
Area rank 43rd out of 81
  Excluding Cagayan de Oro
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 813,856
 • Rank 30th out of 81
 • Density 260/km2 (670/sq mi)
 • Density rank 30th out of 81
  Excluding Cagayan de Oro
Divisions
 • Independent cities 1
 • Component cities 2
 • Municipalities 23
 • Barangays 424
including independent cities: 504
 • Districts 1st and 2nd Districts of Misamis Oriental
including independent cities: 1st and 2nd Districts of Cagayan de Oro City
Time zone PHT (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9000 to 9025
Dialing code {{#property:P473}}
ISO 3166 code {{#property:P300}}
Spoken languages Cebuano, Filipino, English
Website {{#property:P856}}

Misamis Oriental (Cebuano: Sidlakang Misamis, Tagalog: Silangang Misamis) is a province in the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital and provincial center is Cagayan de Oro City, which is governed independently from the province.

History

Around the 10th Century, the area of what is now Misamis Oriental was under the Indianized Kingdom called the Rajahnate of Butuan.

In the 16th century, Muslims from Malaysia came and then displaced the Non-Muslim Lumads northwards as they came to control most of Mindanao, the inhabitants were also converted into Islam. As part of Mindanao, the people of the territory were obliged to pay tribute to Muslim rulers.

Misamis province

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Main article: Misamis (province)
An old map of Misamis province in 1918

Legislative Act. No. 3537 approved on 2 November 1929, divided the province of Misamis into two due to the lack of geographic contiguity. It was not until ten years later on 28 November 1939 that the division between Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental was implemented by Act. No. 3777.[3] When Misamis Oriental separated, Don Gregorio Pelaez became its first governor.

World War II

In 1942, at the onset of World War II in the Philippines, Japanese soldiers landed in Misamis Oriental to occupy the region. Combined American and Philippine Commonwealth forces along with recognised guerrilla fighters liberated Misamis Oriental in 1945. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.

Modern history

In May 2014 it was reported that an area in Barangay Lapad in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, in northern Mindinao, was declared a heritage site. Oyster fossils older than 200,000 years were discovered, according to Balita Pilipinas. Property owner, Raul Ilogon, told Balita Pilipinas that they had been seeing the fossils for 20 years thinking that they were ordinary rocks.[4]

Geography

File:Cagayan de oro river watershed.png
The Cagayan River and its major tributaries

Located in Northern Mindanao, the province borders Bukidnon to the south, Agusan del Norte to the east and Lanao del Norte to the west. On the north is the Bohol Sea with the island-province of Camiguin just off its northern coast. Misamis Oriental occupies a total land area of 3,131.52 square kilometres (1,209.09 sq mi). When Cagayan de Oro City is included for geographical purposes, the province's land area is 3,544.32 square kilometres (1,368.47 sq mi).[1]

Physical

Misamis Oriental, as a coastal province, is dominated by two bays to the north; the Macajalar and the Gingoog.[3] The central portion of the province features several rivers originating from the highlands of Bukidnon, such as the Cagayan.

Administrative divisions

Misamis Oriental is subdivided into 23 municipalities and 2 component cities. The provincial capital, Cagayan de Oro, is a highly urbanized city that is geographically within but administratively independent from the province.

City or
municipality		 District[5] Area
(km²)[5]		 Population
(2010)[5][6]		 Density
(per km²)		 No. of
barangays		 ZIP
code		 Income
class
(DOF)[5]		 Coordinates

Alubijid 2nd 85.56 26,648 311.5 16 9018 4th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Balingasag 1st 147.11 65,876 447.8 30 9005 2nd Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Balingoan 1st 57.8 10,175 176 9 9011 5th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Binuangan 1st 30.43 6,765 222.3 8 9008 6th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Cagayan de Oro † 2 LD 412.8 602,088 1458.5 80 9000 1st Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Claveria 2nd 579.63 44,544 76.8 24 9004 1st Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
El Salvador 2nd 106.15 44,848 422.5 15 9017 6th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Gingoog 1st 568.44 117,908 207.4 79 9014 2nd Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Gitagum 2nd 43.4 16,098 370.9 11 9020 5th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Initao 2nd 111.27 29,331 263.6 16 9022 3rd Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Jasaan 2nd 77.02 50,121 650.8 15 9003 2nd Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Kinoguitan 1st 42.56 12,761 299.8 15 9010 5th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Lagonglong 1st 83.78 19,303 230.4 10 9006 5th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Laguindingan 2nd 44.23 21,822 493.4 11 9019 4th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Libertad 2nd 22.47 11,586 515.6 9 9021 5th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Lugait 2nd 27.45 18,639 679 8 9025 2nd Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Magsaysay 1st 143.14 33,047 230.9 25 9015 4th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Manticao 2nd 123.01 26,786 217.8 13 9024 4th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Medina 1st 148.29 31,154 210.1 19 9013 4th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Naawan 2nd 88.5 18,895 213.5 10 9023 4th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Opol 2nd 175.13 52,108 297.5 14 9016 2nd Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Salay 1st 92.79 27,591 297.3 18 9007 4th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Sugbongcogon 1st 26.5 8,745 330 10 9009 5th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Tagoloan 2nd 117.73 63,850 542.3 10 9001 1st Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Talisayan 1st 140.33 23,289 166 18 9012 4th Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Villanueva 2nd 48.8 31,966 655 11 9002 2nd Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
 †  Provincial capital and highly urbanized city      Component city      Municipality
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Demographics

Population census of
Misamis Oriental
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1990 525,453 —    
1995 587,551 +2.12%
2000 664,338 +2.67%
2007 748,885 +1.67%
2010 813,856 +3.07%
Excluding Cagayan de Oro City
Source: National Statistics Office[2]

Religion

Roman Catholicism predominates in the province with roughly 83% of the population. Many other Christian faiths compose most of the minority religions while Islam has a small but steadily increasing number.

Economy

The province is host to industries such as agricultural, forest, steel, metal, chemical, mineral, rubber and food processing.[citation needed] It is home to the 30 square kilometre PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate and the Mindanao International Container Port, all in Tagoloan. Del Monte Philippines, which exports pineapples all over the Asia-Pacific region, has a processing plant in Cagayan de Oro.

On January 10, 2008, Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Company of South Korea inked a contract to build a $2 billion shipyard building complex at Villanueva, Misamis Oriental with the PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority. It is bigger than Hanjin's $1 billion shipyard complex in Subic, Olongapo City which will hire 20,000 Filipinos to manufacture ship parts. The Philippine government declared the 441.8-hectare project site an economic zone (part of 3,000-hectare industrial estate managed by PHIVIDEC).[7]

Tourism

Misamis Oriental is home to many natural scenic spots.

Birhen Milagrosa Beach
This place in Brgy. Moog, Laguindingan, offers crystal clear water and fine gray sand. Its name is derived from the image of the Virgin Mary on its rockwall. In that spot, an altar has been built in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Punta Gorda Beach
Located just along the Provincial Road in Brgy. San Antonio, Jasaan, and Hermano, Balingasag (31 kilometres (19 mi) east of Cagayan de Oro), this beach has round, smooth stones that cover the beach front. The water is crystal clear even when viewed up the road. The Sangguniang Bayan Council of Balingasag proposes that it would be developed as a marine sanctuary if they would be given financial support by the local government.
St. Bernadette Beach
Located along the highway in Brgy. Poblacion, Binuangan, this beach offers crystal clear water. A shrine is built in honor of St. Bernadette.
Mempepe White Beach
An undeveloped beach in Brgy. Poblacion, Binuangan (66 kilometres (41 mi) east of Cagayan de Oro), with fine white sand that is shaped like a cove with lush vegetation in the background.
Alibuag White Beach
A beach in Brgy. Mangga, Sugbongcogon (71 kilometres (44 mi) east of Cagayan de Oro), that has a fresh underwater spring and fine white sand.

Government

Executive officials
Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan

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List of former governors

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  • Manuel Roa Corrales – 1901-1905
  • Apolinar Velez – 1906-1909
  • Ricardo Reyes Barrientos – 1910-1912
  • Jose Reyes Barrientos – 1912 - 1916
  • Isidro Rillas – 1917-1919
  • Juan Valdeconcha Roa – 1920-1922
  • Segundo Gaston – 1923-1925
  • Don Gregorio A. Pelaez – 1926-1931
  • Gregorio Borromeo – 1935-1937
  • Don Gregorio A. Pelaez – 1938-1940
  • Pedro S.A Baculio – 1941-1945
  • Mariano Ope Marbella – 1945
  • Ignacio S. Cruz – 1946-1947
  • Felicisimo E. Aguilar – 1948-1950
  • Paciencio G. Ysalina – 1951-1954
  • Vicente L. De Lara, Sr. – 1954-1961
  • Alfonso R. Dadole – 1961-1967
  • Pedro N. Roa – 1968-1969
  • Concordio C. Diel – September 1969 - March 1974
  • Rosauro P. Dongallo – March 1974 - December 1979
  • Meynardo A. Tiro – January 1980 - March 2, 1980
  • Homobono A. Adaza – March 3, 1980 - July 22, 1984
  • Fernando B. Pacana, Jr - July 23, 1984 - March 2, 1986
  • Vicente Y. Emano – March 3, 1986 - December 1987 1 ; February 1, 1988 - February 2, 1998
  • Norris C. Babiera 1 - December 1987 - February 1988
  • Ruth de Lara-Guingona – February 2 - June 30, 1998
  • Antonio P. Calingin – June 30, 1998 - December 15, 2003
  • Miguel C. De Jesus 2 – December 15, 2003 - June 30, 2004
  • Oscar S. Moreno – June 30, 2004 - June 30, 2013
  • Yevgeny Vicente B. Emano – June 30, 2013 – present

1 - Appointed
2 - Acting Capacity

See also

References

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  4. ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/361383/scitech/science/200-000-year-old-fossilized-oysters-found-in-misamis-oriental
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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  7. ↑ www.manilastandardtoday.com, Hanjin builds $2-b shipyard in Mindanao

External links

 Bohol Sea, Camiguin
Misamis Occidental / Iligan Bay Agusan del Norte
  Misamis Oriental  
Lanao del Norte Bukidnon Agusan del Sur
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