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Butuan–Cagayan De Oro–Iligan Road
The Butuan–Cagayan de Oro–Iligan Road, or Butuan–Cagayan de Oro–Iligan–Tukuran Road, is a , two-to-six lane major thoroughfare, connecting the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, and Zamboanga del Sur. Route description Butuan to Cagayan de Oro The highway starts at the junction with the Maharlika Highway (Surigao-Butuan National Highway) in Ampayon, Butuan. In the province of Agusan del Norte, incuding Butuan, it is alternatively known as Agusan–Misamis Oriental Road. It then crosses the Agusan River via Magsaysay Bridge and traverses the ''poblacion'' area of Butuan as J.C. Aquino Avenue. Past Butuan, it soon enters the coastal municipalities of Buenavista, Nasipit, and Carmen as it follows near the Agusan del Norte's coast with Butuan Bay before reaching the province of Misamis Oriental. At Misamis Oriental, it traverses Magsaysay, the city of Gingoog (where it is locally known as J.J. Ganaban Avenue), Medina, Talisayan, Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Public Works And Highways
The Department of Public Works and Highways ( fil, Kagawaran ng mga Pagawain at Lansangang Bayan}), abbreviated as DPWH, is the executive department of the Philippine government solely vested with the Mandate to “be the State's engineering and construction arm” and, as such, it is “tasked to carry out the policy” of the State to “maintain an engineering and construction arm and continuously develop its technology, for the purposes of ensuring the safety of all infrastructure facilities and securing for all public works and highways the highest efficiency and the most appropriate quality in construction” and shall be responsible for “(t)he planning, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure facilities, especially national highways, flood control and water resources development systems, and other public works in accordance with national development objectives,” provided that, the exercise of which “shall be decentralized to the fullest extent feasib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talisayan
Talisayan, officially the Municipality of Talisayan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Talisayan; tl, Bayan ng Talisayan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,761 people. Geography Barangays Talisayan is politically subdivided into 18 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. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, was 25,761 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census Information [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gitagum
Gitagum, officially the Municipality of Gitagum ( ceb, Lungsod sa Gitagum; tl, Bayan ng Gitagum), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. The municipality is bounded on the north by Mindanao Sea, on the east by the Municipality of Laguindingan, on the south by the Municipality of Alubijid and on the west the Municipality of Libertad. It is approximately 40 km. away from Cagayan de Oro City. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,920 people. The municipality of Gitagum stretches along the shoreline of Mindanao Sea having an approximate length of 6.2 km. It has a total land area of 4,340 hectares or 43.40 square kilometers which is only 1.18% of the total land area of the province of Misamis Oriental. There are eleven barangays of which four are urban areas due to their strategic location along the national highway and along the Iligan Bay. Light commercial and industrial establishments are found in these barangays. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laguindingan
Laguindingan, officially the Municipality of Laguindingan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Laguindingan; tl, Bayan ng Laguindingan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,363 people. Its most notable landmark is the Laguindingan Airport, located between Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. History Laguindingan used to be called "Daligdigan" coined from the words "''daligdig''", meaning trickling water from Soloan Creek, and "''digan''", a buri plant, which was used by the early settlers as roofing and walling materials. The name later evolved into "Laguindingan" because it is easier to pronounce and has a melodious sound. The presence of an old Spanish port "Moog" at Punta Sulawan manifest the claim that before the settlers came to Laguindingan, the place was the hideout of robbers, pirates and bandoleros because of the once thick forest cover of the municipality. A brave man named Calixto Caseres togeth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alubijid
Alubijid, officially the Municipality of Alubijid ( ceb, Lungsod sa Alubijid; tl, Bayan ng Alubijid), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 32,163 people. Etymology The municipality name, "Alubijid", pronounced alubihid due to Spanish accent, is the local term for the hog plum tree. History Alubijid, along with El Salvador, was part of Cagayan de Misamis (present-day Cagayan de Oro) when the two entities petitioned to become municipalities in 1933. Alubijid became a separate town in 1940, and El Salvador became one 9 years later. Geography Barangays Alubijid is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Alubijid was 32,163 people, with a density of . Economy Education College: *University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines The University of Science and Technology of The Philippines (USTP; fil, P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opol
Opol, officially the Municipality of Opol ( ceb, Lungsod sa Opol; tl, Bayan ng Opol), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 66,327 people. Opol was created from the barrios of Opol, Igpit, and Lower Iponan, formerly part of Cagayan de Oro, by virtue of Republic Act No. 524, approved June 15, 1950. The municipality is gradually becoming more urbanized, as a result of local population growth and the expansion of nearby Cagayan de Oro City. Historically, Opol was a more rural area focused on agriculture and fishing. The subdivision of rural land for new residential housing is a matter of some controversy amongst locals. The current Mayor, Jayfrancis D.Bago (known as "Jay Bago"), has held office in Opol after Maximo Seno. Geography Barangays Opol is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Opol, Misamis Oriental, was 66,327 p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental
Tagoloan, officially the Municipality of Tagoloan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Tagoloan; tl, Bayan ng Tagoloan), is a 1st class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. It is located to the east of Cagayan de Oro City and located south-east of the Macajalar Bay. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 80,319 people. History World War II Imperial Japanese forces of the Kawamura Detachment from Panay began landing on Cagayan de Misamis and Tagoloan on 3 May 1942. The town was liberated on 10 May 1945 after the Allied forces land on Cagayan de Misamis. Geography Tagoloan is about from the provincial capital of Cagayan de Oro City. Tagoloan total land area of 7,938 hectares represents 2.24 percent of Misamis Oriental's total area of 354,770 hectares. Among the barangays, Sta Ana is the largest, comprising 37 percent of the municipality's land area. Barangays Rosario, which includes contested areas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jasaan
Jasaan, officially the Municipality of Jasaan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Jasaan; tl, Bayan ng Jasaan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,055 people. It is approximately east of the capital city of Cagayan de Oro. It borders on the municipalities of Villanueva, Claveria and Balingasag, while Macajalar Bay is to the west. Although its land is mostly rocky, it is able to maintain and support its lush vegetation and its main rivers, Cabulig, Dumagooc and Mandangisiao. History In 1830, the mission of Jasaan was established separately from Cagayan de Oro, where its authority and evangelization reached as far as the towns of Sumilao, Linabo and Malitbog in the province of Bukidnon. The center of civilization of the new parish and its first Church was at "Daanglungsod," which is now the Aplaya, Jasaan, where an old kota (watchtower) still exists. This kota, however, has been moved a few meter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balingasag
Balingasag, officially the Municipality of Balingasag ( ceb, Lungsod sa Balingasag; tl, Bayan ng Balingasag), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 74,385 people. The town is being pushed to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its impressive array of colonial structures with hints of indigenous Mindanaoan architecture. History Balingasag started as a pre-Hispanic settlement, which was eventually discovered by the Spaniards when they came to colonize the Philippines. Presumably, the name came from two contracted Cebuano words "baling", which means fishing net, and "kasag", crab. Legend has it that one day during the Spanish regime a group of guardia civil, while patrolling the seashore near the settlement of the natives, chanced upon some fishermen pulling fishing nets. A guardia civil asked a fisherman for the name of the place. Not understanding the language and thin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagonglong
Lagonglong, officially the Municipality of Lagonglong ( ceb, Lungsod sa Lagonglong; tl, Bayan ng Lagonglong), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,190 people. Geography Barangays Lagonglong is politically subdivided into 10 barangays. * Banglay * Dampil * Gaston * Kabulawan * Kauswagan * Lumbo * Manaol * 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 ... * Tabok * Umagos Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Lagonglong was 24,190 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census Information [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salay
Salay, officially the Municipality of Salay ( ceb, Lungsod sa Salay; tl, Bayan ng Salay), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,998 people. The town is known for its handmade paper and papercrafts, similar to washi, but made with indigenous fibers. Poblacion is the center of Salay and had been governed by the Capistrano politicians until the 2007 elections. Lanzones is one of the major source of income among Salayanos aside from commerce at Poblacion and fishing to other people. May 1 is the official feast day of Salay although March feast is also celebrated and is the original. Salay Central School provides primary education to the graders in this town while the nearby Salay National High School provides the secondary education, the latter has been nationally recognized for quality education among public schools. Geography Barangays Salay is politically subdivided into 18 baranga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binuangan
Binuangan, officially the Municipality of Binuangan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Binuangan; tl, Bayan ng Binuangan), is a 6th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 7,441 people. Geography Barangays Binuangan is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. * Dampias * Kitamban * Kitambis * Mabini * Mosangot * Nabataan * 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 ... * Valdeconcha Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, was 7,441 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census Information [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
