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Misamis Occidental
Misamis Occidental (; Subanen languages, Subanen: ''Sindepan Mis'samis''; ; ), 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 while Ozamiz is the most-populous city. 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 inference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baliangao
Baliangao, officially the Municipality of Baliangao (; ), is a municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,433 people. The Baliangao Protected Landscape and Seascape area is located within the municipality. Geography Barangays Baliangao is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. * Del Pilar * Landing * Lumipac * Lusot * Mabini * Magsaysay * Misom * Mitacas * Naburos * Northern Poblacion * Punta Miray * Punta Sulong * Sinian * Southern Poblacion * Tugas Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Baliangao, Misamis Occidental, was 18,433 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]Philippine Census Information [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
