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| Region X Northern Mindanao |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Regional center | Cagayan de Oro City |
| Area | |
| - Total | 20,132 km2 (7,773 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| - Total | 3,952,437 |
| - Density | 196.3/km2 (508.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Provinces | 5 |
| Cities | 7 |
| Municipalities | 84 |
| Barangays | 2,022 |
| Cong. districts | 11 |
| Languages | Cebuano, Maranao, Manobo and others |
Designated as Region X of the Philippines, Northern Mindanao (Filipino: Hilagang Mindanao) is composed of five provinces and two cities classified as highly-urbanized, all occupying the north-central part of Mindanao Island, and the island province of Camiguin. The regional center is Cagayan de Oro City, where the national government's regional offices and other big establishments are located. Lanao del Norte was transferred to Region XII (then called Central Mindanao) by virtue of Executive Order No. 36.
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Cultural Groups
The majority of the region’s inhabitants are migrants from Cebu and Iloilo. There are also Waray-warays, Tagalogs and Maranaos.
Climate
Rainfall in Northern Mindanao is evenly distributed throughout the year. Its abundant vegetation, natural springs and high elevation contribute to the region’s cool, mild and invigorating climate.
Land Use
The region has a total land area of 14,032.93 km² of which 6,571 km² is alienable and disposable lands and the remaining 7,461.99 km².
Natural Resources
More than 60% of Northern Mindanao’s total land area are classified as forestland. Its seas abound with fish and other marine products.
Economy
The economy in Northern Mindanao is mainly agricultural. But there is also a booming growth of industries particularly in Cagayan de Oro City and in Iligan. The famous Del Monte Plantation is located in Bukidnon and its plant is located in Cagayan De Oro City. The Agus-IV to VII Hydroelectric Plants in Iligan City and Baloi, Lanao del Norte supplies most of its electrical power in Mindanao.
Political Divisions
| Province/City | Capital | Population (2000) |
Area (km²) |
Pop. density (per km²) |
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| Bukidnon | Malaybalay City | 1,060,265 | 8,293.8 | 127.8 |
| Camiguin | Mambajao | 74,232 | 229.8 | 323.0 |
| Lanao del Norte | Tubod | 473,062 | 2,278.6 | 207.6 |
| Misamis Occidental | Oroquieta City | 486,723 | 1,939.3 | 251.0 |
| Misamis Oriental | Cagayan de Oro City | 664,338 | 3,081.1 | 215.6 |
| Cagayan de Oro City¹ | — | 461,877 | 488.86 | 944.8 |
| Iligan City¹ | — | 308,046 | 813.37 | 479.5 |
¹ Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City are highly urbanized cities; figures are excluded from Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte respectively.
Component Cities
See also
References
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code listing for Northern Mindanao - National Statistical Coordination Board
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