Everything about Northern Mindanao totally explained
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, where the national government's regional offices and other big establishments are located. Lanao del Norte was transferred from
Region XII (then called Central Mindanao) by virtue of Executive Order No. 36.
Cultural groups
The majority of the region’s inhabitants are migrants from Cebu and Iloilo. There are also Waray-warays, Tagalogs and the indigenous 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 7,461.93 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's also a booming growth of industries particularly in Cagayan De Oro and in Iligan City. The famous Del Monte Plantation is located in Bukidnon and it's plant is located in Cagayan De Oro City.
Political divisions
| Province/City |
Capital |
Population
(2000) |
Area
(km²) |
Pop. density
(per km²) |
|
Malaybalay City |
1,060,265 |
8,293.8 |
127.8 |
|
Mambajao |
74,232 |
229.8 |
323.0 |
|
Tubod |
473,062 |
2,278.6 |
207.6 |
|
Oroquieta City |
486,723 |
1,939.3 |
251.0 |
|
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
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