Metro Cagayan de Oro

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Metro Cagayan de Oro
Kaulohang Cagayan de Oro
Metropolitan Area
CAG Skyline Jan 2018.jpg
City Skyline of Metro Cagayan de Oro as of January 2018
Nickname: 
Metro CDO
Metro Cagayan de Oro Map.svg
  Metro Cagayan de Oro within
   Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon
Metro Cagayan de Oro
Coordinates: 8°29′N124°39′E / 8.483°N 124.650°E / 8.483; 124.650
Country Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province
Area
 • Total4,891.37 km2 (1,888.57 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,687,159
 • Density9,895/km2 (25,630/sq mi)
 •  Languages
Cebuano Maranao Higaonon Bukid Subanon Hiligaynon Ilocano English
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)

Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro (Cebuano : Kaulohang Cagayan de Oro; Filipino : Kalakhang Cagayan de Oro), also known as Metro Cagayan de Oro, is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the Philippines. [1] [2] It is located on the northern coast of Mindanao, and comprises the two chartered cities of Cagayan de Oro and El Salvador and the fourteen municipalities of Misamis Oriental which are Alubijid, Balingasag, Claveria, Gitagum, Initao, Jasaan, Laguindingan, Libertad, Lugait, Manticao, Naawan, Opol, Tagoloan, and Villanueva and the six municipalities of Bukidnon which are Manolo Fortich, Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Sumilao and Talakag. [3] According to the 2015 Philippine census, Metro Cagayan de Oro has a population of 1,687,159 people. [4]

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Geography

Metro Cagayan de Oro is bounded by Macajalar Bay, which curves north. Forty percent of its area is elevated plains, located partially in Bukidnon. In the western portion the Cagayan de Oro River [5] outlines the area, which is divided by the river's tributaries from district 1 of Cagayan de Oro to Gitagum (including Laguindingan, Alubijid, El Salvador and Opol). The eastern and southern regions run from district 2 of Cagayan de Oro to Tagoloan to Claveria and Malitbog to Talakag, which is bordered by Bukidnon-Central Mindanao and Lanao del Norte. [6]

Metro Cagayan comprises hills and mountain ranges, mountains and rain forests. Its biodiversity and greenery helps keep the area's temperature cool. The southern portion has semi-active volcanoes in the Kalatungan Mountain Range, although the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhilVolcs) maintains that there is little risk of eruption or earthquakes. [7] [8]

Climate

Under the Köppen climate classification system Cagayan de Oro has a tropical climate, with an annual average temperature of 28 °C (82 °F). In June 1998, the city recorded its highest temperature to date, 39 °C (102 °F). The city receives a varying amount of rainfall throughout the year; March and April are the driest months, and August and September the wettest. The rainy season lasts from June to November, and the drier season from December to May. The city lies outside the typhoon belt, but is affected by the Intertropical Convergence Zone.

Climate data for Cagayan de Oro (Lumbia Airport) 1981–2010, extremes 1979–2012
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)35.0
(95.0)		36.0
(96.8)		37.6
(99.7)		37.0
(98.6)		38.2
(100.8)		38.4
(101.1)		36.2
(97.2)		37.8
(100.0)		36.7
(98.1)		39.0
(102.2)		34.7
(94.5)		34.4
(93.9)		39.0
(102.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)29.6
(85.3)		30.2
(86.4)		31.3
(88.3)		32.5
(90.5)		32.9
(91.2)		32.0
(89.6)		31.6
(88.9)		32.1
(89.8)		31.8
(89.2)		31.4
(88.5)		30.9
(87.6)		30.1
(86.2)		31.4
(88.5)
Daily mean °C (°F)25.6
(78.1)		25.8
(78.4)		26.5
(79.7)		27.5
(81.5)		28.0
(82.4)		27.4
(81.3)		27.0
(80.6)		27.3
(81.1)		27.1
(80.8)		26.9
(80.4)		26.5
(79.7)		26.0
(78.8)		26.8
(80.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)21.6
(70.9)		21.4
(70.5)		21.6
(70.9)		22.4
(72.3)		23.2
(73.8)		22.8
(73.0)		22.4
(72.3)		22.5
(72.5)		22.3
(72.1)		22.3
(72.1)		22.1
(71.8)		21.8
(71.2)		22.2
(72.0)
Record low °C (°F)16.1
(61.0)		17.1
(62.8)		17.1
(62.8)		18.0
(64.4)		20.7
(69.3)		20.0
(68.0)		20.0
(68.0)		19.4
(66.9)		19.0
(66.2)		19.0
(66.2)		18.0
(64.4)		17.8
(64.0)		16.1
(61.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches)98.9
(3.89)		68.0
(2.68)		49.8
(1.96)		52.6
(2.07)		125.0
(4.92)		212.7
(8.37)		245.6
(9.67)		195.8
(7.71)		219.7
(8.65)		185.9
(7.32)		136.0
(5.35)		113.2
(4.46)		1,703.3
(67.06)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm)128651217181516161211148
Average relative humidity (%)84828077788183808283838481
Source: PAGASA [9] [10]

Government

Cagayan de Oro is a chartered city which is geographically located in Misamis Oriental. Although, the provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental is located in Cagayan de Oro, the provincial government has no administrative authority and jurisdiction over the city government of Cagayan de Oro.

Metro Cagayan de Oro has the fourth-largest population in the Philippines, and is the third-largest metropolitan area geographically. Cagayan de Oro City is the center of the Metro Cagayan de Oro, the emerging 4th metropolis of the country. Metro Cagayan de Oro covers municipalities in eastern and western Misamis Oriental and northern Bukidnon. [11]

Cities or municipalitiesProvinceBarangaysPopulation
(2020)		Income class
Cagayan de Oro Misamis Oriental (geographical only)80728,4621st Class City; Highly urbanized
El Salvador Misamis Oriental1558,7714th class component city
Balingasag Misamis Oriental3074,3851st Class Municipality
Libertad Misamis Oriental912,9485th Class Municipality
Claveria Misamis Oriental2452,4781st Class Municipality
Tagoloan Misamis Oriental1080,3191st Class Municipality
Laguindingan Misamis Oriental1126,3634th Class Municipality
Manticao Misamis Oriental1329,4692nd Class Municipality
Opol Misamis Oriental1466,3272nd Class Municipality
Naawan Misamis Oriental1022,4444th Class Municipality
Jasaan Misamis Oriental1557,0552nd Class Municipality
Lugait Misamis Oriental820,5592nd Class Municipality
Alubijid Misamis Oriental1632,1634th Class Municipality
Gitagum Misamis Oriental1117,9205th Class Municipality
Initao Misamis Oriental1633,9023rd Class Municipality
Villanueva Misamis Oriental1140,4192nd Class Municipality
Manolo Fortich Bukidnon22113,2001st Class Municipality
Talakag Bukidnon2977,0271st Class Municipality
Malitbog Bukidnon1126,7412nd Class Municipality
Baungon Bukidnon1637,1112nd Class Municipality
Libona Bukidnon1448,9651st Class Municipality
Sumilao Bukidnon1029,5314th Class Municipality

Since the 1986 People Power Revolution, political power has returned to Misamis Oriental. Each city and municipality is self-governing, divided into barangays led by mayors.

Demographics

Metro Cagayan de Oro is inhabited by distinct Visayan (notably Cebuano-speaking majority) cultural communities. Christianity (particularly Roman Catholicism) is the predominant religion. Several cultural minorities exist in central Mindanao (Talakag, Sumilao and Baungon), including the Bagobos, Subanons and Badjaos. [12] It has also some sizeable minorities hailing from Luzon, such as Bicolanos, Ilocanos, Kapampangans and Tagalogs. [13] The city of Cagayan de Oro has a population of 675,950 people, making it the most-populous city in northern Mindanao and the tenth in the country.

Religion

Religion in Metro Cagayan de Oro
religionpercentage
Roman Catholic
 
83%
Islam
 
10%
Protestant
 
4%
None
 
1%
Buddhist
 
1%
Others
 
1%

Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion, [14] [15] although Protestant denominations (including Pentecostalism and the Seventh-day Adventist Church [16] are increasing in numbers. Followers of Islam were mainly Maranao traders and migrants and converts known as Balik-Islam.

Population

About 44 percent of households in Metro Cagayan de Oro classify themselves as Bisaya, 22.15 percent as Cebuano and 4.38 percent as Boholano; 28.07 percent are from other ethnic groups, including Maranao, Higaonon and Bukidnon. The rest of the areas' population includes migrants and their descendants from Luzon and other parts of Visayas, such as Bicolanos, Ilocanos, Kapampangans, Tagalogs and Hiligaynons. [17] [18] In addition to the city of Cagayan de Oro, there is rapid growth in nearby cities and municipalities (including Tagoloan and El Salvador). According to the Statistical Yearbook of the Philippines, this urban growth is a result of migration from neighboring provinces.

Cultural communities and ethnic groups living primarily in remote areas of Talakag, Baungon and Bukidnon include the Maranaos, Maguindanaons, Tausugs, Higaonons, Subanens, Binukid, T’boli and Bagobo. These groups have declined in population by about 12 percent since 2000 and, despite comprising 20.4 percent of the population of Mindanao, they experience discrimination in Filipino society.

Economy

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Metro Cagayan de Oro as seen from Puerto Ridge

Cagayan de Oro is the "melting pot of Mindanao" because of its accessibility, business growth and attractions. It is a business hub of the northern Mindanao region, with a reported income of ₱1.8 billion in fiscal year 2010. The city's economy is based on industry, commerce, trade, services and tourism. The city of Cagayan de Oro reported seven billion pesos in investment during the first six months of 2012, primarily in the service and industrial sectors. Investment in Metro Cagayan de Oro focuses on tourism, agriculture and the hospitality industry.

Healthcare

Metro Cagayan de Oro has a number of hospitals: [19]

In addition, Every municipalities has public health center and/or mini-hospital that caters their constituents for minor health cases under the supervision of Local government Units and Department of Health.

Public

Private

Education

Education, which has the largest share (about 40 percent) of the Metro Cagayan de Oro budget, is supervised by the Northern Mindanao Region X Department of Education. [20] The 2010 census counted 203 schools in the metropolis, including six universities, 12 colleges, 52 high schools and 64 elementary and primary schools (primarily in urban areas). The student population of Metro Cagayan de Oro is estimated at 380,580. [21]

Colleges and universities in Metro Cagayan de Oro are:

Colleges

Universities

Transportation

Land

Metro Cagayan de Oro is accessible by land from several cities and municipalities in Mindanao. There are three bus and jeepney terminals with regular service: Agora Integrated Bus Terminal, Eastbound-Gusa Jeepney Terminal and Westbound-Bulua Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal.

Air

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Boeing 737-300 at Lumbia Airport

Lumbia Airport, also known as Cagayan de Oro Airport (now Lumbia Airfield), hosted domestic service to Manila, Cebu, Davao and Iloilo. Manila is 75 minutes away by air, Iloilo one hour and Cebu 45 minutes, and Davao 25 minutes. It was the second-busiest airport in Mindanao, after Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City.

Laguindingan International Airport (which opened June 15, 2013, replacing Lumbia) is in the municipality of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental. It serves northern Mindanao (including Iligan and Cagayan de Oro), offering domestic service throughout the Philippines. It will offer international flights in the future.

Sea


Cagayan de Oro Port is an international seaport situated near the estuary of the Cagayan de Oro River. It has an anchorage depth of 18 metres (59 ft), with two cargo-handling operators. With the recent completion of the 250 million peso rehabilitation project, it is the largest seaport in Mindanao. [22] The port has regular service to Manila, Cebu, Tagbilaran, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Iloilo and Jagna.

See also

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