Misamis Occidental

Misamis Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Oroquieta City. The province borders Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur to the west and is separated from Lanao del Norte by Iligan Bay.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Misamis Occidental

Region: Northern Mindanao (Region X)

Capital: June 6, 1952

Population:

2000 census—486,723 (28th smallest).

Density—251 per km² (27th highest).

Area: 1,939.3 km&sup2 (19th smallest)

Divisions:

Component cities—3.
Municipalities—14.
Barangays—490.

Congressional districts—2.

Languages: Cebuano

Governor: Loreto S. Ocampos (2001-2004)

People and Culture

Misamis Occidental is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 3 cities.

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