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CAMIGUIN
Camiguin was a part of Misamis Oriental when Visayan
immigrants from Bohol and Cebu settled there in the
early 1800s. Next to Batanes as the smallest province of
the country, Camiguin also has the second smallest
number of inhabitants.
The first known settlement in Camiguin is in Guinsiliban
which was ruled by Datu Salampung. The original
inhabitants were the Bukidnons who retreated to the
hinterlands of Mindanao or settled in other parts of the
island when the Visayans came.
Republic Act No. 4669 made the island of Camiguin a
province on June 18, 1966.
Former Names: Mindanao and Maguindanao
Land Area: 229.8 square kilometers
Capital: Mambajao
Population: 57,126 (1980)
Principal Dialect: Cebuano
Income Classification: Sixth Class Province
No. of Cities: None
No. of Municipalities: 5 (Catarman, Guisiliban,
Mahinog, Mambajao, and Sagay)
No. of Municipal Districts: None
Topography: Camiguin is ringed with seven
mountain volcanoes. It is also a paradise-island where
one can wander among its dense wilderness. Mt.
Hibok-hibok dominates the landscape of the province.
Stretches of white sand beaches and rocky hills also
mark the terrain.
No. of Principal Rivers: None
No. of Mountains: 7 (Mt. Hibok-hibok and Mt.
Vulcan-Daan are the only active volcanoes. The five
others are extinct)
Climate: There is an even distribution of
rainfall throughout the year.
Average Annual Rainfall: 257.79 inches
Principal products/crops: Corn and rice
Industries: Fishing and farming (major
industries), mat weaving, woodcraft, bamboo craft and
repair shops
Mineral Resources: Limestone and clay
Forest Resources: Bamboo and buri
Tourist Attractions: The Katibawasan Falls, the
Sulphur springs in Tangud, Mainit Spring, and the Kabuan
Beach.
Governor: Antonio A. Gallardo
Congressman: Pedro P. Romulo
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
Although the origin of the word “Misamis” cannot be
determined, some believe that the name came from the
Subano word “Kuyamis”, a variety of the coconut. The
word was changed by the Spanish conquistadores to the
more easily pronounced “Misamis”.
Misamis used to be a part of the province of Cebu. In
1818, it became a corregimiento, composed of four
partidos or divisions namely, Partido de Misamis,
Partido de Dapitan, Partido de Cagayan, and Partido de
Catarman.
Legislative Act No. 3537, approved on November 2, 1929,
divided the old province of Misamis into two provinces:
Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental. However, it was
not until ten years later, on November 28, 1939, that
the division was implemented by an amendment, Act No.
3777.
Former Name: None
Land Area: 1,939.3 square kilometers
Capital: Oroquieta City
Population: 386,328 (1980)
Principal Dialect: Cebuano
Income Classification: Fifth Class Province
No. of Cities: 3 (Oroquieta, Ozamis, and Tangub)
No. of Municipalities: 14 (Aloran, Baliangao,
Bonifacio, Calamba, Clarin, Concepcion, Don Mariano
Marcos, Jimenez, Lopez-Jaena, Panaon, Plaridel,
Sapang-Dalaga, Sinacaban, and Tudela)
No. of Municipal Districts: None
Topography: The central part of the province is
mountainous and rice plantations can only be found along
the coasts. Along the western boundary are the Amparo
and Malindang Mountains.
No. of Principal Rivers: None
No. of Mountains: 2
Climate: No pronounced dry and wet seasons.
However, the rainiest months are November and December
and the sunniest months are from February to April. The
province is seldom visited by typhoons.
Average Annual Rainfall: 100.15 inches
Principal products/crops: Coconut, rice, corn,
banana, abaca, coffee, cocoa, and rubber.
Industries: Logging (major industry), fishing and
cottage industries.
Mineral Resources: Manganese and clay
Forest Resources: Timber
Tourist Attractions: Provincial Capitol, Panguil
Bay (for duck hunting), Malindang Mountain, De la Paz
Beach, Oroquieta beach resort, the Immaculate Concepcion
Cathedral, the old church of San Juan de Bautista, and
the Nazarene Irrigation Dam.
Governor: William L. Chiongbian
Congressman: Julio H. Ozamis
MISAMIS ORIENTAL
The first Spaniards to arrive in Misamis were the
Recollect missionaries. During the latter half of the
19th century, Misamis was one of the six districts of
Mindanao. Later, towards the end of the Spanish era, it
became one of the seven districts of Mindanao and Sulu
with Cagayan de Misamis, now Cagayan de Oro, as its
capital.
Misamis Oriental has four islands- Canauayan, Puluo,
Medano and Mantiqui. It has three important ports
located in Cagayan de Oro City, Medina and Gingoog City.
The country’s biggest ship-building outfit the
Philippine Iron Construction and Marine Works, Inc. can
be found in this province.
Former Name: None
Land Area: 3,570.1 square kilometers
Capital: Cagayan de Oro City
Population: 690,032 (1980)
Principal Dialect: Cebuano
Income Classification: Second Class Province
No. of Cities: 2 (Cagayan de Oro and Gingoog)
No. of Municipalities: 24 (Alubijid, Balingasag,
Balingoan, Binuangan, Claveria, El Salvador, Gitagum,
Initao, Jasaan, Kinogitan, Lagonglong, Laguindingan,
Libertad, Lugait, Magsaysay, Manticao, Medina, Naawan,
Opol, Salay, Sugbongcogon, Tagoloan, Talisayan, and
Villanueva)
No. of Municipal Districts: None
Topography: Misamis Oriental has rugged terrain
although the mountains in the province are low.
No. of Principal Rivers: 2
No. of Mountains: 15
Climate: Rainfall in the province is heavy from
June to December. However, it is seldom visited by
typhoons.
Average Annual Rainfall: 257.79 inches
Principal products/crops: Coconut, corn, rice, tobacco
and abaca
Industries: Logging, fishing and manufacturing
(major industries)
Mineral Resources: Gold, chromite and manganese
Forest Resources: Timber
Tourist Attractions: Lawit Waterfalls, Sepaca
Point, Huluga Caves in Cagayan de Oro, the Catanico
Falls, Makahambus Cave, Initao National Park, Friendship
Garden, Xavier University Museum, and
Caprice-by-the-Sea.
Governor: Vicente Emano
Congressmen: Isacio Pelaez, Victorico L. Chavez.
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