Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro (; ), also known as Metro Cagayan de Oro, is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the Philippines.http://www.neda.gov.ph Building globally competitive metropolitan areas in the Philippines PDF 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. According to the 2020 Philippine census, Metro Cagayan de Oro has a population of 1,687,159 people.

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 RiverCagayan de Oro; Geography 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.Metro Cagayan De Oro City, Higher grounds

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.Philippines VolcanoesBukidnon

Climate Under the Köppen climate classification system Cagayan de Oro has a tropical climate, with an annual average temperature of . In June 1998, the city recorded its highest temperature to date, . 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.

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.

Cities or municipalities Province Barangays Population(2020) Income class Cagayan de Oro Misamis Oriental 80728,4021st Class City; Highly urbanized El Salvador Misamis Oriental 1558,7714th class component city Balingasag Misamis Oriental 3074,3851st Class Municipality Libertad Misamis Oriental 3912,9485th Class Municipality Claveria Misamis Oriental 2452,4781st Class Municipality Tagoloan Misamis Oriental 1080,3191st Class Municipality Laguindingan Misamis Oriental 1126,3634th Class Municipality Manticao Misamis Oriental 1329,4692nd Class Municipality Opol Misamis Oriental 1466,3272nd Class Municipality Naawan Misamis Oriental 1022,4444th Class Municipality Jasaan Misamis Oriental 1557,0552nd Class Municipality Lugait Misamis Oriental 820,5592nd Class Municipality Alubijid Misamis Oriental 1632,1634th Class Municipality Gitagum Misamis Oriental 1117,9205th Class Municipality Initao Misamis Oriental 1633,9023rd Class Municipality Villanueva Misamis Oriental 1140,4192nd Class Municipality Manolo Fortich Bukidnon 22113,2001st Class Municipality Talakag Bukidnon 2977,0271st Class Municipality Malitbog Bukidnon 1126,7412nd Class Municipality Baungon Bukidnon 1637,1112nd Class Municipality Libona Bukidnon 1448,9651st Class Municipality Sumilao Bukidnon 1029,5314th 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) and Lumad cultural communities. Several cultural minorities exist in central Mindanao (Talakag, Sumilao and Baungon), including the Bagobos, Subanons and Badjaos.Mindanao History Retrieved September 22, 2008 It has also some sizeable minorities hailing from Luzon, such as Bicolanos, Ilocanos, Kapampangans and Tagalogs, and Hiligaynons from Panay and Negros Occidental. 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

Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion,TagalogLang.com:Main Religions in the PhilippinesNationMaster.com:Southeast Asia > Philippines > Religion Share although Protestant denominations, such as the United Church, the Seventh-day Adventist ChurchForum on Religion and Ecology and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (Philippine Independent Church), as well as Evangelical Pentecostals, are increasing in numbers.

Followers of Islam are mostly Maranao and Maguindanaon traders and migrants, as well as converts known as the 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. Cagayan de Oro City: Population Growth Rate Declined to 1.63 Percent 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

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:List of Hospitals in CdeO

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 J.R. Borja Memorial Hospital City Hospital German Doctors Hospital (indefinitely closed since 2011) Northern Mindanao Medical Center

Private ACE Medical Center Cagayan de Oro Medical Center Capitol University Medical Center Madonna and Child Hospital Maria Reyna Xavier University Hospital Orthopedic Rehab Institute Polymedic Medical Group Cagayan Polymedic General Hospital Cagayan Polymedic General Plaza Tagoloan Polymedic General Hospital Puerto General Hospital Sabal General Hospital Saint Francis Doctors' Hospital

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.[National Wages and Productivity Commission: http://www.chanrobles.com/region10.wageorderno-rx-13.html WAGE ORDER NO. RX - 13: IMPLEMENTING RULES & REGULATIONS PROVIDING NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES IN REGION X]Retrieved November 1, 2007 The 2010 census counted 203 schools in the metropolis, including seven universities, 17 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.Background Profile of the Philippines and the Filipino Culture

Colleges and universities in Metro Cagayan de Oro are:

Colleges Public City College of Cagayan de Oro City College of El Salvador Initao College Northern Bukidnon State College Opol Community College Tagoloan Community College

Private AMA Computer College - Cagayan de Oro Blessed Mother College Cagayan de Oro College – PHINMA Education Network Colegio de Santo Niño de Jasaan Informatics Computer Institute of Cagayan de Oro Lourdes College New El Salvador Colleges Pilgrim Christian College STI College – Cagayan de Oro Southern de Oro Philippines College St. Rita's College of Balingasag

Universities Public Bukidnon State University Mindanao State University at Naawan University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines

Private Capitol University Liceo de Cagayan University Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan

Media Television Analog DXAL TV-4 (ALLTV2) DXCC TV-10 (IBC) DXTE TV-21 (TV5) DXCO TV-29 (One Sports) DXJC TV-35 (GMA)

Digital DXAL DTV-16 (ALLTV2) DXCC DTV-17 (IBC13) DXTE DTV-18 (TV5) DXEV DTV-20 (A2Z) DXBA DTV-43 (PRTV PRIME) DXDZ DTV-47 (GMA) PA DTV-51 (JAO TV)

Cable RPN (5 - Parasat Cable TV)

Radio AM Frequency DXIF 729 (Bombo Radyo) DXCC 828 (RMN DXCC) DXIM 936 (Radyo Pilipinas) DXCO 1044 (Radyo Pilipino) DXKO 1368 (RPN Radyo Ronda)

FM Frequency DXRJ 88.5 (RJFM) DXKB 89.3 (K5 News FM) DXKI 90.3 (Strong Radio) 91.1 (Juander Radyo) PA 91.9 (Marian Radio) DXOC 92.7 (Heart FM) DXQR 93.5 (Home Radio) DXWZ 94.3 (Wild FM) DXBL 95.7 (Radyo Trumpeta) DXKS 96.9 (Easy Rock) DXJS 98.7 (Vanzy FM) DXVM 99.1 (iFM News) DXMR 99.9 (Magnum Radyo) DXLX 100.7 (Barangay LS) DXRL 101.5 (True FM) DXMM 102.5 (Brigada News FM) DXJL 103.3 (The New J) DXGR 103.9 (G103 Gold Radio) DXYR 104.7 (Yes FM) DXHY 106.3 (Radyo Natin) DXNY 107.9 (Win Radio)

Cable TV (Local) Parasat Cable Television Jade Cable TV

Newspaper Cagayan de Oro Journal Cagayan de Oro Times SuperBalita Cagayan de Oro SunStar Mindanao Post

Newscast One Mindanao (GMA TV-35/DTV-47 Cagayan de Oro, simulcast on GMA TV-5/DTV-37 Davao)

Defunct TV Patrol North Mindanao (ABS-CBN TV-23/DTV-40 Cagayan de Oro)

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

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. It serves northern Mindanao (including Iligan and Cagayan de Oro), offering domestic service throughout the Philippines. It will offer international flights in the future.

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