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Region X Northern Mindanao
—  Region  —
Map of the Philippines showing the location of Region X
Country	Philippines
Island group	Mindanao
Regional center	Cagayan de Oro City
Area
- Total	20,132 km2 (7,773 sq mi)
Population (2007)
- Total	3,952,437
- Density	196.3/km2 (508.5/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
Provinces	5
Cities	7
Municipalities	84
Barangays	2,022
Cong. districts	11
Languages	Cebuano, Maranao, Manobo and others

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 City, where the national government's regional offices and other big establishments are located. Lanao del Norte was transferred to Region XII (then called Central Mindanao) by virtue of Executive Order No. 36.

[edit] Cultural Groups

The majority of the region’s inhabitants are migrants from Cebu and Iloilo. There are also Waray-warays, Tagalogs and Maranaos.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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 7,461.99 km².

[edit] 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.

[edit] Economy

The economy in Northern Mindanao is mainly agricultural. But there is also a booming growth of industries particularly in Cagayan de Oro City and in Iligan. The famous Del Monte Plantation is located in Bukidnon and its plant is located in Cagayan De Oro City. The Agus-IV to VII Hydroelectric Plants in Iligan City and Baloi, Lanao del Norte supplies most of its electrical power in Mindanao.

[edit] Political Divisions

Political map of Northern Mindanao

¹ Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City are highly urbanized cities; figures are excluded from Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte respectively.

[edit] Component Cities

Bukidnon

• Malaybalay City
• Valencia City

Misamis Occidental

• Oroquieta City
• Ozamiz City
• Tangub City

Misamis Oriental

• Gingoog City

[edit] See also

• Mindanao
• Metro Davao
• Cagayan de Oro City

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code listing for Northern Mindanao - National Statistical Coordination Board

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