Bukidnon - Definition and Overview

Bukidnon is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Malaybalay City. The province borders, clockwise starting from the north, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Davao, Cotabato, Lanao del Sur, and Lanao del Norte.

Bukidnon is considered by Filipinos to be the food basket of Mindanao. Plantations in the province produce, among others, pineapples.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Bukidnon

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Region: Northern Mindanao (Region X)

Capital: Malaybalay City

Founded: —

Population:
2000 census—1,060,265 (24th largest)
Density—128 per km² (22nd lowest)

Area: 8,293.8 km² (6th largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—2
Municipalities—20
Barangays—464
Congressional districts—3

Languages:

Governor: Jose Ma. R. Zubiri (2004-2007)

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Bukidnon is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 2 cities.

Cities

• Malaybalay City
• Valencia City

Municipalities

Physical

History

External links

• Provincial Government of Bukidnon (http://www.bukidnon.gov.ph/)