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

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Region: Northern Mindanao (Region X)

Capital: Oroquieta City

Founded: June 6, 1952

Population:
2000 census—486,72 (28th smallest)
Density—251 per km² (27th highest)

Area: 1,939.3 km² (19th smallest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—3
Municipalities—14
Barangays—490
Congressional districts—2

Languages: Cebuano

Governor: Loreto S. Ocampos (2004-2007)

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Misamis Occidental is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 3 cities.

Cities

• Oroquieta City
• Ozamis City
• Tangub City

Municipalities

Physical

History

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