Northern Mindanao Philippines

1. Region X
Northern Mindanao

3. • Northern Mindanao
• It is composed of five provinces, namely: Camiguin, Misamis Oriental,
Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon and Misamis Occidental and two cities that are
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. Lanao del Norte was transferred to
Northern Mindanao from Region XII (then called Central Mindanao) by
virtue of Executive Order No. 36
• More than 60% of Northern Mindanao's total land area are classified as
forest land.
• Its seas abound with fish and other marine products.

4. Land area
• Northern Mindanao has a total land area of 2,049,602 hectares
(5,064,680 acres).
• Misamis Oriental occupies 3570.01 square kilometers. Claveria, the
only landlocked municipality, is the largest (894.90 square
kilometers); Binuagan the smallest (30 square kilometers)

5. • 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
• The vast majority of the region's inhabitants are migrants from Cebu
and Bohol. Some inhabitants are of Waray, Tagalog, Maranao and
Tausug descent.
• The famous Del Monte Philippines located in the Province of
Bukidnon and its processing plant is located in Cagayan de Oro, which
shipped to the entire Philippines and Asia-Pacific region.
• The Agus-IV to VII Hydroelectric Plants in Iligan and Baloi, Lanao del
Norte supplies most of its electrical power in Mindanao.

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