GeographyEconomy[edit source | editbeta]

The economy of Northern Mindanao is the largest regional economy in the island of Mindanao.^[3] 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 City. The famous Del Monte Philippines located in the Province of Bukidnon and its processing plant is located in Cagayan de Oro City, which shipped to the entire Philippines and Asia-Pacific region. The Agus-IV to VII Hydroelectric Plants in Iligan City and Baloi, Lanao del Norte supplies most of its electrical power in Mindanao.

Political divisions[edit source | editbeta]

Political map of Northern Mindanao region.

The region is composed of five provinces namely Bukidnon, the island province of Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental. It also has 2 highly urbanized cities, Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City. It has seven component cities namely El Salvador City,Gingoog City, Malaybalay City, Oroquieta City, Ozamiz City, Tangub City, and Valencia City. It has 84 municipalities and 2,022 barangays. The regional center is Cagayan de Oro City.

Northern Mindanao is the 9th most populous region in the Philippines and 2nd in Mindanao (after Davao Region) according to the 2010 National Statistics Office Census. The major urban area of Region X is Metro Cagayan de Oro which includes Cagayan de Oro City and some municipalities and cities of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon[edit source | editbeta]

Northern Mindanao 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.

More than 60% of Northern Mindanao's total land area are classified as forest land. Its seas abound with fish and other marine products.

Climate

Component Cities[edit source | editbeta]

Bukidnon[edit source | editbeta]

• Malaybalay City
• Valencia City

Misamis Occidental[edit source | editbeta]

• Oroquieta City
• Ozamiz City
• Tangub City

Misamis Oriental[edit source | editbeta]

• El Salvador City
• Gingoog City

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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.

Northern Mindanao (Filipino: Hilagang Kamindanawan) is a region of the Philippines, designated as Region X. It is composed of fiveprovinces and two cities classified as highly-urbanized, all occupying the north-central part of Mindanao island, and the island-province ofCamiguin. The regional center is Cagayan de Oro City. Lanao del Norte was transferred to Northern Mindanao from Region XII (then called Central Mindana