Misamis Occidental

Misamis Occidental extends over 2,006 square kilometers, featuring coastal regions along Panguil Bay and Iligan Bay with inland hills rising toward Mount Malindang.

The Spanish colonizers established military defenses in the area during the 1750s, constructing Fuerte de la Concepcion y del Triunfo to protect against maritime raiders.

The coastal regions hold a Cebuano population while Subanen communities maintain their traditional presence in the upland areas of the province.

The province connects to Manila through direct flights taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with alternative transportation options via bus and ferry routes.

The province derives its name from 'kuyamis', a specific coconut variety that sustained early inhabitants and remains central to local agricultural production.

Location: Northern Mindanao

Inception: November 2, 1929

Capital city: Oroquieta

Shares border with: Zamboanga del Norte, Lanao del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur

Website: http://misocc.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 8.33333,123.70000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59