El Salvador, Component city in Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
El Salvador spans 106 square kilometers of land with elevations reaching 79 meters above sea level in Northern Mindanao region.
The settlement changed its name from Taganipa to El Salvador in recognition of its role in providing food during a regional famine.
The population includes descendants of migrants from Bohol and Cebu islands, alongside indigenous Higaonon communities speaking Cebuano and Binukid languages.
The city maintains connections through public transportation options including jeepneys and motorized pedicabs, with regular service to Laguindingan Airport.
The Divine Mercy Shrine features a 50-foot statue, marking El Salvador as a principal religious destination in Northern Mindanao.
Location: Misamis Oriental
Inception: June 15, 1948
Elevation above the sea: 79 m
Shares border with: Alubijid, Opol
Email: info@elsalvadorcity.gov.ph
Website: https://elsalvadorcity.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 8.56667,124.51667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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