Northern Mindanao
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Northern Mindanao (Cebuano: Amihanang Mindanao; Maranao: Pangotaraan Mindanao; Tagalog: Hilagang Mindanao) is an administrative region in the Philippines, designated as Region X. It comprises five provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, and Lanao del Norte, and two cities 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 in September 2001.[3]
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Northern Mindanao
Region X | |
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From top, left to right: Kitanglad Mountain Range in Bukidnon, White Island in Camiguin, Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan, Port of Ozamiz in Misamis Occidental, and Skyline of Cagayan de Oro. | |
Anthem: "Martsa Rehiyon Diyes" Old Version Revised Version | |
Coordinates: 8°45′N 124°55′E | |
Country | Philippines |
Island group | Mindanao |
Regional center and largest city | Cagayan de Oro |
Area | |
• Total | 20,496.02 km2 (7,913.56 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 2,941 m (9,649 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[1] | |
• Total | 5,022,768 |
• Density | 250/km2 (630/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ISO 3166 code | PH-10 |
Provinces | |
Cities | |
Municipalities | 84 |
Barangays | 2,022 |
Cong. districts | 14 |
Languages | |
GDP (2023) | ₱1.18 trillion $21.2 billion[2] |
Growth rate | (5.3%)[2] |
HDI | 0.694 (Medium) |
HDI rank | 12th in the Philippines (2019) |
Website | www.northernmindanao.com |
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