Salay, Misamis Oriental

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Map of Misamis Oriental showing the location of Salay

Salay is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 19,664 people in 3,992 households.

Poblacion is the Capital of Salay and had been governed by the Capistrano politicians until the 2007 elections. Lanzones is one of the major source of income among Salayanos aside from commerce at Poblacion and Fishing to other people. May 1 is the official feast day of Salay although March feast is also celebrated and is the original.

Salay Central School provides primary education to the graders in this town while the nearby Salay National High School provides the secondary education, the latter has been nationally recognized for quality education among public schools.

[edit] Barangays

Salay is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.

  • Alipuaton
  • Ampenican
  • Bunal
  • Dinagsaan
  • Guinalaban
  • Ili-ilihon
  • Inobulan
  • Looc
  • Matampa
  • Membuli
  • Poblacion
  • Salagsag
  • Salay River I
  • Salay River II
  • Saray
  • Tinagaan
  • Yungod
  • Casulog

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Coordinates: 8.859° N 124.789° E