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| Map of Misamis Oriental showing the location of the Town of Balingoan. | |
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Balingoan
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| Country | Philippines |
| Island | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangays | 9 |
| Incorporated (Town) | 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Perlita I. Espiro |
| • Vice Mayor | Pedro Q. Panulaya |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 57.80 km2 (22.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2007[1]) | |
| • Total | 9,021 |
| • Density | 156.1/km2 (404.3/sq mi) |
| • Languages | Cebuano, Filipino (Tagalog), English |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP Code | 9011 |
Balingoan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 9,021 people in 1,600 households.
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Balingoan is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.
Formerly part of Talisayan,it gained independence on March 1,1952. According to the local legend,it derived its name from the word "baling ni juan" (John's Fishing Net), which later on became simply as "Balingoan".
There are 7 Public Elementary Schools situated in Barangays San Alonzo, Bauk-bauk, Lapinig, Mantangale, Mapua, Kauswagan and Kabangasan. Currently, there is a National High School located at Mantangale, and is called Mantangale National High School. Pre-school facilities both Public and Privately operated exists.
Feast day: May 29 Patron Saint: Saint Alonzo de Rodriguez
Copra, Fish, Sea shells, Fruits, Vegetables, Animal meat, and Dairy products.
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