Balingoan, Misamis Oriental
| Balingoan | |
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| Municipality | |
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.svg.png)  Balingoan | |
| Coordinates: 8°59′30″N 124°51′26.4″E / 8.99167°N 124.857333°ECoordinates: 8°59′30″N 124°51′26.4″E / 8.99167°N 124.857333°E | |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Founded | March 01, 1952 |
| Barangays | 9 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Pedro Panulaya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.80 km2 (22.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,175 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9011 |
| Dialing code | 88 |
| Income class | 5th |
| Population census of Balingoan, Misamis Oriental | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 6,689 | — |
| 1995 | 7,548 | +2.45% |
| 2000 | 8,197 | +1.66% |
| 2007 | 9,021 | +1.38% |
| 2010 | 10,175 | +4.09% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
Balingoan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 10,175 people in 1,928 households.
Barangays
Balingoan is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.
- Baukbauk (Pob.)
- Dahilig
- Kabangasan
- Kabulakan
- Kauswagan
- Lapinig (Pob.)
- Mantangale
- Mapua
- San Alonzo
History
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".
Transportation
Port of Balingoan is the main port for travellers going to the provincial island of Camiguin. From Cagayan de Oro to Balingoan is around 86 kilometers and would take around 1.5 hours bus ride.
Education
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.
Culture
Feast day: May 29. Patron Saint: Saint Alonzo de Rodriguez
Produce
Copra, Fish, Sea shells, Fruits, Vegetables, Animal meat, and Dairy products.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
External links
- Municipality of Balingoan
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code listing for Balingoan - National Statistical Coordination Board
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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