Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental

Laguindingan
Municipality

Laguindingan International Airport
Nickname(s): Gateway to Northern Mindanao

Map of Misamis Oriental with Laguindingan highlighted
Laguindingan

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 08°35′N 124°27′E / 8.583°N 124.450°E / 8.583; 124.450Coordinates: 08°35′N 124°27′E / 8.583°N 124.450°E / 8.583; 124.450
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Misamis Oriental
District 2nd district of Misamis Oriental
Founded June 8, 1963
Barangays 11
Government[1]
 • Mayor Diosdado T. Obsioma
Area[2]
 • Total 44.23 km2 (17.08 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 24,405
 • Density 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9019
IDD : area code  +63 (0)88
Income class 4th municipal income class
PSGC 104314000
Electorate 17,378 voters as of 2016
Website www.laguindingan.gov.ph

Laguindingan is a fourth class municipality in the Province of Misamis Oriental on the Mindanao island, southern part of the Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 24,405 people.[3] Most notable landmark is the Laguindingan Airport, located between Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City.

Barangays

Laguindingan is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.

History

Laguindingan used to be called "Daligdigan" coined from the words "daligdig", meaning trickling water from Soloan Creek, and "digan", a buri plant, which was used by the early settlers as roofing and walling materials. The name later evolved into "Laguindingan" because it is easier to pronounce and has a melodious sound.

The presence of an old Spanish port "Moog" at Punta Sulawan manifest the claim that before the settlers came to Laguindingan, the place was the hideout of robbers, pirates and bandoleros because of the once thick forest cover of the municipality. A brave man named Calixto Caseres together with his family moved in from Alubijid and settled for good. Other settlers followed and soon the place became a thriving community. A number of Cagayan de Oro civilians and government officials hide in Laguindingan during the second world war. Blocking force was established in Laguindingan that let Japanese soldiers to use boat instead going to Iligan. The Philippine Independent Church was the first religious order established in the early community. The religious presence was evidenced by the Chapel erected on the highest promontory now known as Salcedo's Hill. The cross still stand today. the silent witness of the establishment of the now growing town.

Laguindingan, was a sitio of Alubijid under the municipality of Cagayan de Oro. The first Barrio Teniente was Mariano Salcedo (from Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro) which was appointed by the Alcalde de Cagayan. When Alubijid became a municipality, Proceso Pacana became the first Barrio Lieutenant until the end of World War II. Later a move to make Laguindingan a municipality was spearheaded by Glicerio Salcedo (Teniente del Barrio) who became the first Municipal Mayor of the town. The barangays that joined the move for township was known as the Sulawan Block namely: Kibaghot, Sinai, Mauswagon, Moog, Gasi, Aromahon, Tubajon, Sambulawan, Lapad and Liberty. On June 23, 1963 through House Bill No. 5612, President Diosdado Macapagal signed RA 3824, creating the municipality of Laguindingan.

Sambulawan derived from the word "Sulawan" because the place is situated on a hill or in Bisaya " ilaya" going up where the sun rises its bright lights is glaring to the eye, thus " Sulaw" in bisaya. The place is also known as a place of "sabungan" or where cock fights are held.

Demographics

Population census of Laguindingan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 10,292—    
1975 11,849+2.87%
1980 12,059+0.35%
1990 15,503+2.54%
1995 16,521+1.20%
2000 18,451+2.40%
2007 19,952+1.08%
2010 21,822+3.31%
2015 24,405+2.15%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5][6]

Economy

Laguindingan Misamis Oriental is now the new gateway to Northern Mindanao. It is where the new Laguindingan Airport is located replacing the old Lumbia Airport of Cagayan de Oro. The Cooperative that has a mission or Rural Electrification sits here which is MORESCO-1 Head Office. It has a power distribution franchise for the west part of Misamis Oriental from the towns of Opol to Lugait . It operates in 15 barrios of Cagayan de Oro City and the whole town and baranggay of Talakag ,Bukidnon and portions of baranggay's in Iligan City. Other production plants located here is the MINDOACO (Mindanao Oxygen Acetylene Corporation).Another growing industry is the hand crafted silk. The Mindanao silk which is woven by members of Ayala Beneficiaries Association Inc., based in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental affected by the construction of the airport.

Laguindingan is also well known for its famous sea food every Saturday Market also known as "Tabu" in bisaya. Here you can buy and eat sea urchins in bottles, sea weeds, sea clams and snails, and the famous cure for arthritis the sea cucumber with the barbecue fish on sticks also known in bisaya as "Tinap-an" and the delicious fish rich in Omega 3 oil also known as " Pinyahun". Fishes from neighboring towns are also brought here for trading.

The common agricultural produce aside from corn or Maize, cassava and copra is the " Finest Tobacco".This has driven the town to progress and its neighboring towns for decades. The tobacco industry before the Airport is also an attraction for Businessmen.

The Saturday market had also made the town famous for the lives stock industry were cows, pigs, chickens and goats were traded.Neighboring towns Alubijid, Elsalvador, Alubijid and Libertad had benefited from this trading as well as Cagayan de Oro City, where here the Lechonero's get those young pork here.

Today another flourishing industry for Beach tourism being developed is also the scuba diving where the rich exotic sea creatures are found in the sea of Tubajon Laguindingan Misamis Oriental.

Attractions

Town events

There are several notable events in the town. Each barangays or barrios has its own feast locally known as Fiesta literally as festivals honoring their patron saints after achieving recognition in their own rights.

Transportation

Laguindingan does not have sea transportation facilities. Nearby Cagayan de Oro City is the main entry point to Misamis Oriental. From there, one would then take a bus or jeepneys from the Westbound-Bulua Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal.

By land
By air

Education

Public schools:

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province: MISAMIS ORIENTAL". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  5. ↑ Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  6. ↑ "Province of Misamis Oriental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  7. ↑ Town In Misamis Oriental Is Best Site For New Airport In Northern Mindanao
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