Balingoan, Misamis Oriental

Balingoan
Municipality
Municipality of Balingoan

Balingoan pier with Camiguin in the background

Map of Misamis Oriental with Balingoan highlighted
Balingoan

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 09°00′N 124°51′E / 9.000°N 124.850°E / 9.000; 124.850Coordinates: 09°00′N 124°51′E / 9.000°N 124.850°E / 9.000; 124.850
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Misamis Oriental
District 1st district of Misamis Oriental
Founded March 1, 1952
Barangays 9
Government[1]
 • Mayor Pedro Panulaya
Area[2]
 • Total 57.80 km2 (22.32 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 10,175
 • Density 180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9011
Dialing code +63 (0)88
Income class 5th

Balingoan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 10,175 people.[3]

Barangays

Balingoan is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]

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".

Demographics

Population census of Balingoan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 6,689—    
1995 7,548+2.29%
2000 8,197+1.78%
2007 9,021+1.33%
2010 10,175+4.48%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Economy

Produce: Copra, fish, sea shells, fruits, vegetables, animal meat, and dairy products.

Culture

Feast day: May 29. Patron Saint: Saint Alonzo de Rodriguez

Transportation

Port of Balingoan is the main port for travellers going to the provincial island of Camiguin. From Cagayan de Oro to Balingoan is about 86 kilometres (53 mi) and would take around 1.5 hours bus ride.

Education

There are 9 Public Elementary Schools situated in Barangays San Alonzo, Bauk-bauk, Lapinig, Mantangale, Mapua, Kauswagan, Kabulakan, Dahilig 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.

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: MISAMIS ORIENTAL". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 26 June 2014.

External links

 Guinsiliban, Camiguin
Bohol Sea
Kinoguitan
Sugbongcogon		 Talisayan
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