Misamis Occidental
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Misamis Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Oroquieta City. The province borders Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur to the west and is separated from Lanao del Norte by Iligan Bay.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Misamis Occidental
Region: Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Capital: Oroquieta City
Population:
2000 census—486,72 (28th smallest)
Density—251 per km² (27th highest)
2000 census—486,72 (28th smallest)
Density—251 per km² (27th highest)
Area: 1,939.3 km² (19th smallest)
Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—3
Municipalities—14
Barangays—490
Congressional districts—2
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—3
Municipalities—14
Barangays—490
Congressional districts—2
Languages: Cebuano
Governor: Loreto S. Ocampos (2004-2007)
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Misamis Occidental is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 3 cities.
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| Regions and Provinces of Mindanao | |
| Zamboanga Peninsula: | Zamboanga del Norte | Zamboanga del Sur | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Northern Mindanao: | Bukidnon | Camiguin | Lanao del Norte | Misamis Occidental | Misamis Oriental |
| Davao Region: | Compostela Valley | Davao | Davao del Sur | Davao Oriental |
| SOCCSKSARGEN: | Cotabato | Sarangani | South Cotabato | Sultan Kudarat |
| Caraga: | Agusan del Norte | Agusan del Sur | Surigao del Norte | Surigao del Sur |
| ARMM: | Basilan | Lanao del Sur | Maguindanao | Sulu | Tawi-Tawi |
