Northern Mindanao Region X

Northern Mindanao Region X (Cebuano: Amihanang Mindanao, Tagalog: Hilagang Mindanao) is the administrative region of the Philippines, appointed as District X. It comprises 5 provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, and Misamis Occidental. Two cities are classified as urbanized, which occupy the central and northern parts of Mindanao and the Camiguin island province. The regional center was Cagayan de Oro. Lanao del Norte transferred from the XII district (then known as Mainland Island). To Northern Mindanao in September 2001 under Executive Order 36.

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Etymology

The current name for the place comes from its location on the island of Mindanao. For the failure of the Philippine revolutionaries. The word was created by the Americans after they set up the American colonial government in the Philippines. It has suggested changing the name of the northern Mindanao region. Dominated by the Cebuano ethnic group in the Mindanao region. Amihanan means the “northern region” of the Cebuano language, the lingua franca of the region. Another proposed name is Calaminon, which combines provincial names in the region.

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Geography

The total capacity of Mindanao del Norte is 2,049,602 hectares (5,064,680 acres). More than 60% of the total space of Northern Mindanao is classified as forest land. Its ocean is filled with fish and other seafood.

The Weather

The climate in Mindanao del Norte is dispersed throughout the year. Its rich vegetation, natural spring water, and high altitude contribute to the fresh, gentle, and inspiring climate of the city.

Demographics

According to the 2015 census of the Philippine Bureau of Statistics. Mindanao del Norte is the eighth-most populous region in the Philippines. The second-largest region in Mindanao (after the Davao region). The most important urban zone in the X district is the Cagayan Metro Gold. These include Cagayan de Oro and cities and cities of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.

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The vast majority of residents in the city come from immigrants in Cebu and Bohol. Other residents are Hiligaynon, Waray, Zamboangueño, Tausug, and Maranao, while local Bukidnon and Manobos live in the interior highlands.

The dominant religion is Roman Catholicism, which accounts for 72% of the population. Protestants make up an important minority of the population of 14%. The largest non-Christian religion is Islam, which accounts for 8% of the population.

Economics

The economy of northern Mindanao is the largest regional economy on Mindanao. [8] The economy of Northern Mindanao agriculture. But growth in these industries is growing in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. The famous Del Monte Philippines is in the province of Bukidnon, and its processing plant, in Cagayan de Oro. Sent to the entire region of the Philippines and the Asia Pacific. Agus-IV to VII hydroelectric power station in Iligan and the Balo-i in Lanao del Norte. Most of the electricity in Mindanao.

Administrative Division

The region comprises five provinces: Bukidnon, the island Province of Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental. It has two urbanized cities, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, which are managed by a province. These provinces are divided into seven constituent cities and 84 cities with 2,022 towns.

The Provincial Center is in Cagayan de Oro.
Component Cities

Bukidnon