Opol, Misamis Oriental

Opol
Municipality

Map of Misamis Oriental with Opol highlighted
Opol

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 08°31′N 124°34′E / 8.517°N 124.567°E / 8.517; 124.567Coordinates: 08°31′N 124°34′E / 8.517°N 124.567°E / 8.517; 124.567
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Misamis Oriental
District 2nd district of Misamis Oriental
Founded June 15, 1950
Barangays 14
Government[1]
 • Mayor Maximino B. Seno
Area[2]
 • Total 175.13 km2 (67.62 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 52,108
 • Density 300/km2 (770/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9016
Dialing code +63 (0)88
Income class 2nd
Website www.opolmisor.gov.ph

Opol is a second class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 Philippine census, it has a population of 52,108.[3]

Opol was created from the barrios of Opol, Igpit, and Lower Iponan, formerly part of Cagayan de Oro, by virtue of Republic Act No. 524, approved June 15, 1950.[4]

The municipality is gradually becoming more urbanized, as a result of local population growth and the expansion of nearby Cagayan de Oro City. Historically, Opol was a more rural area focused on agriculture and fishing. The subdivision of rural land for new residential housing is a matter of some controversy amongst locals. The current Mayor, Dexter Q. Yasay (younger brother of the previous mayor), has held office in Opol since 2010.

Barangays

Opol is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[2]

  • Awang
  • Bagocboc
  • Barra
  • Bonbon
  • Cauyonan
  • Igpit
  • Limonda
  • Luyong bonbon
  • Malanang
  • Nangcaon
  • Patag
  • Poblacion
  • Taboc
  • Tingalan

Demographics

Population census of Opol
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 20,473—    
1995 23,958+2.99%
2000 36,389+9.37%
2007 47,187+3.65%
2010 52,108+3.68%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Economy

Key economic activities in Opol include commercial fishing, farming, tourism/hospitality, and light industry. Notable economic infrastructure includes the San Miguel/Coca Cola bottling plant, Lechem Food Marketing, and fishing port at Luyong-Bonbon as well as the municipal market building, located adjacent to the Opol municipal centre.

The Cagayan de Oro - Iligan highway passes through Opol, alongside the coast. The highway is a key inter-regional transport route and comprises an integral part of the Cagayan de Oro - Iligan Corridor Special Development Project. This is a major infrastructure development initiative which is likely to result in significant economic growth for Opol, Misamis Oriental and the adjoining province of Lanao del Norte in coming years.

Attractions

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.
  4. ↑ "An act creating the municipality of Opol, province of Misamis Oriental". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
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