Balingoan, Misamis Oriental
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| Coordinates: 8°59.5′N 124°51′E / 8.9917°N 124.85°ECoordinates: 8°59.5′N 124°51′E / 8.9917°N 124.85°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Island | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangays | 9 |
| Incorporated (Town) | 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Perlita I. Espiro |
| • Vice Mayor | Pedro Q. Panulaya |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 57.80 km2 (22.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2007[1]) | |
| • Total | 9,021 |
| • Density | 156.1/km2 (404/sq mi) |
| • Languages | Cebuano, Filipino (Tagalog), English |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP Code | 9011 |
Balingoan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 9,021 people in 1,600 households.
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[edit] Accessibility
- Port of Balingoan is the main port for travellers going to the provincial island of Camiguin. From Cagayan de Oro to Balingoan is around 86 kilometers and would take around 1.5 hours bus ride.
[edit] Barangays
Balingoan is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.
- Baukbauk (Pob.)
- Dahilig
- Kabangasan
- Kabulakan
- Kauswagan
- Lapinig (Pob.)
- Mantangale
- Mapua
- San Alonzo
[edit] 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".
[edit] Education
There are 7 Public Elementary Schools situated in Barangays San Alonzo, Bauk-bauk, Lapinig, Mantangale, Mapua, Kauswagan 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.
[edit] Culture
Feast day: May 29 Patron Saint: Saint Alonzo de Rodriguez
[edit] Produce
Copra, Fish, Sea shells, Fruits, Vegetables, Animal meat, and Dairy products.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Municipality of Balingoan
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code listing for Balingoan - National Statistical Coordination Board
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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