Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental

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Municipality of Lopez Jaena
Lungsod sa Lopez Jaena
Bayan ng Lopez Jaena
—  Municipality  —

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A map of Misamis Occidental showing the location of Lopez Jaena.
Country Philippines
Island Mindanao
Region X
Class 4th Class Municipality
Province Misamis Occidental
Barrios or Barangays 28
Religion: Christians
Town Established August 1
Government
 • Type Town Legislative Council
 • Mayor Dr. Martin C. Megriño
 • Vice-mayor Dr. Israelson F. Taclob
Population (2007)
 • Total 20,948
 • Demonym Lopezjaenon
 • Language(s) Cebuano, Filipino, English,
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP Code[1] 07208
Patron Saint St. Francis Xavier
Website Lopez Jaena's Official Government website

Lopez Jaena is a 4th class municipality in the Province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 Philippine census, it has a population of about 20,948 people in 4,308 households.

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[edit] History

  • To be constructed...

Natural/Man Made

  • Daisog River - A river running from upper valley down to the boarder of 2 barangays.
  • Submarine Bridge- A twin brides which connects 2 of the main barangay.

Delicacies / Specialties

  • Lumyagan (Local Squids)
  • Suman
  • Virgin Coconut Oil
  • Various Tropical Fruits
  • Devil Fish (salanga)

[edit] Barangays

Lopez Jaena is politically subdivided into 28 barangays.

  • Alegria
  • Bagong Silang
  • Biasong
  • Bonifacio
  • Burgos
  • Dalacon
  • Dampalan
  • Estante
  • Hasa-an
  • Katipa
  • Luzaran
  • Macalibre Alto
  • Macalibre Bajo
  • Mahayahay
  • Manguehan
  • Mansabay Bajo
  • Molatuhan Alto
  • Molatuhan Bajo
  • Peniel
  • Eastern Poblacion
  • Puntod
  • Rizal
  • Sibugon
  • Sibula
  • Don Andres Soriano
  • Mabas
  • Mansabay Alto
  • Western Poblacion

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[edit] See also

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Coordinates: 8°33′14″N 123°46′05″E / 8.554°N 123.768°E / 8.554; 123.768

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