Tangub

Map of Misamis Occidental showing the location of Tangub City

Tangub City is a 3rd class city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 49,695 people in 9,480 households. It is known as the Christmas Capital of Mindanao for its display of the holiday's famous symbols.

Barangays

Tangub City is politically subdivided into 55 barangays.

Santa Maria (Baga) Balatacan Banglay Mantic Migcanaway Bintana Bocator Bongabong Caniangan Capalaran Catagan Barangay I - City Hall (Pob.) Barangay II - Marilou Annex (Pob.) Barangay IV - St. Michael (Pob.) Isidro D. Tan (Dimalooc) Garang Guinabot Guinalaban Kauswagan

Kimat Labuyo Lorenzo Tan Barangay VI - Lower Polao (Pob.) Lumban Maloro Barangay V - Malubog (Pob.) Manga Maquilao Barangay III- Market Kalubian (Pob. Minsubong Owayan Paiton Panalsalan Pangabuan Prenza Salimpuno San Antonio

San Apolinario San Vicente Santa Cruz Santo Niño Silangit Simasay Sumirap Taguite Tituron Barangay VII - Upper Polao (Pob.) Villaba Silanga Aquino (Marcos) Baluk Hoyohoy Matugnao Sicot Tugas

Tangub City through its Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe is a regular participant of Sinulog Festival, a festival held in Cebu City. Sinulog is the country’s biggest and most anticipated festival is set to take center stage every year. . This festival is the pageantry of sights, sounds and colors as it honors and pays homage to the patron saint of Cebu , Sr. Sto. Niño-the child Jesus.The highlights of the festival is from January 9-18, yearly. Tangub City has won ten grand champion streak in the Sinulog-Based Category of said festival.

Tangub City is the Christmas Symbol Capital of the Philippines.

Sister cities of Tangub City

• Paranaque City, Philippines

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• panoramic view of shore of San Apolinario
• Local Governance Performance Management System