Metro Cagayan de Oro
Introduction '''Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro''' (; ), also known as '''Metro Cagayan de Oro''', is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the Philippines. It is located on the northern coast of Mindanao, and comprises the two chartered cities of Cagayan de Oro and El Salvador and the fourteen municipalities of Misamis Oriental which are Alubijid, Balingasag, Claveria, Gitagum, Initao, Jasaan, Laguindingan, Libertad, Lugait, Manticao, Naawan, Opol, Tagoloan, and Villanueva and the six municipalities of Bukidnon which are Manolo Fortich, Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Sumilao and Talakag. According to the 2015 Philippine census, Metro Cagayan de Oro has a population of 1,687,159 people.
Geography Metro Cagayan de Oro is bounded by Macajalar Bay, which curves north. Forty percent of its area is elevated plains, located partially in Bukidnon. In the western portion the Cagayan de Oro River outlines the area, which is divided by the river's tributaries from district 1 of Cagayan de Oro to Gitagum (including Laguindingan, Alubijid, El Salvador and Opol). The eastern and southern regions run from district 2 of Cagayan de Oro to Tagoloan to Claveria and Malitbog to Talakag, which is bordered by Bukidnon-Central Mindanao and Lanao del Norte.Metro Cagayan comprises hills and mountain ranges, mountains and rain forests. Its biodiversity and greenery helps keep the area's temperature cool. The southern portion has semi-active volcanoes in the Kalatungan Mountain Range, although the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhilVolcs) maintains that there is little risk of eruption orearthquakes.
Climate Under the Köppen climate classification system Cagayan de Oro has a tropical climate, with an annual average temperature of . In June 1998, the city recorded its highest temperature to date, . The city receives a varying amount of rainfall throughout the year; March and April are the driest months, and August and September the wettest. The rainy season lasts from June to November, and the drier season from December to May. The city lies outside the typhoon belt, but is affected by the Intertropical Convergence Zone.
Government Cagayan de Oro is a chartered city which is geographically located in Misamis Oriental. Although, the provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental is located in Cagayan de Oro, the provincial government has no administrative authority and jurisdiction over the city government of Cagayan de Oro.Metro Cagayan de Oro has the fourth-largest population in the Philippines, and is the third-largest metropolitan area geographically. Cagayan de Oro City is the center of the Metro Cagayan de Oro, the emerging 4th metropolis of the country. Metro Cagayan de Oro covers municipalities in eastern and western Misamis Oriental and northern Bukidnon. Cities or municipalities Province Barangays Population(2020) Income class Cagayan de Oro Misamis Oriental  80728,4621st Class City; Highly urbanized El Salvador Misamis Oriental 1558,7714th class component city Balingasag Misamis Oriental 3074,3851st Class Municipality Libertad Misamis Oriental 912,9485th Class Municipality Claveria Misamis Oriental 2452,4781st Class Municipality Tagoloan Misamis Oriental 1080,3191st Class Municipality Laguindingan Misamis Oriental 1126,3634th Class Municipality Manticao Misamis Oriental 1329,4692nd Class Municipality Opol Misamis Oriental 1466,3272nd Class Municipality Naawan Misamis Oriental 1022,4444th Class Municipality Jasaan Misamis Oriental 1557,0552nd Class Municipality Lugait Misamis Oriental 820,5592nd Class Municipality Alubijid Misamis Oriental 1632,1634th Class Municipality Gitagum Misamis Oriental 1117,9205th Class Municipality Initao Misamis Oriental 1633,9023rd Class Municipality Villanueva Misamis Oriental 1140,4192nd Class Municipality Manolo Fortich Bukidnon 22113,2001st Class Municipality Talakag Bukidnon 2977,0271st Class Municipality Malitbog Bukidnon 1126,7412nd Class Municipality Baungon Bukidnon 1637,1112nd Class Municipality Libona Bukidnon 1448,9651st Class Municipality Sumilao Bukidnon 1029,5314th Class MunicipalitySince the 1986 People Power Revolution, political power has returned to Misamis Oriental. Each city and municipality is self-governing, divided into barangays led by mayors.
Demographics Metro Cagayan de Oro is inhabited by distinct Visayan (notably Cebuano-speaking majority) cultural communities. Christianity (particularly Roman Catholicism) is the predominant religion. Several cultural minorities exist in central Mindanao (Talakag, Sumilao and Baungon), including the Bagobos, Subanons and Badjaos. It has also some sizeable minorities hailing from Luzon, such as Bicolanos, Ilocanos, Kapampangans and Tagalogs. The city of Cagayan de Oro has a population of 675,950 people, making it the most-populous city in northern Mindanao and the tenth in the country.===Religion===Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion, although Protestant denominations (including Pentecostalism and the Seventh-day Adventist Church are increasing in numbers. Followers of Islam were mainly Maranao traders and migrants.===Population===About 44 percent of households in Metro Cagayan de Oro classify themselves as ethnically mixed, 22.15 percent as Cebuano and 4.38 percent as Boholano; 28.07 percent are from other ethnic groups, including Maranao, Higaonon and Bukidnon. The rest of the areas' population includes migrants and their descendants from Luzon and other parts of Visayas, such as Bicolanos, Ilocanos, Kapampangans, Tagalogs and Hiligaynons. In addition to the city of Cagayan de Oro, there is rapid growth in nearby cities and municipalities (including Tagoloan and El Salvador). According to the ''Statistical Yearbook of the Philippines'', this urban growth is a result of migration from neighboring provinces.Cultural communities and ethnic groups living primarily in remote areas of Talakag, Baungon and Bukidnon include the Maranaos, Maguindanaons, Tausugs, Higaonons, Subanens, Binukid, T’boli and Bagobo. These groups have declined in population by about 12 percent since 2000 and, despite comprising 20.4 percent of the population of Mindanao, they experience discrimination in Filipino society.
Economy Metro Cagayan de Oro as seen from Puerto RidgeCagayan de Oro is the "melting pot of Mindanao" because of its accessibility, business growth and attractions. It is a business hub of the northern Mindanao region, with a reported income of ₱1.8 billion in fiscal year 2010.The city's economy is based on industry, commerce, trade, services and tourism. The city of Cagayan de Oro reported seven billion pesos in investment  during the first six months of 2012, primarily in the service and industrial sectors. Investment in Metro Cagayan de Oro focuses on tourism, agriculture and the hospitality industry.
{{anchor|Health}}Healthcare Metro Cagayan de Oro has a number of hospitals:In addition, Every municipalities has public health center and/or mini-hospital that caters their constituents for minor health cases under the supervision of Local government Units and Department of Health.===Public===* Cagayan de Oro Medical Central* J.R. Borja Memorial Hospital City Hospital* German Doctors Hospital* Northern Mindanao Medical Center===Private===* Cagayan de Oro Medical Center* Capitol University Medical Center* Sabal General Hospital* Madonna and Child Hospital* Maria Reyna Xavier University Hospital* Orthopedic Rehab Institute* Polymedic Medical Group** Cagayan Polymedic General Hospital** Cagayan Polymedic General Plaza** Tagoloan Polymedic General Hospital* Puerto General Hospital
Education Education, which has the largest share (about 40 percent) of the Metro Cagayan de Oro budget, is supervised by the Northern Mindanao Region X Department of Education. The 2010 census counted 203 schools in the metropolis, including six universities, 12 colleges, 52 high schools and 64 elementary and primary schools (primarily in urban areas). The student population of Metro Cagayan de Oro is estimated at 380,580.Colleges and universities in Metro Cagayan de Oro are:===Colleges===* AMA Computer College – Cagayan de Oro* Cagayan de Oro College – PHINMA Education Network* Informatics Computer Institute of Cagayan de Oro* Lourdes College* Pilgrim Christian College* STI College – Cagayan de Oro* Tagoloan Community College* Opol Community College* Blessed Mother College* Southern Philippines College===Universities===* Capitol University* Liceo de Cagayan University* University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines* Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
Transportation === Land ===Metro Cagayan de Oro is accessible by land from several cities and municipalities in Mindanao. There are three bus and jeepney terminals with regular service: Agora Integrated Bus Terminal, Eastbound-Gusa Jeepney Terminal and Westbound-Bulua Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal.=== Air ===Boeing 737-300 at Lumbia AirportLumbia Airport, also known as Cagayan de Oro Airport (now Lumbia Airfield), hosted domestic service to Manila, Cebu, Davao and Iloilo. Manila is 75 minutes away by air, Iloilo one hour and Cebu 45 minutes, and Davao 25 minutes. It was the second-busiest airport in Mindanao, after Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City.Laguindingan International Airport (which opened June 15, 2013, replacing Lumbia) is in the municipality of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental. It serves northern Mindanao (including Iligan and Cagayan de Oro), offering domestic service throughout the Philippines. It will offer international flights in the future.=== Sea === Cagayan de Oro Port is an international seaport situated near the estuary of the Cagayan de Oro River. It has an anchorage depth of , with two cargo-handling operators. With the recent completion of the 250 million peso rehabilitation project, it is the largest seaport in Mindanao. The port has regular service to Manila, Cebu, Tagbilaran, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Iloilo and Jagna.
See also * Metro Manila
References  Cagayan de Oro List of Hotels