Balingoan, Misamis Oriental
Balingoan, officially the Municipality of Balingoan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Balingoan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Balingoan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 11,051 people.[3]
Balingoan | |
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Municipality of Balingoan | |
![]() Balingoan pier with Camiguin in the background | |
![]() Map of Misamis Oriental with Balingoan highlighted | |
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![]() ![]() Balingoan Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 9°00′N 124°51′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
Province | Misamis Oriental |
District | 1st District |
Founded | March 1, 1952 |
Barangays | 9 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Aaron Paul S. Unabia |
• Vice Mayor | Bella Veja D. Ongcachuy-Dilla |
• Congressman | Christian S. Unabia |
• Electorate | 8,609 voters (2019) |
Area | |
• Total | 57.80 km2 (22.32 sq mi) |
Population (2015 census)[3] | |
• Total | 11,051 |
• Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
• Households | 2,243 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 5th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 32.57% (2015)[4] |
• Revenue (₱) | 50,658,230.12 (2016) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 9011 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)88 |
Climate type | tropical climate |
Native languages | Cebuano Binukid Subanon language Tagalog |
Website | www |
Barangays
Balingoan is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.
Climate
Climate data for Balingoan, Misamis Oriental | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
29 (85) |
Average low °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 327 (12.9) |
254 (10.0) |
185 (7.3) |
128 (5.0) |
215 (8.5) |
273 (10.7) |
248 (9.8) |
243 (9.6) |
214 (8.4) |
246 (9.7) |
271 (10.7) |
271 (10.7) |
2,875 (113.3) |
Average rainy days | 24.3 | 21.1 | 22.5 | 20.6 | 28.3 | 28.8 | 29.4 | 29.0 | 28.0 | 28.3 | 26.0 | 24.2 | 310.5 |
Source: Meteoblue [5] |
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".
Demographics
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][6][7][8] |
In the 2015 census, the population of Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, was 11,051 people,[3] with a density of 190 inhabitants per square kilometre or 490 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Produce: Copra, fish, sea shells, fruits, vegetables, animal meat, and dairy products.
Culture
Feast day: May 29. Patron Saint: San Alonzo de Rodriguez
Transportation
Port of Balingoan is the main port for travellers going to the provincial island of Camiguin. From Cagayan de Oro to Balingoan is about 86 kilometres (53 mi) and would take around 1.5 hours bus ride as well as from Butuan.
Education
There are 9 Public Elementary Schools situated in Barangays San Alonzo, Bauk-bauk, Lapinig, Mantangale, Mapua, Kauswagan, Kabulakan, Dahilig and Kabangasan.
References
- "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- "Province: Misamis Oriental". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- "Balingoan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- "Province of Misamis Oriental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.