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Misamis Occidental

Misamis Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Oroquieta City[?]. The province borders Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur to the west and is separated from Lanao del Norte by Iligan Bay.

Facts and Figures
Founded: June 6, 1952
Population:
2000 census—486,723 (28th smallest).
Density—251 per km² (27th highest).
Area: 1,939.3 km² (19th smallest)
Divisions:
Component Cities—3.
Municipalities—14.
Barangays—490.
Congressional districts—2.
Languages: Cebuano[?]
Governor[?]: Loreto S. Ocampos (2001-2004)

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Political

Misamis Occidental is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 3 cities.

Cities

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