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Popularly known as the City of Golden Friendship, we take pride at the warm hospitality of the locals and the rapid urbanization of the metropolis. Enjoy and Experience the thrill and adventure that our city has to offer!
Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 Philippines
Provincial Capital City of the province of Misamis Oriental
Nickname: City of Golden Friendship / Melting Pot of Mindanao / Adventure Capital of the Philippines
City abbreviation: CDO, CDOC, CdeO or Cag. de Oro.
Visayan: Dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro; Filipino: Lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro
2010 Estimated Population: 602,088 (44% Visayan (Binisaya or bisaya), 22.15% Cebuano, 4.38% Boholano, 28.07% as other ethnic groups (2000 Census))
Location
Central coast of Northern Mindanao
Boarder: Provinces of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte
Total Land Area: 488.86 km²
Annual Festival
Higalaay Kagay-an Festival – August
Government
City Mayor: Hon. Oscar S. Moreno
Vice Mayor: Hon. Ceasar Ian Acenas
80 Barangays (2 Districts)
1st district (West): Rep. Rolando “Klarex” Uy(24 barangays)
2nd district (East): Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (56 barangays)