REGION X : NORTHERN MINDANAO GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION Region X is composed of four provinces in the north of Mindanao: Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental and the island of Camiguin. It has 5 cities: Ozamis, Oroquieta, Tangub, Gingoog and Cagayan do Oro. Its eastern boundary is Surigao del Sur, the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur on the west, Bohol Sea on the north and Davao del Norte on the south. This region has broad interior plains, as well as mountains and an extensive plateau. It has a total land area of 14,033 sq. kms. and Cagayan de Oro is its regional capital.

POPULATION
The region had a total population of 2,738,000 in 2000. This increased by 9.3% from its population of 2,483,272 in 1995. In 1990, less than a million residents live in the urban areas as compared to 1,204,205 (55%) living in the countryside.

CULTURAL GROUPS
The majority of the region’s inhabitants are migrants from Cebu and Iloilo. There are also Waray-warays, Tagalogs and the indigenous Maranaos.

CLIMATE
Rainfall in Northern Mindanao is evenly distributed throughout the year. Its abundant vegetation, natural springs and high elevation contribute to the region’s cool, mild and invigorating climate.

LAND USE
The region has a total land area of 1,403,293 hectares of which 657,100 hectares are alienable and disposable lands and the remaining 746,193 hectares are forestland.

NATURAL RESOURCES
More than 60% of Northern Mindanao’s total land area are classified as forestland. Its seas abound with fish and other marine products. The region is the country’s third largest producer of corn and banana..