Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental

Laguindingan
Municipality
Municipality of Laguindingan

Laguindingan International Airport
Nickname(s): Gateway to Northern Mindanao

Map of Misamis Oriental with Laguindingan highlighted
Laguindingan

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 08°35′N 124°27′E / 8.583°N 124.450°E / 8.583; 124.450Coordinates: 08°35′N 124°27′E / 8.583°N 124.450°E / 8.583; 124.450
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Misamis Oriental
District 2nd district of Misamis Oriental
Founded June 8, 1963
Barangays 11
Government[1]
 • Mayor Oliver L. Ubaub
 • Vice Mayor Diosdado T. Obsioma
Area[2]
 • Total 44.23 km2 (17.08 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 21,822
 • Density 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9019
Dialing code 88
Income class 4th
Website www.laguindingan.gov.ph

Laguindingan is a fourth class municipality in the Province of Misamis Oriental on the Mindanao island, southern part of the Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 21,822 people.[3] Most notable landmark is the Laguindingan Airport, located between Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City.

Barangays

Laguindingan is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[2]

History

Laguindingan used to be called "Daligdigan" coined from the words "daligdig", meaning trickling water from Soloan Creek, and "digan", a buri plant, which was used by the early settlers as roofing and walling materials. The name later evolved into "Laguindingan" because it is easier to pronounce and has a melodious sound.

The presence of an old Spanish port "Moog" at Punta Sulawan manifest the claim that before the settlers came to Laguindingan, the place was the hideout of robbers, pirates and bandoleros because of the once thick forest cover of the municipality. A brave man named Calixto Caseres together with his family moved in from Alubijid and settled for good. Other settlers followed and soon the place became a thriving community. A number of Cagayan de Oro civilians and government officials hide in Laguindingan during the second world war. Blocking force was established in Laguindingan that let Japanese soldiers to use boat instead going to Iligan. The Philippine Independent Church was the first religious order established in the early community. The religious presence was evidenced by the Chapel erected on the highest promontory now known as Salcedo's Hill. The cross still stand today. the silent witness of the establishment of the now growing town.

Laguindingan, was a sitio of Alubijid under the municipality of Cagayan de Oro. The first Barrio Teniente was Mariano Salcedo (from Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro) which was appointed by the Alcalde de Cagayan. When Alubijid became a municipality, Proceso Pacana became the first Barrio Lieutenant until the end of World War II. Later a move to make Laguindingan a municipality was spearheaded by Glicerio Salcedo (Teniente del Barrio) who became the first Municipal Mayor of the town. The barangays that joined the move for township was known as the Sulawan Block namely: Kibaghot, Sinai, Mauswagon, Moog, Gasi, Aromahon, Tubajon, Sambulawan, Lapad and Liberty. On June 23, 1963 through House Bill No. 5612, President Diosdado Macapagal signed RA 3824, creating the municipality of Laguindingan.

Demographics

Population census of Laguindingan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 15,503—    
1995 16,521+1.20%
2000 18,451+2.40%
2007 19,952+1.08%
2010 21,822+3.31%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Economy

Laguindingan hosts plants west of Misamis Oriental. These are MORESCO 1[4] that supplies the west part of Misamis Oriental and 15 barrios of Cagayan de Oro City and even in Bukidnon and portion of Iligan City. And MINDOACO (Mindanao Oxygen Acityline Corporation).

Attractions

Town events

There are several notable events in the town. Each barangays or barrios has its own feast locally known as Fiesta literally as festivals honoring their patron saints after achieving recognition in their own rights.

Transportation

Laguindingan does not have sea transportation facilities. Nearby Cagayan de Oro City is the main entry point to Misamis Oriental. From there, one would then take a bus or jeepneys from the Westbound-Bulua Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal.

By land
By air

Education

Public schools:

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: MISAMIS ORIENTAL". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  4. ↑ Napocor refuses power for Laguindingan Airport
  5. ↑ Town In Misamis Oriental Is Best Site For New Airport In Northern Mindanao
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Gitagum Macajalar Bay
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