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Opol, Misamis Oriental

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Country
  
Philippines

Barangays
  
14

Area
  
175.1 km²

Local time
  
Sunday 6:58 AM

Founded
  
June 15, 1950

Time zone
  
PST (UTC+8)

Province
  
Misamis Oriental

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Region
  
Northern Mindanao (Region X)

District
  
2nd district of Misamis Oriental

Weather
  
26°C, Wind S at 2 km/h, 68% Humidity

Neighborhoods
  
Malanang, Taglimao, Taboc, Patag, Bonbon, Poblacion, Barra

Opol is a second class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 61,503 people.

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Map of Opol, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Opol was created from the barrios of Opol, Igpit, and Lower Iponan, formerly part of Cagayan de Oro, by virtue of Republic Act No. 524, approved June 15, 1950.

The municipality is gradually becoming more urbanized, as a result of local population growth and the expansion of nearby Cagayan de Oro City. Historically, Opol was a more rural area focused on agriculture and fishing. The subdivision of rural land for new residential housing is a matter of some controversy amongst locals. The current Mayor, Dexter Q. Yasay (younger brother of the previous mayor), has held office in Opol since 2010.

Barangays

Opol is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.

Economy

Key economic activities in Opol include commercial fishing, farming, tourism/hospitality, and light industry. Notable economic infrastructure includes the San Miguel/Coca Cola bottling plant, Lechem Food Marketing, and fishing port at Luyong-Bonbon as well as the municipal market building, located adjacent to the Opol municipal centre.

The Cagayan de Oro - Iligan highway passes through Opol, alongside the coast. The highway is a key inter-regional transport route and comprises an integral part of the Cagayan de Oro - Iligan Corridor Special Development Project. This is a major infrastructure development initiative which is likely to result in significant economic growth for Opol, Misamis Oriental and the adjoining province of Lanao del Norte in coming years.

Attractions

  • Philippine Ostrich & Crocodile Farm is the first combined ostrich and crocodile farm in the Philippines. The farm is home to several hundred ostrich and several dozen crocodiles, with both species being cultivated for leather and meat. The farm is open to the public for supervised tours.
  • Apple Tree Beach Resort (formerly called Lauremar Beach Resort, after being under new management) is a popular tourist resort located on the main beach in central Opol.
  • Opol Aviary and Mini Zoo features a wide variety of native birds and animals (Closed as of 2014).
  • San Pedro Beach Resort is the first beach resort in Misamis Oriental. With big halls and cottages that could cater to seminars, weddings and other large gatherings. It also has medium to small size open air cottages for cozy and more private family or friends gathering. It also has affordable air-conditioned rooms with own bathroom and TV.
  • D. Yasay Beach Resort is an affordable party place for family/barkada gimik and company events. With clean open air cottages, social hall and air-conditioned rooms to choose from, guests are sure to find one that is just right for their budget.
  • Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort is an upcoming resort about to be finished building near Barra. It provides resort entertainment such as long and big slides, pirate ships, and more.

    • References

    Opol, Misamis Oriental Wikipedia
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