Country Philippines Barangays 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.