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Opol, officially the Municipality of Opol (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Opol; Tagalog: Bayan ng Opol), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 66,327 people. [5]

Opol
Municipality
Municipality of Opol
Opol Waterfront
Map of Misamis Oriental with Opol highlighted
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Opol Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°31′N 124°34′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Northern Mindanao
Province	Misamis Oriental
District	2nd district
Founded	June 15, 1950
Barangays	14 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Jayfrancis " Jay " D. Bago[2] (PADAYN)
• Vice Mayor	Danilo " Vox " E. Daroy Jr.[3](PADAYN)
• Representative	Yevgeny Vincente " Bambi " B. Emano (NP)
• Municipal Council	Members Glee "Loloy" A. Jacalan(NUP) Danilo "Danny" O. Daroy(PADAYN) Eliezer "Kap Junjun" A. Vacalares(NUP) Dr. Dante D. Roble(NUP) Chizarina "Tatchie" M. Ortigoza(NUP) Roland B. Alfeche(PADAYN) Palmero "Embong" F. Ebonia(PADAYN) Rhally Mae G. Piit(NP)
• Electorate	34,576 voters (2019)
Area [4]
• Total	175.13 km2 (67.62 sq mi)
Elevation	25 m (82 ft)
Highest elevation	259 m (850 ft)
Lowest elevation	−3 m (−10 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [5]
• Total	66,327
• Density	380/km2 (980/sq mi)
• Households	13,978
Economy
• Income class	2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	12.66% (2018)[6]
• Revenue	₱267,244,531.00 (2020)
• Assets	₱631,010,387.00 (2020)
• Expenditure	₱231,022,670.00 (2020)
• Liabilities	₱180,391,411.00 (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Misamis Oriental 1 Rural Electric Cooperative (MORESCO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	9016
PSGC	104321000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)88
Native languages	Cebuano Binukid Subanon Tagalog
Website	www.opolmisor.gov.ph

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.[7]

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, Jayfrancis D.Bago (known as "Jay Bago"), has held office in Opol after Maximo Seno.

Geography

Barangays

Opol is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.

Climate

Demographics

Population census of Opol

Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1903 3,741 —     1960 10,079 +1.75% 1970 10,275 +0.19% 1975 13,023 +4.87% 1980 16,149 +4.40% 1990 20,473 +2.40%	Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1995 23,958 +2.99% 2000 36,389 +9.37% 2007 47,187 +3.65% 2010 52,108 +3.68% 2015 61,503 +3.21% 2020 66,327 +1.50%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9] [10] [11][12]

In the 2020 census, the population of Opol, Misamis Oriental, was 66,327 people, [5] with a density of 380 inhabitants per square kilometre or 980 inhabitants per square mile.

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.

Tourism

• 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 Mindanao's 1st world class water theme park near Barra. It provides resort entertainment such as long and big slides, pirate ships, and more.

References

External links

• Official website
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System

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Opol ist eine philippinische Stadtgemeinde in der Provinz Misamis Oriental. Sie hat 61.503 Einwohner (Zensus 1. August 2015).

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