Opol, Misamis Oriental
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| Coordinates: 08°31′N 124°34′E / 8.517°N 124.567°ECoordinates: 08°31′N 124°34′E / 8.517°N 124.567°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| District | 2nd district of Misamis Oriental |
| Founded | June 15, 1950 |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maximino B. Seno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 175.13 km2 (67.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 61,503 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9016 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)88 |
| Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
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| Electorate | 31,152 voters as of 2016 |
| Website | www |
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.
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.
Opol is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.
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.
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