Opol

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
Opol Waterfront
Flag of Opol
Flag
Map of Misamis Oriental with Opol highlighted
Map of Misamis Oriental with Opol highlighted
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Opol is located in Philippines
Opol
Opol
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°31′N 124°34′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceMisamis Oriental
District 2nd district
FoundedJune 15, 1950
Barangays14 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJayfrancis D. Bago[2] (PADAYN)
 • Vice MayorDanilo E. Daroy Jr.[3](PADAYN)
 • RepresentativeYevgeny Vincente B. Emano (NP)
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate38,811 voters (2022)
Area
[4]
 • Total175.13 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]
 • Total66,327
 • Density380/km2 (980/sq mi)
 • Households
16,210
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
12.66
% (2018)[6]
 • Revenue₱ 267.2 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 631 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 231 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 180.4 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMisamis Oriental 1 Rural Electric Cooperative (MORESCO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9016
PSGC
104321000
IDD : area code +63 (0)88
Native languagesCebuano
Binukid
Subanon
Tagalog
Websitewww.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]

Historically, Opol was a more rural area focused on agriculture and fishing, which later attracted migrants from Luzon and Visayas in the area by the turn of 20th century. Over the years, however, the municipality is gradually becoming more urbanized, as a result of local population growth and the expansion of nearby Cagayan de Oro, due to another wave of migrants from Luzon and Visayas in the area. The subdivision of rural land for new residential housing is a matter of some controversy amongst locals. The current Mayor, Jayfrancis D. Bago (commonly known as "Jay Bago"), has held office in Opol after Maximo Seno.

Geography

Barangays

Opol is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Awang
  • Bagocboc
  • Barra
  • Bonbon
  • Cauyonan
  • Igpit
  • Limonda
  • Luyong Bonbon
  • Malanang
  • Nangcaon
  • Patag
  • Poblacion
  • Taboc
  • Tingalan

Climate
Climate data for Opol, Misamis Oriental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 26
(79)		 26
(79)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 271
(10.7)		 217
(8.5)		 193
(7.6)		 178
(7.0)		 344
(13.5)		 423
(16.7)		 362
(14.3)		 358
(14.1)		 329
(13.0)		 320
(12.6)		 322
(12.7)		 260
(10.2)		 3,577
(140.9)
Average rainy days 23.2 19.5 22.0 22.8 29.6 28.9 30.3 29.8 28.1 28.8 26.1 24.1 313.2
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics
Population census of Opol
YearPop.±% 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%
YearPop.±% 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
Poverty Incidence of Opol
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14]
[15][16][17][18][19]

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
  1.  Municipality of Opol | (DILG)
  2. "Daghang salamat, Opol". Facebook. Jay Bago. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
  3. "THIS HISTORIC WIN IS FOR ALL OF OUR DREAMS — WE MADE IT AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE IT". Facebook. Vox Daroy. 2022-06-16. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
  4. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  5. Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  6. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  7. "An act creating the municipality of Opol, province of Misamis Oriental". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  8. "Opol: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  9. Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. "Province of Misamis Oriental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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