Misamis Occidental is a
province of the
Philippines located in the
Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is
Oroquieta City[?]. The province borders
Zamboanga del Norte and
Zamboanga del Sur to the west and is separated from
Lanao del Norte by
Iligan Bay.
Facts and Figures
Population:
2000 census—486,723 (28th smallest).
Density—251 per km² (27th highest).
Area: 1,939.3 km² (19th smallest)
Misamis Occidental is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 3 cities.