Opol

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Geographical Address

City
Public Address
Opol, Misamis oriental
Postal Code
9016
latitude
8.44
longitude
124.52
Area
175.13 km2
Founded
June 15, 1950
Division
Northern Mindanao
Region
X

Opol, officially the Municipality of Opol, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Misamis OrientalPhilippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 61,503 people.[3]

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.[4]

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.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opol,_Misamis_Oriental

 

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