Cagayan de Oro

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Cagayan de Oro (abbreviated CDO) is one of the important cities in Mindanao which is located in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Cagayan de Oro is a 1st Class city. It is the capital city of Misamis Oriental. It is one of the most peaceful cities in Mindanao. Its international container port is one of the busiest cargo hubs in the southern Philippines. It is also called the City of White Water Rafting and River Trekking. It is also famous for its river taxi and cruise restaurants. It is one of the best cities for adventure-lovers. It is located at {{coor dm|8|29|N|124|39|E|region:PH_type:city(389,718)}}, in Mindanao. It is also the regional center of the Northern Mindanao (Region X). According to the 2005 census, it has an estimated population of 630,000 people in 200,000 households. It is bordered by the province of Bukidnon to the east and south and by the municipality of Manticao, Misamis Oriental to the west. On the north lies Macalajar Bay in the Bohol Sea. Cagayan de Oro is nicknamed the 'City of Golden Friendship'. Cagayan de Oro is one of the places in the world where the Del Monte Plantation is found. This plantation distributes its products in the Philippines, Asia and the Pacific.

Related Topics:
Province - Misamis Oriental - Philippines - Mindanao - Northern Mindanao - 2005 - Bukidnon - Municipality - Manticao, Misamis Oriental - Macalajar Bay - Bohol Sea - Asia

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Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan) is located in Cagayan de Oro. This is considered to be the best university in the city. Other universities in this city are Capitol University and Liceo de Cagayan University.

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The Gaston Park is a known landmark of the city. Behind the Gaston Park is the San Agustin Cathedral which was constructed in the 1700's. Tourists also get to flock in the streets of Divisoria during Fridays and Saturdays for the Night Cafe.

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Current Mayor of Cagayan de Oro City is Vicente Emano and current Vice-mayor is Michelle Spiers.

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