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Cagayan de Oro City

A highly urbanized city in Northern Mindanao, known as the "City of Golden Friendship." It is the regional center of Northern Mindanao (Region X) and a major gateway to Mindanao.

CDOCagayan de OroCity of Golden FriendshipGateway to Northern Mindanao

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Philippine Context

πŸ“Š Key Statistics

Population
Multiple census years available
741,617(2024)
PSA 2024 Census via Wikipedia↗
728,402(2020)
PSA via PhilAtlas↗

🏷️ Also Known As

City of Golden FriendshipGateway to Northern MindanaoAdventure Capital of the Philippines

πŸ’Ό Economy

Regional center of Northern Mindanao (Region X). Major port city and trade hub.

πŸŽ‰ Festivals

  • Higalaay Festival (August)
  • Kagay-an Festival

πŸ›οΈ Cultural Icons

White Water Rafting (adventure tourism)Gaston ParkMacahambus Cave

🍽️ Notable Cuisine

Pastel (ham-filled pastry)Ostrich meat

πŸ“ Location Data

Region: Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province: Misamis Oriental
City/Municipality: Cagayan de Oro City
Population: 741,617 (2024)
Coordinates: 8.4540, 124.6330
Top Developers:
CamellaBriaDeca HomesPueblo de Oro
Available Property Types:
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πŸ—ΊοΈ Places & Landmarks

πŸ›’ Shopping Malls4

  • SM City Cagayan de Oro

    Large SM mall along Mastersons Avenue

  • Centrio Ayala Mall

    Ayala Land mixed-use mall at Corrales Avenue

  • Limketkai Center

    Oldest and largest mall complex in Northern Mindanao

  • Gaisano City Mall CDO

    Local department store chain mall

πŸŽ“ Universities & Schools4

  • Xavier University u2013 Ateneo de Cagayan

    Jesuit university, major institution in Northern Mindanao

  • Mindanao State University u2013 IIT (Iligan)

    Nearby state university in Iligan

  • Liceo de Cagayan University

    Private university, known for nursing and health sciences

  • Capitol University

    Private university in CDO downtown

πŸ₯ Hospitals3

  • Northern Mindanao Medical Center

    DOH-retained tertiary hospital, largest in Region X

  • Maria Reyna u2013 Xavier University Hospital

    Private tertiary hospital affiliated with Xavier University

  • Cagayan de Oro Medical Center

    Private tertiary hospital

πŸ›οΈ Landmarks & Attractions3

  • Gaston Park

    Historic park near St. Augustine Cathedral

  • Museum of Three Cultures

    Capitol University museum showcasing Mindanao cultures

  • Mapawa Nature Park

    Nature reserve with waterfalls and hiking trails

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