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Oroquieta,(formerly/originally known as Layawan), officially the City of Oroquieta (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Oroquieta; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Oroquieta), is a 4th class component city and capital of the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 72,301 people.
Oroquieta is a coastal component city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao region (Region X), Philippines. It serves as the provincial capital, and has a population of 72,301 (2020 Census figures) distributed over 47 barangays.
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After some years, Misamis was divided into two provinces, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental. In 1880, Layawan converted into a town and the name of the place was changed to Oroquieta.
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Oroquieta is the capital of the province of Misamis Occidental, in Northern Mindanao.
Misamis Occidental ( Cebuano: Kasadpang Misamis; Subanen: Sindepan Mis'samis; Maranao: Sedepan Misamis; Filipino: Kanlurang Misamis ), officially the Province of Misamis Occidental, is a province located in the region of Northern Mindanao in the Philippines. Its capital is the city of Oroquieta.
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Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental. History. Oroquieta was called before as Layawan. The now city was then a barrio in the province of Misamis since 1861 to 1879. The early settlers were Boholano peddlers. Since much of the animals can be found along the river, the named the place Layawan, which means place of many stray animals.
May 18, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta City is a hidden gem ready for you to explore. Unlike its more famous counterparts, Oroquieta tourist spots present a distinctive mix of scenic beauty and cultural richness.
