Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental | Things to Do
Lagindingan is a municipality in Misamis Oriental Province, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, the population is 26.363. Lagindingan Airport is located between Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. Laguindingan used to be called "Daligdigan" coined from the words "daligdig", meaning trickling water from Soloan Creek, and "digan", a buri plant, which was used by the early settlers as roofing and walling materials.
The presence of an old Spanish port "Moog" at Punta Sulawan manifests the claim that before the settlers came to Laguindingan, the place was the hideout of robbers, pirates, and bandoleros because of the once thick forest cover of the municipality. A chapel built on the highest promontory, now known as Salcedo`s Hill, testified to a religious presence. Lagindingan is a town in Alubijid in the municipality of Cagayan de Oro.
The parish's first lieutenant was Mariano Salcedo (from Causwagan, Cagayan de Oro). When Alubigid became a municipality, Processo Pacana became Barrio's first lieutenant until the end of World War II. Lagindingan was headed by Glicerio Salcedo (Lt. Barrio), who later became the city's first mayor.
Sambulavan comes from the word "Sulawan" as this place is on a hill.
ATTRACTIONS
Laguindingan Misamis Oriental is now the new gateway to Northern Mindanao. The new Lagindingan Airport takes the place of the old Lumbian Airport. Another growing area of beach tourism today is scuba diving, which is home to the many exotic sea creatures that inhabit the Tubajon Lagindingan East Misamis Sea.
- Balsa sa Laguindingan; It is located in the Birhen sa Moog bay, not far from Cape Punta Sulavan. Overwater huts that can accommodate up to 30 people for a swim and shelter for groups or families. You have to take a bangka to get there. The anchorage point is currently at Mug Bay, and environmental cleanup costs are levied on the municipality.
- Binitinan Island; Located in Mousewagon, is a rock formation in the shape of a snake's head (bite) made of earth and trees surrounded by the sea.
- Takbabang spring water is a place that can be reached on foot from the national highway in Sinai. This spring is the drinking water source for Barangay Sinai as well as the drinking water for nearby barangays. Also known as "Top of the Hill" (Buntod)
- Valete Hill is the former site of the Iglesia Filipina Independente Church. It is visible to all during Holy Week when people go to Santa Cruz.
- My Relaxing Terrace Site in Tubayon; is on the beach with many mangrove trees and sand similar to that of Boracay.
- Bergen Milagrosa is a tourist destination where miracles happen in Muga
- La Cueva Con Agua locally known as "Liyang", is located in Mousewagon near Barangay Hall and is known as a magical place behind the mango orchard
- Laguindingan Watchtower is an 18th-century watchtower built by the Spanish during colonial times.
- The spring and waterfall of Sambulavan Sinai Tagbabanga are located in the southern part of the country.
- Our Lady of Fatima A 50 feet tall statue facing east of Divine Mercy in Salvador City, located in Barangay Sambulawan Laguindingan Misamis Oriental.
NOTABLE EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
Several notable events have been held in the city. Each barangay or barrio has its own celebration known locally as Fiesta. It's like a festival honoring your patron saint after you've literally secured your rights.
The Tobacco Festival is a one-day Lagindigana festival held on the 12th of July every month. Tobacco is the trading center of Lagindinan where immigrants from other provinces and cities buy cigarettes every Sunday.
Charter Day commemorates the status of the city, established on July 12, 1963. It is a closed day and there is a list of special events each year to commemorate this special day.
March or April (mobile) during Holy Week on the eve of Good Friday (Thursday evening) when hundreds of Lagindinganon residents walk to the old Town Hall on "Valley Hill" for the annual Stations of the Cross or Stations of the Cross. This event is held by Catholics in the city in connection with Holy Week.
Miss Teen Laguindingan (July 12) is a beauty pageant that showcases the natural beauty of Laguindingan women. This is one of the most prestigious beauty pageants in the city. City Fiesta On 20 April, Lagindingan truly celebrates the city. Most of Poblacion's residents celebrate the festival.
SUMMARY PROFILE
- Coordinates: 8°35′N 124°27′ECoordinates: 8°35′N 124°27′E
- Country Philippines
- Region Northern Mindanao
- Province Misamis Oriental
- District 2nd District
- Founded June 8, 1963
- Barangays 11 (see Barangays)
- Government
- Type Sangguniang Bayan
- Mayor Diosdado T. Obsioma
- Vice Mayor Roy I. Macua
- Representative Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano
- Municipal Council
- Members
- Electorate 20,778 voters (2022)
- Area
- Total 44.23 km2 (17.08 sq mi)
- Elevation 68 m (223 ft)
- Highest elevation 273 m (896 ft)
- Lowest elevation 0 m (0 ft)
- Population (2020 census)
- Total 26,363
- Density 600/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
- Households 6,397
- Economy
- Income class 4th municipal income class
- Poverty incidence 15.16% (2018)
- • Revenue ₱134,373,109.00 (2020)
- Assets ₱291,542,387.00 (2020)
- Expenditure ₱104,653,076.00 (2020)
- Liabilities ₱77,019,679.00 (2020)
- Service provider
- Electricity Misamis Oriental 1 Rural Electric Cooperative (MORESCO 1)
- Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
- ZIP code
- 9019
- PSGC
- 104314000
- IDD : area code +63 (0)88
- Native languages
- Cebuano
- Binukid
- Subanon
- Tagalog
- Website www.laguindingan.gov.ph
