Municipality of Medina, Misamis Oriental

Medina is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines with a population of 35,612, According to the 2020 census. The city takes its name from Medina-Sidonia, Spain, after the Spaniards noticed similarities in characteristics with  Medina-Sidonia.

Medina is an agricultural town where rice, coconut, and fish are the major products. 

 Medina is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.

List of Barangays

  1. Bangbang
  2. Bulwa
  3. Cabug
  4. Dig-aguyan
  5. Duka
  6. Gasa
  7. Maanas
  8. Mananum Bag-o
  9. Mananum Daan
  10. North Poblacion
  11. Pahindong
  12. Portulin
  13. San Isidro
  14. San Jose
  15. San Roque
  16. San Vicente
  17. South Poblacion
  18. Tambagan
  19. Tup-on

Tourist Spots in Medina 

  •  Alibuag Cold Spring 
  • Pelaez Ancestral House Parish Church 
  • St. Isidore Parish Church 

 

 Festivals in Medina 

  • Ginataan Festival 

Coordinates: 8°55′N 125°01′E
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao
Province Misamis Oriental
District 1st District
Founded July 1, 1948
Named for Medina, Spain
Barangays 19
Electorate 25,718 voters (2022)
Land Area Total 148.29 km2 (57.26 sq mi)
Elevation 82 m (269 ft)
Highest elevation 771 m (2,530 ft)
Lowest elevation 0 m (0 ft)

Population (2020 census)
  •  Total 35,612
  • Density 240/km2 (620/sq mi)
  • Households 8,521
Economy
  •  Income class 4th municipal income class
  • Poverty incidence 18.16% (2018)
  • Revenue ₱ 156 million (2020)
  • Assets ₱ 384.1 million (2020)
  • Expenditure ₱ 165.5 million (2020)
  • Liabilities ₱ 106.1 million (2020)
Service provider
  •  Electricity Misamis Oriental 2 Rural Electric Cooperative (MORESCO 2)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code  9013
PSGC 104319000
IDD: area code  +63 (0)88
Native languages Cebuano, Binukid, Subanon, Tagalog 

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