Villanueva is a second-class municipality in the eastern province of Misamis in the Philippines. At the 2020 census, the population of Villanueva, Misamis Oriental was 40,419 and had a population density of 830 people per square kilometer or 2,100 people per square mile.
The presence of companies such as Philippine Sinter Corporation (PSC), STEAG State Power Inc., Purina, and the newly opened Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Inc. contribute to the community's income, although it is predominantly agricultural in nature.
The place was originally called "Bonroi" by the local Maghato tribe. The first church was 'Daanglungsod', now in Aphraya, Jasan, where the old kota (watchtower) still stands, marking the birth of Christianity in Bonroi. According to sources, Father Francisco Demetrio (SJ), then parish priest of Jasan, brought Captain Villanueva to Bonroy.
Father Paraty asked Captain Villanueva for help with the development and instructed the captain to develop a drinking water and irrigation system in the Bon Loi area. over the years the Magahat tribe moved east to the city of Claveria, named after Captain Bongloya Villanueva.
List of Barangays
- Balacanas
- Dayawan
- Katipunan
- Kimaya
- Poblacion 1
- Poblacion 2
- Poblacion 3
- San Martin
- Tambobong
- Imelda
- Looc
SUMMARY PROFILE
Coordinates: 8°35′N 124°47′E
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao
Province Misamis Oriental
District 2nd district
Founded June 16, 1962
Barangays 11 (see Barangays)
Electorate 25,495 voters (2022)
Area Total 48.80 km2 (18.84 sq mi)
Elevation 93 m (305 ft)
Highest elevation 578 m (1,896 ft)
Lowest elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Population (2020 census)
- Total 40,419
- Density 830/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
- Households 9,440
Economy
- 2nd municipal income class
- Poverty incidence. 15.97% (2018)
- Revenue ₱ 319.9 million (2020)
- Assets ₱ 967.3 million (2020)
- Expenditure ₱ 233.1 million (2020)
- Liabilities ₱ 409 million (2020)
Service provider
- Electricity Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company (CEPALCO)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code. 9002
PSGC 104326000
IDD: area code +63 (0)88
Native languages Cebuano, Binukid, Subanon, Tagalog
Website www.villanuevamisor.gov.ph
Airports
The closest airport in Villanueva in Misamis Oriental is Laguindingan Airport
Other nearby Airport
- Francisco Bangoy International Airport - 188.7 km / 117.3 miles
- Cagayan De Oro Domestic Airport 26.4 km / 16.4 miles
- Maria Cristina Airport 69 km / 42.8 miles
- Mambajao Airport 74.4 km / 46.2 miles
- Butuan Airport 82 km / 50.9 miles
- Labo Airport 122.1 km / 75.9 miles
BONGLOY FESTIVAL
The city of Villanueva is celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a city holiday, with a series of events from December 9 to 13 this year. On December 11, 2015, the city hosted the Bongloy Festival, the first street dance competition featuring 11 barangays on the city's basketball court in front of the church.
The 11 teams competing in the barangay, wearing creative and colorful costumes, hats, and accessories, did their best throughout the event. All the dancers were lively and smiling and all performed the story of Bongloy with enthusiasm.
In order to outdo each other, they show complexities with the barangay, even revealing the real 'bathroom' in the dance. In each barangay, between 20 and 30 dancers of all ages and genders, accompanied by parents and children, camaraderie from the local villages dominated the event. It really was a night that showcased the culture and history of Villanueva.
Teams are judged on skill and performance, creativity and originality of choreography, an adaptation of Bongloy's story, costumes and props, and music.
The main winner of the evening was Barangay Balakanas in third place. Barangay Imelda took second place and the Grand Champion, Barangay Poblacion 1. They also won last year's Mardi Gras competition. Poblacion 1 won 50,000 pesos and a trophy. After the announcement of the winners, Villanueva's night sky was colored with colorful fireworks.
