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CDO Poblacion, CM Recto Avenue-A. Velez, Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol drone (Cagayan De Oro City; 03-21-2026)
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The name Cagayan de Oro means 'River of Gold' and was appended by former Vice President Emmanuel Peláez.

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Cagayan de Oro

Philippines

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Philippines
Population
728.4K
Coordinates
8.45, 124.63
376th most populous city in the world

Cagayan de Oro (CDO), officially the City of Cagayan de Oro, is a highly urbanized city in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 741,617 people, making it the 10th most populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in Northern Mindanao.

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The oldest human remains discovered in Cagayan de Oro were dated to be from between 350 and 377 AD.

Cagayan de Oro
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Cagayan de Oro

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
728.4K
Coordinates
8.45, 124.63
376th most populous city in the world

Cagayan de Oro (CDO), officially the City of Cagayan de Oro, is a highly urbanized city in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 741,617 people, making it the 10th most populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in Northern Mindanao.

From the “History” section

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CDO Poblacion, CM Recto Avenue-A. Velez, Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol drone (Cagayan De Oro City; 03-21-2026)
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Cagayan de Oro has a tropical monsoon climate with an annual average temperature of 28 °C.

Cagayan de Oro
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Cagayan de Oro

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
728.4K
Coordinates
8.45, 124.63
376th most populous city in the world

Cagayan de Oro (CDO), officially the City of Cagayan de Oro, is a highly urbanized city in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 741,617 people, making it the 10th most populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in Northern Mindanao.

From the “Geography” section

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CDO Poblacion, CM Recto Avenue-A. Velez, Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol drone (Cagayan De Oro City; 03-21-2026)
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Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in Cagayan de Oro, representing almost 70 percent of the population.

Cagayan de Oro
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Cagayan de Oro

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
728.4K
Coordinates
8.45, 124.63
376th most populous city in the world

Cagayan de Oro (CDO), officially the City of Cagayan de Oro, is a highly urbanized city in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 741,617 people, making it the 10th most populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in Northern Mindanao.

From the “Demographics” section

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CDO Poblacion, CM Recto Avenue-A. Velez, Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol drone (Cagayan De Oro City; 03-21-2026)
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Cagayan de Oro is recognized as the regional center and logistics hub of Northern Mindanao.

Cagayan de Oro
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Cagayan de Oro

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
728.4K
Coordinates
8.45, 124.63
376th most populous city in the world

Cagayan de Oro (CDO), officially the City of Cagayan de Oro, is a highly urbanized city in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 741,617 people, making it the 10th most populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in Northern Mindanao.

From the “Economy” section

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