Fun facts about Cagayan de Oro
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The name Cagayan de Oro means 'River of Gold' and was appended by former Vice President Emmanuel Peláez.
Cagayan de Oro
Philippines
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 “Etymology” section
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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
Philippines
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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Cagayan de Oro has a tropical monsoon climate with an annual average temperature of 28 °C.
Cagayan de Oro
Philippines
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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Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in Cagayan de Oro, representing almost 70 percent of the population.
Cagayan de Oro
Philippines
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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Cagayan de Oro is recognized as the regional center and logistics hub of Northern Mindanao.
Cagayan de Oro
Philippines
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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