Medina, officially the Municipality of Medina (; ), is a municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,612 people.
The town got its name from Medina-Sidonia, Spain, after the Spaniards noticed the similarities of the features of the place with the ones in Medina-Sidonia.
Geography
Barangays
Medina is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
- Bangbang
- Bulwa
- Cabug
- Dig-aguyan
- Duka
- Gasa
- Maanas
- Mananum Bag-o
- Mananum Daan
- North Poblacion
- Pahindong
- Portulin
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- San Roque
- San Vicente
- South Poblacion
- Tambagan
- Tup-on
Popular Places
- Medina National Comprehensive High School
- Governor Pelaez Elementary School
- San Isidro Labrador Parish Church
- Duka Bay Resort
- Alibuag Cold Spring
- B-Bai Resort
- Mt. Kabistel
Climate
Demographics
In the 2020 census, the population of Medina, Misamis Oriental, was 35,612 people, with a density of .
Economy
Tourism
- Portulin - from the phrase "Port of Orleans", where long ago big passenger ships came to pick up some passenger using small boats.
- Pelaez Ancestral House
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