FAST FACTS

            Camiguin was a former sub province of Misamis Oriental and became an independent province upon issuance of R.A.No. 4669 on June 18, 1966.

Basic Socioeconomic and Demographic Data

            Camiguin is a pearl-shaped island, which has an area of approximately 238.63 square kilometers. The island measures thirty-seven (37) kilometers at its largest side and fourteen (14) kilometers at its widest breadth.

            It is the smallest province in Region 10 representing 1.70% of the total land area of Northern Mindanao (1,401.891 hectares). The province is composed of five (5) municipalities and 58 barangays.

            Of the 5 municipalities Mambajao accounted for 37 percent of the total land area. Guinsiliban had the smallest share at only 8 percent. Catarman had the second largest share of the area at 22.5 percent followed by Mahinog, which is 14 percent. (Table 1.)

Table 1

Land Area and Population Distribution  

Political Conditions

            The Provincial Government of Camiguin had a strong coordination with the component municipalities in the political exercises among majority of its population. Duly approved plans and programs adopted by the administration were carried out smoothly in consonance with laws, rules and regulations.

              The concerted efforts of people's organization and Non government organizations in planning activities and other aspects of local governance contributed significant accomplishments and create a greater impact on the economy and our people.

Peace and Order Conditions