Opol, Misamis Oriental

Opol is a second class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 Philippine census, it has a population of 52,108.

Opol was created from the barrios of Opol, Igpit, and Lower Iponan, formerly part of Cagayan de Oro, by virtue of Republic Act No. 524, approved June 15, 1950.

The municipality is gradually becoming more urbanized, as a result of local population growth and the expansion of nearby Cagayan de Oro City. Historically, Opol was a more rural area focused on agriculture and fishing. The subdivision of rural land for new residential housing is a matter of some controversy amongst locals. The current Mayor, Dexter Q. Yasay (younger brother of the previous mayor), has held office in Opol since 2010.

Barangays

Opol is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.

Demographics

Economy

Key economic activities in Opol include commercial fishing, farming, tourism/hospitality, and light industry. Notable economic infrastructure includes the San Miguel/Coca Cola bottling plant, Lechem Food Marketing, and fishing port at Luyong-Bonbon as well as the municipal market building, located adjacent to the Opol municipal centre.